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Cazoo administration has left me without a car
So I purchased my car from cazoo last June, and the moment I drove it away a engine light came on, long story short it’s been going back and forth with Cazoo’s repair shop to get it fixed but with no luck!! After a lot of complaining and calls a my case got assigned to someone who actually did help!! But the problem I am…
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Cheap Airport Parking: Luton Airport hints, tips and local parking
What’s this about? Parking at the airport can cost a fortune. Yet there are many ways to cut this cost. The first point of call is read the full Cheap Airport Parking guide. Then having found the cheapest it can find you, this discussion is specifically to talk about local parking and tips for Cheap Luton Airport Parking…
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Reclaiming excess after court case
Hi, So my husband was involved in an RTC nearly 4 years ago. The other person was not insured (jumped a red light) and didn't turn up for court case. Judge ruled in my husband's favour as he had a witness statement. The solicitors acting on behalf of my husband's insurance company are not very forthcoming, hence coming…
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Garage service caused engine to seize
Hi, I had my car serviced last thursday, only drove it home afterwards (about 1 mile) until monday when I drove towards newcastle from ashton. Driving for 2 hours. Got as far as Wolviston services and the red oil light came on. Pulled over immediately. Called AA, who found sump plug on the tray. Car engine has seized as a…
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New car needs repaired
Hi the car I purchased, had a problem with the dash board . Said if it happens again will need to replace the dashboard what can I do ?
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what's a good cheap dash cam?
The cheaper the better but still good. Car has a USB-C port at the rearviewmirror to plug into.
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Garmin Drive Smart takes me down narrow lanes, how to avoid?
My Garmin Drive Smart satnav keeps taking me down narrow country lanes when I would rather go a longer way around on better roads. Is there any way to set the satnav to do this, in easy steps please as I am no expert with these types of devices. Thank you.
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Recovery
How does onward travel work? If a vehicle is off the road for a few days, can you get taxi/ bus fares back for each journey until the vehicle is repaired or is it just for one journey?
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Vehicle Rejection - Service History Incomplete
Can anyone offer some advice on the next steps: My employer purchase on 25th January 2024 a Mercedes-Benz A-Class 250e AMG Line Premium Edition 4-door Automatic as my company vehicle, from a main dealer, under the Mercedes-Benz Approved Used scheme. - 29th January 2024 - Low oil level warning on dashboard, we notified…
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69 in 60 zone, variable speed on smart motorway M62 west yorkshire police
hi received a notice of intended prosecution for doing 69 in a smart motorway variable speed zone of 60. I reviewed the evidence provided and camera callibration all seemed in order so i have acknowledged the notice and given my details. What happens next? I guess i wait to hear from them regards fine and options? What is…
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Compensation following motoring accident
Three months ago someone ran into the back of my car on a motorway. The upshot is that I am unlikely to get my car back for another two months. Whilst the repair costs are being covered by the third party insurer and provided with a hire car, I am still having to make the finance payments and insurance on my own car which…
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Good will gesture or consumer rights act or neither
Hi I bought a Triumph Speed twin new in 2019,Its has now developed a fault the the indicators have stopped flashing, come on but don't flash Reading on the internet it seems to be a common problem either the instrument cluster £1000 or the wiring loom £1000 a lot of these seem to have been replaced as a goodwill gesture at…
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Insurance info following total loss claim
Hi all. I think I know the answer to this, but wondered what the consensus was. Car was stolen after house broken into. Insurers responded and paid out on claim (total loss). My question is, when I get a new car, do I need to change policy info (mid term change) to include both: a) the new car reg etc; AND b) add on the…
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Help! Failure to Identify Drive - not sure what will happen next...
I need to pick the brains of the MSE hive mind, as I have an issue looming on the horizon that could lead to my losing my licence. It would be great to hear about other people's experiences, as there's so much conflicting information on the internet. I generally like to think of myself as a safe / good driver, but have…
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Autoglass - replaced windscreen and already need a new one
Hi, Sorry if this is the most silliest question, I have recently replaced the whole windscreen due to a crack last year. Unfortunately, the windscreen now has another crack which i am looking to replace Regarding Autoglass Guarantee, what is this exactly? I am unsure whether its quality issues or just bad luck! Doubt i…
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Reclassify de-commissioned Taxi as private light goods??
Hello all, many years since I last posted! Last year I treated myself to an old London Taxi (long story - I've just always wanted one!) to use as my day to day vehicle. Obviously it is not licenced as a taxi and it is not used as a taxi. I use it only as a private vehicle. The trouble is, the annual road tax on a Taxi is…
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Reverting back to original registration from private plate
My son's dad (my ex-H) passed away suddenly last year and I'm helping my son deal with his dad's estate. His dad's car was parked at his girlfriend's until recently when she returned it to my son. The car is old and having been off the road (although not SORN) for 8 months my son has decided to scrap it. His dad had bought…
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Huge hike in premiums after marriage
Hi there, yesterday I contacted my insurance company to notify them of my name change and marriage (only got my updated license yesterday). I'm half way through a policy which ends in November. I was expecting the usual admin charge of £25 which I've had before for things like change of address or vehicle, but the guy on…
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SAD FART Rule
This is in regards to a recent post on a well known social media site by Martin himself, explaining our legal rights (SAD FART), Satisfactory quality As Described (SAD) and Fit for purpose And last a Reasonable length of Time (FART). my question is does this count when your talking about a car purchase, I purchased a 2017…
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Inflating Winter tyres in Summer
I made a mistake. I did not know about Winter and Summer tyres. Recently, I had a puncture in a weekend and rushed to a tyre shop to get a replacement "part-new" (as the puncture was severe), and the tyreman suggested that two of my other tyres need replacement, too. He offered a bunch of almost-worn part-new in stock but…
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