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Blocked sunroof drain with a lease car
I have a bmw x3 on lease. I reported a leak in the boot a few months ago and the car was booked in to check it out. After two weeks I’m told it’s a blocked sun roof drain and that I have to pay for it. I’ve been told it comes down to an act of god. I need to get them to tell me under which part of the contract they are…
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Speeding in company van
This discussion was created from comments split from: Speeding fine.
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Hit a parked car
I hit a parked car and am wondering about claiming versus paying in cash. I have protected no claims bonus. How can I decide if I should go through insurance or pay in cash?
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Experiences on Motorway and Carwow etc and does it really work as they state in their website.?
I am looking to sell my car and having taken it to dealerships for part ex they are giving quite a ridiculous price for it. I’ve read online where people seem to get more money on these auction sites. I’d like to ask people for their recent experiences of it. Also if there are any fees for putting your car up for sale or…
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Can't seem to get major fault diagnosed - what would you do?
I have never been in this position before so am looking for advice. 2106 model car, which I absolutely love to bits, until a few weeks ago it was by far the best car I have ever owned and I am quite attached to it. Probably valued around the £8000 mark if working fine. Unfortunately it has developed a knocking noise on…
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Impounded car - special impound insurance?
Hi My son's car was (rightfully) seized for not having insurance. Upon escorting him to release it, they said he needed special "impound insurance", as most insurance policies include a clause that excludes driving out of impound lots. The challenge is, the quotes are £550+, which seems excessive. Is there an alternative…
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Dispute with dealer over new van failed repair - am I liable or can I charge back?
Hello; I've looked on the website already and can't see this covered. I bought a brand new Diesel van from a dealership with my debit card and it is still under warranty from Peugeot, although I bought from another dealer. The van broke down. I took it back to the garage for repair. They asked if I had added AdBlue to the…
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Wheel Size
Hi, Does anyone know if you can opt for smaller wheel sizes on new cars? Eg if a VW Tiguan R-line comes with 20" wheel and the Elegance with 19" will they ship them with the smaller wheel even if not advertised as an option? Or would you have to do this after market and would it count as a modification for insurance?…
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Renewing hgv license - Form D47P states ‘a fee is not required’
As above, reviewing my driving licence which includes HGV license, top of the for, next to my name and address in capitals it states: NO PHOTO IS REQUIRED, HOWEVER YOU MAY CHOOSE TO UPDATE YOUR PHOTO. A FEE IS NOT REQUIRED. being unsure I checked about driving licences on the MSE guide, and it says a £17 fee for postal…
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ULEZ Penalty Scam
Can you please advise or help on a matters we are getting absolutely nowhere? My son, who is a local Painter and decorator here in Southport, received an ULEZ penalty notice some weeks ago saying that he owed a penalty as he driven through the ULEZ zone in a vehicle that should not do so. My son has never driven in London…
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I'm a courier, can't get insurance on my personal vehicle.
Started a new job a few months ago for one of the big companies named after a rainforest. I have a van and insurance provided for by my company. I forgot to update my occupation on my personal van insurance and my renewal is due soon, started looking at quotes to insure it and nobody will insure me.. It's only a peugeot…
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Lots of old tar spots on car roof
I've tried using Autoglym Tar Remover but it's not very quick and I'm using a lot of the stuff. Are there any car retailers out there with recommendations? Thank you.
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Motorbike insurance with an non motoring conviction help!
Good evening all, I’m having major problems trying to get motorbike insurance with a non motoring conviction. I’m able to get quotes, but when I go to buy it tells me to call, when I call they go through all the details, put me on hold to speak to the underwriter and the comeback that they are unable to quote. When…
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Salvage option after engine overheated on 69 plate Qashqai
My qashqai suffered engine failure ( thermostat housing unit split without warning.) A new engine is going to cost the same as the finance I have outstanding so feels like a bad investment. Drawing a line and looking to get best price I can for salvage to try to pay off some of the loan that remains outstanding. Prices…
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Can't Tax Car
I bought my car new in 2018 and have only had one logbook for it. I've been paying my tax by DD ever since. I was chatting to a colleague before about car tax and how much it costs, and I logged onto my bank to check and noticed I haven't had a DD this month for my car tax. Check the reg on the DVLA website, and it says…
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Car swap help!
Hi there I done a straight swap on a car 3 days ago we both done a test drive and both were happy so we done the paperwork and off I went. Now the other person is telling me it’s knocking really bad and the clutch is high. When we swapped there was nothing wrong with either car and I hadn’t had any issues with the car when…
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Motability
I am a 60 year old disabled
driver, entitled to a Motability car - through PIP I rarely drive myself
nowadays (2000 miles per year), but need reliable transport We own a 6 year old Suzuki
Baleno Automatic, which has been pretty reliable so far. If I decided to go for
a Motability car, my Suzuki would currently achieve…
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Damage to a company van
Hello my company is trying to charge me £4000 for damage to a company van, the van in question was given to me 2nd hand, no hand over paperwork to state what damage the van had when I received it or anything. The van was handed back a few months back and now they are trying to bill me. I didn't create the damage but can't…
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Zafira judders at times when going into 1st gear
Hi Hoping someone can help with some advice. Ive got a.2013 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer - automatic gearbox. The car at times judders when going down into first gear (when im slowing down) or when im starting off the and pressing the accelerator the revs go up high and then the car judders and moves into first gear. The problem…
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Car shop take over whilst dealing with my issue
I've had an on going issue which Carshop in Wakefield have been dealing with for a while now, they just keep messing things up. During the time they've been dealing with my issue they're one of the stores who have been taken over by Sytner. They're now telling us that they can't deal with our issue any longer and that…
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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