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Fitting Car Kit & Parking Sensors
Hi, I'm looking at buying a car and I'm just wondering if I can get rear parking sensors and a telephone car kit installed myself. Any ideas on best places to go and how much it would cost please? :)
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Oyster card.... what is it?!!
I've just got back from London and am due to be going back there quite often due to work. After paying lots for a one day travel card each day for ease, I've noticed that Oyster is far cheaper, and only charges you £1.50 for a trip (meaning if you only do one trip you've saved £3.70 on an off peak travelcard). But - as…
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Vauxhall parts rip off prices
sister has a 2002 astra 1.6 hatchback. had to replace the brake light switch. rang vauxhall who took the reg number and then quoted £15 for the part. went down to the dealership. the parts guy quoted £19, i told him someone quoted £15 earlier . He said 'oh this one is for the saloon, for the hatchback it is £15' from what…
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Cheaper Train Travel in South Wales - FGW
Taken from the FGW Website https://www.fgw.co.uk From 2 January 2007, Standard Day Return, Cheap Day Return and weekly season tickets on First Great Western train services will be reduced in price, some by more than 50 per cent. For example, a Swansea to Cardiff Standard Day Return will fall in price from £10.60 to £6.50…
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Question about entitlement to ride a motorbike?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew what the rules where for riding motorbikes? I passed my full car driving licence in 1989 and drove a moped for a few years till I could afford a car (which I now have). I was hoping to get a moped or perhaps a motorbike but I dont know if I can legally ride either of these on a driving…
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Sat-Nav security
Hi, I have recently had my tomtom satnav stolen from a car park.I find totom v.difficult to contact & when,I do very unhelpful.My question is why cannot they have a front screen security code/pin nos to prevent any thief from being able to use the unit,like car radios/mobile phones? Can,I interest you in a campaign,I have…
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Breakers yard for fiat parts please
Does anyone know of a scrap yard that sells fiat parts only in the cheshire area. My DH is looking looking for a cylinder head for a punto. Many thanks. Emily
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Barclays Bank
My Son needed to hire a car from Hertz (Auto Travel Ltd Ellesmere Port) for 4 days from New Years Eve. He didn't have a credit card so my wife used a debit card to pay £340 as a deposit if the car was damaged when returned. She was told by the staff member that the money would be returned to her account as soon as the car…
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A Challenge for you car specialists.......
I am trying hard to get a Honda Civic 1.8 SE in Black. Dealer prices are horrendous and as I have tried some brokers, who sell them a bit cheaper they seem to be continuously "OUT OF STOCK" I do have a part Ex to consider as per my name. Can anyone really help :confused: :confused: :beer:
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zafira stalling intermittently - husbands answer is to buy a new car?????
Hi, I have a zafira that has started stalling intermittently. There are no lights coming on on the dash. It also started to make a loud rattling sound at one point but this seems to have stopped. It is stalling as I reduce speed at lights etc. Someone (not a vauxhall mechanic) has looked at it but can't diagnse the…
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Picasso/C-Max good choice for utility vehicle?
Hi, Need a utility vehicle with comfort, good load carrying capacity & economy. Thinking of the Citroen Picasso or Ford C-Max with the 1.6 HDI diesel engine (but would consider other makes). Any owner opinions, problems, where to get a good deal would be very helpful. Regards, Mrsparky
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Car clamping
My daughter was clamped in the car park of her university just before xmas. She had a permit to park but it was covered up by a leaflet on her dashboard. Fine of £185 has been paid to release the car and I have lodged an appeal. However I am not hopefull that the clamping company (Parking Control Services) will accept the…
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20% Discount At All Major Railway Stations
Newbie MoneySaver Join Date: Jan 2007 Post Count: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 20% Discount At All Major Railway Stations Get 20% discount with a bite card. This gives you a discount with food retailers at the majority of railway stations nationwide. Visit http://www.bitecard.co.uk
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Prestige car servicing
I was just looking to get my car serviced and hoped not to use a main dealer at the high prices they generally cost, so did a search and came up with these. http://www.prestigecarservicing.com/index.html It says they have one in my area but but don't say where obviously want me to book through their site. However I am…
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MOT has expired in October!!!
Ok, I know this is my own fault, but just discovered that my MOT ran out in October 2006, obviously want to get this sorted ASAP. I rang the garage and the earliest they can take the car in is Tuesday, which is fine. My worry is am I not allowed to drive the car tomorrow (I have no other way to drop the little one and go…
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Petrol at 35p a litre?
In my local paper I have read about a scheme being started by a buisnessman to sell petrol at 35 p a litre. You need to register at a cost of £100. He is calling it the motor vehicle protection organisation. He claims it can be tax free as profits are used to fund research. Does anyone know anything about this?
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Cavalier help
Has anyone fittd a suspension wishbone arm on this vehicle or any other for this matter. wonderd how tricky it is?
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PCP V Car Hire??
Hi, I've floated around the formum for some time now and gained some invaluable advice but have become stuck with my latest dilema and I'm hoping someone may be able to help? I currently have a fully expensed company car, but have landed a new job :j and will be will recieve a monthly pre tax payment of £400 as a…
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03 Astra (Mk 4) Problems
I apologise if this has been on before but ill be honest i didnt have the patience to look through 178 pages and the search didnt find anything.. basically i own a 03 mk4 astra 1.6 SXI, i purchased it in sep 05 and the waranty etc ran out on 30 November 06 so i cant use that.. At the begining of last week the car was fine,…
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Fine for not renewing road tax
Hi guys, A few months ago I forgot to renew my road tax, as the month before it was due I moved home so didn't receive a renewal notice. I had said up redirection, but due to delays with Royal Mail it wasn't set up until nearly 3 weeks after I moved. Next thing I know, in October a letter plops through saying I owe an £80…
