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Compensation - re. Car sale
We bought a car from Fords of Winsford, Trafford in August last year. As we were on our way home we noticed the Cluster Unit, Parking Sensors and the indicator sound was not working. The fault was reported the day after. The car was booked in for a diagnostics for 4 weeks later. After the diagnostics was done it was agreed…
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Halfords or RAC for fitting car battery at home?
Have a 2018 hyundai i20 1.0 auto with a dead battery. Thinking of using either RAC or halfords mobile service to come to my location and fit the battery. It will cost the same no matter who i go with. Not sure what brand battery RAC will use but they offer a 3 year guarantee. Halfords have their own brand or yusua both…
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DVLA Form D46 - Photo ID - ?
Hi, DVLA have sent me form D46 to renew my driving licence. But there is no mention of photo for ID, nor space to attach one. Last renewal [D1] asked for photo, & I received a photo ID card licence, plus the paper one. But there's no mention of a photo ID card on form D46. I need this as ID, for all sorts of things. Total…
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Timing of change of registered keeper and insurance renewal
Unfortunately my father's health issues mean he won't be driving again, and in reality hasn't done for some time. He is the owner and registered keeper of my parents car, although my Mum is down as the main driver etc for insurance purposes. I can help them change the car into my Mum's name ( for ownership / registered…
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Pcn - do you need to report the car insurance?
Hi got a pcn by the council for parking in a clearway. Do I need to report it to the car insurance company? thabks
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Will car start after 11 weeks standing
Advice please...... About to go away for 11 weeks so car will be unused. It is a Hyundai Tucson self charging hybrid. 2.5 years old done 15k miles and will be left in an underground car park (open to the elements at the entrance. The car is used for a mix of long and short runs and is likely to have a 20 mile journey the…
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Used Car warranty claim period
I was given a 6 month warranty with a used car I bought. I submitted a claim but never got round to providing a repair quote until recently (FT job, christmas, life! etc). I have now found a garage to quote but the warranty company have closed my claim as I am outside of the 45 day window to provide the quote. I have…
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What Kia hatchback cars are the most 'similar' size to a WV Golf ?
Out of all the Kia hatchback cars which 'ones' are the most similar size to that of a WV Golf ? Edit - Added:I am asking about New modern Golfs and modern kias, 2025 - 2026 models
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Received a SJPN today out of nowhere and unsure of how to proceed.
So yes, I came back from work today to a large white letter from the Fixed Pentalty Unit stating I was speeding in a 30mph area from back in June of this year. I'm not necessarily disputing I was speeding as I may have done, I don't know, because this is the first I've heard of it. However, Northumbria Police state they've…
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Very nearly wiped out a cyclist
Not sure whether this would be better housed in the vent forum or motoring but I very nearly totally wiped out a cyclist tonight. Was one of those where the hell did this guy appear from moments & I need to watch that back on dash cam to see what happened. The A road where I live was nose to tail so I turned off as soon as…
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Online tax fail with firefox..
Just a warning for Firefox users. Finally! my reminder showed up, so I went online to tax it. I laboriously entered all that long number, selected 12 months, pay now etc., found my card and entered the details. Clicked "pay now" and very little happened apart from it claimed to be checking my payment method. Eventually I…
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Car back to lease tomorrow - Flat Tyre - Legal or illegal to foam it?
Hi all, My car is going back to the finance company Monday (in 3 days) after 4 year lease. i just put continental tyres on it last week, as you’re supposed to do that and not budgets. Literally, yesterday I had a slow puncture on the way to work which I’ve now repaired within an hour of doing it via the puncture sealant…
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Salary Sacrifice EV - is it worth it?
So, would be grateful if you fine folks could help me out with my thinking regarding potentially signing up to my companys salary sacrifice EV scheme. My current position is I own a 2017 plate VW Passat with 58,000 miles on the clock - don't drive that far any more, between 5,000-7,000 miles a year. I've calculated the…
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What is my daughter's occupation?
Steady...Getting quotes for a new car, to which daughter will be added so I can help teach her to drive - get practice under t'belt. She's just returned from a year of travelling. Current employment status is part-time waitressing in a local gastropub, which is closed for January. She's just had a chat at the local…
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Oil types
I watched a video about oil types and not all 5w 30 are the same. Is it just a matter of one type of oil is for a petrol engine and another for a diesel? For a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L diesel, you generally need a fully synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40 engine oil with an ACEA C3 specification, essential for vehicles with Diesel…
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Independent servicing & maintaining warranty
Hi, My nearly 4 year old Renault Zoe is due it's 4th annual service next month. Cost with Renault is £526, this includes ~£200 for new 12v battery, along with new brake fluid, over the usual B service. If I buy a genuine new Renault battery and hand it to local ev independent garage to fit as part of the service, would…
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New Car warranty - Gearbox claim after 7 months
My daughter bought a new Nissan Juke (Auto) only 7 months ago which came with a 3 year warranty, three weeks ago she had a warning light (safe to drive but contact dealer) and she took the car to the same Nissan dealer she bought the car from, no fault found. Then 2 weeks ago after work around 8pm another warning came up…
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Auto or manual - learning to drive.
Hi.Daughter appears to have gotten herself a job, for which a car would be of benefit - 'on call'. She hasn't started to drive yet, and flushed with the ease of driving our own recent auto, wifie suggested she go 'auto' too, the thinking being the future is 'a'. My take is that clutch-vs-auto is only around 5% of the whole…
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3 months insurance
I need to insure my car (Skoda Yeti) for three months, before I emigrate. But despite searching, cannot find a firm who offers this service. Has anyone any experience or advice in this please? Many thanks in advance
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Car insurance increase after accident
Hi, We had an accident at the end of Nov and our car was written off. When we changed vehicle we paid over £300 for the remaining6 month of the policy. I understand that there was going to be an increase whilst the liability was being established, even thoughwe were confident it was not our fault. Now that it has been…
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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