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VW seviceplan termination
I've had a service plan with my VW and have been paying £35 per month. The payment plan runs until Dec 26, but I have used both services on it so was planning on terminating in December when the plan runs out as it also includes breakdown cover/warranty and still have 1 MOT on it I called up to see how much a settlement…
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New Car - Hatchbag, Titan or Boot Buddy Boot Liner?
I asked for recommendations on boot liners a couple of weeks ago and have been doing some research. Having dogs I need a boot liner to keep the boot as clean as possible. In my last car I had a Hatchbag liner which wore very well and after 6 years was in great shape. The only problem was the fact that the velcro didn't…
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Cycle hitting car .
My daughter hit a car which had moved into a cycle lane ,the road is a single carriageway with a cycle lane which then becomes a dual carriageway with no cycle lane .The car moved early into the cycle lane to gain early access to the extra lane . She swerved to avoid the car but hit the side. She was shaken up by this and…
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Best way to buy/finance a car at 80 years of age?
I need to buy a new car, my old one was in an accident and is a write off. I have £15,000. What would be the best way to pay for it finance if I can get it or cash, considering I could end up not being able to drive it shortly given my age? I am loth to pay £15,000 if I might only be able to drive it for a year or two, I…
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Hyundai bounces along the road.
My 2011 reg Hyundai i10 has developed a slight gentle bounce when I am driving at speed on a dual carriageway that I drive on two or three times a week. I am of course used to it, even though it is noticeable, as is my wife but the other day I gave a friend a lift on a journey of 25 miles, 20 of them on a dual carriageway…
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Static caravan damage
hi all, we own a static caravan that was damaged by a snowplough contracted by the Park. The Park originally said it was their responsibility but now say say we have to claim on our own insurance which does not seem right? Any help much appreciated please.
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Advise on Negotiating Total Loss Vehicle Value With Insurer
My vehicle was stolen and I have received an offer far below what I believe is the value from AGEAS. The method they have employed is to look at the cheapest vehicle (same make and model) that are within 30k mileage to my vehicle. The ones they have chosen are c.160 miles away and all have a higher mileage than my vehicle.…
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They stole my car from Webuyanycar
On Tuesday 11th March 2025 I sold my car to Webuyanycar, I was happy with the fee, and I paid for the next day payment option. Overnight (12.30am) the car was stolen from their site. I’ve been told that none of the normal procedures had been followed. Keys left on site, expensive car not called in, gates to the business…
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Ticket machines out of service
This weekend I drove into a car park and both ticket machines were out of order. Quite a few of us were there trying to buy a ticket. One lady did telephone the company to let them know the machines were not working. I kept going back and forth to the machines and one machine did start to work so I bought a ticket. I am…
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Advice needed on replacement for Peugeot 207 / Ford Escort
Gave up a 1997 Ford Escort hatchback a few years ago due to ULEZ non compliance / and my mother let me use her 2009 Peugeot 207 since - which now might be too expensive to repair after MOT emissions failure Want a replacement 5 door hatchback that isn't Ford or Peugeot - 1.4 to 1.6 litres - and a bigger boot than a 207…
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Peugeot 207 - MOT fail due Blue smoke from exhaust
Low mileage driver - bought at 40 Ks in 2016 - still only 55 Ks ((EDIT - just checked MOT history - we actually bought it when it had 45 Ks - not 40 - so we've done even less mileage over the last 8+ years we've had it)) Kwik Fit failed the MOT on emissions - LAMBDA and CO and HC failures - said smoke is white Told to take…
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MotoNovo have cancelled my debt?
I recently received an email from XMB Welfare Support (MotoNovo Finance/Aldermore Bank)relating to my arrears on my car finance contract. Admittedly, I got myself in a bit of a mess regarding my repayments but MotoNovo never chased me up for the arrears. I had every intention to clear this debt but then at the beginning of…
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Tyres - one off compared to others
Just wondered if anyone could shed a light on my slightly unusual (for me) tyre wear. Just got my car back from service and MOT and on the health check document they've said the following about the tyres:- (Inner, Middle, Outer) N/S Front - I6.0, M6.0, O4.5 O/S Front - I6.0, M6.0, O5.0 O/S Rear - I7.0, M6.0, O5.0 N/S Rear…
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Driving licence name differs to passport. DVLA won't renew
I have recently tried to renew my photocard driving licence because it is due to expire but am having issues getting the DVLA to renew it.The forename on my licence is a shortened version of my actual forename that appears on my passport (e.g. Chris / Christopher) and it has been this way for 20 years but something must…
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Ending PCP after 2-3 months
Am I correct in thinking I can cancel my Audi pcp contract say in month 2 and only pay the interest gained over the 2 months? That’s what the salesman says however I don’t think it’s ideal
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extended car warranty
I purchased a extended car warranty and recently my car had a leak from the radiator, I wasn't sure entirely that it was definately from the radiator, so I decided to contact a garage to have a dyignaostic check done,they said that would cost £40 ,so i went ahead and explained if anything needed doing let us know as we…
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No Advisory MOTs
I was watching a YouTube video recently where a car dealer was furious when someone suggested that a "no advisory MOT' from a car dealer wasn't a proper MOT. I do see lots of motor traders advertising that cars will be sold with a 'no advisory MOT'. When you look online the MOT has expired. The only way I could see it…
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Driving test bookers
I am trying to book my daughter's first driving test and discovering what a crazy system it is. On the DVSA site you wait a long time and then it throws you off. Can anyone recommend a company that provides an honest service for booking first driving tests? She has a driving instructor but he only does driving, not test…
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PCP Car Finance Advice Please
Hi all, I entered in a car finance deal with a big stupidity hat on and walked away with a lovely car but sadly I am in a bit of trouble with it so would like to ask questions here: 1) I bought a Range Roger 2018 model and the DPF filter has been giving me all sorts of issues. For some reason on Facebook and Insta I am…
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Why doesn't the DVLA tell you if a vehicle has been scrapped??
Hi all. Very strange considering you can find out MOT history, car tax check, and even insurance (via MID). Why the supposed secrecy with information about scrapped vehicles?
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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