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Looking for intensive driving course in Cheshunt
I have been looking but cant find any, there must be some, not a residential one. anyhelp most appreciated
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Car Leasing Query
HI I was thinking of leasing a car for personal use and was wondering whether someone can help me out with some answers with the following queries: 1) Is there a minimum age for leasing a car or does that vary from companies to companies? 2) In reagards to insurance, is this included or not? In addition can you have a…
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What to do after an accident if your car is a write -off...
I recently had an accident and although it was not my fault (never is, I hear you saying...) the insurance company decided that my car is a write-off. This is particularly inconvenient as I love my little Toyota, which is a good little runner, economical and generally clean in and out. The car is very much drivable (just…
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dealer MOT's and repair for old car
I have a P reg VW and have been taking it to the dealers to get repaired and serviced etc. I am about to have its mot done and cam belt replaced. I have a loyalty card given to me when I took the car to them when I bought it 2nd hand!!! ( not form them either)and they are give me half price mot's - it'll sail through cos…
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Cheapest/best place for brake pads/disc??
Hi all I have been quoted an extortionate amount by Toyata Dealer to have the front brake pads and disc to be replaced for my avensis!! I am thinking of having it done somewhere else like ATS or Kwik FiT. Where is the best place for both value and service? Any ideas/suggestions much appreciated thanks Dhan
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37 in a 30mph zone - fair cop - now what?
After years of being smug about my OH's points and my clean licence I've been caught speeding, 37 in a 30 zone. No excuse, going to fast, hands up, it's a fair cop. I've received the letter asking who was driving. What are the chances of me being offered one of those nice days out, not exactly a track day in a F40 but…
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warning on car insurance
On Monday my friend got a quote from leading broker online and accepted she would have £100 excess on it.On going over all the details they seemed fine but when the papers came through next day there was an added £250 compulsory excess.On phoning company up about this she was told you must have ticked box that says you…
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Peugeot 307 Convertable..
I've just been given one as a hire car for a couple of weeks (ironic that its about 2 months late-weatherwise...) Can anyone tell me how to get the roof down on it so I can get to the boot as their is no manual in it. there are 2 buttons on the centr console, one with a roof and one with windows, but pressing them doesnt…
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Anyone help with car PCP finance issue?
Hi I have question on a car financed over 3 years on a Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) basis which I am now approaching the halfway point at 17 months. Due to a job change, I no longer can afford the luxury of a car and was advised by a friend that a brake clause could be exercised by myself at the halfway (18 month)…
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Ford Ka/Mazda help
I'm looking to buy a new ford ka, is autobytel about the best place and also has anybody used webuyanycar.co.uk? I am wondering whether to sell my P reg mazda as it needs a new clutch or whether to get it repaired, it's done 115000 miles and I don't know how much longer it has got in it? Additionally, any ideas on the best…
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buying car number plate
Sorry if this is not a right place to ask this question... I want to buy a private number plate (don't want to pay over the odds - max £250 range) Any one got any idea where to start?
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anyone had any problems transfering cherished plates?
I went to local DVLA last week to hand in my form and details etc. The guy said I would have letter within 7 working days to confirm I can change plates. Its now 8 working days, heard nothing and the £80 cheque hasnt come out of my bank yet. Should i be worried? Ive tried calling but its constantly engaged.
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advice on getting new car?
hi looking to but a new car not brand new but sat 2/3 years old, is there a best time of year to go to a dealer to get better bargings? dont even know what car to get whats the best these days? budget of around 6/7 grand
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Tyres for a Ford Focus
My Mrs focus needs a new set of front tyres. Both fronts need replacing, got Armstrong tyres on the front (ford own brand) not been so impressed with them worn out too quickly Can anyone recommend a few brands & which model tyre are decent for a focus but at the same time not formula one prices!
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Speeding Fine
:mad: Have just filled in the form and sent it off for speeeding offence. I was clocked by the yellow boxes doing 36mph in a 30mph zone. How much do you get fined? Do you get points?
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mot for£30
hi, not sure if this is the right place, just booked our car to have its mot for £30 with national tyres online, you have to give 3 days notice through. its normally £44 to get mot there.
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Taken to court for motoring offence, but wrong signal - what to do???
Being taken to court, but wrong sign on the road Back in April I was stopped and remanded to court by two police officers for having turned left at a traffic light where this was prohibited. I had the strange feeling that I had seen a sign allowing me to turn left, but I trusted the policemen at the time, and took my…
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shoddy paint job on my car......
Hi, i had a car crash in about March this year, crashed head on into a bus and broke my front bumber and headlights etc. i got a new bumper from a scrappy and took it to the local garage to be sprayed blue (to match my car) and to be fitted with the lights etc..... From day one we have had problems, the lights are…
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Parking fine?
Hello everyone I was in Winchester 2 weekends ago (22nd - 24th September) for the Motocross of Nations and had gone into the local town to get some food and drink due to the unbelievably high amount they were charging on site (£4.50 for one of the most disgusting burgers I have ever tasted). I found a quiet street in the…
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Train Fairs
I followed Martins link on getting cheap train tickets, using trainline, megatrain and the National Rail Line. A return to Euston was coming up at £67.20 from Coventry. Been down to the station myself this morning and they quoted me £22.50 !!!!! A huge saving...not everything is cheaper on the net.
