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NIP for speeding - Incorrect info on photo
I've received a Notice of Intended Prosecution for an alleged speeding offence but there's inconsistent information on the provided evidence. The letter states an offence of 21st August, but the photo has a date of what looks like 1st March (or maybe 3rd January if it's using a US date format) Given that at least that bit…
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Speeding Advice / Entrapment
Was away 2 weeks ago and got caught by setup on M62. Cruise control set to 59 in a variable speed with all at 60, then suddenly one drops to 50. Before I could slow down it's back up to 60 but within that space I guess I got flashed. Have seen Image from notification but variable speed is not clear on image. Is there any…
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Handler Protect - Extended second hand car warranty
Hi all, I've just bought a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The car came with a 3 month warranty with Handler Protect. I paid £100 to extend the warranty to 2 years. I have heard that these extended warranties aren't worth the paper they are written on. Has anyone had experience of this company and/or can recommend an alternative…
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Is RAC Tyre Replace worth it?
I'm considering the add-on to RAC cover called 'Tyre Replace': https://www.rac.co.uk/breakdown-cover/breakdown-extras Has anyone had experience of how this works? I have premium tyres fitted but can't find anything on whether they'd replace an existing tyre with one of the same brand and model? They say cover per tyre is…
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Car insurance question
Hi all, Wondering if anyone can help me with something. I chose not to renew my car insurance with Churchill and instead went for Admiral who quoted me a fairly reasonable price. Except when I attempted to purchase it online I was told there was a problem and so needed to speak to an online advisor. Anyway to cut a long…
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Claiming on Consumers act 2015 for a used car
Hi, I am hoping somebody can help. No judgement please I've never brought a used car before. I bought a used car from a dealer 5 months ago, I found out a few weeks back it's Cat N, the dealer didn't disclose this, nor advertise it in his listing. I know I should have done a check but isn't this a false advertisement? I…
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Car insurance renewal rip off
Just had renewal quote for car insurance with Admiral. What a rip off. Its more than last years. Thought it was supposed to be the same or cheaper. Decided to go elsewhere. Just be careful with renewal quotes. Please shop around u will save money which we all want. Just wanted to warn people.
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Cover Letter for NIP (speeding)
Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum and appreciate any advice you can offer. Recently, I received a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) for driving at 54mph in a 40mph zone. I fully acknowledge that it was my fault, and I'm not looking for advice on how to avoid the fine altogether. However, I was wondering if it might…
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Cancellling auto-renewed breakdown cover
hello folks, I need to cancel an auto-renewal (now just over 48hrs since received renewal email), and wondering whether a cooling off period applies to auto-renewals, in same way as it does to new insurance policies. Called to ask, but my precise question "is there a cancellation charge?" was met with vagueries. Thanks…
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Admiral vs Auxillis — minor no fault repair
Hi all, Last week I was stationary at a junction waiting to turn when a commuter bus in the other lane veered into my lane and the back of their bus scraped the side of my car. Meanwhile, the bus has paint scraped and a crack on their rear panel. The damage seems minor, but since it wasn't my fault I'm not keen on paying…
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Car worth less than repair and on finance. Common fault
This is quite a long post but looking for advice - I will try and keep it as brief. I bought a 2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0 ecoboost on finance through Arnold Clarke, March 22. The car was around £9k and I added a 2 year warranty and service plan to ensure the vehicle was looked after. It has been serviced twice in the 2 years and…
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Advice needed for repair complaint
Looking for some general advice about how to progress with a complaint against Honda UK. The fuel pump on our CRV (4.5 yrs old. Approx 44k mileage) prematurely failed last Sept (2023). Honda dealership couldn’t pinpoint why or guarantee it wouldn’t happen again so I agreed to replace at a relatively hefty cost. Just last…
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Non fault accident - proving liability
Unfortunately I was involved in a collision whilst waiting to exit a single lane junction onto a roundabout (Aitken Street, Leven). I was at the front of the junction and waiting to drive straight on but noticed a car to my right passing so stopped. I was driving an SUV At this time a local elderly driver has tried to come…
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Advice on my next car
Im looking at replacing my car, what makes should I avoid or consider ?
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Used car having different descriptions. Having a nightmare please help
Hi all I'm a single woman with very limited knowledge on cars. I know right check mot history, service history, check tyre depths, all things to check they work and run a hpi I am looking at spending 6500-8500 on a decent, low mileage newish auto that'll tow a good weight and I'm becoming unwell with how much is going…
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Filter filter changed, fuel pump noise
Looking for some ideas on this one. NV200 Diesel Van. Changed the fuel filter the other day, pretty easy/uneventful. I even drew a happy face on the bottom of the new fuel filter. It's the cylindrical kind which means it's especially suited for that. Did a 30 mile round trip today, and mid journey I suddenly noticed a…
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Rental Car Damage
A relative had a car collision on the motorway during a rainstorm. It went into the barriers, with airbags coming out. No visible damage to the car but wouldn't start. The insurance company refused to send out RAC saying it needed a tow to a salvage yard. They declared it a write off - over the phone. The salvage team said…
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Video of car being MOT'd
I always take my car to the dealership to be serviced, repaired and MOT'd and they video the MOT and text me a copy. This year they found a fault and put it down as an advisory but because it was something that could get serious quickly I asked them to repair which they did but they are ignoring my request for the video…
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halfords mot
hi guys, this is more of a rant than anything cut a long story short, i booked my car in for a mot at halfords 2 weeks in advance also paying a extra £3 to choose my time slot, for 8.30am this morning paid for the test online email a confirmed payment goes through, everything great so far email all confirmed booking, 2…
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Damaged my courtesy car on a dangerously parked shopping trolley in Sainsbury's car park
Hi, While parking a courtesy car in Sainsbury’s car park, I accidentally reversed into a shopping trolley, which resulted in a dent and scratch on the boot. The trolley was the last in a long stack that extended out of the trolley bay and into the car park lane. I have photos of the incident. Could you advise on my…
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