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I own a 2008 Volvo V50 1.6d. Whilst driving my car last week, I noticed an awful smell followed by thick smoke from under the dash. I pulled over and got out of the car and dialled 999. The fire brigade...
I have inadvertently filled my 2013 Range Rover Sport Black SDV6 with petrol in France. The car had a quarter tank of diesel and I noticed nothing for about 100 miles just before our destination. After...
I used to be a taxi driver. I had a fare one day last year - a mother and child. The child did the usual thing kids do and tried to get away with not wearing a seat belt. I stopped the car and asked the...
We purchased a small car, for our son's first car, from a small garage for £1500. The next day it seemed to be misfiring, so I phoned the guy. He seemed very helpful and said to return it for a refund....
While my car was being serviced by a local garage a learner driver ran into the side of the car - the garage was test driving it at the time. The third party has acknowledge responsibility and the garage...
My 19 year old son was driven into by an elderly lady who drifted across at the traffic lights. He was stationary waiting to turn right and she was travelling at about 5-10mph. He had only been with his...
I plan to buy a Volkswagen Golf 2009 which was a Category D Write off in 2012. The car belongs to a single owner and the full service history and log book is available. The car is currently available at...
My insurer investigated a claim someone had put in against me and turned it down flat. However, they've put a no fault claim on my policy. When I queried this they said it had cost them money to investigate...
I've had a car accident that wasn't my fault. Can I insist on having my car repaired, even if the repair costs exceeds the value of my car? I really want to have my car repaired rather than have it written...
Should I take up the option of a courtesy car following an accident? The extent of damage to my Honda Civic has not been estimated as yet but, bearing in mind that the car is a Y registration, it my well...