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who to ask about speeding enforcement plans
I live on a seafront front in a large seaside town. I the last year 2 motor bikers have been killed after coming off the bike doing at least 60 mph in what is a 30 mph area. I have walked along the seafront this morning and seen 2 motor bikers riding recklessly doing a minimum of 60 mph. At this time of the year the area…
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Airbag light on, insurance still valid while waiting for replacement part to arrive?
My airbag light came on this week. After a diagnostic, it came back saying it needed a new drivers clock spring. I've tried to order one, but there are none at all in the UK, only in Belgium. I can order it with the manufacturer but they've said could take 2-3 weeks to come. Will I still be covered to drive with my…
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toyota yaris MOT advisories
Saw this car online and i think it would be a good purchase, below are the MOT advisories. Please let me know if the fixes will be minor. Repair as soon as possible (minor defects):* Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) * Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant…
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Car insurance claim - repair questions!
I've been driving for many years, but have to make my first claim today after a nasty run in with a hidden bloody bollard at work! Can I ask what to expect? I am fully comp, business insurance (happened when dropping off item for work). I've 15 years no claims not protected. Am I right in thinking I'll loose maybe 2 years…
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New wheel bearing fitted by Halfords failed 100 miles from home a week later
Long sordid tale, but in short ... took car to Halfords for a lot of noise while driving, a new wheel bearing was part of the work, picked the car up Tuesday last week (1st July). Wednesday this week, while driving 100 miles from home, the new wheel bearing fell apart and the RAC came out, diagnosed that and also the fact…
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Advice, 2012, 1.4 Corsa timing belt.
Grandson's car, still runs but very rough. Timing belt diagnosed as broken/breaking up... So he wants to keep the car and get it repaired. What do you think? If he gets it done, belt and tensioner replaced, any thing else? Plus are there better manufacturers for the belt? EDIT Just seen the report from the garage, does…
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Will I lose my No claims?
Hi I'm hoping somebody can help me. I've not been able to drive since March and my policy is due to run out in 14 days. I don't expect to be driving anytime soon with medical problems but will I lose my 20+ years No claims if I don't renew in 14 days? I was hoping I could leave it another month or two as I'm not going to…
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Car Insurance companies really screwing me around..
I will try to keep this short. 10 years license... Aged 42... 8 years no claims bonus. I had a car, sold it, bought a van, sold it, and bought a car back. I bought the same car, except my old one was a coupe, and i bought the same car but estate version. Market value not too far off. This was in the space of 3 weeks.. the…
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Car on HP just inherited some money.
I bought a new car on HP 4 months ago and sadly my father has passed away leaving me and my sister the family home and some money. Since we both already own homes we are selling and splitting the money. I already have the value of the car HP so I don't need to wait for the house to be sold. Do I just inform the HP company…
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Cinch repairs complaint
We bought a car from cinch which we have discovered has a severe mechanical malfunction. Interested to find out what our rights are on this? Can we get refunded for the PCP finance payments we've made whilst we haven't been able to use the car? * 17 April – Collected car from Cinch, purchased on finance. * Immediately…
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HP Debt - VT or Surrender?
Hello everyone, I have been advised by experts on the debt section to write here. I bought a 2017 Mazda 6 2.2 Diesel in August 2024 on HP loan. Bought it for 10K with £289 per month over 5 years. Due to unforeseen circumstances I am unable to make the payments from May. I just received NOSIA letter today. I have still not…
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Car Recall fix delayed - some advice would be welcome
My car had its first MOT early June this year. A recall was flagged. I booked the car in to have the issue sorted, (couldn't get slot until July), but the dealer has, with less than 12 hours notice, cancelled the appt. and said earliest slot is now in October, stating parts issue. The recall is due to fuel line chaffing. I…
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Motorists who DO NOT indicate when driving/Ignore Speed Warning Signs, Endangering law abiders
If you are pedestrian or a vehicle driver or passenger, have you noticed just how many irresponsible drivers there are around you who just DO NOT indicate Or indicate at the last possible moment? You have no idea what they plan to do! Their thoughtlessness poses an enormous Danger for the other conscientious drivers &…
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Computer screen frozen/on the blink in Ford Galaxy, likely fix?
We've just paid £1.6k to get our 16 plate Galaxy through its MOT but the garage can't do anything about the frozen screen. We can't change media source/control heating/answer calls as the screen is 'frozen' - it does respond if you touch it but only into the temperature screen where it then doesn't respond. Luckily there…
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Recently purchased used car with faulty clutch - my rights
Hi all. I am looking for some advice. I purchased a 5 year old car with 28k miles on the clock from Arnold Clark 3 months ago. I have clocked just about 1,200 miles on the car since getting it. On Sunday, without any warnings, the car would not go into gear. The AA have diagnosed the issue as a faulty clutch. I took out…
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Car Damaged on CCTV - Police Won't Investigate
Hi all, I'm after some advice regarding some damage that was inflicted on my vehicle at a hospital last week. My wife suffered a stroke so we had to rush her into the hospital. On the same day, somebody side-wiped my car as they reversed out of a space, causing £5k worth of damage, and then drove off without leaving a…
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Response time for PE2 and PE3 forms
Hi all, I will submit my PE2 and PE3 forms to the Traffic Enforcement Centre after getting them witnessed today (due to a PCN escalating to bailiff stage that I wasn’t aware of because of a previous address issue). How long does it take for TEC to process your PE2 and PE3 forms and tell the bailiffs to place enforcement on…
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VWFS PCP contract confusing
Resurrecting a bit of a dead thread but this was asked back in 2019 and never had a firm answer. PCP deals from VWFS contain confusing language that doesn't seem to make it clear (to me) that the contract is a PCP deal (option to hand back) and not HP with Balloon. The specific language is: Obviously I can see the phrase…
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Parking motorhomes on residential streets
I've done a several searches and can find no rules. We have one parked at the exit to our cul-de-sac which blocks all visibility. It doesn't belong to anyone nearby. Another at the next junction, not belonging to an immediate resident, again blocking all visibility. Both have been there months and there have been several…
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Lease car registered in mainland GB but located in NI
I have a just over 3 year old car on a lease from WVFS, I have moved this car to Northern Ireland but the lease/owner is still located in mainland GB. The government website is telling me I need to have an MOT on the car but I am unable to get an MOT locally in NI as the car is not yet 4 years old. Does anyone know the…
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