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Help with PCP return
Hi I'm new here and looking for some advice, apologies if this is not the correct forum. We have a Vauxhall Corsa Electric which was taken out on a 4 year PCP which ends in May however we have now taken delivery of a new vehicle via my employers Salary Sacrifice scheme and so requested a Voluntary Termination of the Corsa…
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Problems with van repair carried out by garage
Hi ! Back in November 2022 I bought a van that developed an oil leak in the sump, long story short i didn't get anywhere with the person i bought it off and decided to get the work done at a garage. The garage investigated the leak, provided me a quote for the work to be done, and carried the work out as agreed. The work…
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MOBILITY SCHEME question
Good Evening, Last September i started paying out of my PIP monthly payments for a new car via the Mobility Scheme. Just before Christmas someone tried to break into the car but thankfully they did not succeed. As a direct result of the attempted theft part of the door handle went missing which covers the lock and has been…
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Installing a driveway
Hi all So I am getting a car really soon from motability and it will be electric. We currently don't have a driveway but we are seeking people to install one. Some people came out to quote today and was a little more than I was hoping for. We would need one asap but at the moment funds are tight and the people who we had…
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Car leasing
It’s about time there was some sort of restriction on how car leasing is advertised. Typically cars are regularly advertised for say £160 per month But when you look at the details there is a deposit of £1500 and then an arrangement fee of around £300 that adds up to an extra £50 a month over 36 months How are they getting…
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Car insurance - question on policy payments post-accident
Hi. So my son wrote his car off on Saturday morning and we're following up with the insurers. No other vehicle involved. The insurers (he's a named driver on his mum's policy) are saying that as the policy was monthly payments that we now need to pay the whole year's premium up front as part of the settlement (plus excess…
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Minor collision at zebra crossing: seeking advice
I was already at the zebra crossing when a pedestrian stepped onto it. Despite my speed being less than 5 miles per hour, my car made slight contact with the pedestrian. I immediately stopped my car and got out to check on the person. He assured me he was fine and left the scene without much conversation. I attempted to…
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Cutting a corner
As a driver of a large van, when I turn left at a junction I make sure that I don't clip the curb. Driving over the curb could damage my tyres, the pavement, street furniture or even harm a pedestrian. So I am surprised that car drivers seem so indifferent to driving over the chrb Is driving over the curb illegal?
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Does anyone know if I need to declare this to my insurance company?
I rented a van from a well known rental company. I did not take out their insurance package (note to self for the future). I used the vehicle during the day and no incidents or damage. Parked it off the road in a lay-by overnight opposite the house. Went out early to drop it back at rental place, still dark. By the time I…
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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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