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Lacquer peeling?!!
help, is this going to be expensive on this golf bonnet to repair?
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Could I fix this myself?
I have just scraped the plastic front wing of my Toyota. It is scratched, there are not deep gouges. What is the chance of fixing this myself if I get some spray paint and a polishing bonnet? Any tips would be welcome
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Any experience of selling a car via 'Motorway' online?
I have heard generally positive feedback locally from people who have sold their car this way and the initial valuation I get when inputting the car details seems reasonable. I wondered if anyone on here has used 'Motorway' in the past and what their experience was like? Thanks
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RAC Approved Garages 12 Month Warranty Saga- Help Needed
Hi I have an ongoing complaint with the RAC which will soon be reaching the one year of backward/forward of emails. I will try to summarise it below and need some advice of where to go from here. Towards the end of December 2024 we were away on holiday for NYE when our vehicle broke down. It turned out the clutch slave…
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What would be a good deal for Toyota car
Good Evening all I am considering going back to Toyota and have a few questions as I am a bit rubbish with cars. I have narrowed it down to a new Yaris excel or new Aygo X Design wirh safety add ons and paint protection. The Aygo will be around £250 and £330 a month respectively or that what it is so far. Are these…
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Car Tyre Inflator Cordless?
I drive a VW Crafter van, so I am considering a cordless tyre inflator, as the wired ones don't reach the back wheels. Some look cheap and nasty, but are the batteries large enough for a commercial tyre, this is just for checking the pressures, not changing tyres.…
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What is the best way to sell a commercial van that has 'Died'?
Hi all We have a works van that has finally died. The garage rang us yesterday to tell us that this van (18 Reg) has a head gasket problem and it is likely to be very expensive to fix. To be fair, the van has been on its last legs for ages and we have had a great run out of it. So, this van is sign written. It probably…
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Selling mums 21plate Toyota Aygo
Mum bought a 21plate Aygo from our local Toyota dealer last August for £9k but doesn't want to drive anymore. It's got 25k mileage and is insured and MOT. I don't want the hassle of private selling. I am considering asking the dealer to buy it back but also need to consider the selling options like WBAC, or Cinch. Any…
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Tesla Contract Hire - Advice on Ending Early
Hi, Asking on behalf of a friend - currently has a Tesla on contract hire. He's being made redundant at the end of May and as it stands at this time, he has no employment after this. He rents his home and the landlords are selling up in May so he will be "homeless" as of 5th May. He has queried with Tesla what he can do in…
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Any tips to pass an MOT in Newport without issues?
Hi everyone, I’m planning to book an MOT in Newport soon and want to make sure my vehicle passes without any issues. Are there any basic checks or common faults I should look at before the test? Also, if you know any reliable and honest MOT centres in Newport that don’t suggest unnecessary repairs, please share your…
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Received SJP - would appreciate advice on next steps
Hi, Received SJP today with 8 offences: 1. 4/12/2025 failed to identify driver 2. 1/11/25 35mph in 30mph zone 3. 5/12/2025 failed to identify driver 4. 1/11/2025 36mph in 30mph zone 5. 20/1/2026 failed to identify driver 6. 18/12/2025 27mph in 20mph zone 7. 20/1/2026 failed to identify driver 8. 18/12/2025 25mph in 20mph…
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Green Flag or AA?
My AA renewal is due £145, contacted them and this is the best they can do, Green Flag is half that price. What are Green Flag like? I know they do not have their own fleet of mechanics like the AA and RAC do.
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Replacing a stolen driving licence
Hi My friends mum has had her driving licence details stolen by online scammers Obvious question this I guess , if you report it stolen and get a replacement is it not identical to the original ie once they have your details it makes no difference Thanks
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Check wheel nuts after 30 miles?
I recently had a set of new tyres fitted and have noticed that the invoice says to recheck the wheel nuts after 30 miles. Is this something that is a genuine safety risk or is it more of a disclaimer? The garage is quite a long distance away so it’ll take half a day getting this done and after paying for the tyres and…
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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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Towing in a car that has no Gross Train Weight
Does anyone here know of a definitive source for the rules on this subject? It's fairly easy to find a statement in the UK Government guidance on towing (https://www.gov.uk/towing-with-car/weight-and-width-limits), but the wording is odd - because it uses the words "should not" when I would expect it to say "shall not".…
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When is a car sensor just a sensor & when is it not?
So an issue with my car could've been one or both of two things. Currently ruled out the EGR valve so on to the crankshaft sensor. Slight debate over which one is the correct one for the car but most feedback came back as 036906433E. Hopping on eBay & filtering the results for UK based only, the listings start at £12.99…
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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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Age 70/Glasses
I am 74. My eyesight is 'fine'(could be improved with glasses) When/if wil DVLA insist youget a check? Will optitician notify DVLA of results? No problem to get a test, but will that be OK for DVLA when/ifthey require it (soon, from news ???????????????
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Seeking advice re "Engine fault" message in Citroen Berlingo
Hi, I have a Citroen Berlingo, details, at the end of this post. On 5th Feb 2026 our local Citroen garage carried out the work required by a safety recall, code NY5. Yesterday when I started the car after going to the shops I got an error code on the dashboard saying: "Engine fault: repair needed", next to a graphic of an…
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