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Car Insurance Policy Price Increase
I took out an insurance plan with One Protect on 22 February. I did this through CompareTheMarket, which I accessed through MoneySavingExpert price comparison website. I did this a month in advance of my start date and I paid for 12 months upfront. I then received an email on 23 February saying, "We are pleased to confirm…
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Allowing visitor with EU licence to drive my car
Which insurers will allow a visitor with an EU licence to drive my car. Mine won't. It's really silly. A good driver, 40 years no claims on her own car,
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PCP Claim through Santander Finance
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PCP - Voluntary Termination Car Return Delay
I am after a bit of advice. I requested a voluntary termination on my PCP deal at the end of March and the organisation taking back my vehicle cannot inspect it until the 14th May. Due to no fault of my own, I have to keep this car taxed and insured for 6 week longer than it needs to be. Do I have any redress with the…
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Jaguar I-Pace Should I?
I’m looking at getting a Jaguar I-Pace (around a 2020 model in the £15–18k range) and wanted to get honest opinions from owners . do you actually recommend it, and is it still worth it today? Also curious how the battery and real-world range compares to newer EVs like BYD, which seem more efficient and newer tech-wise.…
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Car insurance
We are looking to part-exchange later on this week and I wante'd to evaluate the cost of the vehicle change on my car insurance. I thought it was just a matter of changing the vehicle details and paying admin fees, but to my surprise it is not. They asked me if there are any modifications on the new car and I dutifully…
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Driving licence renewal - the DVLA and GOV.UK online labyrinth, and its pitfalls and options
I am over 70, so I have to renew my driving licence every three years. My current licence expires in January 2026. I have just received by post a copy of the D46 licence-renewal application form. That paper form is for completion and return by post; but it encourages people to apply online instead via the www.gov.uk…
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V2L adapter
Having seen the vague possibility of power cuts due to the US-Iran war, I became interested in the idea of buying a V2L adapter for our MG S5. That's 60kWh of power sitting on the drive, and we could easily run an extension lead to power a few essentials. So, a V2L adapter would be good as an insurance policy, but I don't…
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Green Flag or AA?
My AA renewal is due £145, contacted them and this is the best they can do, Green Flag is half that price. What are Green Flag like? I know they do not have their own fleet of mechanics like the AA and RAC do.
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Driving test Theory Q.
One of these Qs which provokes a "Well, it shoorely depends?" response… "What should you do when you are parked up in fog?" a) Put your parking light on? b) Leave your fog light and dripped beams on? Can't remember the other two options. To cut to t'chase, when asked (by daughter), I assumed that this meant you had pulled…
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How long does it take to receive V5 when applying with a V62 form?
I'm thinking of buying a car at auction without any documents. This lot is part of a deceased estate. Normally i would not consider purchasing without a V5 but I know this auctioneer sells items of this type and repossessions regularly so not too worried about it being on finance or stolen. It would come with a business…
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No return within parking rule
Hi all, I'm getting mixed info on this one. A sign says "4 hours free parking, no return within 1 hour" This is at a location where I may wish to come and go within a 4 hour period. From what I understand if you leave at any time within that 4 hours and return then you could be fined and not "no return for an hour after…
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Looking for recommendations and advice re a charger for a start/stop battery charger
Hi Some months ago I had an issue where I had to call out the AA because my car would not start after a period of inactivity. The battery had died and I had it replaced. I have been advised that it might be worth my while having a battery charger in case either my or my wife's car develops a flat battery in the future. We…
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Arnold Clark Data Breach compensation - Supreme Court ruling
Hi everyone, I’ve just watched an article on the BBC about the Supreme Court ruling in favour of Scottish customers. Does anyone know how to make a claim without going through a solicitor? I hope that Martin Lewis plans on guiding us through this!
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DVLA medical
Hi, my son has a medical condition and has to renew his driving licence every 2 years. He has been trying to get his licence back since February and received a letter from DVLA saying that they have had no reply from his surgeon about his ability to drive. We have tried to contact the DVLA because his surgeon said he…
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Body work repairs
Hi I recently cleaned my car and I was shocked at so many scratches and rust. The two main ones were caused by other drivers on two occasions. Car is 14 years old. Does anyone know roughly what a body shop/garage would charge to repair these? I’ve done home/DIY body repairs previously but I no longer have the open space…
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DAMAGED TYRE
Hi Folks I have a damaged tyre. Do you think it can be patched up or would I need a new tyre? Thanks
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Car Issues
I purchased a 5 yr old car with 27k miles on it at the end of May-25 for £18k. Within a day it had an engine management light on for DPF issues, the dealer changed the battery saying that is what might cause it then proceeded to change a sensor and also a pulley which was knocking over the next couple of months, 9 months…
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Slave Cylinder failed 2 days after full service - Linked?
Hoping for a bit of help on this one from people who may know a bit more, as I'm definitely not a mechanical person! The car is a 2016 Hyundai i40 SE Nav Business Edition On the 17th March, I took my car in for a full service at an independent garage I've used for over a decade. At the same time, they replaced rear brake…
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Buying a car online -remotely
Good Morning, Does anyone have any experience of buying a car (effectively unseen) from a dealer whereby the car is delivered to your home address? Just wondered if this is considered too risky and what protection is provided should you wish to reject the car (with a valid reason) We are considering a car that is about a…
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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