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Archives for July 2006

Anyone heard of pro-sellers?
Hi! I'm selling my car through autotrader, and today I have had two phone calles, right after each other. The first was from a person called Michelle at pro-sellers. She said that they were a finance complany and would arrange for people to see my car, and would give me the full asking price (£2450) for it. I listened and…
Dunlop tyres
I'm looking to buy a set of 4 Dunlop Sp Sports shortly. Any special deals around? Many thanks
Train Travel - Always Check Single Ticket Prices
One of my colleagues is travelling to Cardiff tomorrow on business. The client had agreed to pay travel expenses up to the price of a standard class return which is £132. I went onto TheTrainline to book tickets and the only return fare available was indeed the £132 one. Just on the offchance I looked at the single fares…
sainsburys petrol nectar points halved
got a letter in todays post that 'in order to serve me better' (well, not those words but in the spirit) they will now only be giving one point for each pound spent instead of previous 2. it may not be worth the extra petrol getting to their stations anymore unless i'm already passing by.
mot fault
Hi I have to take my car in for an MOT this week but have noticed that when I pull the washer/wiper no water is coming out on the front or rear, although the motor for the washer sounds as though it is worrking ? does anyone have any suggestions as to what it might be ? and how to fix it ? any help would be appreciated
Sat Nav - best current deals please?
Hi I want a sat nav - can you give me a few leads to where the bargains are? Thanks, in advance.
I want a Roof Box for my Car
I have a Vauxhall Vectra estate and need to get a roof box. Have tried the 2nd hand route via ebay but they still seem quite expensive. Thanks for looking bettybetty48
Used Mazda 3 advice please...
Can anyone tell me whether the T6 has rear electric windows or not? Have been looking for a few weeks but still unsure. Mazda website isn't helping me, but maybe that's because I know naff all about cars.... Thanks in advance
Roadside Recovery (again)
I know it's a question that'll have been asked a 1000 times before.... but I am having a 'blonde' moment and can't work it out. We've had our AA renewal forms (for the Breakdown Option 300). We're looking for the same amount of cover for an '04 Zafira doing about 15000 miles a year (1 driver). The AA want: £57.50 Roadside…
Anyone dealt with discountcarshop.co.uk?
I've just been offered a great price on a new Zafira from an on-line broker called https://www.discountcarshop.co.uk. I can't find out anything about them though. Have any MSEers out there had any dealings with this company before? I'd be grateful for any feedback. Thanks, M
virgin industrail action info
Industrial Action - Virgin Trains CrossCountry Industrial action by Train Managers on Virgin Trains CrossCountry services is proposed for four days from Friday 28 July until Monday 31 July. If the industrial action goes ahead the following will apply: - Customers already holding tickets will be able to travel on Virgin…
Help, i know nothing about cars.
Hello there, i wonder if anyone can help me i have a Suzuki wagon R+, and it has just had its final service. No problems and went through its MOT, and everything fine with that. Now the problem is that i have not been driving for long, and this is the only car i had, and its finish its warranty about 2 months ago. I don't…
Pence per mile fuel claims? Any advice please.
I drive a 1800 petrol Vauxhall Vectra company car. When I started with my company we were given fuel cards. These have since been taken away from us and I now have to claim my milage back on a MONTHLY basis. MY average monthly milage is probably about 2500 miles. First off, my claims have to be in my the 28th of each…
How much would you pay to get your car through its MOT?
My car - R reg VW with 59000 miles on the clock - is due to be mot'd shortly and I've feeling that it'll need some work before it passes. How much is too much to pay for a 9 year old car to pass?
Code for car radio?
My old banger's battery went flat, and after that I cannot programme my radio:mad: needless to say I do not have the code for it. Its a Philips SC102 and the serial number is: GM0201R1459156 its out of a Vauxhall Astra 1996. Does anyone know of any sites where I could maybe find the code? I would be very grateful:o
Radar jammers
i've seen ads ın US car magazınes for Devices that jam hand held speed detectors, i am aware that they are illegal in the UK, but i would be using it overseas, anybody got knowledge of these? No i'm not a boy racer but they have just realised over here that they are a very good revenue producer and the officers use them at…
97 Passat.Passenger airbag turning off
How do you turn off the airbag on the paasenger side,of a 97 Passat TDi,in order to fit a baby seat? Ken.
Which SatNav AND Speed Camera Detector?
Hi - I am looking for a SatNav system and speed camera detector combined. I know there are few out there but I would appreciate your comments on which one would be best value. I need it for work and would like a cheap(ish), but not rubbish, reliable, up to date system. Preferably with free or cheap map and camera location…
Car Servicing
Is it worth having my car serviced? :confused: I've got a 4 year old Ford Focus from new. Has been serviced for the last 3 years without fail. No major work has been done to it other than what the warranty covered. The roll bar/cage was misalligned and corrected and also some heat absorber thingy was broked or not fitted…
want to buy a banger but don't know where to start
Hi guys, have post on the motoring board but thought more people may see it on here. My husband has just come back fom the garage and said his engine has gone. It's going to cost to much to replace it so we've just about decided to get rid and get a new one. It's no use getting one with a warrenty from a showroom cos he…

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