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cost of car -v- salary
I am sure it is not a simple calculation as clearly the higher your salary the greater proportion you have as disposable income. That said and done though.... what proportion of your annual salary would you think is reasonable to spend on a car -v- its sale price?
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Steering lock
Hi guys and girls, I am looking for a stoplok steering lock for my new car, does anyone know where I can get one for a good price ? they are about £80 in halfords and not much cheaper on ebay so any help would be appreciated. Thanks Paul
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Buy cash or finance?
We are going to be buying a car soon and looking to spend up to £5000. We were going to pay by cash, but we wondering whether we should buy it on finance, as hubby seems to think there might be a good reason to do this, but can't think what it is! What is your opinion? Cash or finance?
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European Breakdown Cover
Were driving in France in a couple of weeks and I would like to arrange one trip breakdown cover for my car which is afew years old. Any suggestions for budget, 1 week cover? Thanks Mr T
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Reduce the cost of train journey
Hi, My girlfriend is coming down on the 4th of September from Norwich to Liverpool and going back on the 15th or 16th (flexible to either day). I'm struggling to find any cheap tickets its just the full wack of £57 (she has a young persons railcard). Can anyone suggest any cheaper option or a discount code or anything? My…
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Why is one brake pad wearing faster than the other?
Just checking today and it appears that driver side brake pads nearly worn right down whilst passenger side has loads of material left. What does this indicate and will it be cheap to fix?
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Buying a car-3 years old
My OH usually replaces his new car every year,ouch.I have suggested (after reading comments on here) that maybe 3 year old would be better.It a prestige car he is looking for,and i usually buy mine privately and sell privately .Any tips how to start finding the car he wants,cutting the costs .Should he email dealers direct…
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Door trim
Hi there, I have a clio S reg and was wondering how to remove the drivers door trim as it has developed a squeak - not significant but very irritating! I can't see how i can remove the trim :-S Thanks Cremey
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Chelsea tractors...
sniggers smugly.... :p
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parking ticket- is this fair?
i would like some advice please in january the car park next to my workplace was totally free and cars parked in the lined areas and along the side of the boundary hedge. one day without any formal notice the local council ,who seem to have taken over ownership of this car park ,erected a sign which in the small print…
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audi 2.5 turbo diesel auto 2002
any one know where the auto gearbox oil level is as cant find any dipstick as is usual with autos
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Supermarkets drop petrol prices
see here for more info.
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Expiring Endorsements
I have 2 endorsements expiring in October after four long years. Car insurance companies always ask for five years history. If I was to get car insurance with a new company in November would I need to tell them about my expired endorsements? Surely if they have expired the insurance company will never know??? :confused:…
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Helpful motoring...??
Hi, been struggling to get hold of a book/maual.The problem is the title....cannot remember the complete title however this booklet was written by an ex-policeman with references to traffic cameras, speed,etc The title goes something like this.."Drivers safety....book or manual". Hope you can help.....thanks:confused:
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Driver safety......????
Hi, been struggling to get hold of a book/maual.The problem is the title....cannot remember the complete title however this booklet was written by an ex-policeman with references to traffic cameras, speed,etc The title goes something like this.."Drivers safety....book or manual". Hope you can help.....thanks:confused:
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can someone stiop me parking outside their house
I've recently bought a car and there is no parking space outside my house (live on corner house next to round about) at the moment we have it parked outside a freinds but there is a spce across the road where we can keep an eye on it but it is outside someones house. Now the dont have a car so it would not cause them…
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Can you part-ex for a cheaper car???
Hi, Simple question I hope. Will dealers take more expensive cars in exchange for cheaper ones - i.e. like a part-ex in reverse, where you'd end up with the cheaper car plus some cash for the difference? Related to that, is the trade-in price offered by dealers related to the price of the car you want to buy, or do they go…
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daughter's crashed
my daughter crashed last night into a wait for it POLICE CAR!!she was turning right at traffic lights, and the pcs car came towards her n she was blinded by the headlights.anyway she knows it was her fault but has paid for her insurance (3rd party f and t)up front £1200.she's only been driving since april though, and i was…
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Obstruction - parking ticket
Got a parking ticket for 'Obstruction'. Does anyone know what this means or how to question it? Was parked half on the pavement in a quiet street (you know the kind where the pavement and road are the same only the pavement part is slightly raised, like a pedestrian street only it's not!) where it is the only option.…
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minibus insurance
I am thinking of buying a minibus and i cant seem to find many insurance brokers who do insurance for a minibus it will be used for buisness use. Thanks
