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🚘 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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Company car - Mileage rates - Tax return
I recently opted into the company car scheme. I am due to complete a self assessment after the financial year end. The company I work for pays 14p per mile - the current government rate is obviously 45p per mile. Is it just 20% of the 31p difference I can claim back or can I claim the full 31p back? My salary is £53k if…
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Switch from ICE to EV
At the moment I have an ICE car (petrol) and I expect it will be running for at least another 5 years. I also don't drive that much at the moment (mainly in and around town, and the occasional longer trip), about 5k miles per year. I know my next car will be an EV, but I find it difficult to pinpoint that moment in time…
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Ford fiesta eco boom
My son who is a student managed to buy a car aged 22, he thought he had done very well buying a trusted Ford, he payed around £5800 for a 2017 plate with a fairly high mileage but ok. car had a full service history, though he did not notice at the time that the previous owners serviced the car late, one time may have been…
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New company car but keeping car
My son has been given a company car. He wants to keep his own car for the time being. I'm Just wondering what the best thing to do insurance wise it is very unlikely it will get driven very much and probably more likely I will drive it more than my son. Currently we have a multi car policy he is down as the main driver on…
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Car insurance rising after each search
Any help in avoiding premium rising after each search. I like to search a few sites before making a decision but premiums rise and you can never get back to the lower quotes. Thanks
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Looking for breakdown cover that has flexible policy
I'm with 2Gether breakdown cover and my national breakdown cover only includes a local garage. I want cover where if I breakdown 100 miles from home (for example) then I can be towed anywhere of my choice, home! and then if it's a Sunday and I can't arrange a garage then they can tow me home then re-tow to my nearest…
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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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Conventional automatic transmission?
Can anyone recommend a small used car with a conventional automatic gearbox? I am loyal to Toyota and Honda but their Yaris/Jazz have CVT gearboxes and I would rather have a mechanical one, as I do on my larger Toyota and Honda. This is for my daughter, who can only drive automatic, and we are looking to spend up to £7000.
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Car from Cinch, false service history
Bought a car from Cinch in October, three month warranty. Recently started going into limp mode and struugling to get over 50 mph. Took it to a garage this morning (garage is owned by a good friends dad, I trust his opinion.)…with the state of the filters etc, it looks like its NEVER been serviced. The documents state five…
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Brand New Dacia Spring
Autotrader has them from £9500 That's for a brand new "car"….
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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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GreenFlag - cancel auto-renew
I have just taken out another years cover with Greenflag - as a new customer @£50 pa Had I allowed "auto-renew" - it would have cost me £65 So cancel Auto-renew and save money
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First car for daughter
Hi Folks My daughter will be finishing university this summer and in the process of choosing her first car. Can you give any advice regarding make/model? Thank You
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VAT on road side charging - possibly dropping to 5% from 20%
Recent ruling in the tax First Tier Tribunal allows for VAT to be charged at 5%, the domestic rate, and not 20%. https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tax/hmrc-policy/va... No doubt HMRC will want to appeal the ruling.
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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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Found a great cheap fuel finder site
I know there are lots of these sites but I have been using this to find the best prices. https://cheapfuelnear.me I believe this uses official Government price data as petrol stations in the UK have to publish there prices now.
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Diesel car, worth considering?
My car has been written off (not really salvageable) and I am still waiting to hear from the insurer. I was looking at cars and spotted a diesel car (2016) at a good price and checking all of my boxes (i.e. cheap to run, low road tax, reasonable mileage), but I wonder if it is wise. For example, at the moment it is ulez…
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Paying Road Tax Early
One of our vehicles is due to for renewal of road tax on 1st May. I understand that this can be paid two months in advance. To avoid the increases in April, I've considered paying this today (yup, I know it's just an additional £5) When attempting to do so online today (using the V5C), the DVLA website indicates that the…
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Car insurance excess question.
I bumped into a parked car this morning on my way to work, I left a note and the owner called me and we exchanged details and I've notified my insurance. I'm a bit confused about the excess. My car didn't suffer any damage really, however the other car had some damage. Will I have to pay the excess once the owner claims on…
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dashcam recommend
am looking to buy my first dashcam. Don't wish to shop halfords, bad experience are they easy to fit (considering i struggle with DIY)? Any guide on brands, budget price but reliable, no bells and whistles please
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