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Adaptive Headlights
I have just discovered that from next month - ALL new cars in UK must have adaptive headlights fitted..........That's the ones that not only dip automatically for oncoming traffic but also shape the pattern of light for distance use and re-point with the turn of the wheel (like Citroens/Saabs did 50 + years ago)
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Need smartphone to park?
Hi, I have a dumbphone and a laptop with a mobile router which are on EE contract. I have a smartphone, which i occasionally use on pay-as-you-go with O2 (its locked to O2 and cant be unlocked despite what they say) , but to be honest, i am not too hot at using the smartphone. (wrong generation, now 56 years old). Anyway,…
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Should I share dashcam footage with 3rd party?
The other day another driver clipped the side of my car with their wing mirror while overtaking me on a dual carriageway. Whilst I have front facing dashcam footage, it does not show the actual incident but I do believe it is strong circumstancial evidence, since the knock to my car is audible and so is mine/passengers…
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Lease car not fit for purpose
My main entertainment screen in my Peugeot 208 lease car failed 14 weeks ago I have completed a 8 week investigation with stelantis whom I lease the car from the investigation has concluded nothing I have a week ago started a complaint with the financial ombudsman at which point is someone going to take me seriously by…
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Renault Battery Lease Hostage
Hi All, Ideally I'm after advice or suggestions. We own a second hand, 10yr old Renault Zoe with a leased battery. We're fed up of paying for repairs to the car, the suspension in particular breaks at least every 6 months and now the electrics are going. It needs scrapping, but before you do that you have to get out of the…
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Accident with a motorbike and he is ghosting me
Here is what happened... It was heavy rain at a small roundabout. I indicated right to take the second exit and entered the roundabout. About halfway around, a motorbike came in from the opposite side and we collided. His bike went down and he was thrown, but, thankfully, he got up. I stopped immediately and checked on…
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AA breakdown renewal phone call genuine?
I just got a phone call - they said they were from the AA phoning about my breakdown renewal (which is due in 3 weeks time). My mobile identified the call as the AA but I suddenly wondered if it was a genuine call. I was busy so they are calling back on another day. Do the AA phone to chase up renewals?
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Niche parking permit discount - LBHF
LBHF just bumped their permit prices (in apparently the first change since 2012). However, the £193 (for my car) annual permit can also be split into auto-renewed monthly payments of... £16.08. The eagle-eyed amongst you will identify that's less than £193 nominal, and a quick 4% NPV…
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Driving licence renewal - the DVLA and GOV.UK online labyrinth, and its pitfalls and options
I am over 70, so I have to renew my driving licence every three years. My current licence expires in January 2026. I have just received by post a copy of the D46 licence-renewal application form. That paper form is for completion and return by post; but it encourages people to apply online instead via the www.gov.uk…
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Smart Parking - threat to take to court
hi guys, I have some experience in challenging parking tickets and charges but my wife has in an advanced stage and has now received County Court paperwork, instigated by Smart Parking. Does anyone have any experience of this? Is it wise to challenge this or even to go to court (am thinking yes and no). many thanks for any…
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PCP VT
Hello, We purchased a car via PCP back in January 2023. Due to circumstances we voluntary terminated the contract with no fee at the beginning of July this year. Car was collected within a week and signed off with no damage costs due etc. As far as we were aware we owed them for additional mileage and for an outstanding…
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Hastings Direct Advice needed please!
My wife recently took out car insurance with Hastings Direct you drive for a black box policy. Shortly after and within a week she changed her mind and decided to renew with her existing provider instead and cancel the Hastings direct policy. They cancelled the policy but told her she had to pay a £20 non refundable…
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Advice needed private parking ticket – mediation appointment (Euro Parking / Gladstones Solicitors)
Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some guidance on what to expect and how to approach my upcoming mediation appointment for a private parking claim. Summary of my case: Claimant: Euro Parking Services Ltd Solicitor: Gladstones Solicitors Ltd Claim issued: 15 August 2025 via Civil National Business Centre (Northampton).…
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Sold Campervan buyer wants money back
hi, hope someone can help. I put my campervan up for sale as I have retired and have downsized to a smaller van. The camper is a Mazda Bongo diesel 2.5 and in fantastic condition. I have had it 3 years and it's been really well looked after, I had all welding done and resprayed, it was newly undersealed, all electrics and…
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Advice Needed – Speeding Ticket & Court Hearing next week
Hi everyone, I really appreciate some advice and guidance about a situation I’ve found myself in. When I moved to Leeds, I unfortunately drove at 36mph in a 30mph zone. A Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) was sent to my old address because I hadn’t yet updated my V5C (my mistake, I know). By the time I updated the V5C,…
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Cleaning headlights?
Hi all, This is a frequent MOT failure on my car. I can clean them before as best I can but still fail and the mechanic has to use a process with a special drill polisher tool etc. He suggested last time considering changing the actual headlamps themselves but that doesn't look like a cheap option. Can anyone recommend…
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MOT Advisory help
Hi all. These advisories came up on a 10 year old car today. It passed its MOT but should I fix or get rid ? And do they just sound bad, please help. Fix or flip ? Front sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Rear rear axle corroded. Both front and rear shock absorbers corroded. Nearside and Offside…
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Two fatal Accidents In my area
Oh why, Oh why, do people overtake! I always catch them up. They always break the speed limit as I go along at 55 - 58. I know it's a non post really and that you have to get to 70 to realise the folly. I think every road should have speed detectors. I don't want someone involving me in their accident! Not trying to be…
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Mazda CX5 diesel 63 plate no service history
Hi all, hoping some of you can offer advice or experience. I am looking at buying a Mazda CX5 2013 2.2 SKYACTIV-D Sport Nav 4WD with 132k miles, the dealer cannot evidence service history. There are no advisories on the recent MOT (October 2025). The price is £2590, the car looks in great condition inside and out with no…
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Car Insurance - going from two to one car - insurance question please
We are about to go down to one car but have an insurance question.Currently we are named as main driver on our own cars but when we go down to one, there won't be a main driver as car use is likely to be close to 50/50. How do others declare this rather than have a main driver, particularly as the single car will be…
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