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Used Car purchase advice
Hi folks I need a wee bit of advice on the purchase of a 6 yr old SEAT MII with 42000 miles on it. It's current status as follows: It's tax was up on 31 JulyI have new owner slip VC5, don't have log bookMOT up at end of December, last MOT Dec 23 exempted last year Car was delivered to me on Friday as was unable to collect…
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Scuffed alloy wheels
Have you ever scuffed alloy wheels on the kerb and if so, have you ever got them repaired? I stupidly, earlier this year, scuffed my two front wheels shortly after driving my brand new car from the dealership. A local guy visited my house and got them looking perfect, for £200. I have unfortunately done the same again, but…
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Rac charging me for cancelling breakdown
Does this seem right , it doesn't to me Approx 11 months ago I took out Rac breakdown cover paying DD , I took out insurance with another company as was cheaper , this year the Rac have quoted me a cheaper price for my car insurance so I have gone with them , however it also covers breakdown , therefore I have contacted…
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Car Issue
First image shows part on good side, second shows the other side which has failed, just wondered if anyone knows what the part is and more importantly any ballpark figures of what I can expect to pay for repair (2011 Nissan Qashqai) please? Many thanks in advance for any advice.
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Charge MyHyundai / Digital charging solutions gmbh scammers
Has anyone had any issues with Charge MyHyundai / Digital charging solutions gmbh ? When I got my new car, I signed up to for an account because it's advertised by Hyundai has an easy way to charge your car and you also get discounts compared to the the cost charged by the charger provider. I was paying £4.33 a month but…
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2012 Vauxhall Meriva Not Starting - RAC Can’t Help
Hello. I own a Petrol 2012 Meriva. Today, after driving 70mph several warning lights randomly came on on the dashboard including the TC light (it had the letters on it) and the Skidding light (I believe it’s the Electronic Stability Control light along with the Engine Management light. The car started to rumble and chug a…
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Car insurance write off rip off, can I do anything?
Hi there, I'm hoping someone can help me. I have the usual story, my car was written off and the insurers underwriters valued it really low. They actually sent me examples of older cars with the same mileage, as well as cars with less seats with same mileage, that are currently for sale, to justify their valuation!! In…
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Buying a used Car with MOT advisories
Mum had her car written off a month ago when someone drove into her. She needs another car. We looked at a 21 plate Aygo today but saw it had MOT advisories. I raised concerns with the Sales advisor and they said I had nothing to worry about but I am not sure as I want my mum to be safe after her recent accident. Just a…
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Autotrader: Sell To A Dealer
Has anyone used the free Autotrader Sell To A Dealer service? I've currently got my mum's car in an auction with Motorway but initial price estimates with Autotrader look significantly better than Motorway or We Buy Any Car, allowing for reductions due to partial service history and scuffs. Can anybody recommend or…
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Excessive end float - Vauxhall Astra
Last year I bought a Vauxhall Astra. See thread here: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6249940/negotiating-on-a-used-car-deal/ Recently it started making a high-pitched whistling sound, fairly loudly, when I had driven for about 15 or 20 minutes. I took it to the garage, and eventually they said it had…
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Possible to buy a number plate under £15?
And I don't mean £14.99. :) Going to put the damaged car through MOT to see if repair is a doable option. I know it'll fail on the plate as things stand so I'm looking to buy a front one only. Go on eBay & there's listings for £5. Great stuff. Except when you put in your options and make it basic as basic can be (no…
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Why doesn't the DVLA tell you if a vehicle has been scrapped??
Hi all. Very strange considering you can find out MOT history, car tax check, and even insurance (via MID). Why the supposed secrecy with information about scrapped vehicles?
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HPI - Outstanding Finance Check
Any ideas of a cheap way to do this? Most companies seem to charge £10+ for a check.
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Salary Sacrifice Advice
I currently have a company car, PHEV, which is due for renewal later this year I have a few options open to me on ways to go * stay on the company scheme as is * take an allowance of around £500pm and buy my own car * move to a EV salary sacrifice scheme and get an all inclusive EV deal I am on around £65k pa gross with…
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Lithium battery In Moped Help
Hi have notice some marks on my battery protective case thing and it feels smooth and no fault on battery and working correctly and just wondering if this just cosmic or will this caruse halm to the battery? Never taken it out so looks like something been rubbing the colour off it
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Did you insure with Aviva on 4 June 2025?
Aviva had a "glitch" so they say on 4th June 2025 so mine and my daughter's car insurance with Aviva Zero did not get entered into the Motor Insurance Database (www.askMID.com). We're both just had letters from the police saying our cars are uninsured, they're not, it's Aviva's !!!!!!-up. When I got the letter I had a…
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M.O.T and insurance.
Hi Any help would be great. My car is now un M.O.T-eed due many fail issues. The road tax runs out on 31st August and present insurance on 7th November , the most recent payment went out last week. I am abroad on holiday until Friday at the moment so have been unable to do any car shopping as I am sure that is the way I…
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Car not being used - parked on drive but MOT about to expire
Hello, Pardon my ignorance on this but I am currently not able to drive due to medical reasons. My car is taxed until April and is insured but the MOT runs out next month. The car is parked off road and wont be needed till November, can I just leave the car parked up with no MOT until it is needed again or do I have to…
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misled on insurance?
Hi all, Apologies for the lengthy post. I’m hoping someone here has experience or advice on the situation I’m dealing with. I’ve entered into an unregulated hire purchase agreement for a hire vehicle with a company , who clearly stated, both verbally and in writing that the vehicle came with comprehensive insurance. After…
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Luxury car tax on cars over £40,000
I'm seeking advice on the Luxury Car Tax for vehicles exceeding £40,000. If the list price is under £40k, but with added extras it pushes the price over £40k, does it then mean the added car tax is payable? I found this in WhatCar. 'It’s important to note that it applies to the total list price of the car, so it will…
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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