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Ford Ka - problems starting
Can I just point out now that I DON'T DRIVE and the extent of my knowledge of engines is almost ZIP! We have a Haynes manual but OH and I are not exactly mechanics hence why I'm asking here :D Right we have a Ford Ka (approximately March 2000 when first used by the previous previous owner) and there seems to be a problem…
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Cheapest way to get return train ticket to London
Hi there Myself and another adult will travel from Cumbria to London by train midweek in June (going there one day, coming back the next). Please could you tell me the best way to get a good deal on this? Thanks! :)
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Fill petrol only to click, or all the way?
Hi, My mum says she heard it was more efficient to only fill your car up to the click on the petrol pump, rather than filling it up all the way...is there any evidence that this would make any difference? Shane.
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Most powerful car with cheap road tax??
I do a lot of motorway driving but like everyone else, I want to save save save on the costs. As all cars in road tax Band B cost only £35 a year to tax, I was trying to find the most powerful car in that group. It has to be a diesel for it to be economical too. The two that I found are the Clio or Megane 1.5 Dci 100bhp.…
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Cheeky AA - saved £24
Not sure if this is the right place. But I got my annual renew notice from the AA charging £92. I checked on the AA website and they are offering the same deal for only £68.25. They claimed this was for new members only even though the button on the site said RENEW not sign up, therefore implying anyone could take…
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Can I still be fined if I didn't get a parking ticket?
This afternoon I parked in a pay and display bay for literally 2 mins. I didn't buy a ticket as I was in a hurry to get to the bank. When I came back to my car I saw a traffic warden writing out a ticket on his hand-held thingy. I rushed across the road (nearly killing myself), jumped into my car and sped away before he…
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Most economical car / vehicle spreadsheet design
There's a lot of things to calculate when buying a car. It's so complicated and the choices so numerous that it's nigh on impossible to do in your head without falling for traps like buying into a brand. I expect this has already been done, and if so where? - and can we build on it? Here are the factors I have thought…
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Global Warming
How does Motoring and Transportation industries affect the global warming? Do you agree motor vehicle industry to play major part in reducing global warming?
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Changing car !is this a good offer ???
Ist post so bear with me please, I am looking to change my car at the moment and have seen a 1.9cdti 2005 Vectra, I currently have a 2001 Megan 1.4, anyway am looking to part exchange( I know I can prob get slightly more selling private but figure by the time I pay for new road tax and mot there wont be much of a…
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wewillbuyyourcar.com
Hi, notice a while back someone asking about internet car buying firms........I have just sold my vehicle with wewillbuyyour car.com and although its a case of not knowing what to expect all went smoothly and on my part I can wholeheartely recommend. Of course you should get more selling privately, but i hadnt got the time…
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speeding ticket???
hi, today i was slapped with a £60 fine and 3 points! personally i believe on a open road thats a 30 it's ok to do 35-40, obviously my opinion may not be shared by everyone and definatly isn't in the eyes of the law. i have a question regarding what is required if a speed trap is on the road side. i've been informed by a…
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Online train journey planner inc. underground?
Is there an online journey planner that includes mainline trains and London Underground? I can only find one or the other. :mad:
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Travelodge Promo Code Wanted
Hi guys, Trying to book a double room for 4th May 07 for 1 night, near kings cross. £49 is the best i could find at the mo....... any suggestions.
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Blacking out the rear car windows at low cost?
With the sunnier weather we have been having recently I thought I'd repost this http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=222658. or to save re-reading go directly to http://www.windowsox.co.uk/
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Help!!!!
Useless female here with a problem, my car battery is flat as a pancake so much that I can't access the boot as it locks down and that is where the battery is stored (volvo) so how do I charge it? I know DH did this before from the engine compartment and there are kind of like 4 nuts and bolt bits that stick up above the…
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Car 12 Months Out Of Warranty!
Hope someone can help me. I have a 2003 Seat Ibiza 1.2. It won't start so I have taken it to my local Nationwide Autos garage to look at it. I didn't take it to the main dealer as it is 12 months out of warranty and I have a distinct lack of trust with them given the huge service bills the saddled with me each year.…
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Wanted a car which is easy to get out of
Currently own a '96 mondeo which has been trouble free (touch wood). Unfortunately i have problems with my knees which causes difficulty and pain getting out of the car. To me the mondeo seats seem lower compared to say a vectra. I know it has a height adjustment but i find it comfortable as it is for driving. As you can…
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Problem With Ford Focus
Hi. I wonder if anyone can help? I have a focus estate that every so often gets a bit carried away with the accelleration. The problem being that you don't even have to have your foot on the accellorator pedal for it to happen. In fact, it often happens when you are slowing down for a junction. The car lunges forward. I…
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Bought a car at auction...now need help !
Hi there, just bought an escort N reg at auction - has 6 months MOT, no Tax. Now looking to get it home or pay £5 storage per day. Wanting to join a breakdown (prob Autoaid, but 48 hrs must elapse before claim) in case it breaks down on way home (about 30 mile journey) will be sorting out ins and tax tomorrow also thought…
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MOBIL 10W40 price at Costco?
Hi, Not sure where to post this. Please move thread if it is in the wrong section. Does anybody know what the price is for 1Litre, 4Litre or 5 Litre of Mobil 1 0w-40 motor oil at Costco? Wondering if it is worth my while to join Costco to buy the oil or should I just go to Halfords. Thanks.
