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Archives for July 2006

Mobile air con engineers in Wakefield.
My neighbour and I have decided to have our air con systems re-gassed,and decided that if we book the 2 cars in together,we might get a small discount. Does anyone know of a good engineer near to Wakefield? Ken.
Buying car tax online
As is usual with most people at the month end,I realised my car needed taxing this morning. So after the usual search through every draw in the living room,I got together my insurance,mot,and tax reminder,and was just about to go and join the usual throng at the post office,when I spotted on the reminder envelope that you…
New car
I am in negotiations with my local car dealer. I have been offered a deal for £137 a month for 38 months + a final payment of £2280. I'd like to negotiate this down but I am trying to find an insider who can give an idea of my position of power. As it is July/August, I'm hoping that they're keen to do a deal. Is it likely…
More Than Motor Insurance- Max NCD only valid for 6 months!!!
Can anyone validate this situation? I have just cancelled my Motor Insurance with More than as I have sold my car. I have maximum NCD which for More Than is 5 years. However, as I have not protected my NCD it is only valid for 6 months and then I have to start at 0 again!! (I have not had a claim in the 6 months life of my…
Tax & MOT DUE Please help
Hi there Sorry for the questions but im feeling a bit thick tonight :confused: How much is car tax for 12 months - I have a VW polo 1.4 51 plate Also Mot coming up at same time september - Wheres the best place to go - are there any offeres out there? Many thanks to all those that help me during my thick moment lol:T Yummy
Suspected electrical fault on Vauxhall Astra
Help. I have gone to open my car today (L reg Vauxhall Astra TD CD) and key wouldn't turn in lock. Managed to get through boot but the Alarm (factory fitted one that sets horn off and indicators) Tried to turn key in lock and engine is dead (can just hear clicking noise) Any ideas what has gone wrong? When I parked it up…
Cheap Coach Hire in Cardiff
Hi All, I am looking for a cheap coach hire to take approx 110 people from Cardiff to London in July 2007. Can anyone recommend any cheap and decent companies? Thanks, D
I wanna buy a Motorbike
Hey. I want to buy a Motorbike, but I am a complete beginner when it comes to bikes. I know I can do a "Direct Access" learning course to get my full motorcycle licence. I just dont know where to begin with researching bikes, understanding them, prices, costs of running etc. Therefore was hoping some motorbike owners on…
Cherished transfer
I'm taking the private plate off my car and the DVLA have sent me the new tax disc and req number but how long do I have to do this? I seem to remember you have 72 hours to do the change but it doesn't mention anything on the letter, just about returning the old tax disc.
Eco Cars
Anyone have any information about the Eco cars which are around now? A friend has an Astra Eco4 & I understand that they can be £50 year for tax and it's possible to get 64 mpg out of them. This is all I can determine at the moment and wondered if anyone knows of a good website explaining the different types and spec's…
caravan insurance
hi all dose any one know were i can get cheep caravan insurance ?
Stansted Birchanger Services advice...
I use stansted airport about 2 or 3 times a month, usually i get the early 6:30am flights out so I end up driving through the night to get there. Tonight in particular i'm on my way there to arrive about 5am tomorrow morning. I always stop at the Birchanger services before the final push to the Terminal just for the…
Inverter
Hi, The air con on the car has packed up and am waiting for the part to fix it to come into stock.Was meant to be here today but no joy,grrrr. So partner has said why not get an 300w inverter and use the house fan in the car!!! Seems extreme to me but with the weather recently and that we are going away at the weekend i…
Breakdown Recovery in Europe
Hi. Hope someone can help. does anyone have any useful information about best buys for breakdown recovery in Europe. My current provider doesn't cover Europe, so ought I to spend £30 - £40 to cover myself for the two weeks I'll be out of the country, or is there a reputable company which also covers Europe?
save money if you drive a diesel car
next time you visit tesco, buy three bottles of their vegatable oil (£1.44 for three litres) and pour straight into your half full tank then top up with diesel. in fact, this hot weather your car will run on a 50-50 mix of diesel and oil.
Road Tax?
Is there anyway of obtaining Road Tax without the letter the DVLA send u telling u that u need to renew it?Im off on holiday on 1st of september and im worried that i wont get the bit of paper that i need to take down to the post office in time.Is there anyway of obtaining Road Tax with out this?
Petrol Prices
I dont know if I am putting this on the right section but in this weeks Thats Life magazine there is a tip about finding the cheapest fuel in your area it is on petrolprices.com . You need to register but it could save a few bob.hope this is helpful
Car Insurance - "We could save you up to £x.xx"
When car insurance adverts say something like "We could save you up to £x.xx" ... what do they mean? I get confused.com quotes which vary in thousands... couldn't the cheapest company "save me up to £4000" (compared to the highest quote)? :confused: Basically I've just always wondered how they get that figure...
MOT - Can't remember when due... help!
Hi all, I think my MOT is due soon, but I can't remember when. I can't find my MOT certificate, and I've not had a letter from the garage that usually deals with my car. Is there anywhere online where I could look the due date up? Is there some sort of online service for this (using Reg no, or chassis no)? Hope someone can…
any other learner drivers out there?
I know there are other webites and forums for us learners but am interested to see how many other mse members are also learning to drive.it'd be great to swap notes with you all!!:p :p

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