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Wiper Blades - Sizes
Hi there :D I'm after some wiper blades and as tesco is offering free delivery on Tesco Direct this week :D I was going to grab some. However, the car they're for takes 21 spoiler and a 19 non spoiler. Tesco sell the 19" http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.100-5105.aspx but not the 21" - there is a 20" and a 22" but will these be…
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Trains at Christmas
I'm looking to travel by train on Boxing day, having never done this before I dont even know if it is possible! The train companies websites and National Rail don't seem to be very forthcoming as far as what is happening on the rail network over the festive period! Hoping to travel from Colchester (one railway) to Amersham…
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Best insurer / broker for putting 17 yearold son with provisional on my insurance
My insurance with prudential full ncd is 210 fully comp (or 110 with quidco :-) ) but now I want to put my 17 year old on so he can practice on his provisional they want 1120 ouch. Confused.com quotes a cheapest premium of an even worse 1450. Any suggestions for brokers or insurance cos - it is only a grp 4 car worth 2k.
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Buying car which was owned by a disabled person
Hi I am buying a car which was registered with free disabled tax the car has now ran out of tax i am unsure if i can just go to post office to tax or if i have to go to the dvla office. any help would be much appreciated.
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Warning Light - Minimum Diesel Additive Level
I have a peugeot 307 52 Reg and its got a intermitant warning light coming up on the dash as follows (Comes on after about two minutes from turning the engine and goes off shortly after): " Minimum Diesel Fuel Additive Level" have been intouch with my lovely Peugeot dealers who said ah yes its the diesel filter and…
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3 Months Breakdown Cover for £1 with Halfords
MoneySavingExpert insert April 2018 This is an old discussion. Halfords has asked us to let you know that this relates to an old service and is no longer relevant. If you're looking for ways to motoring costs check out our Car Check. Back to the original post... --- Leaflets in Halfords offering 3 months free breakdown…
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Honda Civic 99 Car Alarm
Hi Guys can anyone suggest what sort of car alarm with this car. I m looking to fit one . It got the immobiliser buit in. Also can anyone suggest how much will the honda alarm will cost me and are they good? thanks Regards Pats
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Oyster card users: always touch in and out or get fined!
7 November 2006 What's this? From 19 Nov, Transport for London will automatically charge the maximum cash fare for Oyster card pay as you go users who fail to touch in or out using the system's yellow card reader. What does that mean? When you touch in at a station, the maximum cash charge of £4 (£5 at selected National…
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TravelLodge accomodation
Which Travellodge is your best or worst one's that you have stayed at? Are they good value for money? Any good offer's that you have received to stay at these places?
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Fiat punto heater noisy
Hi guys , the heater on my punto only works on the 3rd setting . when I try the other 2 settings there is just nothing When on setting no3 the blower is very noisy and sound like it is rattling. Is this a heater / blower motor on its way out?? Cheers
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Credit for Car!!!!!!! Is it a hard application?
Hiya I've lurked here for donkeys but this is my first post. (be kind please :-)) My credit was the worst ever but has been slowly improving over the last 6 months - now have two credit cards - one with a £0 balance and 1 i've made payments on every month no probs and was approved for a mobile phone (but didn't take it…
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car tax rebate
i want to get a refund in my car tax because i am selling the car without tax. Do I have to delcare SORN to do this? The car is stored in my garage so it is off road anyway.
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Warranty Direct Extended Car Warranty
Any good? Quoted on my 1999 V Reg Astra £60 for 3 months, then £30 a month.
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Squeaky Brakes
OK so my brakes are squeaking on my Focus. Got the pressure washer out and gave the wheels a good blasting. Problem solved for a few days. Now they have started to squeak again. Pads are only 60% odd worn as of MOT in August. What could be the problem other than brake dust build up? And whats the solution? Another blast…
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Is 100 miles from £10 of petrol reasonable?
Any car blokes out there? My OH seems to be getting an average of 110 - 115 miles out of each £10 of unleaded he puts in his beat-up, old M-reg Renault 19 (1.4ltr) whereas I, in my pride and joy X-reg Corsa (1.1ltr) only seem to be able to get 100 if I'm lucky. It's not a question of driving styles, as we drive each…
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Vehicle on SORN caught on the road
I have had some bad news - a car that I had for a while, bought to sell on was caught on the road whilst on SORN - this could only have been whilst it was infront of my house when I was working on it as it was kept behind out houses on private land at other times - it had no starter motor or alty for the period I had it.…
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Cheaper MOT garage in Manchester?
I've noticed whilst driving around some garages offer MOT's cheaper than the standard price... Now I need one I can't remember where I've seen them... Can anyone help? Thanks in advance...
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Which Large Estate?
I currently have a Mondeo Ghia Estate and it is due to be changed in the new year. The question is which new estate should i go for. I have been looking at the VW Passatt and the Peugeot 407SW... but just wondering if any one has run either and what are there thoughts, have already discounted the Saab 93. or any other…
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Stone (or brick!) chip
Our car has a chip in the paintwork - fairly high up the front door pillar. Looks like kids throwing stones. It's about 12mm in diameter and it's dented (about 2 or 3 mm deep). Can anyone recommend a mobile bodywork repair company and how much it's likely to cost?
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Seat reservations on Virgin trains
I've booked on-line with thetrainline.com for Christmas hols (for OH and self) from the south coast to Newcastle and back. Low fares and seats reserved BUT for a 6hr+ ride I want to make sure that we've got reasonable seats. I've just called the (far eastern) Helpline for thetrainline and they weren't able to tell me what…
