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MSE Compare
I was using MSE compare to get a Car Insurance quote for Mum. I looked up the job finder and found Nurse or Staff Nurse more expensive than SRN or SEN on the list. Apparently these titles no longer exist ? RGN, RMN or RSCN are not on the list. The weird world of algorithms.
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HGV Driving without due care and attention
Good morning, I hope someone can advise. My husband is a HGV driver and has held a car licence since 2010 and HGV since 2022. No endorsements at all. His employer has brought it to his attention that they have had a letter asking which driver as driving without due care and attention. He's still yet to receive the…
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Car Insurance 'Driving other Cars'
Have been trying to answer this question for a while: My daughter only has an automatic licence. Should she be able to find a policy that will allow her to drive someone else's car as long as it is also an automatic. Looking for this to use in an emergency. Thanks
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Car dilemma, help!
We bought a car on a 60 month HP plan almost 6 months ago now, a hybrid, which ‘should’ have saved us money on fuel but in fact has the opposite affect as we do a lot of long distance / motorway driving. It’s extremely thirsty getting 35-38mpg in comparison to our previous diesel car which was getting 70mpg+ (except for…
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Licence replacement /renewal
My OH is 70 at the beginning of November, so will need to renew his licence. However, due to not checking before he threw his old wallet away, he's managed to throw out his old (pink paper - very old) licence! I'm imagining that it's best to wait until the DVLA sends him the form to renew it 90 days before his birthday, ie…
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Diesel + petrol
I have just put £9 worth of petrol in my 2013 2.0 Vivaro, it was almost empty; I then filled it up with £100 worth of diesel.A 4 mile drive home and all is ok so far. I believe that the petrol will float on the diesel, but gradually mix with the diesel.Will it be ok or do I need to flush? I have never done this before, is…
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Reasons car wouldn't show in databases used for part exchange valuation?
It has happened twice now at two different well-known used car dealer that the database they were using has been unable to find the car. The first time was Thursday and the second today. It shows up find on the DVLA database. It's a pretty standard car from a major brand, about 8 years old with just over 100k miles on the…
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How would you set up a PCP if you were potentially keeping the car for 4/5 years?
Small Deposit? Large Deposit? In addition, I will probably complete 15k miles for a couple of years, then say 8-10k for the next couple of years (moving). Is it wise to set up the pcp over 60 months, at 10k miles per annum with a view to trading in around 48 months and/or at 50k miles.....(I'll be getting a 1 year old car…
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Over 70 licence renewal is this new?
I just applied to renew my driving licence again online and now they won't issue the new licence until I send the old licence back. Is this because I never sent my old licence back the last 3 times I applied or is this a new thing? It is the correct DVLA site I applied to.
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Broken subframe- Ford Kuga
I purchased a Ford Kuga in 2023 for 5.5k. Have spend a few grand repairing bits in the time that have went wrong, paid £500 for a new towbar and £200 for 2 new tyres just 2 weeks ago. The first year I had the car it failed MOT on a hole in the subframe which was welded and then passed. Last week I was on a busy road that…
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License Application voluntary surrender - medical
I December 24 I had a single episode of cough syncope as a result of a virus that I picked up. That diagnosis means no driving for six months. I surrendered my license voluntarily on the basis that it should make it easier and quicker to get your license back once you have served your six months. I applied 8 weeks before…
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An economical, reliable second car ?
Our car is going to be in the garage getting fixed for several days and we really need to buy a second car to tide us over on such occasions. So recommendations please for a small, reliable, second hand car which would be cheapish re. tax and insurance. Fuel consumption not important as it would not be used very much.…
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Takata Citroen/DS Airbags
Hello, I've just been offered an airbag with a Citroen badge on my wheel rather than my DS badge (I have a DS 2016 with no Citroën badge anywhere on my car), this being due to a far lesser wait time. Has anyone had this? Do we have a right to take the incorrect badge/airbag for convenience and request the correct one when…
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Car Finance Help and Advice
Sorry for the screenshot however, I have arthritis and have sent this email to MSE who advised to post on the forum I hope you can help. In addition my friend contacted a few law firms who have declined to assist on the matter.Thank you in advance
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Non DS brand logo on airbag
Luckily i've got an imminent appointment to get my bag replaced but the dealership are telling me its not going to be a DS logo on the centre of the airbag, instead a Citroen Chevron aka C3. Its not the end of the world but the car should be as per original in my view. What should I do?
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Pressured into getting car i dont want it
I was pressured and almost forced into getting a Grandland X back in September 2024 by my now ex. I dont want the car, I dont like the car I want it gone. Only issue is im stuck with the finance for 5 years. Is there anything I can do to get rid of the car or change the car. Its £250/mth and for that I could have got a car…
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Second Hand Car Warranty
Hello, I purchased a second hand car (which comes with a 3 month warranty) I also purchased a AA extended warranty, the second day of having the car I noticed a couple of faults, which I spoke/emailed/text the company. They have insisted that I deal with the AA and not them regarding the faults, I would have thought that…
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What if the other driver changes their story after admitting fault?
Hi all, A friend was involved in a car accident where the other driver clearly admitted fault at the scene even said sorry but now they’ve changed their story with the insurer. Has anyone had experience with this kind of situation? Can you still make a successful injury or damage claim when it becomes their word against…
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Windscreen Replacement - 7 Week Delay!
Hello MSE, I'm wondering if anyone has any advise for me, I don't even know if this is the right place to ask but I'm running out of ideas. Back in May my windscreen cracked & due to the cost involved it had to go through my insurance company, my insurance company charge £250 to use your own repairer, so I had no choice…
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iPhone cuts out Honda radio!
When I am driving out HR-V my wife uses her iphone to check messages etc. This cuts out the radio in the car! Is there a way to prevent this happening?
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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