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Clean Air Zones
I have recently changed my vehicle, I now have a Vivaro van, one with 3 seats in the front.After reading what each vehicle type had to pay for, I saw that vans were not listed. I assume that it would be £7, but it doesn't say.Private cars are free, some people have more than one car, but private vans? I don't mind paying,…
Lease car
I have a salary sacrifice car. I have just been informed due to inflation insurance has gone up and now I have to pay extra £26 per month over four year period even though I only took the lease out three months ago. My nhs trust have passed cost onto me . Can they do this? Seems extortionate
Car Insurance comprison sites?
I have trust issues. MSE seems to have lost/buried all other car insurance comparison websites, except it's own ('Compare+' tool - and DirectLine). Years of indoctrination with MSE has taught me that when a site offers no choice except what it offers, then it's only looking out for itself. Where's the transparency? If I…
Car insurance - car destroyed in Luton Airport car park fire or other commercial building
Following the Luton Airport car park fire (and any other commercial building fire), what was the experience of forum members with their insurance companies regarding - the claim being "Fault" or "Non Fault" , either at the start of the claim or at the end. - the excess being applied and, therefore, the forum member…
Stellantis early lease termination problem
We leased a Vauxhall Corsa in 2020 using Vauxhall Finance, and decided to terminate the lease a few months ago. They have recently been taken over by Stellantis. The car was collected on 02/07. Six weeks later (2 days ago) we received a letter from Stellantis demanding a payment of over £700 for repairs to various…
Will there be any future issues with the silicone peeling off? (Wing mirror section)
Will there be any future issues with thi
Young driver insurance
I wonder if anyone can enlighten me or offer advice. In January, I bought my son, 17 with a full licence, a cheap car and insured it with Ticker for Just over £1600. A few months later Ticker contacted us saying they were cancelling the policy due to dangerous driving. After doing some research we realised it was my…
Car Issues - What Rights Do I Have
I bought a 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport in September 2022 from Hardwood's and tbh it's been an absolute nightmare. It's currently in for repair again for I think the 5th time in 2 years. Jaguar Land Rover contributed £500 (I still had to pay towards it) to the latest warranty in September 2023 due to the problems. When…
Citroen wouldn't start...but now it will!!!
I have a 2016 C4 Grand Picasso and the other morning, I unlocked it and the car unlocked but the wing mirrors didn’t fold out and I couldn’t start the engine. I had a dig around and somewhere was saying that I need to replace the BSI/BGPA fusebox while somewhere else said it might be a problem with the battery. I’ve got it…
Car mis-sold by Audi dealership
Hi everyone, I was looking for some help or advice with the following problem please . Last year (June) we got a new Audi A5 40 tfsi black edition on PCP from an Audi dealership. The salesman sent over the paperwork and my husband noticed that it was registered as a 35 tfsi which he brought to their attention. The salesman…
Trade Centre UK warranty issues
Hi everyone, I (stupidly) recently purchased a car from Trade Centre UK and was offered their ‘lifetime warranty’ for £1 for the first month and £56.99 subsequently after that. The salesman told me that I can have it for £1 for now then if I want to cancel I can. I called them to cancel today and was told as I purchased…
Admiral Insurance
Hi I am hoping that someone can point me in the right direction. I was unfortunate to have two cars crash into my van on two separate occasions in 2022 which I was not at fault. I accepted Admirals offer of conducting the repairs and hire van. This took nearly a year for this to happen. I was told that I would be given a…
cheapest car insurer 2024
i am currently trying to find the cheapest car insurance provider. almost every year i see either a new provider with lower rates trying to poach people, or a particular company keeping their rates lower than the competition. does anyone have any insight on this?
Autodoc problems - order in limbo with delivery company - no option to cancel
Ordered products on July 13th. Still waiting - 13 August. Contacted company on a number of occasions. Same reply. They said it is a problem with Evri. Refusing to refund or cancel my order as its Evri's problem. But its their delivery service they use. Go elsewhere.
oil change
car is coming upto 5yrs old 27k on clock, now do 3k per year its always had dealership service (ford), intrim service is due which does not inc oil change on intrim, is it worth getting it done, looking on kwik fit from £110 and national £120, ive not asked ford yet
Car Insurance Timings
Hi everyone. Just a note to share recent experiences with car insurance renewal timing and costs.Insurance on Tesla Model Y was due for renewal 12/9/24. I started looking via MSE tool a few weeks back, I was way too early, but I’m glad I did. Here’s the prices and dates from each time I checked. In the end, I was able to…
Car Insurance and Repair
Hi all, just after some advice please. Car accident last week, long story short I was reversing off drive, I'd helped to check road (husband also stood near gates checking road didnt see her due to her speed) girl bombing it down road crashed into my passenger side rear bumper and sent me crashing into next doors car. 19…
Car crash fence damage, VAT on top of VAT?
Hi all, hoping someone in the know may be able to advise. One of my family members recently crashed his car into the metal security fencing of a company's property. The company has sent him (well, sent to mum) an invoice for the cost repairs, which have been carried out. On the invoice, it shows the cost +VAT added for the…
Car Finance vs cost of car
Hi Looking for peoples views. We bought a 2nd hand car from a car dealer in July 2022 on finance organised by the dealer. We now find ourselves struggling with the costs of the repayments, Looking at the amount left to pay on the car finance we have approx 16K to pay but the car is currently worth 13k, we have kept up with…
BMW PCP Downgrade to save money
Hi looking for some advice please. I am currently looking to save money on the amount I pay to BMFS on my PCP. Currently I have a monthly payment of £495 and 3 years left (out of 4) the settlement figure is £30,500 car is worth and I have been offered by BMW £36k BM 330D Convertible one year old Looking to try and reduce…

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Forced onto a prepay energy meter? You may be due money back as 10,000s to be compensated
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