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New to the Motoring board? Start here
🚘 Here are some threads you might find useful: * A compendium of car maintenance tips 🚘 And here's some relevant content from MoneySavingExpert.com: * Cost of living crisis help * Cheap Car Insurance * Cheap Breakdown Cover * Cheap Petrol & Diesel - Cut prices & improve fuel efficiency * Cheap MOTs * Motoring MoneySaving -…
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New road tax VED rates to kill big classics?
I read that new VED rates are going to affect some post 2001 classics like the Mondeo ST 3.0 and VW Golf R32 where the current £430 road tax is rising to £790 in April as they are in K and higher CO2 bands. This will surely kill any market for them as affordable classics.…
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Help! My wipers won't switch off
As per the title, the wipers on my VW Polo won't switch off despite the fact the stalk is in the off position. The car was valeted earlier today, I suspect it may be linked. I called the company but they said it's not something they've encountered before. They said to call VW.
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Charge your EV from home
Charge your EV from home even if you do not have a drive? I thought I would share this. https://www.kerbocharge.com/locations/leeds
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Car Insurance and Electric Gates
We have had electric security gates installed, but when using the comparison sites none seem to have this as an option - only garage or private driveway. I would like to find insurers that acknowledge these as an extra insurance measure. Can anyone help please?
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Getting a valuation from the dealer
hi folks, sons gf will be changing her car soon, she has a Hyundai i10, which is a 66 plate, she wants a newer, later model one from a 23 plate onwards , she’s on about going to the local Hyundai dealer, ( where she bought it from and will be buying her new one from them if she can find what she needs), she needs to find…
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Car dealership refusing to help cancel car finance with the finance company!
I’m seeking advice on next steps regarding a dispute with a car dealership and finance company. In January, my partner agreed to part-exchange his Audi Q3 for an Audi Q5. The Q3 was still on finance and in negative equity, which the dealership agreed to roll into a new finance agreement. My partner paid a £500 deposit and…
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Should I look for Car insurance that includes AA cover?
I have renewed my AA cover at £200 on the 2 Feb. Following Martins advice to get car insurance quotes early - I started looking. I see a lot of the insurance policies can include road side assistance. I am very happy with the AA (they have a dedicated wee van in my area and he's never far away). So wouldn't want to take…
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I was sold a unroadworthy used car by a private seller
bought a used car in a private sale on 22/01/2026 and, after a short test drive and bank transfer, took it to a manufacturer‑authorised dealer on 30/01/2026 for an inspection/service. The dealer’s report says the car is unroadworthy as it stands: front and rear brake pad issues and seized caliper. I have parked the car…
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Citroen Recall Help
Hello Everyone! I had my car recalled as part of the Stellantis airbag recall. It was a nightmare to get a do not drive order in August and they only gave me a rental car from September and the car was fixed at the end of November. They told me they'd collect the rental car and they never did. I emailed them to clarify the…
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2016 prius plus 60k miles 15k
Is it woth to buy 2016 prius plus 60k miles for 15k ?? Should I give in for toyota service as the service history may be a bit dodgy cause two services done on Toyota. its reg at nov 16. Toyota can replace battery in case of any issues or I can retrun the car in case of major issues reported by toyota ? is it a good plan ?…
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Car tax going forward & taking payment for a sold car.
Car Tax I'll be looking to buy a car, probably two & have recently heard about some older cars soon to be costing the owner a ridiculous amount in car tax. When looking at cars I can only see what the charge for them is now, not what it's going to be later in the year. Is there an easy way to find what this would be so I…
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Renault Battery Lease Hostage
Hi All, Ideally I'm after advice or suggestions. We own a second hand, 10yr old Renault Zoe with a leased battery. We're fed up of paying for repairs to the car, the suspension in particular breaks at least every 6 months and now the electrics are going. It needs scrapping, but before you do that you have to get out of the…
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Can Google Maps display the road speed limit?
As heading. Wee i10 uses Google Maps as its SatNav, and it's very good (even receives messages from other users re cops and accidents...). One thing it doesn't currently do is display the speed limit of the road you are on. Yes, I know that's your responsibility, and no I wouldn't 'rely' on it, but it's a very useful…
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RAC automatic Renewal RipOff
I’m usually good at this but inadvertantly allowed my RAC membership to"auto renew", I do not recall an email and there is nothing in my inbox. Shockingly my auto renewal was £220.98,checking online a new member can get the same cover for £70 with an advertised saving of £40, so the full price is in total £130. A call and…
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Android Auto
Hi. Our 2023 Hyundai i10 SE Connect doesn't have dedicated SatNav, but does have Android Auto (and Apple Carplay). When I collected the car, I Bluetoothed my phone to it so I could make hands-free calls, and then set the SatNav for 'Home'. Offski I wentski. It's only just occurred to me that the Infotainment system was…
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Car Radio Unlocking - Part 2
Hi all, I notice the previous Car radio unlocking thread has been closed (yesterday) so thought I'd see if I could start another as I cannot see any other thread!Anyway, I've a Blaupunkt CD43, Serial Number BP026318419367 which I took out of my car a few years back and now I want to refit I can't find the card the code was…
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Has anyone succesfully argued a Clean Air Zone charge away?
Hi everyone, Just got home to find a Birmingham City Council penalty charge waiting for me. My first reaction was to scratch my head as I distinctly remember paying the £8 charge before I made my journey into Birmingham, and looking through my credit card statement I can see that that is exactly what I did........ but then…
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HP car finance Blackhorse
Hi all, Just after some advice (as having spoken to a couple of people had mixed message) In summary approx £8000 borrowed over 4yrs for a used vehicle (to be picked up within the week) via HP. Having signed up it’s likely in about 3 weeks we may have the money to pay this off early. I was advised you can do this anytime…
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Confusion about parking in a disabled parking bay?
Hi all. Someone said as long as you've got a blue badge, it's absolutely legal for you to park in a disabled bay outside someone's house; even if that bay was done at the behest of a certain housekeeper in the street. If they came out and said you can't park there, would they be wrong? Thanks.
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End of lease Mercedes Benz Finanacial Services (MBFS) complaint
Hello, I returned a leased van in September 2025. British Car Auctions (BCA) inspected it and sent me a bill for £454 on behalf of MBFS in October. This was for a tiny dent in the roof. I did not dispute that the dent was there but I disputed: a) was it necessary to repair b) the charge is excessive c) justification of the…
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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