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New to the Motoring board? Start here
🚘 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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Car seller has closed its branch
I purchased a car from Car Store in Norwich two months ago. I paid my bank transfer. It is under a three month gurantee, but only with them. I discovered that it has now developed a fault that stops the windows from closing. I've tried calling, only to find that the car store is now closed, and my nearest is 90 miles away.…
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Blue badge - private parking
Hi all, Quick question. I visited a gym today that is in a large mill and parked in a disabled bay (with a valid blude badge). When I came out I was confronted by someone who approached my car that the disabled bays were for his business only and 'he was the land owner' it was agreed by the gym I had to park further away.…
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What are the facts about 'wet cam belts', Vauxhall and others?
Hi. I'm considering buying a 2020 Grandland X, 1.2, 24K miles, FSH. I am aware of the horror stories regarding the 'wet cam belt' design in these engines, which is also used in various Peugeot and Citroen models, possibly others. It seems pretty clear that there is an 'issue', with early 'wet' cam belts - say 2017-2019…
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Car Insurance After Accident
Hi, My wife recently had a minor car accident, where she caused some cosmetic damage to a parked car and her own. She has since reported it to the police and her insurance company (Admiral). We don't intend to claim for the damage to our car. We haven't heard anything from the other person, although it's only been a few…
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First time van driver
For a trip with extended family, I am thinking of hiring 9-seater Ford Tourneo. However, having never driven a van, I am a bit overwhelmed as to how different it would feel. I understand there may not be rear view mirror, the driver position is at a height so spatial awareness will be tricky. Also dimensions of the van are…
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Tusker lease example
Hello all. I'm new to this forum and thought I'd start with asking a question about leasing with Tusker. I recently got a quote for a VW iD3 pro s Match 77kwh battery, so the longer range version. My quote comes in at £469 per month for 3 years set at 10000 miles per year and no deposit at all Does this strike anyone as a…
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Audi Dealership Issue
Hi, I
purchased an Approved used Audi Q2 last September, the MOT was due in March
this year. I asked the dealership if they would MOT the car before purchase,
but they said they only do this if less than 6 months left on MOT, but offered
me a free MOT test when due. As Audi boast about their 150 point checks, I
wasn't too…
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Should I buy a Toyota Yaris hybrid mk4 (2020-present)?
I am looking for a reliable car and hoping to keep it for a long time. Ideally low and cheap maintenance. The car that is always mentioned for its reliability is the Yaris. I also like the new look of them. However, now onto my concern is the battery issues which I’ve read online, it seems to be common. I drive once or…
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Can I return my car
Hi, first post so please be kind. I purchased a used peugeot 3008 car (£14.5k) from a suzuki main dealer mid January and have had nothing but issues. When I collected the car (two weeks after agreeing the sale) the agreed work (a cambelt change) hadn't been completed as promised. Prior to driving away, an engine light came…
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Is this a car dealer con?
Dear All I am at a loss and wonder if someone can offer advice. My wife has had a torrid year fighting cancer. We are hoping
she is through the worst, fingers crossed. As a treat, you only live once, I wanted to change her car.
I saw one online, enquired about it, and gave the details of our car to the
dealer. 4 days later…
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Car hire excess insurance
I've just come back from a hoilday abroad and unfortunately had an 'accident' whereby I clipped a curb and wrecked a tyre on the hire car. I took out an excess insurance policy as usual as tyres aren't part of the normal insurance when hiring a car abroad. If I make a claim on the excess insurance would I have to declare…
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Latest Generation Car Models & forgotten Petrol Versions?
Latest generation and new superminis/small cars seem to all be marketed as hybrid this or EV that etc. Not only do they have better infotainment but also evolved and better features versus previous models BUT which manufacturers still offering Petrol only Versions (not hybrid related) as well as sister EV or HEV variants.…
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Uninsured hit and run, next to no damage
Today, waiting in traffic on a main road, a car came up from behind and hit my car. It was a restively loud bang. I got out of the car and went up to the car that crashed into mine. He got out and said, sorry. His car was used a few inches into my bumper. I note that he not only stunk of booze but had trouble standing up…
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Selling car with clutch problem
I am emigrating and need to sell my car, a 2006 Fiat Panda with 80k miles on the clock. Generally it runs fine since I only use it for very short distances, but after driving for half an hour or so the clutch starts squeaking, and eventually starts to stick. This doesn't show up in MOTs so its not an MOT failure (of course…
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learner accident query
I was out today with my 17-year-old giving her a lesson when we were hit by someone reversing too fast out of their drive. Minor damage but the car is dented and scratched. The driver admitted fault straight away and gave details so no issue there. I am under the understanding that all accidents need to be reported so we…
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RAC advanced inspection or a full service. Which is more thorough?
Pretty much as the title says. I'm looking at buying a used motor. An emission light is on. The seller said I am more than welcome to take it for a service or get someone to check it. So I am taking up that offer.
If a full service from a main dealer more thorough than say the RAC's advanced inspection service? Thanks
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Beware Autoaid Automatic Renewals
I have just had an email advising me of automatic renewal which I am sure did not happen last year. I was going to renew so I am glad I looked closely at the email which showed my premium had increased from £54 to £94! They had only added £30 for my car being over 16 years old (a*Optional: Click to remove but my car is…
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Claiming on Scratch and Dent insurance?
I have a relatively new car and I'm looking at cosmetic car insurance with Motoreasy. The offer is 24 months for £220, which covers 12 repairs (6 per year), with a £25 excess. There is obviously limitations and exceptions, but where I work I'm likely to pick up door dings and small scratches. My main question is about how…
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Car Insurance for learner and new drivers
What is the best way to insure our car? There are 2 new young drivers - just passed their tests - one aged 18 and one aged 21. There are 2 learner drivers - both aged 17. Plus 2 older drivers - aged 50+, many years no claims. Confused whether to do a black box? Confused whether to do independent insurance for each driver…
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NI MOT
For information don't wait for remainder Just attempted to book appointment for car due 22/05/24 earliest apt any where near me still 26 miles away was 07/08/24