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Airbag control module replacement
Have had a warning light for the airbag randomly come on (not been in an accident). Took it to my local garage who had a look and was pretty sure it was something called a squib but he was reluctant to investigate further as he said it was fused to the airbag. Recommended a specialist who upon further diagnostics have said…
What to do after an accident?
My daughter has just bought her first car. She is a novice driver but has held her license for 5 years and had refresher lessons. Without tempting fate, if she did have an accident with another motorist (or pedestrian), what should she say and do? Other than stop in a safe place? She has her insurance details in the glove…
Exchanging a Paper DL for Photo DL
Hi, I want to change my existing paper license for one with a photo for ID purposes. It's the photo that confuses me if I read the Gov guide it says to get the photo counter signed by a professional and that's about it. When I check on line on various sites it says you must send two photo's one counter signed one left…
Part exchange rejected after sale
hi everyone, have a question I recently purchased a new car and negotiated the sale of my old car as a part-exchange. The dealer accepted the keys ect on the day and I was off on my way. A week or so later the dealer has come back to me and said that the car I part-exchanged is a category n write-off - which I was…
Minor parking accident - what to do?
Hoping for some advice! We leased a car and are due to hand it in a few weeks. A few days ago someone backed into us while they were parking. They got out and said they would pay for the damage (a small dent and a crack in the bumper). They have a little damage as well (just a scatch). We went to get a few quotes (300…
Labyrinthitis/DVLA/car insurance
When someone has been diagnosed with the above, DVLA's website states you need to inform them if it lasts for 3 months or more. What about car insurance - do you notify them after the 3 month mark also? Do you need to stop driving for a certain period of time?
Pre-reg car - too good to be true
Hello, I'm planning to test drive a pre-reg car with 20 miles on the clock, 23 plate, no previous owners. It's being sold by a manufacturer affiliated dealership under the manufacturers approved used car scheme and is 25% cheaper than if bought new. It seems like a good deal but is there any catch here? Is there anything…
Breakdown cover for a Van AutoAid - opinion sought
HiA simple thing like breakdown cover for peace of mind is wanted..For best economy I am hoping to find personal based cover for my two privately owned vehicles - a car for family use and a small, car-derived van for occasional work use. [jump to SHORTCUT if I'm rambling too much here :) ] I'm self-employed on a humble…
Car has failed MOT
Had my car in for MOT and it failed. Its a 2007 Honda jazz se. It failed for brake pipe excessively corroded offside front. And also parking break efficiency below requirements. The garage told me they don't know the exact cost of the repair without getting it up on the ramp to dismantle and have a proper look but he…
Car insurance - do I need to declare a motorcycle accident?
Hi All, It's car insurance renewal time. I also ride a motorcycle and have a separate motorcycle insurance policy. I had a prang on the motorcycle and made a claim. Do I need to declare the motorcycle accident/claim to my car insurer? Additional info which may or may not be relevant, the motorcycle insurer would not allow…
125cc motorbike insurance woes
Hi all, My son who is 19 has a 125 motorbike which is insured in his name but the insurance is up next month so we started getting quotes. This year is double last year despite him having a year's no claims now. He only does around 750 miles per year as he doesn't go far on it. The quotes are around £1200 with 450 excess…
Damage to car caused by road - claim submitted
Hi I've submitted a claim for compensation, my car was damaged due to missing bollard warning flags. So ended up driving over the bollard base damaging the underside of the car - quite substantial damage. The council have emailed me asking me " * Please confirm if you accept that at the time the incident occurred, you were…
Car insurance 🚗 help
My partner had to renew their car insurance a couple of weeks ago. Shopped around as you do and settled with the company, 1st Central. All seemed fine, however, a week after the insurance start date received messages from the company saying they needed proof of no claims discount and also a phone call. Assumed all would be…
Buying a caravan - What to look out for?
Hello! We are in the process of moving house and are considering breaking the chain by moving into a caravan on my parents farm as low cost temporary accommodation. We were wanting to purchase a caravan for future holidays, so it seems like a sensible option for the house move and this purchase to go hand in hand. We have…
Help needed with car breakdown
Car suddenly started loosing power on the motorway on 25th June (1.2 petrol Juke on 17 plate). Initially it cut out completely, but when the recovery service got to me, it started back up again. RAC said it was not firing on one of the cylinders. I asked for it to be recovered to my local garage, but they said because it…
Car Hire - Pre-existing damage to front spoilers
I recently hired a car for a weekend with Europcar. I purchased a separate Excess insurance policy, and therefore didn't take their CDW and ignored their hard sell to purchase one. Collecting the car was a nightmare as they only had one car available with some damage to the front spoiler. They pushed me to take the car as…
Evoque major transmission problem but just 26k miles
I've got a Range Rover Evoque from new. 5 years old (in June) and just 26k mile. Regularly serviced. Yesterday a major transmission problem occurred. Don't know about cars but AA told me differential broken and propshaft. This should not happen to a car of that age and mileage. Land Rover said I have to pay £200 something…
Car Dealer cancelling an order for a new car
Can a car dealer cancel my order for a new Car after signing a contract ,paying a deposit and getting the finance approved ?
Impossible to pay Dartford Tunnel charge!
I went through the Dartford Tunnel/Bridge both ways on Sunday 30th July. Unfortunately this was the weekend it is being handed over to a new company and there have been horrendous problems around actually paying. They have extended the deadline for this last weekends crossings to be paid for until the 14th August as a…
Motorcycling Gear Ideas
Hi everyone I don't know if there are any bikers out there, but I'm about to buy a motorbike for the first time in many years. Can anyone suggest a good place to buy helmets, clothing, lock etc? I'm thinking of discount/outlet shops online or anything near to Warrington, Cheshire. Basically where's the best value? Thanks…

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