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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…
Unpaid Toll Charge Notice - CDER Group
Hi - is anybody able to help with the following or point me in the right direction for information; I received a notice from Tyne Tunnels a few months ago regarding non-payment for a car I sold in April 2023. The alleged offence took place in March this year. I have never been to 'Tyne Tunnels'. Before I knew about this…
Car insurance claim
A van owned by a well known company recently crashed into the back of our camping trailer and car. They have taken full responsibility and their solicitor got in touch with us to confirm this. We had to go through our own insurance for the car repairs as we needed to be recovered from the side of the road immediately. my…
2nd pay out for an old crash - too good to be true?
I hope this isn't a stupid question, but it seems to good to be true so I'd appreciate some opinions please. In 2018 I crashed my car and it was a write-off. I skidded in the gravel at the side of the road and hit a wall. No-one else involved. As the airbags had gone off they wrote the car off. The insurance (Direct Line)…
Car hire - use excess insurance or pay out?
Hiya We don’t own a car and hire regularly so have an annual excess insurance that we have never claimed on. Yesterday, in our latest hire, I scraped another car at low speed (the car is wider than I’m used to - that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it!!). No lasting damage to the other car (owners were very understanding…
Locking Wheel Nuts
I didn't have any locking wheel nuts on my last car, but a friend was telling me about a neighbour that had a wheel stolen overnight.I don't have alloy wheels, I guess my 16" tyres might be worth up to £80 each.Do I need locking wheel nuts?
Car Insurance for learner and new drivers
What is the best way to insure our car? There are 2 new young drivers - just passed their tests - one aged 18 and one aged 21. There are 2 learner drivers - both aged 17. Plus 2 older drivers - aged 50+, many years no claims. Confused whether to do a black box? Confused whether to do independent insurance for each driver…
Chuggy 18 year old C3
Friend had a C3 that is sometimes chuggy in the morning. Once needed a jump start, was still chuggy but when engine was switched off and straight back on again it was fine ( which seemed odd). Would a cheap ebay OBD2 scanner show the fault?
Pothole claim Council rejected
Hi my car has been driven along a damaged section of road about 500mts of very badly potholed road start of this year for about 4 months. I reported this to the council as my car started making noises after going over these continuously. I had a report from the garage saying the front drop links were damaged and this would…

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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
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Winter Fuel Payments to be extended to pensioners earning £35,000 or less – here's what we know so far
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Winter Fuel Payments extension confirmed for this winter – watch Martin Lewis' instant response and his message to the Chancellor
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