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Lease car write off - read this!
Recently I wrote off my lease car and went through the usual processes with insurance company / lease company ( the car was leased direct from manufacturer). Insurance company valued the car around 30k. Both companies were adamant they wanted to deal with each other direct and not include me. I eventually agreed but not…
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AA problem
I recently broke down and called AA and they recommended a garage , they got me going enough to drive to the garage, but the garage could not fix the problem. I called AA again as the AA rep attending my vehicle said to do . But the AA would not come out to Attend without paying a £75 charge as it was the same problem and…
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No Claims Discount Con.
I have not had an insurance claim for 17 years, but every time I change insurer I only get proof of 9 years. Some say this is not a big deal, but it is. I have just changed insurer and declared my 17 years NCB. My old company issued the Proof of NCB of 9 years. In the small print of an insurance policy it states that a…
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Enterprise car rental
Hi I am having an issue with Enterprise car rental, I hired a car which was a 2024 Nissan Juke it only had 6.5k miles on the clock. I Drove just over 100 miles when the car broke down with the clutch going. i normally drive a manual car and have done for 40 years. Enterprise are saying it’s driver and down to me and…
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Escaping online service recording?
Hi all I've a 70 plate Mazda which has no 'service booklet' in the old fashioned sense - its service record is all online. I'd like the flexibility to use other garages for my servicing but I've not found one who can upload a record of work carried out to the Mazda database. Any ideas?
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Car damage bumper - fix
I have some damage to my rear bumper - pictures provided My car is on PCP and I have a year and a half left of the contract before I return it. I’ve been quoted £350 for the damage to be repaired by garages. Do people think I would be better off getting the damage fixed myself or should I leave it? Has anyone had…
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Used M6 toll road but fee not taken
Earlier in the week we used the M6 toll road and my husband tapped his credit card to pay the fee. I regularly check the bank account and saw the fee was pending. Until this morning when it has ‘dropped off’ and is no longer pending or paid . We don’t have any sort of receipt or proof of payment. What should I do? Do I…
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Car for teenage son
Hi, We have been awarded motability for our younger son so we're going to we buy any car our current car. Our older son is 16 in a few months so will need a car in just over a year to learn in. Can't decide whether to keep the current car and sit it on the drive until he needs it. Any advice? It's a 14 plate mokka with…
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Car sold while dealer closed, fuming !!!!!
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Eye test at 62 ??
UK Driving Law Changes for Seniors Above 62 – Full 2025 Update i AM 73 Should I have done an eyetest (compulsory). Should I now?
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Speed awareness course - cheapest
I 'had reason' (ahem) to book a speed awareness recently. Not surprisingly, they are all now being delivered online. However, there's a big difference in price between the cheapest and the most expensive - £20 difference. Since they are all online - it doesn't matter the 'location' of the one that you book, so really…
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Advice needed – Metroline bus hit‑and‑run, TfL & Metroline not responding
Hi all, I’m looking for some advice on how to move forward with a situation involving a TfL bus operator (Metroline). On 10 August 2025 at 00:09 AM, a Metroline bus on Route XXX struck my parked vehicle London . The driver failed to stop and left no note or contact details. I have: • A police report (crime reference number…
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Scratch on door
I've somehow managed to scratch the left back door of my car by touching a concrete post next to our garage, the post is also ours and showed no sign of my attack. The scratch is long but not deep and barely visible from say, 10ft or so. Hubby's bought some touch-up paint and it looks almost as new. Yet I've heard that…
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Chinese cars
BYD, Jaecoo, Omoda, Leapmotor, Chery etc ... appear to be suddenly everywhere in adverts - are they OK and what's the downside of buying one ?
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Anyone recommend a good car insurance company please?
Please can someone recommend a good company to get a quote from directly and/or a quotation website as my wife is getting a new car and wants to change insurance company? I never know what's best when using a quotation website and getting a quote and going though it that way or to then see who gives the best quote and then…
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Face filter for oil fumes when driving?
Hi,My car has a slow oil leak from the cam head gasket.Also the radiator fan isn't working.The car is in a public car park and I have no garaging facilities.I trying to find out from the Dacia forum what is the best way to go about getting this fixed....(ie do you just firstly put it infor "replace radiator fan fuse and…
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Citroen/DS 3 stop drive recall
Hi All, So Stellantis has issued a stop drive recall for most of their Citroen C3 models and DS 3 models due to the defective airbags, which is suspected to have caused the death of a woman in france recently. I drive a 2015 DS 3 which is one of the models affected. As soon as I was made aware of the recall I booked my car…
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Cleaning misted rear indicator covers
What is the best way to remove the slight opaque misting on these plastic covers?
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Advanced motoring
I'm considering brushing up on my driving skills. I find as I'm getting older, my confidence is waning a little. I've also moved to an area where street parking is very tight and often requires reversing on steep hills. What is people's experience and recommendations for companies? Thanks
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Should I get an EV??
Should I get an EV? I can get one through work on a salary sacrifice scheme. They currently have some new EV cars which I like and are at around £450. This includes the hire of the car, insurance, breakdown cover, tyres, maintenance and has the EV charging point in that price too. Now obviously there’s no MOT or tax too. I…
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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