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Car insurance for youngsters
Anyone had experience of 17 year old getting policy cancelled for failing to upload copy of drivers licence and then finding they can’t get insurance anywhere else for under £6.5k as suspected they have been ‘Siri flagged’ (not sure I’ve spelt it right) what can I do as a parent to sort it as its ridiculous. It’s a group 2…
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Change brake pads
So had wheel bearing and a abs sensor changed few weeks back all done and sorted while garage was replacing it said pads were on way out quoted like £240 to change fronts which I thought was a little steep. anyway rang the good old father in-law who said change them yourself he’s always done his own work but I have always…
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When is Breakdown cover NOT Breakdown cover? When you are with the RAC
MSE Thought I would share a loyal RAC members experience when my car experienced a tyre blow-out from hitting a pot-hole recently. I have been a member of the RAC since 2021 and was paying £63.99 per year for basic membership and have never used the service up until that point. Stuck in a country lane in the rain I tried…
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RAC Wrong Name
I recently took out a new breakdown cover with RAC. I have vehicle cover, not personal cover, so my cover states anyone can drive my car and still be covered for a breakdown etc. Somehow I mistakenly spelt my surname wrong (really not sure how I did it) I reached out the them to change it but haven’t heard anything back.…
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Which Discovery??
Now 72. Have a new 'old mans' car. Still keep looking for an Austin Champ (1st car at 18). Always loved them. £250 then, 22-17 now ! Too much for me now. Mainentance/heavy... Have had older Range rovers and Landrovers (hybrid/bobtail) over the years.Last was a Disco 1. I want a Disco again, but of what mark? Spend extra on…
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Possible causes of car engine hesitating on acceleration.
BMW
116i second generation Series1 F20, 1.6 turbo engine, petrol, 6 speed
manual. January 2015 so now over nine years old. 36,000 miles. We
bought it almost new with only 230 miles so we know how it has been
driven and treated for almost all its life. It has been regularly
serviced by BMW for the first five years and since…
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Highways Regulations
Hi there, Are there any current regulations or restrictions with regards to new developments with parking and access to a public highway which is only 2.6m in width i.e single track. Our local authority has granted planning permission for the redevelopment of an old office block into apartments, which include 10 parking…
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Car Dealer not paying money for traded in car
Hi guys, another issue I cant find any help on google, so have turned to the professionals!😊 My son recently bought a new car on finance. from a car dealer. He traded in his old car against it. They offered him £5000 for his old car and, at the time, they mis read his final settlement value letter and applied for finance…
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EU speed limiters
As of today EU has made speed limiters compulsary on all cars https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jul/05/hard-to-argue-against-mandatory-speed-limiters-come-to-the-eu-and-ni?CMP=share_btn_url
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Car Insurance
I own two cars. In one I had a minor accident in 2021 (my fault). The other car's insurance is due soon. Do I have to declare my accident/claim even though it was in the other car ? I know each car has its own no claims. Does each car also have its own accident record?
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New car estimated future value in four years??
Hi all, We are considering a new Kia Sportage 1.6T GDi 212 HEV GT-Line S 5dr Auto (2 wheel drive), and trying to decide whether to buy outright or take out a personal lease over 4 years. I know what a personal lease will cost us over four years, so am trying to get a rough idea of what the future value of this car may be…
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New Speed cameras - see "inside your vehicle" ?
The odds continue to drop against drivers. Whilst I don't believe that these can see through metal - they claim to see "inside your car" ? https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/driving/2024-07/high-tech-new-speed-cameras-will-see-convictions-skyrocket/
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Who manufactures suzuki wiper blades
I have a 2021 suzuki swift hybrid and I want to replace the wiper blades but does anyone know who makes suzuki wiper blades.
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Spouse cover removed without notification
I've just discovered that Autoaid removed the included spouse cover without telling me. My wife has been driving for a year with no breakdown cover. I let the policy auto-renew on the basis that she would've been included & have now had to pay an extra charge to add her on. I would've cancelled on the basis that I had been…
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Ford UK - Warranty Is A Joke!
I am at the end of the road with Ford UK. I have a
2018 Ford Mustang which is suffering from well known and documented corrosion
issues. I have been fighting this with them for almost 2
years. Despite advising them I have terminal cancer and need to avoid
stress, they have tried every trick in the book, including lying…
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Instruct my insurance company to not accept blame for car accident
A family member was involved in a car accident. The police have charged the other party with careless driving based on video showing they made no attempt to slow down at a Give Way Junction and entered the major road from the wrong side of the road they exited (impact with relatives car not in the video clip). Static…
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Lacquer loss?
Hi so I stupidly went at a very stubborn patch of bird poo on the roof of my car, 4 x 4cm which hadn't come off in car wash, with a household sponge and a drop of soap 😮💨 The area is left a bit faded and not looking too brilliant. Is this something that can be sorted myself with some laquer or a body shop job? If the…
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Pay Per Mile Car Insurance
My mileage is about 7,000 annually. Should I consider Pay Per Mile. Thanks
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Keep, sell or part exchange?
Hi everyone, Bit of background if I may. I recently separated from my husband with 2 young children and steadily getting myself back on my feet after living with parents for a short while. I have just started a new job working 22.5 hours a week, and will soon have private rent to pay alongside bills, childcare costs and…
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Rejecting a council offer for pothole damge
Back in March hit a 4ft x 3ft pothole at 9pm on a Sunday night, rural Lincolnshire, no street lighting, instantly blew a hole in the tyre which I could almost get my hole hand in, had to be recovered due to no spare tyre with car, only sealant....Had to have new tyre, new pressure sensor and wheel alignment, £261.25. Lincs…
Bought a car, van or motorbike on Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) or Hire Purchase (HP) since 2007? Discuss the probes into hidden discretionary commission and undeclared commission - and how to complain.
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