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GPS speed limit detectors
I'm after something that acts like the thing on map apps
that tells you what the speed limit is for the area you're in but something
that can just sit on the dashboard somewhere rather than an app. I'm not
after something that tells me what speed cameras are coming up or something
that tells me how fast I'm actually going.…
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Android Auto. How to play the radio whilst using Google maps?
Android Auto. How to play the radio whilst using Google maps? I know this works because sometimes I switch to Android Auto and it does this be default but I can't see how to make it happen if I already have media playing Any ideas?
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Car insurance - change in policy by underwriter
Hi all First time poster! Swinton car insurance contacted me via email to say there is a problem with my policy. It auto renewed last month but it turns out there was a windscreen claim against the policy that, in their words, ‘hadn’t been closed off.’ So the policy and renewal price hadn’t been updated to reflect. They…
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Insurance question
Is this okay.. I and my daughter both have 3rd party cover to drive other cars. Can we do the following. Daughter bought new to her(2ndhand) car.. Due to a fault it has to go back for repair. Due to her work she can't do it but I can. Can I drive HEr car there? And can she drive mine at the same time? The garage will give…
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Car Finance
Car Finance is in my name and payments come out of my account but the car is with my ex girlfriend and she has stopped paying the payments. What are my options I have sent messages and no reply or payment.
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The feel of the road through the steering wheel
Looking for some opinions/experiences on this one. I've been lucky enough to get a new Skoda Enyaq and it's a great car. However, I find that on certain roads, particularly rough ones, I can feel feedback from the road through the steering wheel and, to a lesser extent, the pedals. It's like I can feel a slight…
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Car breakdown Cover
I work for the NHS and there is always a discount code for the AA, making it cheaper. This year in the small print on my current policy it says you can no longer use the discount unless you are new to the AA and not had a policy before.
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Temporary car insurance for 40 yr old son not able to quote "unacceptable use"
We tried to add my partner's son to our car insurance for a few days while on holiday, not for business. He's didn't have any problems when he had a car. Company refused to quote as they said "Unacceptable Use", but said they couldn't explain what that meant. This doesn't make any sense. Has anyone come across this?
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New Car ordered but delivery is delayed (HELP)
Hi All, I ordered a new car on PCP back in March knowing that my current PCP ends in November. When speaking to the dealership I made it very clear (I have email correspondence to prove if this is needed in the future) that I need my new car within 7 days either side of my current car ending otherwise I will be without a…
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High Compulsory Excess
Has something changed in the last year regarding compulsory excess increases? Last year it was £200. Looking at recent renewal prices, the ones with the cheapest insurance costs have between £350 and £600 compulsory excess. The only difference in my circumstances is that we do not have 2 cars in the household now, only the…
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Recommendations for the "best" / most reliable car option for a wheelchair passenger.
Hi all, and many thanks to all those who replied to my earlier thread regarding a car for a friend who needs a wheelchair accessible car.We have now ruled out the need for a "side access", and we have narrowed the choice down to the following vehicles:-Peugeot Partner, Peugeot Rifter, Citroen Berlingo, Fiat Doblo, and…
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Caravan ownership - choosing and buying tips please
Afternoon. We are thinking of buying a Touring Caravan*, but as
complete novices in this, I wonder if you are able to give any pointers,
recommendations etc about what to look
out for and to beware of. It’s only for us 2, so we think we’ll go for a 4 birth, with
fixed bed(s). Choices are myriad, as to what layout of…
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Nissan keyfob information
Not that I want to poop on a big business, but fyi. If you have a 2018 reg Nissan Micra (this might apply to any number of other cars), if your keyfob battery runs out, Nissan will charge £9 to replace it. (this is after the sales person said when I bought the car 18 months ago [I swear they did, right?] that they'd…
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Car tax query on new car changing registered keeper
I transferred the registered keeper of my new car to my son. Car tax isn’t paid for the first year but I had to pay full year tax. Is this right. Should I get my money back?
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PCP help
Hi i bought my car through motor range in Nov 23 on PCP and since December 2023 i have had nothing but issues with this car to the the point i could not drive it for 3 months. I have finally had the car fixed in may and the finance company covered the costs, but only 5 months later i am now having issues with the car again…
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prepaid miles?
Has anyone ever done this? its my cheapest quote for 5k miles a year and they say if you go over you don't get charged which leaves me baffled, Surely that's the catching point but here's what i got back " There's no penalties or punishment, we confirm a per mile rate in pence at the start of your policy via a quote. This…
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Renewing insurance - non fault accident
Hello, My car insurance is due for renewal early next month and I took out a new policy with a different insurer. Unfortunately over the weekend I was involved in an accident. It was non fault, other driver admitted liability and I am getting the repairs / hire car through their insurance (I had initially opened a claim…
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Road tax refund
Hi, I recently changed my car, and had 5 months remaining on the old cars road tax, which cost £590 to renew, last March. the refund I’ve received for the remaining 5 months is £75. I expected a refund of around £245,(£50 per month) can anyone explain why the refund does not cover the full cost of the remaining 5 months,…
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Enterprise Van Rental - Roof Damage - Asking me to pay £11k
This happened in September 2022. I was frequently renting vans from Enterprise Rentals. I always rented normal long wheel base and short wheel base vans (regular height vans). And I always took the premium insurance extra £25 on top be fully covered. This I thought gave me full cover. One day they didn't have a standard…
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Not At Fault Car Accident Issues
Four weeks ago a van smashed in to the back of my car which caused considerable damage. Neither vehicles were driveable and police had to recover both. The other driver was arrested for drug driving, there were also witnesses who came forward. Yesterday I received an email from the accident management company stating the…
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