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Alternative Vehicle Tracker than Scorpion - Recommendations please
Hi all Please can you tell me if there is an alternative Tracker to the Scorpion ones, that work as well. Scorpions customer service has been shocking since the start of the year. Unfortunately, my company insurance says that having a tracker on my car is mandatory, so I must have a tracker. Thanks all
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To fix or not to fix? MOT advisories
hey guys, i dropped my car (2009 1.3L diesel vauxhall corsa CTDi) off at the garage today and i just checked my MOT history on the government website and i was pretty sad to see the following advisories below: • Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))• Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not…
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New MOT/service before part exchanging car
So I'm looking to part exchange my current car, MOT and annual service run out in about 3 months time. I know the webuyany derivatives say that if a car has less than 6 months MOT on it then the price will be affected, don't really want to go to the hassle of selling it privately having horrendous previous experiences so…
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How to book parking at Wokingham station car park?
Hi, I must have booked parking at 90 or more railway station car parks over the years...but i cant find how to book parking at wokingham station from tomorrow to a week later. I am trying to do it on my laptop....i logged into my apcoa account and can see it says there are 531 spaces and for £35.50/week, but i cant find it…
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ID this classic car jack?!
Tidying my garage, and came across this jack. Doing my crunch trying to work out what it's for! Very distinctive 'pawl' that engages with the vehicle - it can surely only suit one model? Operated via a 19mm nut on the side at the top. Put me out of my misery, pleeeez.
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Gave up licence for health reasons: Do we need to switch the registered keeper?
My husband is the registered keeper of a car we both drive. He's had to surrender his licence for health reasons so from now on I will be the only driver. Is it necessary/beneficial for us to transfer the car to me as registered keeper? I can't find the exact answer to this anywhere. From what I can see there's no…
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Which breakdown service would folk here recommend
Several years ago, after reading an article on this forum, I opted for AutoAid, which I have had ever since. My contract wnds in about 2 weeks I am wondering whether this is still a good buy My car is only 3 years old and I only drive locally
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QDR - Sainsbury’s (Unpaid Fuel) Threatening Letter
After a quick search of the forums I see there are a few of these popping up, mine is a very similar story and just looking for some advice on how to handle. 7 weeks ago it’s alleged I visited a Sainsbury’s petrol station and didn’t pay for my fuel. I remember the date fairly well as is the day we went on holiday, but…
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Used car fault reported after 2 weeks but not fixed after 3 months. What are my rights
Hi all, I bought a used car at the end of August. I reported to the dealer that the car had faults with the suspension, bushes and a few other things which caused the back end to track badly and be loose and also the tyres to wear excessively in the inside. The dealer had the car back twice to fix these but the faults…
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Best insurance companies for driver with cancelled insurance
Hi. About 12 years ago I received a letter on the last day of a car insurance policy telling me it had been cancelled. The reason behind it was I had told them about a change of address and then because of lack of money/stupidity I hadn’t paid the ridiculous fee they charged for changing my details. I haven’t driven for a…
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Hgv driver tax on expenses
I am working for an agency where I have to spend the week out tramping. When I stay in services I have to pay the cost of the overnight parking and then claim the expenses back. I've had my 1st payslip.... For 58 hours at 17.5 an hour £1015 I've also submitted for 4 night out @ £25 a night £100 which I believe should be…
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Warranty Claim - 72 reg car
Hi, I bought a car back in April / May which is a 72 plate Nissan. We hit upon some gloriously warm months after purchasing the car so didn't use the heaters in the car. Now it's getting colder, and I'm trying to use the heaters, they intermittently warm up. I've just done a 30 minute journey and it took until 25 minutes…
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Son's Car Insurance
A little advice please... My son is in Australia playing cricket for the winter (hopefully returning April 2026 ish)... His car insurance here runs out in a couple of weeks and I am on the policy as a named driver. The renewal is a decent price (compared to last year !) but I'm torn between declaring a SORN and not…
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Insurance Claim Unsettled - 2 years 5 months and counting
Hi all, My mum had a bump in June 2023. She wasn't at fault but the other driver is disputing this. The claim is for repairs to both vehicles, no injuries (the other vehicle is a van registered to a company). The claim has been passed from the insurance company to a litigation company. The litigation company are very slow…
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How to get rid of scratches inside the car
Recently bought a new car (Lexus UX) for £24k with 15,000 miles on it. Found some scratches inside the cabin wall along the driver side. Any idea how to get rid of them or improve their appearance with DIY.
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Car insurance not repairing to good standard
I had a small accident n my car and scratched the passenger side rear door. It went in for repair but came out with the rear door a slightly different shade of paint but that was also sparkly/glittery when the rest of my car is not. They had also not gone to the edges so there was a silly line that was really obvious. I…
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Merged: Have you been billed for Damage to a hire car that they claim you did? Read this LONG story
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Leasing Advice please about disclosing pre reg before delivery.
A few months ago I placed an order for a car i liked , and a good deal on a 36 month lease on as they described In Stock at port delivery. My car is due for delivery on Thursday by the suppling dealer. I have to say that so far the leasing broker i have used has been exceptional. They have kept me updated all the way…
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Loss of NCD after accident
Hi, Am looking for some advice please if i may? In April i was hit by a stolen vehicle whilst stationary at a junction and the driver ran off. The police attended and although the vehicle wasn't showing as stolen, all the signs pointed to it being nicked. I informed my insurance straight away from the scene however after 6…
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Insurance advice pls; registered keepers, main drivers etc
Hi Me and my common law partner of 10+ years live together, jointly own our home and mortgage etc. although are not married in case that makes any difference. Multiple kids together etc. Joint bank accounts We have 2 cars, for both I am the registered keeper (named on V5) and while not written anywhere I 'own' one (the red…
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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