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Recommendations for the "best" / most reliable car option for a wheelchair passenger.
Hi all, and many thanks to all those who replied to my earlier thread regarding a car for a friend who needs a wheelchair accessible car.We have now ruled out the need for a "side access", and we have narrowed the choice down to the following vehicles:-Peugeot Partner, Peugeot Rifter, Citroen Berlingo, Fiat Doblo, and…
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Caravan ownership - choosing and buying tips please
Afternoon. We are thinking of buying a Touring Caravan*, but as
complete novices in this, I wonder if you are able to give any pointers,
recommendations etc about what to look
out for and to beware of. It’s only for us 2, so we think we’ll go for a 4 birth, with
fixed bed(s). Choices are myriad, as to what layout of…
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Nissan keyfob information
Not that I want to poop on a big business, but fyi. If you have a 2018 reg Nissan Micra (this might apply to any number of other cars), if your keyfob battery runs out, Nissan will charge £9 to replace it. (this is after the sales person said when I bought the car 18 months ago [I swear they did, right?] that they'd…
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Car tax query on new car changing registered keeper
I transferred the registered keeper of my new car to my son. Car tax isn’t paid for the first year but I had to pay full year tax. Is this right. Should I get my money back?
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PCP help
Hi i bought my car through motor range in Nov 23 on PCP and since December 2023 i have had nothing but issues with this car to the the point i could not drive it for 3 months. I have finally had the car fixed in may and the finance company covered the costs, but only 5 months later i am now having issues with the car again…
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prepaid miles?
Has anyone ever done this? its my cheapest quote for 5k miles a year and they say if you go over you don't get charged which leaves me baffled, Surely that's the catching point but here's what i got back " There's no penalties or punishment, we confirm a per mile rate in pence at the start of your policy via a quote. This…
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Renewing insurance - non fault accident
Hello, My car insurance is due for renewal early next month and I took out a new policy with a different insurer. Unfortunately over the weekend I was involved in an accident. It was non fault, other driver admitted liability and I am getting the repairs / hire car through their insurance (I had initially opened a claim…
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Road tax refund
Hi, I recently changed my car, and had 5 months remaining on the old cars road tax, which cost £590 to renew, last March. the refund I’ve received for the remaining 5 months is £75. I expected a refund of around £245,(£50 per month) can anyone explain why the refund does not cover the full cost of the remaining 5 months,…
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Enterprise Van Rental - Roof Damage - Asking me to pay £11k
This happened in September 2022. I was frequently renting vans from Enterprise Rentals. I always rented normal long wheel base and short wheel base vans (regular height vans). And I always took the premium insurance extra £25 on top be fully covered. This I thought gave me full cover. One day they didn't have a standard…
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Not At Fault Car Accident Issues
Four weeks ago a van smashed in to the back of my car which caused considerable damage. Neither vehicles were driveable and police had to recover both. The other driver was arrested for drug driving, there were also witnesses who came forward. Yesterday I received an email from the accident management company stating the…
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Suspicious mileage on used car....
Hi, Sister-in-law has been looking for a second hand car as her's is now unrepairable. She has seen one from a local long established car dealer and it states its done 99,000 miles. When I checked on the Government check mot history website it lists the last 3 MOT'S and mileage as below: [PASS] 17th July 2020 86,005 miles…
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Go Car Credit VT - Temp Default
Good afternoon, I've had a pretty rough 6 months which has lead to financial difficulty and arranging a payment plan with Go Car Credit, I'm now at the point where I have submitted a letter for VT as I simply can't make the contractual payments anymore. I haven't reached the 50% mark just yet but not too far off i.e…
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Hit a taxi in slow moving traffic - minor damage, he wants to claim - best option?
Unfortunately I got slightly distracted in rush hour traffic today and bumped into the back of a taxi. Driver says he wants to claim on insurance for what is fairly minor damage that I would happily pay for in the garage. Minor damage to my own car too. Slight crack in my grill and on his toyota estima the metal bar…
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Very strange car insurance quote
My brother has managed to get caught by a speed camera twice this year. Both times whilst in the works vehicle. Having done a speed awareness course 2 years ago he did not qualify again and got points on both this years occasions. 1st time doing 36 in a 30 zone, 100 fine and 3 points. When declared to his insurance they…
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HP finance - handing car back half way through
Hi, We bought a car on a HP agreement in 2022, car prices were at a high at the time so we paid over the odds and have now lost money on the car. We have since had a baby so need a bigger car and are now at the half way point and want to give the car back, which the finance company have said is fine it just needs to be in…
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When to declare penalty points
Just received FPN & paid fine, have sent licence details off for endorsement. Do I inform my insurance company now or wait til the endorsement is confirmed by DVLA?
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New VW Consumer Rights
Hi folks, My wife and I bought a new VW Tiguan (brand new 24 model) on PCP finance from our local dealers back in May. Since taking ownership of the vehicle, we have experienced ongoing faults and have had the car in the workshop on about 4 separate occasions. The range of issues include: * front / side sensors breaking…
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Van hire damage dispute - please help!
Hi just had a bad shock, please help! Today I hired a van from Enterprise. I filled out all my details online, DL number, bank account details etc before collection. On collection the man who works for Enterprise said to have a look at the van for damage, he walked off. When he came back I said the hubcap is missing and…
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Appeal for insurance fine/points for honest mistake
My wife was stopped by police today for no insurance so is looking at fine & points. Looking it it it appears as though we have accidentally insured one of the family cars twice by mistake. Is there any wiggle room for appealing on this basis? The dual insured cars premium is more expensive of the two.
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What's the best-value way to have a car for six months
My wife and I will need a second car over the winter - not fussy about what sort as long as it works. Can anyone suggest the cheapest way to go about it? Rental and leasing are quite expensive. Does anyone have any idea how much we would lose buying a second-hand one and selling it when we're done? And any tips on how to…
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.
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