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Car Insurance companies really screwing me around..
I will try to keep this short. 10 years license... Aged 42... 8 years no claims bonus. I had a car, sold it, bought a van, sold it, and bought a car back. I bought the same car, except my old one was a coupe, and i bought the same car but estate version. Market value not too far off. This was in the space of 3 weeks.. the…
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Recently purchased used car with faulty clutch - my rights
Hi all. I am looking for some advice. I purchased a 5 year old car with 28k miles on the clock from Arnold Clark 3 months ago. I have clocked just about 1,200 miles on the car since getting it. On Sunday, without any warnings, the car would not go into gear. The AA have diagnosed the issue as a faulty clutch. I took out…
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How would you set up a PCP if you were potentially keeping the car for 4/5 years?
Small Deposit? Large Deposit? In addition, I will probably complete 15k miles for a couple of years, then say 8-10k for the next couple of years (moving). Is it wise to set up the pcp over 60 months, at 10k miles per annum with a view to trading in around 48 months and/or at 50k miles.....(I'll be getting a 1 year old car…
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Licence replacement /renewal
My OH is 70 at the beginning of November, so will need to renew his licence. However, due to not checking before he threw his old wallet away, he's managed to throw out his old (pink paper - very old) licence! I'm imagining that it's best to wait until the DVLA sends him the form to renew it 90 days before his birthday, ie…
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Reasons car wouldn't show in databases used for part exchange valuation?
It has happened twice now at two different well-known used car dealer that the database they were using has been unable to find the car. The first time was Thursday and the second today. It shows up find on the DVLA database. It's a pretty standard car from a major brand, about 8 years old with just over 100k miles on the…
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Used Car / Van Prices
I recently asked about a used van from a Ford Dealer - usual shat about the condition etc, I then asked if there was any movement on the price - I was told "No, the price is set by an outside company who use things like auto-trader etc to base the price on" Does anyone know if this is a new thing? It's only a franchise, I…
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V5C Scam when trying to sell my car on Autotrader and HPi Check Flagged Stolen Car
Hi recently tried to sell my Audi on Autotrader, a chap posing as a genuine buyer came to view the car. I did think slightly odd that he came with a few friends, they asked a few questions and then said they wanted to go away and think about it and then will let me know. I then discovered a couple of days later that I had…
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Pressured into getting car i dont want it
I was pressured and almost forced into getting a Grandland X back in September 2024 by my now ex. I dont want the car, I dont like the car I want it gone. Only issue is im stuck with the finance for 5 years. Is there anything I can do to get rid of the car or change the car. Its £250/mth and for that I could have got a car…
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Broken subframe- Ford Kuga
I purchased a Ford Kuga in 2023 for 5.5k. Have spend a few grand repairing bits in the time that have went wrong, paid £500 for a new towbar and £200 for 2 new tyres just 2 weeks ago. The first year I had the car it failed MOT on a hole in the subframe which was welded and then passed. Last week I was on a busy road that…
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Non fault accident less than 5 years ago
Hi, I had a non fault claim I think 4 or 5 years ago. I need to look round for my new insurance. My insurance company Yoga will not tell me how long ago the claim was. They say I need to find out from my previous insurer. I've been with yoga for the last 3 years & before them it was more-than , who now don't do car…
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Abandoned Irish vehicle outside property in SW London
A Mitsubushi with Irish plates has been outside our property since February. It has 4 parking tickets and a flyer on the windscreen that someone has attached asking if it should be sold for scrap. The council insist it has not been abandoned because it is not damaged, run down or unroadworthy. It is covered in spiderwebs…
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Voluntary termination - Alloy wheels - Fiat 500e
Hi all I am trying to find recent information on VT of PCP. I am returning my car at the end of this week and wondering if it is better I repair the alloy wheels myself or leave it to the finance company? Does anyone have any recent experience? I have scratches and a little chip on one of them and others have scratches but…
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Looking At Older Cars That Don't Have Modern Tech / Electronic Gizmos and Sensors etc......
My 2001 Rover 45 failed it's MOT the other day. It needs some welding done to the susupension mounting points. The work is going to get done tomorrow and hopefully this will buy my another year or two. This got me thinking. What is the general consensus for the sweet spot regarding model years for older cars that are…
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Advice please on a car purchased 2 days ago
Hello, On Wednesday 2nd July, I purchased a car from a dealer that trades at home. I saw the car advertised on auto trader and it was listed as a TRADE deal. I go to his house, test drive the car, everything great and I agree to buy. I paid via bank transfer to a personal account. I have a receipt of the purchase and the…
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Takata Citroen/DS Airbags
Hello, I've just been offered an airbag with a Citroen badge on my wheel rather than my DS badge (I have a DS 2016 with no Citroën badge anywhere on my car), this being due to a far lesser wait time. Has anyone had this? Do we have a right to take the incorrect badge/airbag for convenience and request the correct one when…
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What if the other driver changes their story after admitting fault?
Hi all, A friend was involved in a car accident where the other driver clearly admitted fault at the scene even said sorry but now they’ve changed their story with the insurer. Has anyone had experience with this kind of situation? Can you still make a successful injury or damage claim when it becomes their word against…
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Discontinued Parking Court Case
DCB Legal were taking me to small claims court for £170 plus solicitors and Court fee (£260plus). I was defending the case as I had paid for parking through Just Park. When they were due to pay the Court Fee, they wrote to me to advise that they had issued a Notice of Discontinuance (N279 Notice). I have spent quite some…
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Non DS brand logo on airbag
Luckily i've got an imminent appointment to get my bag replaced but the dealership are telling me its not going to be a DS logo on the centre of the airbag, instead a Citroen Chevron aka C3. Its not the end of the world but the car should be as per original in my view. What should I do?
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iPhone cuts out Honda radio!
When I am driving out HR-V my wife uses her iphone to check messages etc. This cuts out the radio in the car! Is there a way to prevent this happening?
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Windscreen Replacement - 7 Week Delay!
Hello MSE, I'm wondering if anyone has any advise for me, I don't even know if this is the right place to ask but I'm running out of ideas. Back in May my windscreen cracked & due to the cost involved it had to go through my insurance company, my insurance company charge £250 to use your own repairer, so I had no choice…
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