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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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1st Central Car Insurance
Hi I am looking for a bit of advice, be as brutal and honest as you can be to see if I have a leg to stand on it would be greatly appreciated. I signed up for insurance with 1st Central last month for the price of approximately £450, everything was good. Recently, 1st Central have been emailing and texting me on a daily…
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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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Car rejection through finance company
Hi everyone! Iv started the process of wanting to reject a car! Only bought in Dec from dealership! Had 3 issues within first 4 weeks and contacted finance and I'm currently waiting on a handler to be appointed! Anyone know the steps or want to expect next? I'm extremely frustrated with the car situation and want it gone…
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Aftermarket HUDs - are they all carp?
We have an old car & I was considering one of these for a couple reasons. Car we've just bought has the speed gauge off to the middle of the dash & also has no temp gauge. Wife not keen on the speed positioning & I don't like having no temp gauge but the car seemed otherwise decent & wasn't letting that put us off a…
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Temporary cover vs new policy & cancellation
Right now we've 3 cars. A - mine (V5C in my name, insurance policy in my name) B - wifes (wifes name, wifes name - as above) C - new one which will be wifes Car A - mine, needs to be sold. Once that happens I can start looking for a replacement for what is car B right now (which I'll have once mine goes). Only giving the…
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Received a SJPN today out of nowhere and unsure of how to proceed.
So yes, I came back from work today to a large white letter from the Fixed Pentalty Unit stating I was speeding in a 30mph area from back in June of this year. I'm not necessarily disputing I was speeding as I may have done, I don't know, because this is the first I've heard of it. However, Northumbria Police state they've…
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Driving licence renewal - the DVLA and GOV.UK online labyrinth, and its pitfalls and options
I am over 70, so I have to renew my driving licence every three years. My current licence expires in January 2026. I have just received by post a copy of the D46 licence-renewal application form. That paper form is for completion and return by post; but it encourages people to apply online instead via the www.gov.uk…
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Technical Service Bulletins
When you buy a new or used vehicle its not unreasonable to ask about its history, Technical Service Bulletins are sent to dealers via the Motor Manufacturers, however they are not available to consumers to view, for example has the latest software fix been completed or if there has been a recall has this been done. The…
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Vehicle insurance with part time job
Hello All Looking at getting my car insurance renewal sorted I noticed that my job was down as full time however only wok 3 days now ( adult support worker ) , asked them to update quote Price has now doubled !!!! !!!!!! Not sure what to do know , tried another company and put full time job as house husband and my part time…
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Takata Airbag Recall Advice - Citroen C4
Hi all - I guess I'm a bit late to the party with this one, I had no idea this was a thing. So in September last year, I bought a 2016 Citroen C4 Auto from a small car dealer (no mention of this recall from themselves). A while after I had it, I received a letter through the post about an urgent safety recall for the…
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Looking at used cars - lots of questions!
Hi there, I'm looking at getting a used car. My budget is approximately £10k (via a loan), plus part exchange of my 2013 Ford Focus. I've looked at WBAC and they have offered £2,500 which seems on the conservative side and is obviously subject to inspection. The car has most service stamps (I missed a couple a few years…
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Replacement Window Trim for Nissan Qashqai
We’ve got a 2025 Nissan Qashqai on hire and have damaged the window trim. Instead of getting stuffed by a hefty bill I want to repair it myself. Trouble is, I can’t find the part or even know the proper name to search for. Can anyone help? Thanks
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Used car dealer trying to dodge responsibility
Hi all Probably a common question asked and I'm pretty certain I'm right in what I'm thinking/asking but some opinions would be great! Purchased 2018 used car from large dealer on 21/11/25. They stated that it comes with a 3 month 3 warranty from A1 warranty (3rd party warranty company). Came with the usual pre-purchase…
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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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Cheapest car leasing deal?
Hi, Have spent hours and hours looking through car leasing deals and there is so much marketing spiel that its impossible to gauge the full cost and conditions. I just want the cheapest possible car or van for one person that can be driven on the motorway. Do you know a good website for finding this out? Mileage i think…
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Best haggling strategies
I will be looking at buying second had car for about 20k. Any tips on getting the price down, thst worked for you? Eg. taking out the finance (would be repaying it asap, but obviously dealer doesn't need to know).
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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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Day van for under £6k?. where do I start ..lol
Hi We have been looking for a used SWB van or maybe mpv to use as a day van. Ideally we want one with sliding doors. Probably only about 5k miles a year. We dont intend to sleep in it just use it for day trips with our 3 dogs with some seats at the front, some seats right at the back and the space in the middle for our…
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Car faults towards the end of PCP contract
Hi all, hope this is the appropriate forum for the below: My partner is coming to the end of her 4 year on PCP contract with VW finance. The car is currently in the garage, awaiting a spare part that has been on back order (under warranty) for 6 months. This severely restricts our options for next steps: VW are offering to…
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Advice needed sick car at end of PCP agreement
We bought a 2018 Renault Kadjar 1.2 petrol in 2022 when cars were selling no at crazy prices through a PCP agreement. We know that we are likely to lose money when we return the car as the value of the car is lower now (approx £3k!!!) We are due to come to the end of the agreement in the first week of March. In the last 24…
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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