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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
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Very nearly wiped out a cyclist
Not sure whether this would be better housed in the vent forum or motoring but I very nearly totally wiped out a cyclist tonight. Was one of those where the hell did this guy appear from moments & I need to watch that back on dash cam to see what happened. The A road where I live was nose to tail so I turned off as soon as…
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Online tax fail with firefox..
Just a warning for Firefox users. Finally! my reminder showed up, so I went online to tax it. I laboriously entered all that long number, selected 12 months, pay now etc., found my card and entered the details. Clicked "pay now" and very little happened apart from it claimed to be checking my payment method. Eventually I…
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Car back to lease tomorrow - Flat Tyre - Legal or illegal to foam it?
Hi all, My car is going back to the finance company Monday (in 3 days) after 4 year lease. i just put continental tyres on it last week, as you’re supposed to do that and not budgets. Literally, yesterday I had a slow puncture on the way to work which I’ve now repaired within an hour of doing it via the puncture sealant…
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Salary Sacrifice EV - is it worth it?
So, would be grateful if you fine folks could help me out with my thinking regarding potentially signing up to my companys salary sacrifice EV scheme. My current position is I own a 2017 plate VW Passat with 58,000 miles on the clock - don't drive that far any more, between 5,000-7,000 miles a year. I've calculated the…
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What is my daughter's occupation?
Steady...Getting quotes for a new car, to which daughter will be added so I can help teach her to drive - get practice under t'belt. She's just returned from a year of travelling. Current employment status is part-time waitressing in a local gastropub, which is closed for January. She's just had a chat at the local…
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Oil types
I watched a video about oil types and not all 5w 30 are the same. Is it just a matter of one type of oil is for a petrol engine and another for a diesel? For a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L diesel, you generally need a fully synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40 engine oil with an ACEA C3 specification, essential for vehicles with Diesel…
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Independent servicing & maintaining warranty
Hi, My nearly 4 year old Renault Zoe is due it's 4th annual service next month. Cost with Renault is £526, this includes ~£200 for new 12v battery, along with new brake fluid, over the usual B service. If I buy a genuine new Renault battery and hand it to local ev independent garage to fit as part of the service, would…
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New Car warranty - Gearbox claim after 7 months
My daughter bought a new Nissan Juke (Auto) only 7 months ago which came with a 3 year warranty, three weeks ago she had a warning light (safe to drive but contact dealer) and she took the car to the same Nissan dealer she bought the car from, no fault found. Then 2 weeks ago after work around 8pm another warning came up…
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Auto or manual - learning to drive.
Hi.Daughter appears to have gotten herself a job, for which a car would be of benefit - 'on call'. She hasn't started to drive yet, and flushed with the ease of driving our own recent auto, wifie suggested she go 'auto' too, the thinking being the future is 'a'. My take is that clutch-vs-auto is only around 5% of the whole…
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3 months insurance
I need to insure my car (Skoda Yeti) for three months, before I emigrate. But despite searching, cannot find a firm who offers this service. Has anyone any experience or advice in this please? Many thanks in advance
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Car insurance increase after accident
Hi, We had an accident at the end of Nov and our car was written off. When we changed vehicle we paid over £300 for the remaining6 month of the policy. I understand that there was going to be an increase whilst the liability was being established, even thoughwe were confident it was not our fault. Now that it has been…
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Cheque for £100 from Ministry of Justice?
I've just received a cheque for £100 through the post from the Ministry of Justice. The only clue as to what it's for is on the "Remittance Advice" where it says "Fixed Penalty Notice.", there is no explanatory note with it other than that. IIRC I did receive a FPN maybe 2-3 years ago for hurtling into a 30 area at 37…
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Signing Photo for driving licence over 70 (D46P)
Hello, Just filling in the for renewing driving licence. I have got a new photo today and not sure if it needs signing or not and if section 6 need filling in? It is saying a new photo is needed Section 6: signing a photo to verify identity (If necessary). The guidance says "You do not need to fill this in" Just wondering…
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Car insurance 87 year old
Sister has been looking to renew car insurance looked on compare etc being quoted £900+ she drives locally has a clean license. can anyone recommend a reasonable company please . We’re with aviva and pay way under that amount
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Enterprise won't give courtesy car
My car was damaged by 2 cars, one was hit and run and the other I have their details. Put a claim in through the insurance and car has now been taken away for repair. My insurance referred me to enterprise for a courtesy car, I have spoken with enterprise and they have said they tried ringing the third party insurance but…
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Question about breakdown cover and business driving
My job can involve visiting two or three different locations on the days I am out and about - I am a home worker and since our office closed I just drive to where-ever I need to go in is the next county along. It's not huge business mileage - maybe about 7K a year with the other 9K being personal mileage. I always get…
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Dash cam for older Octavias
Does anyone have any suggestions/advice on which dashcam to pick for an older style Skoda Octavia that doesn't have the usb c port behind the rear view mirror? Any advice (even what to avoid) would be welcomed!
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Suzuki Swift 1.2 Hybrid Allgrip 4x4 2020
Thoughts on this baby?Is the 1.2 a good one, or is it potentially plagued with a wet cam? Suzuki are obviously renowned for their 4x4, so I presume there will be no concerns about this permanent system? Ta.
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Renewal Haggling!
I received my renewal email from AXA yesterday. I'm 43 with 20+ years protected no claims, I declared 2 past claims within 5 years but as I said I have PNC. I always go for legal protection, courtesy car & £0 voluntary excess. Last year I paid £396.05, this year they've quoted £491.33. In the spirit of MSE, I got some…
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