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Car Tax Direct Debit change
Hi there I want to change my car tax direct debit from 6 monthly to annually. I can see from the DVLA website that I need to cancel my direct debit at the bank but how to do know when and how to set a new one up? Will I get sent a new notification to pay the tax (as don't currently get one) or will I have to try to…
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I was sold a unroadworthy used car by a private seller
bought a used car in a private sale on 22/01/2026 and, after a short test drive and bank transfer, took it to a manufacturer‑authorised dealer on 30/01/2026 for an inspection/service. The dealer’s report says the car is unroadworthy as it stands: front and rear brake pad issues and seized caliper. I have parked the car…
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Day van for under £6k?. where do I start ..lol
Hi We have been looking for a used SWB van or maybe mpv to use as a day van. Ideally we want one with sliding doors. Probably only about 5k miles a year. We dont intend to sleep in it just use it for day trips with our 3 dogs with some seats at the front, some seats right at the back and the space in the middle for our…
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Do I have to declare an accident in my Van on my new Cars Policy
Hi, I had an accident in my van, and I lost 1 year of NCD. It was a minor bump to the other car, but it still cost £6K!!! I am about to re-insure my Van and my car. I will be switching to a new insurer for my car, and I was wondering if I need to tell them I was in an accident in the Van. Even though it has nothing to do…
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Confusion about parking in a disabled parking bay?
Hi all. Someone said as long as you've got a blue badge, it's absolutely legal for you to park in a disabled bay outside someone's house; even if that bay was done at the behest of a certain housekeeper in the street. If they came out and said you can't park there, would they be wrong? Thanks.
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Fault on 2nd hand car - who pays diagnostics
would appreciate some advice. Bought a 2nd hand car. Light has come on after 2 months, need diagnostics. I have a platinum warranty, they don’t take responsibility for initial diagnostics but will refund it if fault is covered. Retailer says they will repair but initial diagnostics is down to me. is this correct within the…
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Learner car insurance cancelled by insurer
Hi, so we got an annual learner car insurance for my son so that he could practice with me in my car. Fast forward a few months, he had just started uni and had to miss a day and come back home just for that day to take his driving test (in instructor's car), which he passed. With all the stress and hectic day he forgot to…
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Insuring a car not using
my son is getting a company car but would like to keep his own car in case he changes jobs in the future his insurance is very expensive as he's 19 which would be the best way to insure it? its unlikely he will use it maybe occasional use - it will be kept on the street or in a garage.
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Finding insurance details of car trader
I was hit by a car trader. There were two number plates on the car. One plate was in usual position on car but other one was in windscreen. The person who hit me said the one in windscreen is the one to take note. He told me he worked for car trading company and gave me name of that company. I passed on both plate numbers…
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RAC automatic Renewal RipOff
I’m usually good at this but inadvertantly allowed my RAC membership to"auto renew", I do not recall an email and there is nothing in my inbox. Shockingly my auto renewal was £220.98,checking online a new member can get the same cover for £70 with an advertised saving of £40, so the full price is in total £130. A call and…
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Holding Deposit not returned, dealer blew a gasket!
Just before Christmas I saw a car at a dealers. There was little time to look at it in detail at the time but enough to peek my interest. I did an online car check that evening and contacted the dealer the next day to arrange a further inspection and test drive. We couldn't arrange a date prior to Christmas but said he…
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Car accident – repair privately vs insurance ( worried that Insurer will opt for r writ-off?)
I’ve recently had a car incident (no injuries) and my car needs some bodywork repairs due to deep scratches. I’m trying to work out the most cost-effective way forward. Damage is some deep scratches around rim. Damaged when car was parked. I have Insurer excess of £500. My One concern is that although the damage appears to…
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What exactly happens if there's no tax, insurance, or MOT on a vehicle?
Hi all. Does the registered keeper get any letters or visits from the police? Because there's a car in my area with no MOT for a few weeks now. Presumably they've not had any contact from the relevant authorities including the DVLA? Thanks.
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Main dealer 'drive away 5 day insurance'
My daughter is purchasing an approved used car from a main VW dealer this week and they offer 5 day drive away insurance which we intend to use to get it home and it gives us time to sort out a policy. I am sure the answer to my question below will be yes so this is a double-check/sanity check. With this in place is my own…
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Moss/algae suddenly springing up on car - any fixes?
Have had my 'new' car for 6 months but, with all the damp conditions lately, I noted today an alarming sprouting of very fine, bright green moss or algae along many of the seals and edges. Is there a reliable way of dealing with this problem? Very grateful for any thoughts.
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Hyundai Kona Self charging hybrid transmission issues
Hello all, So I have intermittent transmission issues after longish journey (90+ mins) where it seems to get 'stuck' in a particular gear and accelerating only increases revs and not speed, it's like it won't go up to the next gear. Today was doing 60 ish on motorway and when putting the foot down nothing happened except…
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EV cars with height-adjustable boot
Every time I try to search for this, the results are all about cars with big boots. I've seen the BYD dolphin, MG4 and Hyundai Inster do, but it's really long-winded to look at every car. Does anyone know of a good website where you can compare features like this.
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Looking to buy a new car
Hi all I will probably come across as naive but I need some help from the good folks here. I am looking to buy a new car after horrific experiences with Toyota and their hybrid cars. I am looking for a reliable automatic Hybrid car similar in size to a 2022 Yaris with security features like reverse camera, lane assist and…
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Help with pothole appeal to council please
Hello I hope you can help. I drove in the early hours of the morning along a main 30 road coming off a 50 road in wet conditions and hit a very large pothole. This resulted in a burst front right tyre and I needed to get roadside assistance and a new tyre. I took photos and submitted a claim via the council website but…
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Parking fine but have the ticket
Hi I'm just looking for some advice on a parking fine I received from Euro Car Parks (even though I paid and have proof). I paid with cash at the machine instead of paybyphone. It said to enter full reg plate details and I cannot see why I would not have entered these fully but on the ticket it only had the first 4 digits.…
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