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Car Insurance Identity Theft
I have received an email from Moneysupermaket.com reminding me that my car insurance is due to be renewed today, and that a quote had been obtained on 2 April 2025 for a car I have never owned. On checking, the MoT ran out in May last year. Has someone used my details last year to obtain car insurance?
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Insurance costs
What's a rough estimate of insurance costs for a 25 year old male - first car - 0% NCD - On a Fiesta Ghia 1400 - in a country town... (NOT city) I remember a few years ago - seeing quotes of £1000's for a first car - is that the same today ?
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Car hit by uninsured driver - left out of pocket?
Hello, I was sitting in my parked car when it was hit by a van. The force of the impact meant the van driver had to reverse to free his vehicle off mine, it wasn’t just a glancing blow. He then drove off with no attempt made to stop. I followed him in my car and called the police. When I caught up with him he wanted to…
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Bumped into back of another car
Good morning, My daughter has just rung to say on the way to work she went into the back of the car in front. A bin lorry was parked on the opposite side of the road (their side of the road was clear) and as the car in front of her and her were starting to pass the bin lorry a car coming towards them pulled out from behind…
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Used car vs engine replacement
Hi all looking cfor a bit of advice. My volvo v60 is burning oil ive only recently found out this is a common issue but ive had it for 8 years at its done me well until recently. Ive been offered 4200-4900 p/x. Rang my father in laws mechanic he said roughly 2k for a new used engine. Its got some other bits that need…
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Mileage - how high is too high
For a German car, around ten years old, FSH, belt changed? How high would you accept?
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Radio code
I have a 1988 Ford Laser Ghia I'm after the radio code these are the numbers on the top of the radio ABG53-66870-AA Then there are more numbers on the bottom of the sticker PU-9200B I hope you can help as Ford Australia can't help me and I don't want to throw it away it's a good standard Ford unit
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Written off lease car - advice needed.
Hi, I'm hoping for some advice, We have a car on a personal lease, unfortuantely it was in an accident (no other party) and the car was written off by the insurance. The insurance have offered market value of the car - I can disagree with the amount offered and it seems fair. However the write off department have given…
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Right to Reject - Used car broken down within 24hrs of receiving.
Hello, New to the forum, but I'm looking for some advice on a Car purchase that took place 4 days ago. Car is a Landrover, 47k miles 2020 plate, with full Service history. Bought from a independent dealer (not Land Rover) PCP finance taken out through the dealers suggested finance company, approximately 40% deposit paid…
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Aviva driving app....is anybody using it??
I have been cordially invited to use the Aviva "driving app", on your mobile phone that monitors your driving and measures speed, cornering and braking, (and using a phone while driving!....does it assume it is the driver using it, but it could be a passenger??). Apparently "it could reduce your premium", if used for so…
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DVLA vs Car Vertical
Little advice please. I'm looking at a used car and when putting the number plate into DVLA to check it's history its different to Car Vertical (and other similar sites) results. The DVLA matches the dealers details and DVLA seems like the most trusted source. But why the discrepancy? Thank you!
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Renewing Insurance
Insurance expires in precisely 4 weeks time. I have not had a renewal quote from my current provider Admiral, yet. However on price comparison sites I have had some very good quotes compared to last years. If I wait a week or so, will these prices go up/down much at all ? I do not want to rush into anything, but also do…
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Tusker - Mileage claims
Hello, wondered if anyone could help me please. I’m looking to get a Tusker car through my employers salary sacrifice scheme. I do roughly 200 miles a month and at the moment, using my own car, claim 45p a mile. However if I get a Tusker car and use this for business miles, I will pay tax and NI on the difference between…
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Bought a used approved car and found numerous issues after purchase.
Hi all, Went to view a used approved car on good Friday. Picked up a couple of imperfections that the dealership agreed to rectify. Collected car yesterday and drove home all happy. Once at home my lad who is quite tall noticed a couple of marks on the roof and pointed them out to me. Clearly I'd missed them on first…
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Car engine ruined
My car was showing a warning light for the oil. I took it to my local garage and they said it was nothing to worry about, these faults can show and disabled it. The following week my car broke down so I had it towed to them by the AA. The garage has now told me that there was no oil in the engine and running it like this…
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Autotrader- is it me?
When I bought my electrocar in September, I was able to go to Autotrader and select what I was looking for, price, year etc. and I got a load of results, which I could then sort by distance from my house (or price etc.) Now I can't do the sort! Also the adverts used to have more information than a small picture of the car…
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S172(2) alledged offence of using an electronic device whilst driving
Morning all, Just after a bit of advice. I haven't attached any documentation as of yet but I am happy to do so if need be. So the incident; (I have tried to keep it as brief as possible) * I was driving a relatives van (fully insured) on the motorway - on my way back from work. My phone fell from its cradle onto the ....…
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Car lease return
Hi, we returned a Mazda CX3 yesterday and was shocked to find we might be charged over £450. Bit of background, the 3 year lease started August 2021, think we put down around £3k initially and have paid £218 per month without missing a beat. We extended the lease from August 2024 until yesterday without any extra £s (other…
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Manchester Bus Gate PCN - Appeal?
Received a PCN 'Alleged bus lane contravention' being in a bus lane. The image provided as evidence from Manchester City Council shows my car on a road with no floor markings or any sign of a bus lane. I went online to ask for evidence of the alleged contravention and linked to their own website that says what shows a bus…
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Temporary insurance - Year vs 28 days
Planning on insuring our old car after getting it back after it needed fixed. We bought a replacement so transferred my existing policy to the new car. Il likely use it for a week and try selling it. I priced temporary coverage for a month which was £250. Pricing a full year policy worked out £450. T&C's stated a £10…
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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