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a refusal to give change...
hi guys, i'm a very rare visitor but I was wondering if any of you sharpminded moneysavers would have an opinion on something that occurred to me today as I got the bus to campus (the cycle route was all flooded). When I say bus I actually mean these brand new things called 'FTR' that first transport have introduced into…
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Getting to Beckton via train
I was wondering if somebody could help me out here... i live in south london and i need to get to beckton (docklands railway), my nearest station is Norbury, Brixton & Croydon, if i take a train from norbury to balham where i can get a train to bank and switch to docklands railway and get to Beckton, will my underground…
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Advice for bodywork repair
Currently have a 56 plate Honda Civic and I managed to take a bite out of the rear passenger side door and mirror by catching it comeing out of my drive. Got a few quotes today. One from a small local firm wanting between 400-500 and I also went to Honda who wanted a whopping £725 I only have 3 years no claims althlough I…
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Speeding Fine for Previous Occupant
I received a letter this morning for the guy I bought my house off 18 months ago which wasn't sealed very well. Looking in it, it turns out to be a speeding fine for this guy. From what I can see this guy is in a bit of bother as 1. He has been caught speeding so 3 points & maybe a fine. 2. He has not notified the DVLA of…
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Need help choosing...
Currently got a 307 and things are starting to go wrong. I am after a new or nearly new car of similar size (ideally on interest free credit) and as cheap as possible, but do not know where to start. Does anybody know a site where similar cars are catergorized together, or can anyone give me any suggestions? Cheers.
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Tube fares saving money thread
I thought I'd start a thread discussing how to minimise spend on weekly/monthly/annual travelcards and Oyster cards and other tube travel. The first point is GOOD NEWS and is actually about one-off travel into London. I've only just discovered this..... Did you know that if you travel on the tube before 7am or after 7pm,…
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Parking Charge Notice - PCN
I have just received a PCN for an alleged offence on 30 Sept 2006 but it only states PCN issue time. I don't remember exceeding the time limit (2 hours free parking) as I always make a careful note of my arrival time. This PCN does not state "arrival" time - can I challenge this notice as they want £100 within 7 days. Can…
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Car Hire insurance?
I read recently there are companys that insure you while driving hire vechcles, instead of using there insurance. Can't find out anything, can someone point me in the right direction.
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How long to send tax disc?
I renewed my car tax over 2 weeks ago and there's still no sign of a new disc in the post. How long does it normally take?
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Failure to relicence vehicle Grrrrrrrrrrr
I part ex'd my car in October, took the tax disc off and received refund. Filled in the slip on the log book and sent that to the DVLA. Today i've received a penaly notice for failure to re-licence the vehicle. I can pay the reduced penalty of £40 by 5/2/07 or £80 :mad: by the 5/03/06 plus back duty of £18.34. It states…
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Reversing Sensor
I am looking to get a reversing sensor or camera for a Renault Espace. Has anyone got any advice as to what to look for and what to avoid. I do not mind paying a bit extra for a good one.
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Group 1 ISOFIX Car Seat?
I'm going to pick up my new car tomorrow! :j It has ISOFIX as standard and so I'm looking to buy a new car seat for my DD. She's 21 months old. I've seen on the forums elsewhere a while back that the Britax Duo (or something like that) is the best one but I'm confused. An ISOFIX car seat might be £140 but you can also buy…
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Save £100 with main dealer servicing
If you need to keep your car serviced at a main dealer and happen to be travelling around at the time your car service is due, phone round main dealers in different areas to compare. I live in Southend but my local dealer Lindvale was charging way over the odds at £270. So I booked exactly the same service for £170 at…
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Help with Parkking Ticket Please!!
Help - I've just been issued with my first aprking ticket - initially I was amused, because I knew I had returned within 30 mins, and could prove this. I was in a carpark where the boards state 'first 30 mins free'. However, when I rang, they said because it is a 'pay & display' car park, I should still have got a ticket.…
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Which car?
Hi, 2 adults, 8 yr old (no booster required), 1 yr old (forward facing seat), 3 month old (rear-facing seat- for now) and double buggy. Which car? I like the Touran, but is v expensive. Would like 7 seats in case a friend or two of the 8 yr old fancies coming along. Any recommendations?
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Flight Tax
Evening My wife booked a flight a few months ago Edin > Birm for the end of Feb...All paid etc. Today she received an Email saying that due to flight tax's going up she needs to pay an extra £5 per flight if she wants to fly. Can they do this? Thanks
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Finance deal coming to an end - need advice
Hi all. My 3 year Renault Options finance is coming to an end soon, leaving me with the option to buy (final payment just shy of £4000) or return the car (Megane Dynamique with all the trimmings). I'd considered getting a top up loan to buy it, but Cahoot no longer do loans (I have the fixed rate one) I'm not keen at all…
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Leasing Cars: Good idea or Bad idea?
Does anyone have any advice on whether leasing cars is generally a good or bad idea? I'm not totally sure how to do the maths to prove it either way. Specifically, my brother-in-law is looking at leasing a BMW 118d Sport 5 door from a BMW garage. He has been offered an 05 reg model for £1,000 deposit and £167 per month…
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VAT on MOTs
Quick question, car's been serviced and MOT'd by a garage who don't have MOT facilities, they took it to the local MOT place and had it done. Their invoice has VAT on the MOT - is that correct?
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Hole in new exhaust
After fitting a new exhaust I could hear a puffing sound. On checking I found a pin hole on the back box. When I called my supplier he said that they had previously queried this with the manufacturer and that is how they were manufactured now. He said the hole (like a small drill hole) is to prevent rotting from the…
