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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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MOT fail due to garage error
My car is currently at my local dealership for a full service and MOT. They identified that it required 2 new tyres. I authorised this work to be done. However, it’s failed the MOT as one of new tyres has been fitted incorrectly. This is the first and only fail on an otherwise perfect track record. Needless to say, I’m…
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Private Road, Abandoned Car, SORN and ownership query
I live on a small new estate, the roads are private and won't be adopted by the council. Five years ago a nuisance neighbour dumped a derelict car on the estate road to be a PitA. The car was SORN with DVLA and the neighbour acquired it in 2020. The registered keeper has not been updated since the original owner SORNed it.…
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How to check brake pad thickness without removing the wheel
Pretty much as the title states. Hearing a slight grinding noise from my rear pads, assessing the thickness of the pads especially on the inners is particularly problematic without removing the wheels or having the car on a ramp. Am reticent to take my car to places like Kwik Fit for them to tell me allegedly how much wear…
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Advice on car not suitable for the outdoors
Hi all, Been a while since I've had to post here for advice ! Basics: Car purchased 30/11/24 from Audi main dealer 90 miles away with 18k on it and on PCP until Apr-26. Comes with 2 year Audi used approved warranty. Problems: It went in (Main dealer close to home) a few months back for some issues with a module which…
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Threatening letters from DVLA over Section 144A(1) of the road traffic act 1988
Hello I have just been given a letter by the DVLA stating that on the 3rd April 2025 I was in possession (and the registered keeper) of a small mini bus that was uninsured. because of this under Section 144A(1) of the road traffic act 1988 I am being threatened with prosecution. yes I own the vehicle and it wasnt insured…
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PCP - How to overpay and reduce interest, is it worth doing?
I have bought a car on PCP over 48 months with a 10k final payment at a rate of 8.9% with Zopa to commence shortly. What are the recommendations for overpayment, I ideally want to have minimal monthly payments circa £25-£50 a month maybe instead of the £390 quoted. Once the account is live, is it wise to overpay the…
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Fuel Drive off in my car wasn't me
I have received several drive off letters from 2 different companies stating that I drove off without paying for fuel . They have photographs clearly showing it was not me but my son ,I have informed them of this . I am the registered keeper on the log book and the car was taken without my permission on each occasion, I…
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1st Central excessive address change fee
I recently attempted to update my address online and found
the process extremely confusing. After finally reaching customer service, I was
shocked to be told that changing my address would cost £180—despite having only
moved one mile down the road to a better area. This charge feels completely unjustified and…
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Recovering money after the court ordered the defendant to pay
I bought a used car part from breakers yard. They sent the wrong part and informed them within the 14 days that the product was wrong. They would not take the product back and offer me a refund. I took the company to court after filing at small claima court. The defendant came and admitted in the court that yes they did…
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Car supermarket for used vehicles
Hello, what experience does anyone have of purchasing a vehicle online (so you don't see it first) where they deliver it to your home? Am considering a vehicle like this due to its distance from me. Am told I pay a small deposit, the car comes on a delivery truck, I can look over it and even test-drive it, and then if I…
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AA problem
I recently broke down and called AA and they recommended a garage , they got me going enough to drive to the garage, but the garage could not fix the problem. I called AA again as the AA rep attending my vehicle said to do . But the AA would not come out to Attend without paying a £75 charge as it was the same problem and…
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Car finance - partner poor credit
Hello, My partner has poor credit history and is currently in a DMP. The quotes he’s getting for car finance are around 40% APR. If I were to get it in my name it would reduce monthly payments by about £200. Just wondering if anyone has done this before ? Would it affect my chances of getting a car on finance ? Currently…
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Which is cheaper to run - petrol or diesel?
Or, more precisely, by how much? Given, say, an 8k annual mileage.I know diesel is significantly more economical, but also costs more at t'pump. Diesel engine services are dead simple and cheap - how much more will a petrol service be? (Not bothered about PDF and all that malarkey.)I much prefer a diesel - torque,…
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Auto lights
My present works vehicle has auto lights or side/head lights, but it does not have a green light on the dashboard showing when the headlights are on.Do autolights switch headlights on when its poor weather, its a VW Crafter around 10 years old.How are drivers meant to follow the law if they don't know what lights are on.I…
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CAR MARKERS TO HELP JUDGE DIMENSIONS OF CAR
Hi Folks Can someone kindly suggest any type of car markers that I can put on my car, which will help me park close enough to both the left and right hand side curbs? Also can I get any type of markers that I could put on my car, which would help me in judging the width of my car when there is traffic coming from the…
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Voluntary termination- HP finance
Really stuck! So my husband bought Automatic Ford Galaxy 2 years ago on HP finance (Black horse) to be used as Taxi. The car started to have so many issues since last 5 months, effecting our living as he uses it as main income. We are now struggling with our monthly outgoing and getting into debts. We finally decided to…
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Insurance renewal payment brought forward two weeks by Insurer on negotiating new quote.
Edit: Churchill had been advised of my ‘new’ card on renewal in 2024 - as the customer assistant quoted the previous expired card this time I mistakenly thought I’d forgotten to advise them. I was able to provide their 2024 confirmation letter showing the current card number. I took Martyn’s advice on negotiating a better…
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Looking for the Best Front & Rear Dash Cam with Notifications, Hardwire Option and Solid Features
Hi all, I'm in the market for a reliable front and rear dash cam setup and would love to hear your recommendations. I'm looking for a dash cam that ideally includes the following: Front and rear coverage (ideally with good video quality, especially at night) Notifications (e.g., push alerts for events or impact detection,…
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Car Insurer Not Recognising My NCD After 2 years This is criminal.
Hi, I have over 25 years driving experience and 18 years NCD. I have never made a claim in 25 years or lapsed in my insurance until this thing called Covid and lockdown came along. During that time my company sent me home and they have only just recently allowed us back to the workplace. Because I had to sell my car…
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In a pickle help with insurance and personal reg pls
Have been having a disastrous car time of it! Summary: 1. My Car died 2. I have a personal reg 3. I am with a broker 4. I have a new car 5. my insurance is up in a few days. So. I am purposely going to keep this brief. My car failed its MOT spectacularly last month, £50 MOT. Sold car £250. Removed / parked reg £80 (!!).…
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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