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Modern car lights.
Yes i know the headlights on new Chelsea tractors are always too high and bright but this is about indicator lights being almost impossible to see. Just followed a 22 reg Puma with its fog lights on, braking at the bottom of a hill and indicating, the indicator is tiny and not easy to see. Is there a rule about how visible…
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How are car insurance companies allowed to charge a fee for cancellation during 14-day cooling-off?
I was just wondering - doesn't this completely negate the whole point of the cooling-off period? I've just re-insured a secondary car with Aviva Zero (I know they get bad reviews and they're rubbish at claims, but it's a little-used car and they're cheap, so I figured I'd cross that bridge when I came to it!) and they…
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Car insurance advice... accident
Morning. Advice needed pls. In an accident this morning, car has been noted as a write off. Insurance is £500 excess. Approx £750 to repair privately. Do I.. 1. Repair privately and suck up the cost and don't have insurance involved (would rather not as don't have readily available funds) 2. Write off with insurance and…
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62,000 speeding fines handed out due to rogue 50mph sign on the A20
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/24078266.a20-eastbound-sidcup-leads-dozens-speeding-fines/ The FB group dedicated reports a police officer has told people who have handed in NIPs that 62,000 NIPs have been issued. All because of a 50mph sign left in a 40mph zone enforced by average speed cameras. TfL blaming a third…
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No Claims Discount
I am switching Car insurance from LV to Tesco. I have never claimed on the LV insurance. The insurance was for two cars an Astra and an ExCeed. I have a total of nine years no claims. LV will only give me a no claims certificate for three years. I sold the Astra and had it removed form the LV policy. They are saying that…
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Any recommendations for breakdown cover for older cars over 15 years old?
I have two cars and myself and spouse to cover; nationwide recovery required. Both cars are over 15 years old which rules out AutoAid as buried in their terms it states they only cover cars up to 15 years old; I only realised this by a tip off in a review as it is not until you get the full-length t&c's that this is stated…
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Bought used car from NI in UK - MOT not due?
Bit puzzled here, bought a 3 year old car from approved used dealer, has been taxed for me but DVLA are waiting for change of keeper form which had to be done via post office so technically the car is registered in trade still. Last owner in NI, I live in England. The moment the DVLA receive the form and update their…
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Halfords - is this correct, and if yes, legal?
As mine is well-worn, I bought an alternator on Halfords' website and collected it from a nearby Halfords store (Washington). The part was branded and competively priced, plus I get a 20% discount for having a membership card - so far so good. When I asked about fitting it, they said they couldn't there, but it could be…
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No fault collision, left without a car due to write-off
Hi, My vehicle was in a collision recently, after coming round a left-hand bend and finding an oncoming vehicle on my side of the road - not just straddling the line, but fully in my lane. The crash was significant in that my vehicle was clearly a write-off, at least to all those attending, e.g., police, members of the…
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Car Insurance Database (MID)
On 10th January, I switched to RAC car insurance to take effect at midnight on Saturday (Sun 28/01/2024 00:00:01) when my previous insurance expired. As it stands, my car is showing as not insured on the MID online database. On their online chat, RAC Insurance say that they automatically send my details to MID when I take…
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Notice of intended prosecution - does it apply in this case?
Hi! I am new here so apologies if this isn't the right place to post it. Would stopping on the hard shoulder be the type of offence that requires an NIP (sent in 14 days) or could I be hearing about it a lot later on in the year? I am the registered keeper, it wasn't me who did it but would be useful to know especially as…
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2 speeding tickets in 2 mins same camera
I was caught by the same camera in 2 mins doing 40 in a 30, I was unaware it was now a 30 Should this be classed as the same journey and 1 offence?
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Consequence of driving through a red light?
My wife was travelling home from work quite late on Monday and accidentally drove through a red light at a crossroads. She assures me that it was a lapse of concentration and she mistook the green "right turn only" light as her light and went straight through. As it was late, there weren't any other cars around and no…
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Buy a EV battery car or not?
I've been on the verge of buying a new car for a while and think I've finally decided not to buy an EV battery car as it just appears wrong on so many fronts. Am interested in any comments on my view? I'll explain my rational. I don't have home charging possibility, so charging is awkward, expensive and will always pay the…
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European breakdown cover?
Looking to take the car across the channel. Could you recommend breakdown cover? Cost isn't the main consideration, and I don't mind paying a bit extra (within reason), for better coverage.
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Service costs
I saw an earlier post from 2020 about Planmyservice LLP I have been trying to find a contact number for them, I can find nothing. Anyone know about this company? Signed up in 2020 when we got the car, no contact from them. Is it a scam? Been paying a direct debit since and feel so stupid!
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DVLA Blackout Syncope
Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has experienced a blackout and subsequently been told not to drive by the DVLA, and how they resolved this? Husband felt unwell whilst out for dinner in December, which lead to him passing out for a few seconds. As this came on when he was sat down, he went to the doctors for tests, and was…
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Best place to get tyres from?
Hi, I need to replace a couple of tyres on my car. I dont want to get teh cheapest of the cheap as I assume thats a false economy. But I dont want/need to get very expensive tyres as I just have a beaten-up old car. So what would be the best place to get tyres. I assume taking it to my local garage would be the most…
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Insurance claim or suck it up?
I had my first ever minor bump at a four-exit mini-roundabout on Monday: * I approached the roundabout whilst indicating right. * There was a car at the junction to my left * There was a vehicle at the junction directly opposite me which was indicating right. * There was no traffic at the junction to my right so I began to…
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WeBuyAnyCar
My 85 year old mum lost her licence due to ill health. Finally came to sell her Fiesta. No luck privately but WeBuyAnyCar offered a decent £6500 which reduced to £5750 because if some minor scratches and chips. After sharing all (many) of the various documents requested the deal was done (and I signed) and payment options…
Bought a car, van or motorbike on PCP or Hire Purchase before 28 Jan 2021? Discuss the hidden discretionary commission probe and how to complain.
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