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Unlicensed vehicle fine
Hi i bought a car that was not roadworthy and was kept on a private drive. It was never driven and would be towed to and from the garage when needed or looked at by a mobile mechanic. I went to tax it when it was almost ready but couldn’t so rang Dvla who told me the logbook i have is an old one which explains why even…
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Second Hand Car for Learner Drive
I want to buy a second hand car for my son so that I can teach him to drive. I've looked on carwow, autotrader, etc. and cant find anything at a reasonable price. I don't really want to spend more than £2,500 and the car needs to be ULEZ compliant. Any tips re cheap cars and where to find one??
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Scratch and dent insurance for lease car
Hi, Just wondering if anybody has any positive or negative experience with using a "protect" insurance, also referred to by some as a scratch and dent insurance. I'm looking at the Select Car leasing "protect" insurance which will cost £499 for 4 years and covers up to £3000 for scratches and dents, or a £250 contribution…
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Astra replacement
Hi all I am looking to replace my 2010 Astra. I am on my 4th Vauxhall. I was thinking maybe something different. The Skoda Scala caught my eye, seems good value and well reviewed online. The only negatives i can see is more expensive parts and servicing than an Astra. Or maybe you have another suggestions for a suitable…
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Electric Vehicle grant extension?
These were due to close at the end of 2024. Couldn't find any information about whether they will be extended now that the new combustion engine ban has - predictably - been kicked down the road. Does anybody have any more info than I do about this please?
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Adding a named driver to policy
What is a reasonable time for a company to add a named driver to an existing policy. Named driver has 30 years clean licence and owns their own car.
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Flying debris car Insurance claim
Be interested to hear some thoughts on this situation. Driving down a motorway with intermittent heavy rain & a fair amount of standing water. Intentionally driving very safely to the conditions, max 70mph & at least 300-400 yards of stopping distance in front of me. In the outside lane, and two clear lanes to the left of…
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White zig zag line on the road and over speed hump
Hi, Is it illegal to park on highlighted lines on speed hump if it is near school and there are no signs of No parking or any restriction signage? Regards
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Moved: Train Season Ticket - Another 'Any Permitted Route' query (shorter journey)
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Car insurance nightmare: advice needed
Hi all, We returned to our parked car to find it had been involved in an accident whilst parked. The third party was gone, but their car was abandoned there. Police later confirmed that the abandoned car was the one involved in the accident that caused the damage. We called our insurer who sent us a 'courtesy car' (turns…
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Premium quote increase
I got a quote from 1St Central via Money Super Market a £399.15 and this was the lowest of all the companies for quotes. The same policy was more on all the other sites. I got this on 6/9/23 and on 19/9/23 they reminded me of this price. When I tried to pay for it today I was told the price had increased to £453.28. They…
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Mitsubishi Colt - window regulator out of production
Our second car is an old Mitsubishi Colt. Great car, works perfectly well as a runabout and ideally I’d want to keep it running as long as I practically can. Unfortunately, One of the electric windows has failed and apparently the window regulator needs to be replaced. My local mechanic can’t find the part. I called two…
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Car accident claim
2nd July 2023 I was in a small car accident on an Asda car park. I was reversing into a parent child space as I had my children and partner with me and a young driver tried to drive through the space as a short cut to exit the car park instead of following the road round. As he tried to drive through he hit my car due to…
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Car insurance policies question - no claims discount validity
Hi all, long time reader first time poster looking for some advice/answers on the following. Apologies in advance for the length of this but I'm a struggling to get my head round it, having not had to make any claims until (fortunately) less than two years ago in nearly 20 years of driving! My wife and I share two cars…
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Car Insurance Quote
I am trying to obtain a quote using the MSE/Compare+ tool I get the initial "Get Started" page, which takes me to the "First we will send you to the MoneySuptermarket to fill in one form" but once its loaded it zips me right back to the previous page. I do not get to fill in any forms? Any suggestions please?
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Salary Sacrifice Electric Car
Hello, After some advice please. I receive a car allowance at work which I'm taxed/NI's on. Work are going to launch an Electric Car scheme through salary sacrifice with a 3rd party. My question is, whether my car allowance is taken into consideration and i will loose this if going for a car. Is this something i need to…
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Tyre destroyed by pothole. Claim company asking for my insurance?
I've raised a claim to be reimbursed for a tyre I blew out on a pothole. I know not to hold my breath. The claims company Zurich are asking for my insurance details. Is this justified and necessary? I've just renewed so will they want my previous insurer or current? It was my previous insurer covering me at the time of…
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Recommendations for fitted seat covers?
Can anyone recommend anywhere to get decent quality fitted seat covers? I'm hoping to have the car for years and want to try keeping it looking decent for as long as I can, so don't really fancy the cheap badly fitting generic ones. Car is a Citroen Berlingo.
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PCP: Maximising anticipated mileage reduces overall cost
Hi Having to buy a new second hand car, and looking at PCP examples all with a £3k deposit over 48 months, weirdly, if I maximise mileage and say I'll do 20,000 miles a year the total amount payable is £23540 - with monthly payments of £318, and a final balloon payment of £5567 But if I say I'll do 5000 miles a year, the…
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Help with insurance claim
Hi my mum was in a car park a few weeks ago and a car had almost blocked her in and the man was sitting in it but didnt move it, she manouvered about 20 times and got her car out. The car followed her down the road and shouted to her at the traffic lights you nearly hit me then she shouted your a scammer and he drove of…