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MOT 2 garages 2 different fails
Hi. I had a MOT fail due to "buckled wheel", so I went to wheel shop for repair, they said it was nowhere near buckled enough to have failed, so I went to a different garage for an 2nd opinion MOT... They passed the wheel but failed on something completely different and even more expensive to fix (suspension). Who can I…
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Car Insurance Quote Question
Hi, I am currently looking for car insurance for a new vehicle I have recently purchased. Last year I received a penalty notice for speeding, however was given the option to take up a motoring course instead of paying the fine and having the points added to my license. I took the motoring course so didn't have to pay the…
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Nissan Qashqai maps update
My 65reg Qashqai sat nav is somewhat outdated.The obvious easy option is to connect it to Google Maps but sadly, it won't link to Android Auto.I see I can buy an updated SD card to plug in for £110 but surely, there must be a more MSE way?
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Car Insurance after vehicle stolen
Hi, Can somebody help me with this please? My son's car was stolen, he cancelled his insurance policy and he's now been told that he has to pay the remainder of the policy because his payments were monthly, not lump sum up front, and it was in effect a loan. Is that correct? Surely he shouldn't be paying insurance for a…
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Cheap ceramic coating
Any tips on how to get ceramic coating cheaper than the £500-600 everyone seems to charge for a 5 year one? Aside from doing it myself, I can't and will have to get someone to do it for me.
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Selling a car - insurance
Hi all I’m about to tax my car (currently sorn) to sell. Is there a type of insurance that would allow people to test drive it?
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Fuel Prices....
Great to see that all the petrol stations have all put up their prices due to the "potential" war in the Middle East......best to get ine early and beat the rush........oh, it looks like the threat of war is now over......but best to hike the prices just incase...
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Audi Goodwill gesture payment
I had an Audi A1 which I got on finance in 2016 but handed back at the end of 2020,finance settled with no issues. I submitted a claim for the PCP thing but have since received an email to say there wasn't a discretionary rate applied to my loan. Tpsya I have received a letter saying they are giving me £100, as a Goodwill…
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Driving licence photo renewal
My driving licence is limited in duration by age (over 70) and medical condition so the date of my photograph isn't linked to the licence expiry. How can I tell when my photograph expires and needs renewal?
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TFL ULEZ Car scrappage scheme
My car is not ULEZ compliant, but I can apply for a £2000 scrappage payment for it. However my MOT is expiring very soon but the car insurance last beyond that. My question is have anyone been rejected for not having a valid MOT. It seems a waste of money to get a new MOT just for it to be scrapped. And it may not pass so…
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High spec, high mileage - am I stupid to buy?
Hi I'm looking to buy my soon-to-be 17-year old his first car. Over the years I put some money aside and now have 10k to spend on the car (upsettlingly the insurance has gone through the roof, but fingers crossd this comes down (or at least doesn't go up further) in 6months when he's past his test?!). We quite like to look…
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Renewing hgv license - Form D47P states ‘a fee is not required’
As above, reviewing my driving licence which includes HGV license, top of the for, next to my name and address in capitals it states: NO PHOTO IS REQUIRED, HOWEVER YOU MAY CHOOSE TO UPDATE YOUR PHOTO. A FEE IS NOT REQUIRED. being unsure I checked about driving licences on the MSE guide, and it says a £17 fee for postal…
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I have been sold a used rental car as approved used car by Mercedes
Mercedes Benz of Slough have sold me a GLA
which was 2 years old and was told that it was a single owner car. I paid a
premium price for it because it was approved used. Few months later I found
that the first owner was Europecar. I was not given this information before I
bought the car and I found out based on a document…
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Buying an ex-rental
I've seen an ex-Enterprise rental car for sale but my gut is telling me to steer clear (no pun intended) - too risky. 45k+ miles, 21-plate, 1litre. Should I consider? Could an AA inspection help in showing if it's been driven badly and will likely cost me some new parts quite quickly? Thanks
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Partner died without Will, what happens to car?
Could I have some advice please? My partner died 5 days ago, he didn't leave a Will but has no family apart from me and I am the Next of Kin. His car is currently parked in a free carpark (we are in Wales). I do not drive and do not want to keep the car, it is very old and worth little. What are my next steps? I am aware…
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Pursuing a car dealer for a faulty vehicle, but the company has moved addresses
Hi everyone, Last year I purchased a vehicle from a car dealer, but soon found that there was a fault, to which I tried to contact them, but they were unresponsive. I was recommended by Citizen's Advice to write a letter requesting a refund, and when they did not answer I wrote a final warning letter. Once the deadline for…
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Car Insurance auto renewal with Policy Expert
I wanted to highlight a suspect business practise around the way Policy Expert go about auto renewals of car insurance policies. I received an email from them highlighting my insurance was going to run out soon including the paragraph: ‘It's quick and easy to renew your insurance. If your details and the cover you need are…
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Pothole claims guide discussion
Hi all, We've written a new Pothole Claims guide for the website and we'd love your feedback. How did you find the info? Was it useful? Do you have any other tips you would add? Thanks for your help, MSE Rebecca
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Cancelled learner driver insurance policy - please help
Hi, I took out insurance for my son as a learner driver. When he went to take his practical test he failed his eye test and his licence was revoked. ( it should never have happened as he has the correct visual acuity but the instructor asked him to read number plate in the dark and rain and failed him!) Anyway, we heard…
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Aviva zero car insurance
any opinions on aviva zero? Pros and cons? One been its only online. Been there with quotemehapp many years ago! Does anyone use them? There prices are alot cheaper than even the standard aviva policy. Due to having a EU licence and NCD im restricted to companies and the normal aviva site is pretty good as it doesnt ask…