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Diesel fuel claim emissions
Hello, I'm receiving phone calls, regarding making a claim on diesel fuel claim emmisions. It would appear the car we once had does qualify. However, I'm concerned about not having any knowledge about these companies. I'm reading on the forum, mixed messages. Some are a little concerning. I'm thinking at the moment, it's…
Eversure breakdown cover - any good ?
For the last few years - we have used Greenflag - but now that is starting to ramp up pricesIs Eversure really as good as it first appears ?Anyone in the forum have any good or bad experiences of it ?Last year - we paid almost £120 for 2 drivers / 2 cars Eversure want half this amount (no excess) inc every option for UK…
Cheap Airport Parking: Manc'ster & L'pool Airports hints, tips and local parking
What’s this about? Parking at the airport can cost a fortune. Yet there are many ways to cut this cost. The first point of call is read the full Cheap Airport Parking guide. Then having found the cheapest it can find you, this discussion is specifically to talk about local parking and tips for Manc'ster & L'pool Airports…
Wet belt , 64000 miles or 6 years
I brought a 70 plate Vauxhall from a local garage, with an AA inspection done on it, I partially paid on credit card. The lights have started to go off with faults 6 months on. Rang the warranty was told to get a quote, went to a garage got told Vauxhall says 64,000 or 6 years for a wet belt replacement. This is showing on…
Forced to use Dealer for servicing, car isn’t even in warranty
Hi, this is my first post here and just wondered if anyone could help or even share similar experiences. To save reading through what would probably be a rather rambling post, post Brexit have EU laws, such as the BER or similar competition rules in regards to vehicle servicing been carried over into UK law and if so would…
Ford focus trim coming off. Easy to fix ?
Hi, I have a ford focus eco boost 1.0 of 2017 vintage. The trim on the passenger side under the windscreen has come off. Please see picture. Was wondering if someone has similar experience and is this easy to fix. Thanks, Jacey.
V5c process
This seems to have changed since I last bought a car. The guidance on the new keeper slip is very bad. They tell you not to send it to the DVLA on its own and then just start banging on about vehicle tax. The garage I bought the car off did everything they are meant to do months ago , I sat there and watched him do it…
Claim from Council for cracked windscreen due to new road surface
Hi, On my way to work, I had to drive up a hill that has a new road surface being fitted. There was some grit and I think this chipped and cracked my windscreen. The size of the crack is 40 cm. I've checked my car insurance and I am covered and my no claims bonus will not be affected, however, the excess is £550. My car is…
New car
hello🙂 I am going to start using my parents car due to our current car being returned. It’s being dropped off to my house today so I need to change the name on the logbook but won’t be able to tax it until 1st June. how do I go about this? Do I request the change on logbook then SORN the vehicle until the 1st? can you SORN…
Car Insurance - Under 16 living with you
Hi, I am arranging car insurance for our 18 year old. She lives at home with us and her 2 younger siblings who are under 16 … do we have to declare this on her insurance quote as they are not her dependents … but she does live in the same house as them?
Do I need wheel locking nuts?
2010? Honda Jazz. I ended up unexpectedly taking my car to a different garage and they said that they were surprised to find there was no locking nut when they went to replace the broken drivers side drive shaft. I was in a hurry at the time, so didn't think to ask, but do I need one? From the internet, it seems to be more…
EV Charging in a Rented Housing Association Flat
Hi All, I wonder if anyone can help me please. I have just bought a 2nd hand Electric vehicle and I live in a Housing Association Elderly Rented Flat. These are recently new build and have 2 Pod Point Charging points on the wall in the car park. I hoped to be able to charge my vehicle cheaply from my home but I am being…
QDR Solicitors non-payment of fuel advice required
Hi. The registered keeper of our car has just received a letter from QDR solicitors about non payment for fuel. It's a petrol filling station we routinely use so entirely possible one of the people with access to the car has made a mistake here and driven away without paying or had problems with payment which wasn't picked…
Diesel Cars' Emissions Legal Claims
Does this legal action include claims against Volvo?
GAP Insurance - Reputable Providers
Good morning folks, Currently in process of purchasing a car via PCP and have been quoted almost £700 by dealership for GAP insurance provision. I've done a quick couple of searches and found alternative providers who are quoting the more reasonably figure of somewhere between £190-£230. Before I jump, can anyone advise a…
Bike Insurance - wrong details on cover
I bought a scooter and did a comparison for insurance - I chose the cheapest one, went to the site, and put my details in again (as you do). Checked that the details were correct and paid £210. Now I have my policy summary and documents through, i see that some details are not correct. My question is, is it worth…
Toyota Yaris flat batteries
My wife's 2021 Toyota Yaris hybrid with 5000 miles on the clock has developed a fault where it will fail to start when parked for a few minutes, not overnight. It means that the car is useless as a means of transport. My wife has been left stranded on several occasions and Toyota's response has been to offer me a service…
Person tripped over my outside cable cover whilst charging car...
Hi Folks, Not sure what would be the best place to post this, so I figured I'd try here. We often charge our car at home as costs for lamp post charging have nearly tripled in price, and we have a favourable deal with Octopus that makes it cheap to charge at home overnight. We live in a residential neighbourhood and I…
Anyone used OneProtect car insurance?
oneprotectinsurance.co.uk This company came cheapest via comparison sites. However, I have never heard them before. There are some reviews in TrustPilot which is mix of good & bad so can't really make any decision from there. Legally they are owned by OneCall Insurance which is showing as registered in FCA. I am not…
PCN Received 2 months after offence?
Afternoon all, this is likely a question many here know the answer to. On the 4th March 2025, I crossed the Merseyflow Toll bridge in a work vehicle and forgot to pay the charge of £2. There's no excuse I know, it's not a lot of money, I'm just not from the area and simply forgot when I got to my destination. I have…

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