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Is driving this car dangerous?
R Reg Corsa, driven by a 17 year old (therefore probably fast I expect), was reversed into a kerb accidentally. Car now makes a groaning kind of sound and lad took it to one of the walk-in garages that's open on a Saturday (don't know what one) and he says he was told it was the 'hub axle' and the bearings. The back wheel…
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Parking ticket advice sought
Hello all, I received a parking ticket for parking in a disabled bay (I hold a valid Blue Badge). The sign on the side of the wall said 'Disabled Parking Only' but I failed to notice that there was a painted sign on the road surface in front of the bay that said 'Disabled Mini Bus parking only.' Should the council have…
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What is the cost of road tax......
.....on an eight-year-old Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDi?
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Yaris Warning Light?
My V reg Toyota Yaris was parked for 4 days while I was away last week. On starting it on my return it is showing an orange warning light on the dash...looks like a squashed orange with a cap on the top and bottom :o don't know how else to describe it! Anyway handbook says 'engine management light' Had the car serviced…
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Parking Fine Appeal Advice Needed
Hi, I need some advice in lodging an appeal against a parking ticket. The answer may have been given already somewhere but I couldn't find it so if it has I apologise and would be grateful if you could provide a link. Anyway, I parked for about 10 minutes on a street with a meter. I bought a ticket but this wasn't visible…
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Advice on Haggling for A used car
Hi Im currently selling my Fabia VRS to buy an Octavia Sport. A local dealer has a sport up for £15K done 10K miles on a 56 plate. My car's guide price is £8K according to all the guides however it also has leather seats. I emailed the garage the beginning of the month and they offered £8600 for mine leaving £6400 to pay.…
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Someone smashed into car and drive off while it was parked
Daughter parked her car somewhere and when she went to it someone had crashed into it and drove of, she doesnt know who did it and no one saw anything. Shes fully comp but she doesnt know how this will effect her. Shes a student nurse and the worst time it could have happened. Shes 22 and has quite high insurance already…
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train
oops, didnt put full title... should have been train journey query! hi all.. just wondering if you book a train journey online that involves changing trains - what happens if by any chance the first train is delayed and you miss the connection, is your original ticket still valid for the next available train? want to book…
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Recommend me a new company car
As above really, have a budget in the region of £275 per month (exc VAT) with no other restrictions from the company I work for (as if that wasn't a bit enough restriction!). Personally, I'd want something with 5 doors and a diesel - other than that I'm open to suggestions. I've been looking at the Fabia 1.9TDI vRS, Focus…
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Rail costs - how can my son save money?
My son is living at home in Kent but travelling to London Bridge station to uni most days. He buys a monthly season ticket as this seems to cut the cost a little but it still costs him £220 per month and out of his student loan it doesn't leave him much change for anything else!! Can anyone give me any ideas on how he can…
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Tyre pressure guages
Hi Trying to order a tyre pressure guage online(not sold over here), rather than the pencil type i thought i'd try a digital one, but the spec from snap on showed an accuracy of 1%, was this a typo?, where else to buy online ? Thanks
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advice on getting from Birmingham to Edinburgh
perhaps one of you experts can take me gentle by the hand and help me I have agreed to take part in the 26 mile moon walk for breast cancer in Edinburgh with a friend for breast cancer on the evening of the 16th on june basically we all walk round a 26 mile route in decorated bras at night round the city its a bit silly…
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AUTOAID, increase price and increase "at home benefit"
Just received my reminder from Autoaid,(5 weeks before renewal), the premium is now £34. , and the "at home benefit" has increased from £45. to £65.
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Parking in London
Hi. Does anyone have any tips relating to cheap or free parking in London? I'm there from 11 May to 13 May and need somewhere to leave my car for the full two days. I'm quite happy to leave it on the outskirts and get the tube to my destination if that's cheapest. I've been told that some of the tube stations have 24 hour…
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Car Inspection Company to Recommend? (apart from rac/aa)
Looking for value for money car check companies that can be good as RAC/AA without the pricetag. Anyone got any experience or recommendation? I may look into buying a Cat D car as there could be decent prices on those, I think for peace of mind a full vehicle inspection will be taken.
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Working out Pence cost per Mile.
Hi Guys I am looking for a really simple (I am blonde) way to work out how much a mile is actually costing me! My car is a 2.0 TDI and I always fill up at Sainsbury's / Tescos etc so that I pay as little as possible. I claim my mileage back but only get 9p a mile. I have a company car but no fuel card. Anyway, for the last…
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Carp parking parking ticket
Hi, Wondered if anyone can please help me. Yesterday I parked my car in a council run car park where I live. I had with me baby and my friend, there are no car park spaces dedicated for parents with children. So i went up towards the top level of the multi storey as there is a link bridge access for shopping centre. When i…
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Theory test appeals
I've just had my theory test and got the required 30 out of 35 for the multiple choice, but missed my hazard test by 1 point - yes 1 point, which I feel is incorrect. How can I appeal? Thanks.
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Beware of Porsche Boxster 24 hour test drive offer
Bit of a long post, but I wanted to warn you of a potential exposure if you accept the offer of a 24 hour test drive in a Porsche Boxster. I received a letter from Porsche GB offering me a 24 hour test drive in a Boxster. I phoned Porsche, chose the Boxster S, answered a series of standard questions, and selected a date…
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london travel
hi can someone please tell me is it easy to get from london city airport to wembley i booked a travelodge there and need to get to wembley for a concert cheers
