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Private plate V750 wrong to person.
Hi, I bought a car from a private seller last week, 150 miles away from home. I drove the car home, and after 30 min's or so, my wife (she thought she was helping) took private plate off our old car (up for sale soon with original plates), and assigned to our new one. About another hour later, I get a message from seller,…
Missing service?
Hoping someone can help? DH gave up co car as he has retired, we bought a Nissan Qasquai, relied on a video viewing (first mistake) Little bits not as expected but its nearly 2 years old and done 18k in miles , only has 1 service stamp that the dealership did at 18k. Thinking it should have had one at 9k? They've told us…
Citroen/DS 3 stop drive recall
Hi All, So Stellantis has issued a stop drive recall for most of their Citroen C3 models and DS 3 models due to the defective airbags, which is suspected to have caused the death of a woman in france recently. I drive a 2015 DS 3 which is one of the models affected. As soon as I was made aware of the recall I booked my car…
Siphoning Petrol from Hyundai i10?
How do you siphon petrol from a Hyundai i10 when it has an anti siphon in the fuel filler funnel?
was I over charged
So I will try to keep it short I was just touring Germany on my motorcycle when I broke down I had breakdown cover and was recovered to the nearest Triumph main dealer. I new the problem was the fan and I expected them to just replace it, The dealer called me the next day at around 1 o'clock to collect the bike It was a…
Will I lose my No claims?
Hi I'm hoping somebody can help me. I've not been able to drive since March and my policy is due to run out in 14 days. I don't expect to be driving anytime soon with medical problems but will I lose my 20+ years No claims if I don't renew in 14 days? I was hoping I could leave it another month or two as I'm not going to…
Possible to add parking sensor/camera to a car
I'm buying a new car (used). It's a kia rio and its 3 years old. To keep costs down, I've found one that ticks all my boxes, but unfortunately, it's got an old fashioned 3.8 monochrome audio display like the picture attached. I saw 'unfortunately' because I rely on a reversing camera to parallel park which I had in my most…
Airbag light on, insurance still valid while waiting for replacement part to arrive?
My airbag light came on this week. After a diagnostic, it came back saying it needed a new drivers clock spring. I've tried to order one, but there are none at all in the UK, only in Belgium. I can order it with the manufacturer but they've said could take 2-3 weeks to come. Will I still be covered to drive with my…
Car insurance - DOC
I've been getting quotes ahead of renewal in 3 wks. One aspect the aggregators are silent on is the issue of DOC cover. I'm spending a lot of time unnecessarily completing proposals only to find out the policy quoted may not be suitable. Any ideas which companies offer DOC as standard?
Multiple problems with second hand car
Hello, We bought a second hand Ford Focus from an official Ford dealership 15 months ago. It's a 68 plate. Since then it's been back in for repairs over 10 times. Examples of the issues we've faced are "crash imminent" warning keeps going off, electric window not working, automatic brake not working, turbo issue causing…
RAC Patrol & Breakdown Cover
Have had a really bad experience with the RAC and looking for any advice. The short story is I have had an unsatisfactory services provided by the RAC patrol exacerbating a simple electrical problem and they then would not provide cover without receiving an £85 call out payment. Tried many attempts to resolve the matter,…
Lease car registered in mainland GB but located in NI
I have a just over 3 year old car on a lease from WVFS, I have moved this car to Northern Ireland but the lease/owner is still located in mainland GB. The government website is telling me I need to have an MOT on the car but I am unable to get an MOT locally in NI as the car is not yet 4 years old. Does anyone know the…
Ageas refusing to insure if name is not on V5
My son needed to make a change of vehicle today from his car , also insured by Ageas, to a gifted family vehicle for him. He would be main driver and no one else on policy. Ageas refused stating he has to be the registered keeper. An hour later we applied for a new V5 with his name as keeper, he would also be the owner.…
Non fault accident less than 5 years ago
Hi, I had a non fault claim I think 4 or 5 years ago. I need to look round for my new insurance. My insurance company Yoga will not tell me how long ago the claim was. They say I need to find out from my previous insurer. I've been with yoga for the last 3 years & before them it was more-than , who now don't do car…
AA/RAC vehicle check for motorbike
is there some 2 wheeled equivalent vehicle check for motorbikes that the AA/RAC do for cars - I've been riding bikes since I was 17 (in my 60's now!) but am complete mechanical dunderhead - my long time go to mechanic has sadly passed on & want to buy new (to me) bike but wary of second hand market sharks so wondered if…
Car insurance claim - repair questions!
I've been driving for many years, but have to make my first claim today after a nasty run in with a hidden bloody bollard at work! Can I ask what to expect? I am fully comp, business insurance (happened when dropping off item for work). I've 15 years no claims not protected. Am I right in thinking I'll loose maybe 2 years…
who to ask about speeding enforcement plans
I live on a seafront front in a large seaside town. I the last year 2 motor bikers have been killed after coming off the bike doing at least 60 mph in what is a 30 mph area. I have walked along the seafront this morning and seen 2 motor bikers riding recklessly doing a minimum of 60 mph. At this time of the year the area…
Car Insurance companies really screwing me around..
I will try to keep this short. 10 years license... Aged 42... 8 years no claims bonus. I had a car, sold it, bought a van, sold it, and bought a car back. I bought the same car, except my old one was a coupe, and i bought the same car but estate version. Market value not too far off. This was in the space of 3 weeks.. the…
Motorists who DO NOT indicate when driving/Ignore Speed Warning Signs, Endangering law abiders
If you are pedestrian or a vehicle driver or passenger, have you noticed just how many irresponsible drivers there are around you who just DO NOT indicate Or indicate at the last possible moment? You have no idea what they plan to do! Their thoughtlessness poses an enormous Danger for the other conscientious drivers &…
New wheel bearing fitted by Halfords failed 100 miles from home a week later
Long sordid tale, but in short ... took car to Halfords for a lot of noise while driving, a new wheel bearing was part of the work, picked the car up Tuesday last week (1st July). Wednesday this week, while driving 100 miles from home, the new wheel bearing fell apart and the RAC came out, diagnosed that and also the fact…

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