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PCP Finance with Cazoo
Hi all, I purchased a car with Cazoo on PCP finance a few years ago with the idea that once the finance agreement ends, if the actual market value of the car is higher than what the lender predicted, I could put the difference towards a new agreement on a different car. Based on the recent reports of their financial…
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After effects of a non-fault accident
Hi all, hoping someone here knows the answer. After a non-fault accident, when getting quotes online on a comparison site for example, it asks if you've had an accident. Is this question specific to the vehicle you are driving and needing the quote for, or is this for any vehicle? I ask because aside from my bike I also…
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Annual Insurance Payment
Does anyone know if Aegeas or Rias allow one to buy annual comprehensive car insurance without any extra charge for the use of a credit card?
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Anyone know how to dismantle an electric door mirror? I need to replace the motor in my door mirror
Anyone know how to dismantle an electric door mirror?I need to replace the motor in my door mirrorI've unclipped the mirror I've removed the swivel motorIm trying to remove the back plate but I've never seen fixings like these so not sure how to release them? Any ideas?It's a Peugeot 3008 2014
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Insurance claim
I was involved in a hit and run last Tues my car is in pieces and I'm injured. Looks like my car is a write off. the police have issued a letter to registered keeper giving him 28 days to come forward. I was told my police and my insurance company the car was insured. Now on mib the car is showing no insurance. Where do I…
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Buying used car with RAC warranty
Hi we're in process of buying a used car from an RAC approved dealer. They're offering a year's warranty for an additional £300. Have done a quick Google and many old reports saying not worth it as there are strict rules that enable them to get out (i.e. Has to be dealership services) if anyone can help with advice please…
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Returning a car.
We purchased a 3yr old Kia Sportage diesel mild hybrid from a dealership 25 days ago (cash sale). The T&C's said we can return the car within 14 days if we didn't like it, and 30 days if there was a fault. 10 days ago we were driving down the M9, and the car did, what I can only describe as randomly rebooting itself whilst…
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Car insuranc form query
I'm a bit dense today. On the form it asks if you've had an incident or accident in the last 5 years. Does this mean 60 months? Thanks in advance.
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Brake pads worn after 5000 miles - who is responsible?
Hello, I bought a 2015 Citroen Berlingo last year and had discs and pads replaced shortly after. 11 months and just under 5000 miles later, had advisory on MOT that the pads were badly worn, braking imbalanced and just within legal limit. I spoke to the garage A which fitted them, who said it couldn't be the discs, but it…
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Help Broken lease car - no notification of safety recalls
We are in a bit of a predicament with our car and could do with some advise. Essentially we have a lease agreement with Hyundai Finance. On the way back from our holiday in Easter, the engine seized leaving all four of us ( 2 small kids) on the M25 fast lane, with no hard shoulder extreme dangerous . we got towed to the…
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Servicing/oil change 10 year old car
Hi Ive got a Skoda Citigo (14 plate), which has now done 117,000 miles I last had it serviced at 113,500, basically annually prior to that Im just wondering if its now worth getting it done more often, or at least an oil change? Id rather pay say £5-600 a year in repairs than get a new car on finance
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If you don't tell the DVLA it could cost you a Grand!!
https://www.gov.uk/health-conditions-and-driving/find-condition-a-to-z A lot of us have these or are Borderline or are under their GP for one of these??Make sure you tell the DVLA??
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Anybody used scrapcarcomparison.co.uk?
Hi all, Just a quick question. Just wondered if anybody has used scrapcarcomparison.co.uk in selling their cap for scrap/salvage? Overall reviews on Trustpilot, etc. seem to be fine but I am still slightly wary after having contact with them this week where they have offered me significantly more for my non-runner vehicle…
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VW Tiguan power steering issue + potential dispute
Hi folks Situation below 1.Went to the shops came back to car and dash was lit up and power steering, parking sensors etc not working. Red light steering but car was drivable. 2.Took to mechanic who checked obd and it returned loss of communication with power steering module and the fix is to replace the steering rack.…
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Joke Insurance quote- sorted!
I can only assume that I now longer fit the profile of customer that Es### want, or that they are getting out of the car insurance business. Last year= £320 This years quote- it must be a joke = £570 !!! Increase £250 or 78% !!! AV### Zero £220 imaginary "saving" (based on joke quote) = £350 Actual saving on budget £130…
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Tusker lease example
Hello all. I'm new to this forum and thought I'd start with asking a question about leasing with Tusker. I recently got a quote for a VW iD3 pro s Match 77kwh battery, so the longer range version. My quote comes in at £469 per month for 3 years set at 10000 miles per year and no deposit at all Does this strike anyone as a…
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Price comparison sites - do you then go to the cheapest insurer's site to confirm?
When I use a comparison site, it throws up a bunch of companies I've never heard of. So I find the cheapest quote from a company I recognise/are happy doing business with then go direct to them and do it all again. Am I mad to do this? I feel like I might get a better price doing so.
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What's this logo/decal?
Just curious - it was on the tailgate of a car I looked at.
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Aviva Taking Ages With Car Insurance Claim
Good Afternoon, As the title suggests.. At the end of November last year my car was hit by a third party while parked on a supermarket car park. The kind person reversed into my car causing a big dent and multiple scuffs and scratches. Thankfully as it's a new car it was worth repairing and the work was completed in…
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Driving Other Cars v Temporary Insurance
I have fully comp insurance on my car with LV= A family member is letting me have their car for the purpose of practising mechanics on, but I would need to drive this car from their house, to mine, once. The car will then be SORNd etc and never driven and also kept parked at my home. Said family member lives literally 10…