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Provider insisting on a "letter of named driving"
Hi, So I've been a named driver for a few years as we only needed one car. We now need two cars, so I got one and am trying to sort out insurance. I got a policy, but as I have no no-claims bonus, I was asked to provide a "letter of named driving experience" to cover the last six years. I have shared all the policy…
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How to get a full motorbike licence
Hi, My friend rides a bike and has a CBT, about to expire. He'd like to go for category A2 (automatic bike) but not sure what he needs to book next. He passed the motorbike theory test recently. Has been looking for Direct Access Course (£600-900 very expensive) - is that what he needs or could he just directly book a…
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Issues with my car, what can I do now?
Hi all, I recently purchased a 2012 Porsche Carrera S coupe automatic from a private seller. Took it in to my local mechanic who did an oil change and changed the rear tires. He told me the brake lines looked corroded but other than that it is fine but can't comment further as he has never worked on one of these cars, he…
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MOT - Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure
Hi, just looking for advice on the following repair I need... Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Nearside front outer (no rear clip) [6.17 (g) (ii)] Is it a huge job as the garage seemed to imply i was in for hundreds in costs to fix I've got an Audi A3 2008
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Claiming for a burst Tyre
Evening of the 6th Nov not far from home I struck a pot hole that ultimately split the wall of my tyre. Took photos of the pot hole, close up (shoulder of a manhole had collapsed) as well as area photos. The next day limped the car to Kwik fit who replaced the tyre as it was not repairable, sending me photos of the damage…
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Buying a car for work use as losing co car
I currently have a company car (which they lease). It is due for replacement in a couple of months time and as the internal rules have changed, they are not giving me another car but a monthly car allowance instead. I am required to have a new or couple of years old car, 4/5 door 'family' type model. The personal lease…
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Car finance
Hi i recently purchased a car on finance through moneybarn from a garage, I didn't go and see the car and signed the contracts through moneybarn online, they handed the garage the money and I collected the car. Within 14 days I have now changed my mind and realised the finance is just a bit too much for me. I phoned…
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The WBAC process
Come to decide that we no longer need 2 cars. It's handy, especially when one is in the garage meaning the other can make getting to work still simple, but that's about the only example I can think of where we could do with a second car now. And after getting the insurance through & the hike over last years premium,…
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Used car issues - plan of attack!
Help and advice please. My story is similar to several on here regards buying a used car at a local dealership with standard 3 month warranty. Mazda CX-5 2015 diesel. Purchased 6 April 2023 Garage has a good reputation and I don’t believe for a minute they set out to fleece me. However, a catalogue of issues around loss of…
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Speed v Distance
They say curiosity killed the cat but if you don't ask you don't get to know. Whenever I'm not sure of something I will ask google, I did but didn't get an answer so I will ask on here. I own a Jaguar XE Diesel 66 plate, I bought it almost 4 years ago, I have logged all my costs, I'll be posting the results on here for…
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Car insurance help!
Hi there. I’m 18 years old and have a little VW polo 1.2. I’ve been insured with my provider since June this year building my no claims. However I’ve recently started a new job which will eventually require me to drive to site. I’d travel about 30 miles each way to the same site every day. We change sites about every 6…
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Auto Aid and The Financial Ombudsman
I took the Auto Aid Insurance. When I needed them they declined to help, saying they could find no policy for me. Later they admitted "operator error", but too late to help me. Their eventual offer in compensation was derisory. I referred the case to the Financial Ombudsman. They answered that "the underwriter of your…
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Business Vehicle Lease - Novuna
I leased a vehicle for my business through Hitatchi finance that turned into Novuna (not sure if Novuna bought Hitatchi etc) Anyway on my vehicle being returned a company called Manheim done an inspection and picked up every imperfection under the sun. Novuna wants to charge me £1800 to cover cost of repair. a lot of the…
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"Best" Way of Car Ownership
OK so I know this is a very ambiguous question and everyone will have their own ideas but interested to know as it might help me decide on my next car. I have owned ~20 cars in my lifetime, been driving for about 35 years now and I have tried every option - bangernomics, buying nearly new, buying new, leasing etc. The…
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Car insurance windscreen cover
Hi, newbie here, I'm trying to help my son with a claim for a windscreen. His insurance policy says: The following excesses apply to each section: 1.2.6 standard excess £200 1.2.6. Voluntary excess. £250 3: Windscreen repair excess. £25 3: Windscreen replacement excess £0 His insurance company says he does not have any…
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How Many Left
Interesting website https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/Check how many of your old cars are still in existence (or SORN)
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Cheap petrol & diesel – official MSE guide discussion
Hello there, Sadly, after 14 years of active service, the original Cheap petrol & diesel thread is now closed, so I've created a new one here, which is specifically to discuss the following guide:Cheap petrol & diesel If you've any questions or any new tips, please post below. Cheers, MSE Kelvin :)
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UKCPS PCN SEVERAL
Hi all, I am currently between a rock and a hard place fighting my multiple ukcps pcn’s. I was unaware of this forum until after I’ve tried fighting this on my own. I have multiple pcn’s for the same contravention on different days totalling to a sum I can hardly afford. I was parked in my friends parking space at his flat…
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Car developed fault after agreeing trade in value
Hope title not too confusing. I am in the process of buying a replacement car, using my existing one as a trade in. I'm reasonably happy with the trade in value offered, it's a 10 year old VW. I'm due to collect the new vehicle on Saturday but my car has just developed a fault. I'm told it is a faulty sensor on the…
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last year!
Closed thank you