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First Time Buying a Vehicle Via PCP
I'm on the verge of buying a used car on PCP. Having never entered a PCP deal before I'm looking for any feedback from people with experience, anything to watch out for and how rock solid is the Guaranteed Final Value they quote?
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Vauxhall Corsa 69 plate - engine light / losing power
Hello I have a 69 plate Vauxhall Corsa and recently my engine light has appeared and says “engine fault repair needed” when the car starts and the light remains on. When driving, the car sometimes does not accelerate and gain speed, even when my foot is pressed on the accelerator. It stays at this speed for a few seconds…
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Always a 4x4 and a big trailer...
Does anyway know what the people driving the 4x4s and usually towing big tri axle car transporters are doing? I seem to see them everywhere on the roads at the moment and I guess they are getting paid for moving cars around, but specifically I wonder what the job is, who's employing them and where they are finding their…
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Ex rental car
Hi, I’ve recently bought a new to me car from a main dealer. Since picking the car up I’ve discovered it has been a rental previously. Now this wasn’t disclosed to be before the purchase. In fact I’ve only found out because there was paperwork was left in the glove box. What if anything can I do. I have payed for the car…
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Speeding fine calibration certificate?
Hi Got caught speeding on 17 Sep and asked for evidence as I can't remember being flashed. Not sure if reading the calibration certificate right but the inspection is in date but the calibration has expired. See below for cert
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Citroen C5 Hybrid 25 miles on full charge???
Citroen C5 Hybrid 25 miles on full charge??? I got Citroen C5 Hybrid, still under warantee. Citroen claim it does from 30-40 miles in a full charge. Most I've had is 29 miles, but average 25 at best. Citroen dealer thought it was funny I should beleive their claims, but surely they can't make fake claims??? Dealer says the…
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MSE News: Car finance mis-selling payouts of £700 each likely for 14 million people
Car finance mis-selling compensation is one step closer as the financial regulator has revealed the details of its proposed redress scheme. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis takes you through it in his new video... Read the full story: 'Martin Lewis: Car finance mis-selling payouts of £700 each likely for 14…
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Voluntary Termination
Long story so bear with me: I'm looking for some advice on cancelling car finance on the basis of the vehicle not being fit for purpose. Please see my case below: On 9th July 2023, I purchased a Citroën e-C4 from Arnold Clark. Unfortunately, the vehicle has not been satisfactory because it has had two major brake issues in…
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Got a Stellantis ev?
watch this video https://youtu.be/PXu_b1m3qpE?si=xj3djPbXzNoRxM3A This seems very shady as the guys van was under warrenty when he reported the problem
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Letter from QDR solicitors re failure to pay for fuel
Over a month ago, a driver visited a petrol station early in the morning. They filled up car, went into the shop, browsed, chatted to staff working there, paid and left. Today the registered keeper has received a letter from QDR advising of debt collection for non-payment of fuel. The amount is over £100. They called the…
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NCD
Hello, Can anyone advise ? last year I applied for car insurance quotes. 4 years ago I was involved in an accident where I was not at fault and the other party's insurance paid me compensation. However, I always report it in quotes but I was unaware that it negatively affects my NCD even although I was not at fault. My…
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Motor Insurance Claim - This can't be right !!!
I'm so sure this is a game that car insurance companies play all the time but this time I've been the victim. Back in 2024 , I reversed into a parked car. It was a gentle knock and nothing more than that . I took photos of the car and there was literally no damage , just a scratch , a bit of T cut would have sorted it and…
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Car Insurance, write offs & [non]refunds?
One of our cars was recently written off & the policy was with Direct Line. There was about 3-4 months left on the policy. They paid out for the car, minus the excess (as fully expected) but then also minus deductions for other damage like scuffs (not expected). I then asked OH how it's going with the refund on the car…
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Hi guys, how much will a Van cost me per year all Van related bills included?
So How much does a second hand van cost approximately? (about the size of a big single parking space sized van) How much does the insurance cost? How much does the road tax cost? Fuel? Its my 2nd vehicle , im 41, havnt driven in over a decade, I appreciate its hard to approximate here but I only need a rough guess (im…
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Negative Equity on PCP
I have PCP on a Mercedes Benz A Class which was taken out 6 months ago brand new from Marshall Mercedes Benz. I want to change the vehicle I absolutely hate it as every speed bump and dip leaving a car park scrapes my under carriage unless I am able to move to a 45 degree angle and its still hit or miss as to whether I am…
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Holiday Malta Carwiz Rental charging my account for Burnt Clutch
Hey all. I need an advise please.I rented a car from Carwiz in Malta on the 31 Aug and supposed to return it 4th Sept. Car given to me was different from what I paid on Expedia.com and what it says on contract (that is fine no big deal). I checked the car and recorded all evidence, I then tried to drive the car and notice…
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Replacement to ix35 for £11k
Hi, our Hyundai ix35 is coming to the end of its life and we need to invest in a new family car. I have around £11k. what would a reliable, suv type car look like? Which model and typically what mileage should I be looking at? thanks in advance for any advice.
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PCP Finance, Mortgage and Default...
6 Months ago was declined for a PCP Deal (Tesla M3 28k). 5 Years ago, was not the most wise. Have a default + CCJ on Credit report (5 Years 6 Months old £299ccj £1500 default) Since then, no missed payments, extremely low credit usage. I got my mortgage in April. It has just now showed on Credit Report. High earner: 80k.…
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Cinch Land Rover Faulty Engine
I bought a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 Diesel with 42000miles on the clock back in September 2024. When I purchased the car I took out the extended warranty, CinchCare too. Three months and just 2000miles later the engine blew up, crankshaft failure. Needed a complete new engine. The garage said this defect was…
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Charged 3 days for less than 2 days' parking. Help!
Hi I'm flying from Stanstead at 6 a.m. Sunday morning so need to get there for 4. Coming back 11.30 p.m. on Monday, so hoping to pick up car between midnight and 1 a.m. on Tuesday. So even though looking for parking for 45 hours, being charged for 3 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). Anyone know anyway round this or have 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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