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Road Tax Disc
I have just renewed my car tax at the Post Office for the next twelve months. When I got home I realised the cashier had given the original "demand" from the DVLA back to me with my receipt stapled to it. Is this correct? How will DVLA know I have paid up?
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SCREAM: No more saver tickets!!
Today's Times reports that Saver tickets are to be phased out on most routes. In future we will have to choose between affordable tickets on specific trains (great under some circumstances, totally unsuitable when any flexibility is needed) or very highly-priced flexible tickets. Someone please tell me this is not true.…
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Hiring a Car - deposits
I'm planning to hire a car for 3 days shortly - using a special deal (£56 for the 3 days). Does anyone know how much deposit is normally secured on your credit card? I want to make sure I use a card that has enough to cover it. FWIW, I'm 27 with perfect driving record :-D
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Told Car needed all round brakes replacing and it doesnt
Hi I took my car (2002 Megane Convertible) in for major service into nationwide autocentres in cardiff and was told that there was fluid in the rear brake drums and that both pads and discs were below legal limit. I hvae since taken the car to an independent mechanic who has measured these and they are well above the legal…
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Whats the best way to de-ice a windscreen?
What is the best way to de-ice a car windscreen or prevent it in the first place? My de-icing skills are not very good at the best of times even worse after a nightshift. Has anyone got any good tips on this subject?
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car storage
Does anyone know where I can store a car under cover for a period of say 6 months, in my location on the South Coast between Portsmouth & Southampton?
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BUYING USED CAR Where to get a good deal
Hi Folks Im lookin to buy a used car I was looking at a Mazda6 2.0 diesel something on a 51 or 42 plate for around £7000k or a decent BMW 320 D around the £11k mark Can anyone recommend a decent garage or supermarket thanks
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new mot certificate
just had my friend's car mot'd. a new style certificate was issued. it has a bar code and is now on the database. what the tester told me had confirmed my feelings towards the government. We have been told if we don't get the car mot'd before or at the expiry date next year, in another words forgot to mot it after a year,…
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Whats suitable for me?
I got an Oyster card and im a 16 year old college student. I only travel 4 days on trains and buses and they charge me £19.10 a week. The price has gone up by like £4 since JAN 2!!! as i have 3 days left on the card i was wondering if i would save more money by gettin some sort of discounted one day travelcards? i use the…
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I don't want them to write-off my car!
Hi, I was recently involved an accident, I'm now at the stage where the other party has admitted full liability and they are about to send a mechanic to inspect the extent of the damage. Our car is a 1993 Renault 5, and the only damage is the drivers door, which may need to be replaced. Does anyone know if this might…
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Help please with Car Battery removal.
Hello! I have sold an old car of mine and have to deliver it to the new owner tomorrow. It's been sitting for months and after having called the rescue service out (who charged the battery) and driving it on a 30 mile trip,once I got home again and tried to start it again it wouldn't go. I've been out and bought a new…
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Learner drivers mistake
Hi there, I want to ask a quick question. I am a mature student and learning to drive at the moment with a friend. I have my provisional driving license and passed my theory test. A while ago (last August) while practicing I failed to notice a red light and the camera flashed at us. I got invitation to magistrate court in…
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Toyota car service...............
Just had a letter saying car is due for a servive. They also reccomend the brake fluid is changed, according to my service docs it says inspection not replacing. Does anyone know if there trying to get some extra money out of me or is it right. Hope this make sense. Cheers
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EuropAssist Any good?
My breakdown cover's up for renewal. (With RAC) Following the advice here I'm considering EuropAssist. Any personal experiences or online reviews?
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Sell Ka to buy other car and pay uni fees?
Hi, Two daughters at uni and somethings got to give. Mummy cannot pay it all, they are costing me £800 per month! DD1 has a 2002 Ford Ka (luxury edition). She needs a car and I need money. Our idea is to sell the Ka, buy a cheaper car and I put the rest towards fees. Is that a reasonable idea? I'm starting to confuse…
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Old car to dispose of - any advice ?
Hello, I killed my J reg Metro recently - probably the head gasket gone. It's got oil in the water. Or was it water in the oil? Whatever. I have spoken to someone who will take it away without charging me for the privilege - should I just get rid, or am I missing an opportunity to get a bit of cash somehow?
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Anywhere to buy car cloth trims?
I have a couple of tatty car seats in my Astra and a local shop has said it will cost £100 to replace part of the cloth with a *similar* trim. I want to try and get hold of the original trim, does anyone know any firms that sell them. I've found scrap yards to be too arsey and dont want the hassle :rolleyes:
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Petrol Loyalty Schemes
Is there any chance that anyone could list the best petrol forecourt schemes in order. I’ve a Shell, Tesco and Morrisons all about the same distance from me and the price per litre is the same at each. Thanks in advance Ciaran
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Used car valuations for old cars
Hi, I am going to sell my boyfriends Peugeot 106 xsi, but I can't find anywhere that goes back as far as this car - it is a 1994, L reg. Could anyone point me in the right direction of where I could find somewhere to value this car at all please? Thank you.
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Car Valuation?
Hi All, I am after some advice... I want to sell my car which has really low mileage and don't know how much to ask for it. I have looked at Parkers, Glass, AA, and Vauxhall websites but none of them allow for this low mileage and only offer a price based on average mileage for the age of the car. Does anyone know of any…
