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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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Which car should I get?
I’m just trying to understand what car we should get. To put this in perspective, I’m thinking about a Volvo XC40 light hybrid, but I noticed that Which? have other cars rated higher. Our priorities are 4/5 doors saloon or estate Very safe Maybe 2-3 years old We’re happy to pay £30k but the budget is flexible, and would…
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Car finance claim. Conflicting informaton
I sent my complaint back in July 2024 when Toyota advised, "we did pay a discretionary commission to the dealer". They have recently come back saying they will be in contact again in December and said, "We can tell you that (a) we paid a commission to the dealer for your introduction and (b) this commission was not a…
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Car service result
I recently asked this question: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81716988#Comment_81716988 I decided to have the oil and filter change spending £150 today. They have said this service ideally requires (not urgent): Brake filter: £62, Pollen filter: £63, Brake fluid: £45 They have also said I more…
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Car Scrap Comparison https://www.carscrapcomparison.co.uk/
Was quoted £450 for my car. A day later I was called and told them there was a traction light on dash and a minor oil drip which didn't affect the running as it was on a breather pipe not the engine. I then was offered £350 due to this leak and we agreed to go halfway £400 as it wasn't an engine oil leak. Car was collected…
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Adaptive Headlights
I have just discovered that from next month - ALL new cars in UK must have adaptive headlights fitted..........That's the ones that not only dip automatically for oncoming traffic but also shape the pattern of light for distance use and re-point with the turn of the wheel (like Citroens/Saabs did 50 + years ago)
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Rule of thumb insurance for 17yr old learner
Hi going to price it all up on line tomorrow but just wondering if experienced forum users know of a ‘best’ way to insure a 17yr old leaner on mum and dads car we have a 7 year old Yaris on which im main driver and mrs is named, we have 10+ years no claims no points etc so our fully comp premium is 200 a year. It’s coming…
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Need smartphone to park?
Hi, I have a dumbphone and a laptop with a mobile router which are on EE contract. I have a smartphone, which i occasionally use on pay-as-you-go with O2 (its locked to O2 and cant be unlocked despite what they say) , but to be honest, i am not too hot at using the smartphone. (wrong generation, now 56 years old). Anyway,…
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Should I share dashcam footage with 3rd party?
The other day another driver clipped the side of my car with their wing mirror while overtaking me on a dual carriageway. Whilst I have front facing dashcam footage, it does not show the actual incident but I do believe it is strong circumstancial evidence, since the knock to my car is audible and so is mine/passengers…
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Hi guys, how much will a Van cost me per year all Van related bills included?
So How much does a second hand van cost approximately? (about the size of a big single parking space sized van) How much does the insurance cost? How much does the road tax cost? Fuel? Its my 2nd vehicle , im 41, havnt driven in over a decade, I appreciate its hard to approximate here but I only need a rough guess (im…
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Lease car not fit for purpose
My main entertainment screen in my Peugeot 208 lease car failed 14 weeks ago I have completed a 8 week investigation with stelantis whom I lease the car from the investigation has concluded nothing I have a week ago started a complaint with the financial ombudsman at which point is someone going to take me seriously by…
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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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Accident with a motorbike and he is ghosting me
Here is what happened... It was heavy rain at a small roundabout. I indicated right to take the second exit and entered the roundabout. About halfway around, a motorbike came in from the opposite side and we collided. His bike went down and he was thrown, but, thankfully, he got up. I stopped immediately and checked on…
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AA breakdown renewal phone call genuine?
I just got a phone call - they said they were from the AA phoning about my breakdown renewal (which is due in 3 weeks time). My mobile identified the call as the AA but I suddenly wondered if it was a genuine call. I was busy so they are calling back on another day. Do the AA phone to chase up renewals?
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Niche parking permit discount - LBHF
LBHF just bumped their permit prices (in apparently the first change since 2012). However, the £193 (for my car) annual permit can also be split into auto-renewed monthly payments of... £16.08. The eagle-eyed amongst you will identify that's less than £193 nominal, and a quick 4% NPV…
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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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Smart Parking - threat to take to court
hi guys, I have some experience in challenging parking tickets and charges but my wife has in an advanced stage and has now received County Court paperwork, instigated by Smart Parking. Does anyone have any experience of this? Is it wise to challenge this or even to go to court (am thinking yes and no). many thanks for any…
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PCP VT
Hello, We purchased a car via PCP back in January 2023. Due to circumstances we voluntary terminated the contract with no fee at the beginning of July this year. Car was collected within a week and signed off with no damage costs due etc. As far as we were aware we owed them for additional mileage and for an outstanding…
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PCP Advice needed !
Hi, I’m after some advice re a PCP finance deal. My present deal ends in February 26 with approx £3000 outstanding. The car is in negative equity to the tune of approx £1000. The mileage is significantly over too due to taking car when I had a short commute, within 2 months I had been made redundant and found work 25 miles…
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Hastings Direct Advice needed please!
My wife recently took out car insurance with Hastings Direct you drive for a black box policy. Shortly after and within a week she changed her mind and decided to renew with her existing provider instead and cancel the Hastings direct policy. They cancelled the policy but told her she had to pay a £20 non refundable…
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Advice needed private parking ticket – mediation appointment (Euro Parking / Gladstones Solicitors)
Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some guidance on what to expect and how to approach my upcoming mediation appointment for a private parking claim. Summary of my case: Claimant: Euro Parking Services Ltd Solicitor: Gladstones Solicitors Ltd Claim issued: 15 August 2025 via Civil National Business Centre (Northampton).…
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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