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Renew Mazda Assist / Warranty?
My Mazda 2 Hybrid is almost 3 years old and the warranty is about to expire. I have been quoted £363 to renew the warranty plus Mazda Assist, or £75 to renew just Mazda Assist. I reckon I am most likely to need Mazda Assist for a puncture, given the state of the roads. In fact that is the only time I have needed it so far.…
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Declarable Modifiation or not ?
I own a plain white bog standard Ford Mondeo Estate. Would having vinyl decals applied and the original ford alloys refurbished a different colour be a "modification" ? AI did this to it and quite like it. I know can just ring and ask but was told its a last resort as it all goes on your "file" even if just a query.
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Insurance accident via third party major issues
Hi everyone, Sorry if this is in the wrong section. I’m looking for some advice as I’m not sure where I stand legally. About a year ago, my van was damaged by a forklift while goods were being loaded. The business verbally accepted responsibility at the time, and the claim was passed to their public liability insurer.…
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Turning a 12v permanent socket to a switched live socket.
Trying to do more digging on how to do this. I don't learn too well with text on a screen but can follow a video better. I found a write up & it lost me but then I found a video & once I saw it I think it's basically the same thing. So I get that you get 2 piggy backs, you expose the wiring of one & crimp in to the other.…
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Mercedes PCP - "Diagnostics"
Hi All, I'm new here so hope this is going in the right place! I'm wondering if anyone as experience with Mercedes, or others, in which we have had a car on PCP for around 8 months now. My wife as noticed a slight rattling sound and the Auto start light is on Amber (Probably a battery issue). The car is second hand but we…
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RAC shambles
Broke down 9pm Friday night. Someone got to me 25 hours later…… Plenty of promises and no-shows. I had to uber to my hotel first night after waiting 7 hours, then went back 10am next morning (and no-one showed up). In total have spent 15 hours waiting in a layby in the sun, no access to food/water (I had some), no access…
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2 week old PCP car fault - advice needed
I am newbie here. I need some advice as I am so confused and upset. I bought a brand new convertible car on a PCP agreement. 2 weeks after I took possession of the vehicle, a fault developed with the mechanism that closes the roof and the roof was unable to lock in. I dropped it off at the dealership and it turns out that…
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Finance on a non economic repair
My car failed its MOT, and the repairs required are not financially viable for me. I am in an IVA already and currently signed off work for mental health reasons. I have a 4 year plan with 1 year left on it. In my contract it states I can not scrap or sell the car as I don't actually own it yet. If I choose to hand the car…
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Motor finance/ consumer rights 2015
hi I’m in a dilemma bought a car on finance had it 5 months and the engine blew bought extended warranty through AA but car requires new engine which costs considerably more than the 3000 pound they are willing to pay for repairs and especially when this wasn’t my fault no warning just bang so decided to complain to…
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New (to me) car issues - right to reject within 30 days
I'll keep this as simple as I can. Purchased a new to me car less than two weeks ago. Its from a dealership. Didnt take out their extended warranty through a third party. Today it came up with engine system fault on the dashboard and a huge loss of power. Phoned the dealer when I got home. Told to call the warranty company…
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Bought a car on finance but needs new engine
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Wallbox Pulsar Max EV Charger - Safety Warning
I had a Wallbox Pulsar Max EV charger installed last year by EON an receive a safety update yesterday: "We’ve identified a potential safety issue affecting some Wallbox home chargers. As a precaution, and while we investigate with the manufacturer, it’s important that you: • Safely unplug your vehicle • Switch off the…
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Appalling Customer Service from Ford UK
We bought a 2017 plate Ford Galaxy in May 2019 with 12,500 miles on the clock from Motorline direct in Leicester. In July 2019 (2 months after buying the car) it broke down when we were in Belgium. Ford Ghent replace 1 fuel injector but couldn't replace a 2nd faulty injector. The car was repatriated to Sleaford Ford where…
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Just bought used car. Worrying paperwork.
Hi All, We've just bought a 21 plate Toyota with a full 12 months MOT given by the dealer with only 1 advisory about 1 of the tyres. On looking through the paperwork when we got home there is a visual safety report from Pinkstones dated 06/11/2025 with the following reports/suggested actions. Clutch pedal bite point high.…
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Best insurance to take out once daughter passes test.
Hi. Currently my car, with me as policyholder, and wife and daughter added. Once daughter passes the test, we'll be giving her the car, and updating/changing insurance. Policy is with Admiral (and their 'chat/message' feature is not working…). Considering what the best options are moving forward. Daughter will not only be…
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Expensive Car Tax
buying a 3 month old car previously taxed, main dealer demonstrator which falls into the Expensive Car bracket. As tax is not transferable, dealer had told me £640 to tax, is this correct please?
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Bell type bollard
Hi Everyone, I've got a new ID Buzz van and I was turning left onto a street in Bow, London. Right on the corner there is one of those low bell shaped bollards right on the corner. I couldn't see it from my drivers position, it's about 12" high, and as I turned left the bollard scraped the side of my van and burst the back…
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Car insurance - Policyholder vs Main Driver
Our teenage son has their own car insurance policy (he is declared as the main driver) with my wife and I as named drivers. He is off to university in September and won't be taking the car in his first year. While he's away it will be used mainly by my wife but that will make her the main driver as the policyholder will be…
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Getting a mechanic to look at used car
I'm in the market for a small used car and going to look at trade rather than private for the added protections. I know nothing about mechanical things and wondered if, when I see a car I like, I can pay a mechanic to look it over to make sure it's mechanically sound and the are no major faults? Do anyone like Kwik fit etc…
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Going to see car at main dealer tomorrow
Planning to buy a 6 year old Toyota from main dealer. What questions do people usually ask and what to check? I’ve never bought from a main dealer before. It’s approved used car with 12 months warranty minimum (2020 reg, 40k miles). 2 prev owners. I don’t think i need it inspected since it’s from main dealer and approved,…
Bought a car, van or motorbike on Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) or Hire Purchase (HP) since 2007? Discuss the probes into hidden discretionary commission and undeclared commission - and how to complain.
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