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Max 10k Car
Friend looking, musts are auto, 4 door and NOT electric NOT wet belt NOT large . Mileage about 10k a year. Had a Getz before very impressed, so Hyundai would be top of the list. Happy to go well under but not over Any advice on what to look for /avoid very welcome
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Lease car and credit rating
A couple of years ago I had some financial problems which incurred around £12,000 of debt. I got to grips with it, had great help from Stepchange, and am now in a much better situation, paying creditors and on the right path. I’ve now been offered a new job, but it involves a lot of driving. Financially, it would be…
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Newish car with wrong number plates
Hi all i bought a 10 month old car from a vw main dealer last April The dealership about 50 miles away Anyway I just noticed there is a front and rear reg plates are different, the first letter, both made and fitted by the same garage The correct reg is GF ****** , but the rear plate is DF******* Should they correct this…
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MSE Guide - Diesel Emissions Claims
This is a dedicated thread for our new guide on: Diesel Emissions Claims Please let us know your thoughts and give us your feedback. If you haven't already, join the forum to reply.
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Used car warranty
Hi everyone, I bought a used car in November and it came with a three months warranty from the dealer. I took out the extra warranty which was for a year and was told at the time that this came into affect straight away and wasn't added to the three months dealer warranty. Fast forward to now, my car has developed a…
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Faulty vehicle - bought as new but 2.5 years old
Hi - I'm after any advice, comments, hints or anything else. June 2023 - I purchased a brand new vehicle, a VW ID.4 from official VW dealership A. All repairs and work since then have happened at VW dealership B March 2024 - I had a fault where the doors would open themselves. Took a few visits but was fixed. Feb 2025 - I…
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Car Insurer Not Recognising My NCD After 2 years This is criminal.
Hi, I have over 25 years driving experience and 18 years NCD. I have never made a claim in 25 years or lapsed in my insurance until this thing called Covid and lockdown came along. During that time my company sent me home and they have only just recently allowed us back to the workplace. Because I had to sell my car…
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Pay extra for legal cover?
Is it worth it? I paid. I had an RTA, the other party 100% at fault & prosecuted. My insurer's legal cover amounted to passing my claim to a firm of PI (Personal Injury) solicitors. They proved to be the world's worst but it took a while for me to find that out. The claim was going nowhere. No progress reports, no replies…
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Best - reliable commensurate with cost - place to get a spare remote key made?
Hi.Newly-bought 2023 i10 comes with one key. It may be that Hyundai only provides a 'manual' key as the spare to the flip-bladed remote, but I'd like to have a spare remote jobbie made chust in case.Q - where is the best - cost+reliability - place to get one?Ta.
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car leasing - initial deposit
i am new to leasing my car needs a part so i'm going to get it fixed, sell and lease. Cant lease via work as NHS Fleet want you to earn a managers wage idiots, i'm hiring at mo. Does anyone know a leasing company with a reasonable initial deposit? under £2k. I'm in Manchester. thank you Kim
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Finance or Outright payment?
I'll start this by highlighting that I'm incredibly indecisive to an almost pathological extent! Having said that, I finally picked a (nearly) new car from Arnold Clark and, after lots of sums, decided that paying for it outright was the best way to go. I'm due to see the car after work today and hopefully buying it on the…
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Advice on approaching slip roads
Hi all. Been driving for about 4 months now and been getting loads of experience every day. Covered most things myself such as parallel parking, rear bay parking, roundabouts, over-taking, motorways, A roads ( dual carriageways ) , country roads, city driving, following sat-navs, driving whilst it's dark, heavy rain, ice,…
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Compensation - re. Car sale
We bought a car from Fords of Winsford, Trafford in August last year. As we were on our way home we noticed the Cluster Unit, Parking Sensors and the indicator sound was not working. The fault was reported the day after. The car was booked in for a diagnostics for 4 weeks later. After the diagnostics was done it was agreed…
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Halfords or RAC for fitting car battery at home?
Have a 2018 hyundai i20 1.0 auto with a dead battery. Thinking of using either RAC or halfords mobile service to come to my location and fit the battery. It will cost the same no matter who i go with. Not sure what brand battery RAC will use but they offer a 3 year guarantee. Halfords have their own brand or yusua both…
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DVLA Form D46 - Photo ID - ?
Hi, DVLA have sent me form D46 to renew my driving licence. But there is no mention of photo for ID, nor space to attach one. Last renewal [D1] asked for photo, & I received a photo ID card licence, plus the paper one. But there's no mention of a photo ID card on form D46. I need this as ID, for all sorts of things. Total…
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Timing of change of registered keeper and insurance renewal
Unfortunately my father's health issues mean he won't be driving again, and in reality hasn't done for some time. He is the owner and registered keeper of my parents car, although my Mum is down as the main driver etc for insurance purposes. I can help them change the car into my Mum's name ( for ownership / registered…
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Pcn - do you need to report the car insurance?
Hi got a pcn by the council for parking in a clearway. Do I need to report it to the car insurance company? thabks
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Will car start after 11 weeks standing
Advice please...... About to go away for 11 weeks so car will be unused. It is a Hyundai Tucson self charging hybrid. 2.5 years old done 15k miles and will be left in an underground car park (open to the elements at the entrance. The car is used for a mix of long and short runs and is likely to have a 20 mile journey the…
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Used Car warranty claim period
I was given a 6 month warranty with a used car I bought. I submitted a claim but never got round to providing a repair quote until recently (FT job, christmas, life! etc). I have now found a garage to quote but the warranty company have closed my claim as I am outside of the 45 day window to provide the quote. I have…
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What Kia hatchback cars are the most 'similar' size to a WV Golf ?
Out of all the Kia hatchback cars which 'ones' are the most similar size to that of a WV Golf ? Edit - Added:I am asking about New modern Golfs and modern kias, 2025 - 2026 models
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.
Confused about parking penalties and fines? Get help with all kinds of car parking problems.
