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Any tips to pass an MOT in Newport without issues?
Hi everyone, I’m planning to book an MOT in Newport soon and want to make sure my vehicle passes without any issues. Are there any basic checks or common faults I should look at before the test? Also, if you know any reliable and honest MOT centres in Newport that don’t suggest unnecessary repairs, please share your…
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Towing in a car that has no Gross Train Weight
Does anyone here know of a definitive source for the rules on this subject? It's fairly easy to find a statement in the UK Government guidance on towing (https://www.gov.uk/towing-with-car/weight-and-width-limits), but the wording is odd - because it uses the words "should not" when I would expect it to say "shall not".…
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Where do I stand? One call ins.
I’ve just taken out a policy with one call van insurance. I set the date of the policy as today as I need to used the van. In 20 years of driving that usually means I can go and drive straight away one call have sent an email saying I’m not insured until I have the certificate of motor insurance in my email and it can take…
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Help me understand car finance
My partner is at the end of her lease, and we're handing the car back and moving on as it was a dreadful deal. I have only bought in cash so I don't know where to begin. She has a budget of about £200/£300 a month and about £3k in savings. I suggested buying outright but she is hesitant. Where do we even begin please?
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Age 70/Glasses
I am 74. My eyesight is 'fine'(could be improved with glasses) When/if wil DVLA insist youget a check? Will optitician notify DVLA of results? No problem to get a test, but will that be OK for DVLA when/ifthey require it (soon, from news ???????????????
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Problems with new car, can we return?
Hello, We bought a corsa 2023 (December registration date) on last week in November from motor point. Test drive was fine, on the day we collected we just drove it home and again fine. the next day within seconds of driving an amber warning lights came on (a car inside a circle) and a brief message saying “spare wheel…
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Son bought first car and appears to have been scammed - small claims court
My son appears to have fallen victim to a used car dealer scam, and I am concerned that the position is becoming more complicated while the court process is delayed. Im asking for advice as he is at work and also can't believe he fell for this. He has only kept his job as his mate drives him to work every day. In December…
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Seeking advice re "Engine fault" message in Citroen Berlingo
Hi, I have a Citroen Berlingo, details, at the end of this post. On 5th Feb 2026 our local Citroen garage carried out the work required by a safety recall, code NY5. Yesterday when I started the car after going to the shops I got an error code on the dashboard saying: "Engine fault: repair needed", next to a graphic of an…
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VW Buzz - Rear window closure motor, dealer below par.
Hi, I run a salary sacrifice vehicle, however the quality of the vehicle has been disappointing, my question is what can i do and does the CRA apply to such cases as mine. Background. New VW Buzz delivered Aug 25. missing AC charger, supplying dealer finally sent on the missing part. not pro-active. A few months later, the…
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Car body repair question
The parental vehicle appears to have sustained some damage just below the rear window. No clue how it happened. Wondering what the cheapest way of getting it repaired is? Would going to a scrapyard mean getting the whole tailgate bit replaced or is it possible to fix just the damaged bit and if so, how would we know what…
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Tesla lease deal issues
I placed an order for a Tesla Model 3 through a lease direct from Tesla on the 18th and was given the estimated collection dates of 26th-31st March. When I got to pick a day, the only day I could pick was the 31st. I thought this was a bit strange/glitch in the app so I contacted customer service and they booked me in on…
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Body work repairs
Hi I recently cleaned my car and I was shocked at so many scratches and rust. The two main ones were caused by other drivers on two occasions. Car is 14 years old. Does anyone know roughly what a body shop/garage would charge to repair these? I’ve done home/DIY body repairs previously but I no longer have the open space…
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Check wheel nuts after 30 miles?
I recently had a set of new tyres fitted and have noticed that the invoice says to recheck the wheel nuts after 30 miles. Is this something that is a genuine safety risk or is it more of a disclaimer? The garage is quite a long distance away so it’ll take half a day getting this done and after paying for the tyres and…
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Personal Contract Hire Order/Price mismatch
Hi, I am after some advice around a recent PCH deal I signed up for. The vehicle I ordered was priced as if it had a cost option paint and this option cost was added to the list price detailed on the PCH order, I had originally requested the included colour however there was no stock of this colour car available and so I…
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Missold car finance of deceased partner
My husband passed away in 2010. He had a car finance agreement which was paid off afterwards and I no longer have the vehicle. How do I find out the details of the agreement and whether it would be eligible for missold finance?
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Hire a car for a month or so
In about a month's time I might want to hire a car for a few weeks. I am not going anywhere, but we will need an extra car in the house, so I would use the hired car for my normal comings and goings. I have had a quick search and there seem to be ok prices around, but what should I look for? Are there specific places/web…
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Vehicle Excise Duty or Car tax as it’s commonly called
I bought a car last week and as it was close to month end I SORN’d it so that I could tax it from the beginning of the month to save me around £30. I know it’s possible to tax a car early if you are renewing but it’s I get to the part where it says your car will be taxed from 1st March and it’s now 29th March! Ok I can…
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EV Home Charging Options - BP Pulse Charger no longer supported
I am looking at replacing my old EV Home charger unit. I currently have a BP Pulse Charger unit with a tethered plug (Type 2) that fits directly into my MG4 EV. It was professionally fitted six years ago and has its own dedicated fused 32A supply by the main fuse box in the house where a very thick cable runs to the…
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Car Tyre Inflator Cordless?
I drive a VW Crafter van, so I am considering a cordless tyre inflator, as the wired ones don't reach the back wheels. Some look cheap and nasty, but are the batteries large enough for a commercial tyre, this is just for checking the pressures, not changing tyres.…
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Penetrating spray
I've a glowplug to prepare for removal, I expect it to be carboned up. What product to assist with Loos all. Loos All Spray - Permatex https://share.google/kGTu0DRPxMRMILttN Or Plusgas
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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