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Other party denying liability
I recently had a car accident. I was hit from behind at a roundabout by another vehicle. The driver admitted liability at the scene and we exchanged details. As I was a bit shaken up I didn't have the presence of mins to take any photographs. Three months down the line the other party has told his insurance company that he…
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Renault Megane mk 1 radio issues
Hello, the OEM head unit in my Mk 1 Megane has started producing bizarre combinations of characters on its LCD display. The latest is BNSXST ' ' (including the apostrophes). The B and the first S are also flashing. Does anyone have any idea what's going on please?
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Should we put a lower mileage than expected on our PCP agreement?
We've been encouraged by our current sales advisor to go with a low mileage on our new pcp in order to keep the monthly cost down and increase the guaranteed minimum future value (at least that was my understanding). I'm hesitant to go ahead with it as we know we're going to be doing a lot more mileage than that, and have…
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Engine Seized
Looking for some advice on where to go next. * Car purchased March 2024 (HP) (car over 3 years old/ 2020 plate) * Mid september car went to a local garage for a service. * 9 days later car stopped at traffic lights, Auto stop start kicked in and engine wouldnt restart. * RAC towed home and advised engine failure and to…
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Lost logbook and moved house
Hello, We moved house about 6 weeks ago. I have updated my driving license and car insurance but can’t for the life of me find my V5c. Is it as simple as apply for a new one or am I doomed?
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Speeding Ticket
Hi Guys. Last July I was done going over the limit in a temporary 50 limit on the motorway, having just done a speed awareness course in April, stupid. I received the letter this morning in the post, I was surprised it took so long to get here (just over 5 months). So recently we've moved and I didn't change my V5C form…
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Eurolites a legal requirement when driving in Europe?
Hi all, When driving a UK vehicle in Europe, I understand that it is (probably) a legal requirement to prevent your headlamps dazzling oncoming drivers. But is it a legal requirement to use Eurolites specifically? I ask this because, could I simply not apply some black duct tape to the same area? Effective and costs…
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Misled While Renting Van and Buying Additional Insurance
Rented a moving van but was very hesitant about it, not much experience driving vans but it was an urgent situation. Anyways figured whats the worst that can happen as I was able to buy additional insurance to reduce the excess down from £2000 to £250 (I was told this would cover me for any damage to the vehicle).…
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Dashcam and Reverse parking camera question
Hi. I'd like to buy a new ish young driver a Christmas gift of a fitted dash cam (forward and back). I found out her vehicle doesn't have any parking sensors so I was wondering if it's possible to buy a device that incorporates the dash cam and reverse parking camera? Would a budget of about £150 fitted be enough? (too…
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Windscreen crack - is this an MOT failure?
Hey guys, just after some advice as to whether I need to get the windscreen replaced before my MOT or not? You can't feel the crack when touching it from either side and the crack is on the far left (passenger side) of the windscreen. Would this count as an MOT failure? Thanks for any help!
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£1,000 for a service, MOT and changing the timing belt on a Fiesta. Am I being ripped off?
A garage initially quoted me £200 for a full service and £320 for a the timing belt and water pump for a 2012 Fiesta. I've been chasing to get this booked in and now the price has come back different (I think he's forgotten he has already sent me a price) at £1,000, but this time it's with a MOT (he didn't mention that…
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Incorrect vehicle details on car database
Hi - hoping someone out there can help please. A couple of days ago I attempted to p/x my car. Dealer was unable to match my vehicle/spec to anything on their databases (they use Glass and CAP). They got close but details don't match so they won't proceed with p/x. Glass suggested I contact DVLA. Spoken to DVLA - they are…
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Alloy Repair. Have I been had
Have I just been had with the price of repairing 2 scuffed alloys? It was the outer rim of both that were damaged and it was a hire car so I had to get it fixed quickly. They charged me £90 per wheel for welding and another £90 per wheel to refurbish both of them..so all in 360. I've had 4 wheels refurbished in the past…
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VWFS - missed payment, due to delays between dealership and VWFS
Hope this is the right place for this: I recently ordered a new car on finance, from the same dealership my current car is with. There was a gap between the end of my previous finance agreement, and the delivery of the vehicle/start of the new one, but the dealership told me arrangements would be made, and a temporary…
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2017 Qashqai - best way to get a new key.
Hi.My bro is a twit. I sourced him the bargain of the decade a couple of years ago, but it came with only one key. I've pestered him since to get a copy, until the inevitable happened - he lost the only one he had.What's the best way to get (two) new keys? Via Nissan, or through a specialist?The car is kept in Scotland,…
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AA Problem
My car broke down and the AA came out and diagnosed a failed injector. They replaced it on Saturday, coded it to the car and charged £420. On Tuesday, (yesterday) the car broke down, exactly the same symptoms as before. The AA came out. Diagnosed that the same injector had failed, put a new one in, coded it, explained that…
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Reduced car value after non-fault accident
Our car was crashed into while it was parked at home. Devastating as our car was booked in at a garage next day to sell!!! We had already been given a value for our car over the phone. We had the car repaired back to perfect condition and went back to garage to sell. Because it had been in an accident We were offered £4k…
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Leased Car Failure - Advice
I received my new leased car (Peugeot 3008) May 2024, on 19th October 2024 after 4900 miles it suddenly went into 'limp mode' and warning light came on saying 'engine fault-repair needed'. I wasn't initially concerned I had leased cars before and any issues were always quickly resolved, but it's been a bit of a nightmare.…
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DVLA and Royal Mail tracking
I am about to send an application for photocard licence (I had paper licence which now needs a medical code) and the form tells me that they return my identity documents by second post and they recommend that I enclosed a stamped self addressed special delivery or signed for envelope with my application. My question is…
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Close Brothers Motor Finance Complaint Payment
Hi, I’ve just received a letter from Close Brothers regarding a previous agreement that was finished about 2 years ago. They claim to have completed a review (different from the current commission agreement issue), and have identified a mistake in the way they treated me during a period of financial hardship. The only…
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