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Should I buy a Toyota Yaris hybrid mk4 (2020-present)?
I am looking for a reliable car and hoping to keep it for a long time. Ideally low and cheap maintenance. The car that is always mentioned for its reliability is the Yaris. I also like the new look of them. However, now onto my concern is the battery issues which I’ve read online, it seems to be common. I drive once or…
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Car seller has closed its branch
I purchased a car from Car Store in Norwich two months ago. I paid my bank transfer. It is under a three month gurantee, but only with them. I discovered that it has now developed a fault that stops the windows from closing. I've tried calling, only to find that the car store is now closed, and my nearest is 90 miles away.…
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missold warrenty
hi i recently baught a new car, and the salesman put on a 3 year warranty without asking me for it, then when i pulled him up about it he said do you want a 2 year warranty ? i declined that and said i just wanted the 3 months dealer warranty, when i checked my finance there was £2000 extra on my finance deal which put my…
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Latest Generation Car Models & forgotten Petrol Versions?
Latest generation and new superminis/small cars seem to all be marketed as hybrid this or EV that etc. Not only do they have better infotainment but also evolved and better features versus previous models BUT which manufacturers still offering Petrol only Versions (not hybrid related) as well as sister EV or HEV variants.…
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Selling car with clutch problem
I am emigrating and need to sell my car, a 2006 Fiat Panda with 80k miles on the clock. Generally it runs fine since I only use it for very short distances, but after driving for half an hour or so the clutch starts squeaking, and eventually starts to stick. This doesn't show up in MOTs so its not an MOT failure (of course…
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learner accident query
I was out today with my 17-year-old giving her a lesson when we were hit by someone reversing too fast out of their drive. Minor damage but the car is dented and scratched. The driver admitted fault straight away and gave details so no issue there. I am under the understanding that all accidents need to be reported so we…
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RAC advanced inspection or a full service. Which is more thorough?
Pretty much as the title says. I'm looking at buying a used motor. An emission light is on. The seller said I am more than welcome to take it for a service or get someone to check it. So I am taking up that offer.
If a full service from a main dealer more thorough than say the RAC's advanced inspection service? Thanks
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Claiming on Scratch and Dent insurance?
I have a relatively new car and I'm looking at cosmetic car insurance with Motoreasy. The offer is 24 months for £220, which covers 12 repairs (6 per year), with a £25 excess. There is obviously limitations and exceptions, but where I work I'm likely to pick up door dings and small scratches. My main question is about how…
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NI MOT
For information don't wait for remainder Just attempted to book appointment for car due 22/05/24 earliest apt any where near me still 26 miles away was 07/08/24
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Valuation for a private number plate
Hi all, I can't see anything on the forum using the search function about this so I hope someone might be able to help with this. I was in a crash last year and my car was declared a write-off by my insurer. After it happened, my sister gave me her old Honda Jazz, which she was about to sell, as a stop-gap. It's done me…
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Car been in for repairs in a garage for weeks
We took our car to a garage that we hadn't used before for a repair of an oil leak. Told about labour costs bht had to chase for part cost. Chang3 a gasket, Initially told a few days work, and booked in the following week. No communication from the garage if the work was completed, called up and told wrong part sent,…
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Best thule roof rack and most economical fuel wise
Hi, I'm looking to buy either a Thule Wingbar Evo or Thule Wingbar Edge roof rails. I have a Toyota Yaris. There's about £35 difference between the two models and I wondered which would be the most economical to buy fuel wise please? If there are any calculators to help me with the decision please do share. My annual…
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Post Office Car Insurance Cancelled policy
Hoping for some help. My Father has had 7 days notice of having his car insurance cancelled. The reason they gave was he has been in undeclared accidents. However, it was me who was in the accidents in a different car with a different insurer. We have have the same name, same address but different middle names. We have…
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Car insurance - when/if to inform of medical occurrence
Hello would appreciate info on the following.. My OH experienced a 'small stroke' recently. He is recovering very well but obviously won't be driving for at least a month. My questions are 1) when does he need to inform his car insurance of the fact he has had a small stroke - I'm thinking best to wait til he has had all…
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Car valuation websites estimate my car to be worth a lot more than the price I paid 6 years ago
Bought my 2010-made car in September 2018 from a private owner for about £1,500. Over five years and 27,000 miles later, the car is worth between £1,480 (says autotrader) and £2,000+ depending on which website I consult. Can someone explain this magic? Are these pages bogus? Have car prices increased horribly in the past 5…
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Spare wheel and TPMS on new cars
It looks like if I want a new car these days I can’t have a spare wheel or even a space-saver. Are there any small to medium cars that still offer one ? What experience has anyone had with the various types of kit - which are best and which should be avoided ? It also seems that on a smaller car which I now need It won’t…
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FOS Decision Upheld Electric Vehicle
The FOS have recently upheld my complaint regarding a faulty EV and that I was not adequately informed by the dealer or advertising from Arnold Clark. The link below states the battery size and refers to the gross capacity, EV’s have a usable net capacity which is not referenced and is the figure which should be used for…
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Finding a spare part Fiesta 1999
So went to get new wiper blades and the rear housing for the blade snapped.I've tried everywhere locally but no luck and was told to look online. I'm not good at this and the only other time I bought from away was not a good result so please can you help me get the right bit because to say I'm out of my depth here. This is…
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Eicher brake pad and disc only lasted 40K miles?
Fitted them in 2017, I live in London so loads of start stop drving, what's more I have used the car for multidrop delivery and have does so for 13K miles. I fully expect the pads to be shot at this mileage, but the discs look like they have a 1.5mm lip on them (right on the disc limit of 3mm total wear on both sides). Is…
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Telematics insurance with youngster as a named driver
Hi, my son has just passed his driving test, and we're adding him to my wife's car insurance. On the comparison sites, Hastings YouDrive (with Telematics) is the cheapest. What I don't quite get is that it says the main driver must have the app installed on their phone and named drivers are not scored. Yet in our case the…
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