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previous owner has accidently put their name and details as the new owner in section 2
Hi, My boyfriends dad sold him a car but accidently put his own details in section 2 on the V5C and i cannot seem to get anywhere online.
V5 with car tax issue
Hello you wise lot ! I have an odd question and just wondering if anyone could offer advice if I have any recourse again a garage. I purchased a used vehicle at the start of May 2025, the vehicle in question was an ex motorbiltly car so had a disabled class on the tax , the salesman advised because of this he had to send…
Nationwide FlexPlus/AA Breakdown Cover vs RAC
Hi, I've been looking through the terms and conditions of the Nationwide FlexPlus breakdown service from the AA here: https://www.nationwide.co.uk/-/assets/nationwidecouk/documents/current-accounts/insurances/flexplus/p4000-flexplus-breakdown-insurance-policy.pdf?rev=a4111e71cbad43199fb9b71d04bc310a I know it is not the…
VAT on Vehicle Excise Duty on a Personal Lease Contract Car?
I have a Personal Lease Contract electric car with ALD Automotive. The recent imposition of £195 VED (Road Tax) on electric cars means I have to pay this amount to ALD Automotive. Thing is, ALD have added VAT to the £195 VED charge. VAT is not chargeable on VED in normal circumstances and I'd be surprised if HMRC imposed…
Is it safe to pick the cheapest?
I have had a quote from 1st central @£383.08 compared to LV @ £955.010. Is it safe to pick the cheapest?
Petrol car with error code p246300
Particulate filter soot content to high. Is this error code right? It's petrol car thanks
Looking to buy a 996 911 Porsche but not sure which one?
I’ve always wanted one of these having driven one a while back and never quite forgot the way it looked and how to drove. It was a 2004 40th anniversary edition. It felt very engaging and you could almost feel the road even at lower speeds I’m fortunately now in a position to buy one but there are a plethora of 996 models…
Ending self employment, what should i do with my van?
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had experience with ending their self employment and selling a vehicle. Last year I purchased a van for £11995 plus vat and my accountant claimed it against my tax owed and I got a rebate of £1800. However since then I have got a PAYE job and no longer need the van. My question is, if I…
RAC Patrol & Breakdown Cover
Have had a really bad experience with the RAC and looking for any advice. The short story is I have had an unsatisfactory services provided by the RAC patrol exacerbating a simple electrical problem and they then would not provide cover without receiving an £85 call out payment. Tried many attempts to resolve the matter,…
Car will take a year to repair - what can I do?
Hi, Bought a Kia EV6 from carsa in January, Started with an issue last week, long story short took to an authorised Kia dealer who have been very good, diagnosed that the main battery needs replaced. It's on back order and they have said honestly, it will be a year! Not ideal - Gona sort me with a hire car next week. Prob…
Honda Jazz 2005
Hi i just seen a honda jazz 2005 and checked the MOT history it was listed with this. Please let me know if this is worth £250 as i just need a reliable runaround. * Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) * Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) *…
BW Legal - bogus car hire allegation
I've received a letter today from BW Legal which is demanding payment for car hire in Peterborough in 2020. They have previously attempted to obtain money from me with the same wording, which resulted in a formal complaint and what I thought was the end of the matter, but they continue to harass me. I have never hired a…
Automatic v Manual?
Who else here still prefers manual cars?
Getting car insurance with a claim pending with another insurer
Hoping for some advice. My daughter's insurance renewal has just come through for £541 with 2 years no claims bonus (she is 19yrs old). Unfortunatly, a couple of days ago, someone changed lane without indicating and went into the side of her. They admited fault, we have dashcam footage and the damage is minor (£650 quote…
Vehicle tax debtors
Hi all, first time poster, long time lurker When my Nanna died in 2022, she gave me her car to look after until my little sis (15 at the time) was old enough to drive it. We transferred the log book etc - I taxed and insured the car until Jan 2025 when I gave the car to my little sis who still lives with my parents. I…
How to buy next car
I have always bought cars outright but only spent 1-2k on average. Usually get a few years trouble free. Would happily do this again other than my dislike of the tax bands. A perfectly good 10-15 year old 1.6 petrol hatchback can cost over £400 per year in tax. I would also like a car with built in bluetooth and dab. Is it…
Car damaged whilst having work done
My wife sent her Peugeot 307 in to have a cam belt replacement after being advised it would need doing soon after a MOT. The work was done but on the very short journey home she realised there was no power in the car. The garage took the car back and tried a few things, replaced some parts but couldn't find the problem.…
Solar Powered EV Charging
OK I will admit to not exactly liking EV's (I have posted several anti-EV posts in the past) - but now it appears that an EV "may" be the way for me to go.....from MotabilityIf I did get an EV - Would it be possible for me to charge it purely from solar panels mounted on the garage roof ?I know that there are lots of…
RAC Breakdown Cover: Money for old Rope
Beware the once proud brand RAC! What is David Hobday, RAC’s CEO, doing for his 1.24 million remuneration package? I have been a member for many years but it’s only when you claim on any insurance policy you find out if it’s any good. The RAC did absolutely nothing for 2 hours and 12 minutes after I reported my breakdown…
Red Signal offence (2.4seconds)
Hi Experts, Is it possible for you to guide me on below situation? I have received a red signal breaking letter as my time into red is 2.4sec (Tolerated limit seems to be 2.99). I was navigating through a traffic and i had crossed the white line when red signal started. I pulled my car back safely before the white line (So…

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