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Driving schools in Chelmsford
I am looking for a cheap driving instructor in Chelmsford Essex only for one or two classes for a quick refresh (not a new driver). I have seen a driving instructor advertising 40 minutes lesson for £10 but can’t remember the name. The local telephone directory is full of them which make shopping around a bit tedious.…
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Car Air Conditioning
I don't know if this is the right place for this question. My car's air conditioning just didn't work this year and I didn't have a clue why until somebody told me that some fluid needed topping up but you couldn't buy this fluid, the garage has to do it. I wanted to book the car in for a service anyway this morning, so I…
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Zafira Question
We have decided to buy a second hand Zafira for about £8k. My initial thoughts are that I would like the 2.0DTI but can anyone advise as to which would be best? There are not many diesels in this price range but there are quite a few 1.6's. This sounds like a very small engine for a fairly large vehicle and I guess…
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Tax Disc - quick help needed
Hi all, Need some help on this and hoped you could help. I have just purchased a car and am picking it up soon. The car is taxed and I have all the receipts - I dont however have the tax disc - am i still legal? and what can i do about this? Any help or advice is appreciated. James
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Ford Focus TDCI LX, Zetec or Sprt?
I am thinking of getting a Ford Foucs TDCI. I have test drove the LX, 2003 model the garage is looking for £8200 for a model with 28K on the clock a little high for my liking. I know the TCDI Sport is the better model of the three, but what is the difference between a TDCI LX and TDCI Zetec??
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Huge Csma discount
Hi I have to buy a new car after my old one was written off. As a member of the CSMA I asked them to contact Citroen and see what the discount was on a C8. I was amazed when they came back with 30%! I was looking at a Peugeot 807, a year old with 12,000 miles on the clock for £16,250, but Citroen can do the equivalent…
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reduced offer for car
Just wondering if its possible to offer less for a car at a garage i am looking at buying a car at £5999 but woundering if i should offer less . I am also a cash buyer. If i can what will the garage except .? Thanks in advance
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Tractors on the road
A gardening company in the town where I live seems to have several contracts in the town where I work, about 15 miles away. Apart from the convoy of clapped-out vans with insecurely loaded trailers they have several tractors making the same journey. These are not "Fast-Trac" type tractors or even proper farm tractors but…
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petrol price lists
Anyone know of a website that lists the petrol prices at different petrol stations round Britain/England/London? With that info, it should also be able to list the cheapest petrol station in a certain area, allowing people to save money by filling up at that petrol station (hoping the drive to it and back used less then…
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Unjust Parking Fine - Info and Action please
Not the usual money saving post I know...but you might help me save at least £750, possibly £150 or even more... after receiving a parking fine - THROUGH THE POST from a private company :( I received it yesterday from City Parking Enforcement of Borehamwood... with a PO box address or automated telephone number demanding…
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PCP vs Hire Purchase vs loan
Have just found a car I love... a 6month old audi A3...so now comes the problem of finance! I am unsure of the advantages and disadvantages of each. The dealer seems to think the pcp is the way forward,and i see that on a monthly spend it can be a plus. But overall it seems a very expensive method... it costs around 24k…
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Techie questions for a car mechanic....
What is a suspension link? Other than by looking at it - what are the signs that it needs replacing? My 1996 Nissan Micra (owned from new and FSH) was very recently serviced and had work done to get it thru the MOT including a welding job on the main cross member. I also had to have a replacement of the offside CV boot.…
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Citroen saxo 1998 1.5D wont start ? pls advise
My wife's car Citroen saxo 1998 model 1.5L diesel just wont start. got the new battery (though old one was fine), changed the glow plugs, checked everything, checked the cam belt, alternater is fine, checked electrical connections but due to some reason the car just dont start. Yes, the engine runs, it wants to start but…
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5% Discount on tyres
I recently needed some new tyres for my car. After searching around I decided to use Black Circles an online service. Basically they rely on existing customers to refer them based on price & the service they have recieved, well i certainly can there price was the best i could find, and my order placed 16.00 thur arrived by…
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Ford Mondeo Hatchback 1.8i 16v LX 5dr Your opinion
Hi what do you think about this car if you have 1 is it worth the money? Is it a good car. if any 1 has got any reviews about this car please let me no. I am thinking of buying this car but need so info from you lot. the car is an 54 reg sliver ford direct thanks
