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I took my van to have estimate after slight scuff to rear wheel, arch and bumper. They gave the insurers and estimate of £3800 (this included the van be sanitized at £40). The insurers wrote my van off...
I have a my fault claim with car insurance I’ve stated I want my own repairer to do the work. My repairer has sent quote to me and to insurer but it seems really excessive, nearly £4000, an amount that...
Five months ago purchased a one owner Fiesta from a dealer with a 12 month Ford warranty. Just after delivery, I contacted the dealer explaining that the boot wasn’t opening/closing correctly and they...
I need some legal advice. I bought a 2018 BMW M140i in February from a used car garage (not BMW). Car was sold as having BMW warranty until 2021 and no mentions of any accidents. After I bought the car...
A month ago, I parked my car and stupidly didn't put the handbrake on. It rolled backwards and it scraped across the back bumper of another car. The only damage was a scratch on my car and chipped paint...
My wife bought a MINI Convertible from a main dealer just before the covid pandemic kicked off and when she bought it, we took it back the next day as we had spotted a small dent in the rear bumper. It...
Eight weeks ago, I traded my car in for a 2017 Honda Jazz. I've just noticed that the paint on the front wing looks slightly different than the rest of the car. On closer inspection I also found a strip...
My neighbour's relative has been in an accident which has damaged the front of his van and left it undriveable. The AA has dropped it off outside my neighbour's house and it appears to be just left there....
I had a car accident and my insurance company are happy for me to not claim as long as the owner of a field the car ended up in confirms they have been compensated by me directly (the car knocked down...
Today I was overtaking a lorry when it pulled out and severely damaged the passenger side of my car.vThe lorry was Romanian and I suppose I was in his blind spot. The lorry stopped, I have photographs...
 

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