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Fiat 500 write off?
I have had an accident this week when another driver pulled out on me. The other drivers fault, but speak to insurance company they are saying my car is a write off and are sending someone to inspect it as photos are not as clear. The damage to me looks cosmetic but I can’t open my drivers door fully. The bumper and bonnet…
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No Entry Sign
Does this mean the no entry is not applicable from 8 until 6 please??
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Speeding - 66 in 50 zone on motorway
Hello I have receive NIPS in the post for speeding 66 in a 50 zone on the M25 I have a clean license - but did a speeding awareness course last year I'm pretty anxious about what my punishment will be. Anyone know what I can expect? Looking online this seems to be a Category B offence - but think this only applies if this…
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Bell / Admiral car insurance scam?
We bought a telematics car insurance from Bell. The device for the car that they sent was broken, so we notified them and shipped it back. Now Bell are trying to charge us twice the premium for a non-telematics car insurance and they refuse to send a working device. Seems nothing short of being a potential scam. They don’t…
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Approved used car - manufacturer warranty
My son bought a 1year old Audi from an approved used Audi franchise dealership 2 years ago. It has developed an oil leak which requires gearbox removal. The dealership appears not to be honouring the manufacturers 3 year warranty at all, irrespective of whether this repair would be covered. Is this typical and can they do…
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Paying for a new car by bank transfer
I am in the process of buying a new car and the main dealer has asked for payment in full by bank transfer. Previously I have paid by debit card - a call to the bank releases the limit on the card long enough for the garage to take payment. The garage says it no longer takes card payment for vehicles. I am concerned that…
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Speed camera calibration
My wife was recently sent a notice of intended prosecution for speeding. We have gone online to the police website. However when we try to access and look at the camera calibration certificate we get a message saying it is not available and may have been removed. We sent a query via the online form, requesting access to…
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MOT fail on Van but yet ?
I saw an earlier thread about a car failing its MOT and generally it was down to bad luck ,/Shame However my van went in for an MOT today and failed and now will not start,Yet it started fine up until the MOT ,I suspect they have blown the engine on test ? Bad luck for me YET they called to say The MOT chap spotted the…
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Caught running a red 10.1 seconds on it being on red
Hello all, completely clean license but received an incident where i have ran a red light 10.1 seconds in ( cant even remember doing this) and no i don't run red lights i have no idea how I've managed to do this. This has been summoned to be heard by a court magistrate, can someone please inform me on what to expect and if…
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Revoked Driving Licence
Hello Dear Unfortunately my Driving licence has been revoked just few days ago. My questions are as follows: 1) I have already applied for renewal filling up D1 form. When I will receive the new licence from DVLA, will it change or it will remain same? 2)Should I cancel my insurance right now as i have already paid yearly…
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Advise on if I can get a car in finance for my partner to drive when I don’t have a full licence
I’m not sure if you’re allowed to do this? Google doesn’t seem to help much. i have a provisional driving licence but not a full one, I don’t have the confidence to learn to drive myself. my partner has a full driving licence but no car at the moment. we both want to be able to get around easier rather than getting…
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Faulty used car
Hi, I bought a used car from a Suzuki dealer in March 2023 and took out 2 years finance. After 6 months the clutch went and I had to replace it for £700 with a different Suzuki dealer. It wasn’t covered in the 1 year warranty so I had to pay. Gear changing is still not smooth and I asked my local garage to check it while…
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Car insurance after conviction
Hello, i was caught driving without insurance (complete accident) and have been given 6 points on my license and a £300 fine. As i have been driving for less than 2 years this would result in a revocation of my license. am now faced with the decision of if i want to go to court and argue special reasons and avoid the…
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Pot Hole Claim East Sussex
Evening all, I'm not if this has been asked before, although I certainly believe it would have been. POT HOLES! On September 22nd 2023, we were driving home from an evening meal with friends. We unfortunately hit a pot hole, which cracked my alloy wheel, meaning we needed a call out new alloys new engine mounts etc. We…
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Goodbye Engine Oil Dipsticks
Who would have thought that engine oil dipsticks would go the way of transmission dipsticks ??Mercedes, BMW, Audi, and some Ford, Cadillac, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Chrysler, and Mazda models, plus others, have eliminated the dipsticks from their vehicles......Why would they do this - except for financial reasons - ie) To…
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Blue badge
Hi, newbie here great site, very informative, anybody know if it’s legal for a member of the public to take photos of my blue badge which is displayed correctly in my vehicle outside my house, the badge is all up to date and legal, many thanks.
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Ulez
I sent online representations for 3 PCNs for one visit into the zone (unknowingly). I didn’t hear anything & have just received charge certificates for £270 each PCN. I called them and was told they hadn’t received my online representations & there was no option but to pay full fine. Not even the reduced fine of £180 I…
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Lease car untaxed
I took out a private lease on a car on March 2023. As with all lease deals the finance firm remains the owner of the vehicle and it is therefore their responsibility to tax the car. I have just found out that they have failed to do this and this means I have been driving a car that is also uninsured. Will this be grounds…
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Car Insurance Rip Offs (Many)
Hi MSE I’ve just gone through the annual car renewal pain, as usual the renewal offer on the current car insurance was more than 30% higher (50% on my wife’s policy) What irked me was when I contacted my insurer they told they they could see I’d been looking for policies on Compare websites! Surely this is a breach of the…
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Tyre Sealant Repair Kit
My 2012 Honda Jazz has a Tyre Repair Kit but the sealant has way passed it's use by date. I've never had to use the kit but I looked at Youtube videos and I gather my kit, which involves removing (and later attaching) the valve insert (never heard of such thing until day ), is rather outdated and has been replaced with…
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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