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warning - 1st Central hike price scam
Apologies for long thread. I feel 1st central are deliberately attracting new customers by offering low car insurance premiums, which are then hiked up once “new information” comes to light, even if no new information has emerged. Perhaps if I’m kind, I’ll say it’s a glitch in their system and the information isn’t being…
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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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disabled car tax
hi, not quite sure so I wonder if someone can help. I am a carer for my Brother so I get free road tax. I have a certificate of entitement. I am changing my car. The dealership said that they set up a direct debit for the tax and when I receive the V5 I take it to the Post Office to get the tax, then I cancel the direct…
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Ds3 Recall
Has anyone managed to get a courtesy car?
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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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Mib requested insurer details
First post so please be gentle. Hi Guys, We have been asked to provide insurer details by MIB. We did have a valid insurance while driving but It expired while we waited for an unexpected delay by the ferry company. The delay was from 7pm to 11am next day. I was travelling with mg disabled wife and 2 small children…
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Cancelled car insurance debt
Hi everyone. I had a van insurance cancelled in 03/2019 due to direct debit non payment. The company just cancelled the insurance and i thought that was it. No word from the company since then but until recently when i got their email in my junk folder saying i owe them money £462. Its been 6 years now do i really have 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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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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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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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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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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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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Used Car / Van Prices
I recently asked about a used van from a Ford Dealer - usual shat about the condition etc, I then asked if there was any movement on the price - I was told "No, the price is set by an outside company who use things like auto-trader etc to base the price on" Does anyone know if this is a new thing? It's only a franchise, I…
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V5C Scam when trying to sell my car on Autotrader and HPi Check Flagged Stolen Car
Hi recently tried to sell my Audi on Autotrader, a chap posing as a genuine buyer came to view the car. I did think slightly odd that he came with a few friends, they asked a few questions and then said they wanted to go away and think about it and then will let me know. I then discovered a couple of days later that I had…
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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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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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Non fault accident less than 5 years ago
Hi, I had a non fault claim I think 4 or 5 years ago. I need to look round for my new insurance. My insurance company Yoga will not tell me how long ago the claim was. They say I need to find out from my previous insurer. I've been with yoga for the last 3 years & before them it was more-than , who now don't do car…
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Abandoned Irish vehicle outside property in SW London
A Mitsubushi with Irish plates has been outside our property since February. It has 4 parking tickets and a flyer on the windscreen that someone has attached asking if it should be sold for scrap. The council insist it has not been abandoned because it is not damaged, run down or unroadworthy. It is covered in spiderwebs…
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Voluntary termination - Alloy wheels - Fiat 500e
Hi all I am trying to find recent information on VT of PCP. I am returning my car at the end of this week and wondering if it is better I repair the alloy wheels myself or leave it to the finance company? Does anyone have any recent experience? I have scratches and a little chip on one of them and others have scratches but…
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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