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Will car start after 11 weeks standing
Advice please...... About to go away for 11 weeks so car will be unused. It is a Hyundai Tucson self charging hybrid. 2.5 years old done 15k miles and will be left in an underground car park (open to the elements at the entrance. The car is used for a mix of long and short runs and is likely to have a 20 mile journey the…
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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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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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MOT mileage
Hi Advice needed thanks. My mother had her car MOT a couple of years ago and has recently realised that they had put the wrong mileage on the certificate as it was less than the previous year. How can she rectify this or where could she go to for advice? Many thanks
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Expensive car tax refund denial by DVLA
hi, new here but wanted to share my news. This morning I received a new V5 for my electric vehicle that I bought in January, I paid £605 vehicle tax, due to the recent budget, it has been reduced to £200 for vehicles below £50k from 1 April 26. DVLA are not issuing automatic refunds for what you have already purchased, so…
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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 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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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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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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Does NCD expiry clock start at insurance cancellation date or the date when I took out the policy?
Due to some circumstances I am possibly looking at cancelling my insurance policy early. If I were to do this would my NCD expiry clock the start at when I cancel the policy or will it start from when I first took out this policy?
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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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PCP Undisclosed Interest Claim
Hi All Looking for info to help me decide on my options. A couple of years ago my details were provided to a legal company with a view to them pursuing a compensation claim for undisclosed interest on PCP agreements. As for thousands of other people, this has been ongoing for some time. Periodically, the legal company…
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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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Lacquer peeling?!!
help, is this going to be expensive on this golf bonnet to repair?
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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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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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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…
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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