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Next car dilemma - EV or hybrid or wait
I have a 2018 Yaris, which is mostly fine but I'm getting to the age where I would love an automatic. I'm currently doing around 8k a year - lots of trips less than 30 miles but 220 mile round trips once a month or so to see family - these are almost always day trips. I'm hoping to semi-retire soon and do more trips to see…
Fault that garage fixed reappeared a couple of months later
A few months ago at a traffic light my electronic parking handbrake stuck on I transported my car to a garage around the corner from me who replaced the motor on the electronic handbrake (third party part) Today the fault has reappeared so, I am guessing the garage fitted it in correctly which I believe is unlikely as it's…
MOT 13pin towbar electrics
Got my first MOT with 13 pin towbar electrics which are checked during the MOT. I have an adaptor which converts it to 12N and 12S. Some people say leave the adaptor on and then they aren't allowed to check them. Everything works OK but if leaving an adaptor on avoids all problems then it may be worth it?
best way to get insurance for a europcar van hire for three days help please
Hello all and thanks in advance for any help. i am going to be moving from east anglia to wiltshire shortly and i need to hire a van to do so. the only company i can see that will facilitate this is europcar. it works out roughly £54 a day. but the excess is £1500 unless i pay £22.85 a day which brings the excesss down to…
Faulty 2nd hand car dealer refusing refund
hello, apologies if this is the wrong forum. I have a mental disability and this incident has left me quite distraught. I bought a car for just under £5000 on the 25/10/24. This was from a AA registered dealer 3 hours away and I paid by bank transfer. By the 4/11/24 I had to top up the coolant for the second time so called…
What information do the DVLA need?
Hi all. I've filled out an application to replace my driving license. It was a paper one issued back in 1994 and I've never had a photo license before. Unfortunately it got destroyed in the wash not too long ago. After completing the online form and consenting the DVLA to use my passport info for the photo, why are they…
Autotrader - excluding/blocking Cinch
I’m currently looking for a replacement car and want to be able to view given the plethora of options (and Covid spec cars). When I search on Autotrader the first couple of pages are cars from Cinch available with a mile (because they’ll deliver to my local WBAC site) which leaves me trawling for the non-Cinch cars that…
Car insurance Claim Query.
Hi. Have a query regarding a claim on my company car . . . Long story short we were on a car park in my company car, my son opened the door onto another car and dented the drivers door . . She was in the car, we swapped details and the businesses insurance are sorting it. . . Will I need to declare this as a fault claim…
Tint replacement - payment
Bought a brand new car in 2018 and had rear windows/boot tinted Now over 6 yrs on the boot tint has failed and needs replacing. Contacted the original filter (small business) to get done and he says he'll replace it for free as it had lifetime warranty. This is great but it doesn't really sit well with me as ts not like…
Rejecting Leased Car
I have leased a Kia EV6 through my business on a 4 year lease. I am one year in, and the car has been in for repair for 4 months. I have just been told today that it needs to go back to the factory (Derbyshire apparently, not Korea, luckily), but there will be a further estimated 4-month wait for the repair to be completed…
Would you buy a car from a private buyer?
Its been around 20 years since I've purchased a car from a private seller so asking for advice. I'm looking for a 2nd hand car around £18k and I've seen a car that is exactly what I want on eBay via a private seller. Its has full dealer service history, all paperwork, has the extended dealers warranty and a price I'd be…
No Claim Discount Proof letter - is it transferable
Since 2021 I have not had car insurance in my own name, as my wife and I have had only 1 car, in her name, and I have been a named driver. However we are likely to buy a second car soon, which will be in my name. I have a letter from my old insurance company to say that, as of 2021, I had 9 years' 'no claims bonus'. I do…
Council MOT centres
Hi all, On the topic of council MOT centres MSE says: By law these test centres (though not taxi or Crown stations) must be open to the general public". I've just spoken to Nottingham council MOT centre and been told they cannot do public MOTs, only council staff & taxis. I questioned it and was informed that it was based…
GAP Insurance
Hi, Just looking at some gap insurance for a PCP vehicle we are buying, where is says "What price did you pay for the vehicle?" do they mean how much it would cost to settle the finance agreement, so say the car was £12000 but with finance it would be £15000 over three years, is it the 12 or 15 i put? Sorry for sounding…
Cancelling my car insurance through a broker
Hi, Last week I paid for a car insurance policy through a broker that specialises in insurance with convictions. I paid for the policy in full using my credit card but the policy doesn’t officially start until 07/12/24. After speaking over the phone with the broker I was told there would be no fee to cancel before the…
Does anyone know the validity of dieselclaimchecker.co.uk
I have received an email from Resolver , that indicates my car would qualify for joining a joint dieselgate claim, however I am loath to hand over information to an organisation I know nothing about. It states at the bottom of their web page that they are owned by Fountain Finances Limited, who are a claims management…
Accident - Going to Court
Hi, I was hoping someone could give me some advice.. Back in April, I was turning into a car park.. As I turned right into the CP a car was stationary waiting to turn left back onto the main road.. My wing mirrors passed hers and I had fully straightened up. I then heard a crunch from behind me, I braked hard and came to a…
Ghost immobiliser - worth the cost
Hi I've recently purchase a Mercedes E-Class 17 plate, already I have a steering wheel Dislok, is it worth having a ghost immobiliser installed, I can't see anything under £499.99 Given the cost of a Ghost immobiliser, just curious what the alternatives are
Warranty issue with new car
I bought a 20 plate car 6 weeks from a well known car supermarket it came with a 3 month warranty as standard, I also took a 2 year extended warranty as it looked quite a good deal and it offered some peace of mind. 2 weeks after getting the car a DPF fault showed up in the car and on the app. I contacted the company that…
Purchasing Motor Insurance from Price Comparison Websites
As we all know everything has risen in price over the last few years and Insurance is no different. I normally use Go Compare but due to the increase in price I am thinking about doing some additional searching. How do other board members go about getting the best quote.

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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