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Trains at xmas
Anyone else having a problem finding the cheaper tickets for train travel around Christmas time? The cheapest price for my rtn journey home is over twice what I can usually get it for, at £71. Any idea when the cheap tickets start getting put onto the system?
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Citrreon Garages
My car was taken in garage as it was misfiring. I am told that it requires a new coil and new extension lead. Cost of £210.18. I also asked to have my car serviced (40000 miles) and as it a big service it will cost £315.96 They also told me that 2 front tyres need replacing. £38.00 each Total £602.14 (including everything)…
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oil in passenger footwell
hi, i have a T reg fiat brava and i have noticed there is an oily type liquid in the passenger side footwell. when i had the car serviced they mentioned one of the forks was leaking but i havent had a chance to get that fixed. do you think that is what is leaking into the footwell? how urgent would it be to get it fixed…
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Any mechanics out there?
we`ve got an N reg Megane 1.9 diesel and though it runs really well just recently we`ve had trouble starting it.It always follows the same pattern.first turn it starts straight away but then dies shortly after.second turn won`t start third turn starts.coughs and splutters but then runs normally.It had new glo-plugs about 6…
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Station taxis: Don't use the rank, keep your money in the bank
What's it about? If you've ever arrived at a train station you're not familiar with, tired and perhaps late at night, it's likely you've hopped into a cab on the rank outside just for ease. But you pay for the privilege, possibly double the cost of a standard dial-up taxi. Yet there's a little-known service you can use in…
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Mondeo door rust
If you own a Ford Mondeo built between 2001 and 2004, check the bottom of the doors for rust. I've just had four new doors fitted under Ford's corrosion warranty. Cars of this era did not have the seam sealant correctly applied and so the seams rust. As it's at the bottom of the doors it is not immediately obvious. You…
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Heater blowing luke warm not very warm?
Got this problem in a nissan micra. The fan is working fine as there is a good blast of air when turning fan on full, but the heater is just luke warm even if engine temperature is at warm (midpoint). Anyone know what the problem might be. Need to get it sorted for the winter as it will take ages to clear steamy windscreen…
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Please help me park in London !
I will be travelling to London and need to get to the Shepherds Bush area by parking car somewhere. I'll be travelling from M4 and will be pushed for time, where's the best place to park and travel for speed of time? I will arrive in the afternoon on a weekday. Thanks.
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Young Persons Railcard
hi, something I only realised recently (after having a YPR for 6yrs) you can get a reduced price off-peak travelcard. Take your card to any London Underground ticket office after 09:30am or any time at the weekend and you can get a zones 1-6 card for approx £4.80 instead of £6.30, this means you can then use this to travel…
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dent repairs
ive got myself a dent in the rear quater panel of my car. I see halfords have started repairing body work. Has anybody had any dealings with them..............
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Small Automatic Car
I am wondering whether to buy a small automatic car as I have a broken ankle and will be in plaster for another 5 weeks and will then need physiotherapy. I currently drive a Kia Picanto manual which suits my needs but have not heard good reports of the automatic. I am considering a Nissan Micra or a Daewoo. If any one has…
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Servicing an Audi A3
Hi, Once the debts are clear and in the next year i plan to sell my very nice VW Golf TDI and purchase a newer Audi A3 TDI 2000+ model, since my shares are due to mature and are going strong. However a few people have told me that the servicing on these is fairly astronomical when compared to a VW as you have to buy…
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What to do with voucher
I recieved a £12 ticket voucher as compensation for a serious delay, but some months later I've still not had reason to use it. I dont use the train very much, theres no rail link to where I live and I'd like to get some of the £12 value back from the voucher. I've tried to see on E-bay if any are for sale there, couldnt…
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difference in fuel consumption 1.2 and 1.4
Hello I'm thinking of changing my car, i currently drive a 1.2 punto and i want to buy a VW Lupo which comes with either 1.0 or 1.4. How much difference in fuel consumption will this make? hope someone can advise me on this Thanks Zoe
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Rail Journey yesterday time table changed
hi, i bought tickets through virgin trains (for virgin trains) on 28th september. For our return journey home on the 28th October no bargain tickets cost £66 (only £21 on way) Journey was newcastle upon tyne to Oxford. Tickets stated train time of 14.40. Got there 40minutes early like you do to find out its all been…
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GATSO speed cameras
Hi I wonder if anyone can help. Last night driving down a dual carriageway I know well - there is a speed camera in the central reservation (the old Gatso type) which catches people on the other side of the road (i,e. driving away from it). I was driving a little over the limit (I know, I know) and it flashed, but this was…
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Flat battery - urgent advice needed!!!
I've managed to let the battery on my rav4 go flat. Tried a jumpstart off someone else car but all I got as a rapid clicking noise when I turned on the ignition. Is the battery beyond help now? Any advice appreciated as I need the car to get my kid to school on monday? Thanks
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Advance Purchase Rail Tickets
Hi there Just wondering if there's a way to find out which routes offer advance purchase rail tickets without painfully typing each out into the national rail website :o I can't find a list anywhere :wall: Also does anyone know the deadline when advance purchase isn't available anymore. I think it was 6pm before the day of…
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Tesco 5p off a litre of petrol
Hi, Does anyone know if the 5p off a litre of petrol for a £50 spend is still running at Tesco? And if so, does anyone know when it ends? Thanks :D
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Buying a Caravan - Sad but True
Hiya guys OH has been told that from January his contract will move up to Gloucester. So, in good old money saving tradition, we have decided that it would be cheaper to buy a second hand caravan and find a site for him to park it, rather than paying out for digs or a b&b. Also, I figured that we could use it on…
