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Dreaded "credit hire car" non fault accident & court
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Car Rental: Well in Advance or Last Minute?
Hi.Very basic question here, aimed at experienced car renters. We will need to rent a car for a long period (two and a half weeks) in Scotland, over next Christmas and New Year. Is it a good idea to organise it now... Or might we get a better deal by leaving it nearer the time? Any hints and tips for doing it without…
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Car Issue
First image shows part on good side, second shows the other side which has failed, just wondered if anyone knows what the part is and more importantly any ballpark figures of what I can expect to pay for repair (2011 Nissan Qashqai) please? Many thanks in advance for any advice.
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Rac charging me for cancelling breakdown
Does this seem right , it doesn't to me Approx 11 months ago I took out Rac breakdown cover paying DD , I took out insurance with another company as was cheaper , this year the Rac have quoted me a cheaper price for my car insurance so I have gone with them , however it also covers breakdown , therefore I have contacted…
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Which Motability car ?
Here is my shortlistWhat am I missing - the car must have a large enough boot to take a wheelchair (folded) - at the same time as 4 people The downpayment can be up to around £3000 !Hybrid/pure Petrol - no EV'sThe mini probably doesn't fit the bill but its there because I do like minis.....they must be automatic…
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NIP wrong location
I’ve received a NIP for 25 in a 20 MPH zone however the NIP states NW1 and I was in SW1 London , I have evidence from the Taxi app I use showing me in SW1 the 2 different locations are 4 miles apart What can I do ? I haven’t sent the NIP back yet I still have 14 days to do so thank you
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Possible to buy a number plate under £15?
And I don't mean £14.99. :) Going to put the damaged car through MOT to see if repair is a doable option. I know it'll fail on the plate as things stand so I'm looking to buy a front one only. Go on eBay & there's listings for £5. Great stuff. Except when you put in your options and make it basic as basic can be (no…
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HPI - Outstanding Finance Check
Any ideas of a cheap way to do this? Most companies seem to charge £10+ for a check.
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Lithium battery In Moped Help
Hi have notice some marks on my battery protective case thing and it feels smooth and no fault on battery and working correctly and just wondering if this just cosmic or will this caruse halm to the battery? Never taken it out so looks like something been rubbing the colour off it
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M.O.T and insurance.
Hi Any help would be great. My car is now un M.O.T-eed due many fail issues. The road tax runs out on 31st August and present insurance on 7th November , the most recent payment went out last week. I am abroad on holiday until Friday at the moment so have been unable to do any car shopping as I am sure that is the way I…
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Fords - wet belts & ecoboosts?
Very likely will be in the market for a new car. By new I mean new to us. £3k will likely be the very top of the budget but wouldn't want to be spending that if we can help it. Wife has seen a number of Fiesta's & Focus' she was interested in but we've been warned against anything with wet belts & ecoboost engines by more…
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Salary Sacrifice Advice
I currently have a company car, PHEV, which is due for renewal later this year I have a few options open to me on ways to go * stay on the company scheme as is * take an allowance of around £500pm and buy my own car * move to a EV salary sacrifice scheme and get an all inclusive EV deal I am on around £65k pa gross with…
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Car not being used - parked on drive but MOT about to expire
Hello, Pardon my ignorance on this but I am currently not able to drive due to medical reasons. My car is taxed until April and is insured but the MOT runs out next month. The car is parked off road and wont be needed till November, can I just leave the car parked up with no MOT until it is needed again or do I have to…
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Car insurance write off rip off, can I do anything?
Hi there, I'm hoping someone can help me. I have the usual story, my car was written off and the insurers underwriters valued it really low. They actually sent me examples of older cars with the same mileage, as well as cars with less seats with same mileage, that are currently for sale, to justify their valuation!! In…
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Shared Car
Myself and Wife now share a single car, we both have full NCD, it is currently insured in my wife's name as the main driver which is due next month, should I switch to myself as the main driver in order to maintain my NCD
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Speed Awareness Course Costs 2025
Just in case this helps anyone else out, I checked the online/virtual course prices for AA Drivetech - £96.20, TTC - £100, Safer Essex - £98 and HCC - £98. It’s possible that you might get a cheaper quote if you book early but even so, I imagine Drivetech would most likely still be cheapest of these four providers. I spent…
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Car insurance claim
I was involed in a minor accident while driving my sisters car as named driveri clipped a wing mirror of a stationary car while driving the damage was minor on both vehicles , dent on mirror housing on the the sationary vehicle and dent on the mirror on sisters car I have admited fault to the other driver and exchanged…
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Luxury car tax on cars over £40,000
I'm seeking advice on the Luxury Car Tax for vehicles exceeding £40,000. If the list price is under £40k, but with added extras it pushes the price over £40k, does it then mean the added car tax is payable? I found this in WhatCar. 'It’s important to note that it applies to the total list price of the car, so it will…
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More recent version of a 2005 Toyota Yaris Verso mini MPV
This car has been perfect for our limited lifestyle - purely local trips and easy upright loading for my wife's folded rollator. We are now taking a semi invalid friend out several times a week and her folded rollator also fits in the boot. Having to now use one of the rear seats we have found a major problem. A feature of…
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Buying a used Car with MOT advisories
Mum had her car written off a month ago when someone drove into her. She needs another car. We looked at a 21 plate Aygo today but saw it had MOT advisories. I raised concerns with the Sales advisor and they said I had nothing to worry about but I am not sure as I want my mum to be safe after her recent accident. Just a…
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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