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buy new or contract hire
its still an unanswered question, is it best to buy a new vehicle or to contract hire a vehicle, with all the comparison sites about no one has yet decided the best money saving way of owning a vehicle, helppppppp.
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Autotrader Ad - Dodgey Email?
Hi. I am currently advertising my car through Autotrader, both online and through the magazine. I provided my email address and mobile telephone number on the advert. I got the following email today:- -- Hii Good Day , Am highly intrested in buying ur item which i saw at AUTOTRADER when i as reading through at the web…
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20% off food at Train Stations
Just a quick message to say I just found a free card that will save you 20% on some food bought at train stations. http://www.bitecard.co.uk/
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Penalty Charge Notice
Got back to my car today and found a penalty charge notice on windscreen. I had displayed a Residents Visitors Voucher on dashboard with my Reg.No. also day and date scratched off, but had not scratched off the month. Anyone think this is worth appealing against? Anyone else done this? I think it is extremely petty. As the…
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Astra Twintop
Has anyone else had trouble with dents appearing on either side of the roof?
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'Pricing Deadlines' on Ford cars?
I'm currently considering a new Ford S-Max (preferred) or Galaxy. Dealdrivers gave me some good advice on: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....html?t=442538 But they quoted some information that I don't fully understand: PRICING DEADLINES: Galaxy prices with current Ford bonuses all end on 30th June (this is the date…
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Car failed MOT ...
... mechanic is going to phone tomorrow with an estimate for repairs, but thought I would post the list on here and see if anyone has a clue 2 new front tyres both tie rods ? headlight bulb rear to front brake pipe passenger side passenger side suspension bush driver side suspension arm also the emissions have failed as…
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4 Coach tickets from Cirencester to London available
I have 4 national express coach tickets from Cirencester to London available return for the May bank holiday weekend (can't make the trip now). Unfortunately National Express will not return the money for a refund - so I need to get some of the money back. Leaves Circencester: Sat 26th 8:50 (Arrival 11.20) Leaves London…
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Hit by stolen car - Claiming from MIB
I was driving home from work on Bank Holiday Monday when I was reversed into, at speed, by a stolen car trying to escape from a police car. There were a few witnesses who helped me ( I was in shock but not injured) and gave me their contact details, which I passed on to the police. The 3 'kids' in the car have, thankfully,…
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£100 to fix power window?
My passenger side EW stopped working. It goes down without problem, but when coming up, halfway up the line, the glass deviates from normal path and goes outside the window frame. With some tussle I've be able to push it back to the path and now it is in closed position. But I don't dare to bring it down as it won't go up…
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Company Car Tax & Fuel Benefit
Hi, I have a company van for which I pay tax on as I also have private use. Please can anyone confirm whether commuting to and from work is classed as business use or private. I have subsidised fuel for private use and I did have to pay for private use and commuting, then they said I did not have to include commuting on my…
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Parking fine received last October, but totally forgot about ...
I received a parking fine last October and after clearing out the house, came across it, which I'd totally forgotten about. I haven't received any reminders at all about this fine, so what's the chances I've 'got away with it'? Surely, interest couldn't be added without notifying me? Cheers, Muchacho!
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Car Hire
Hi, My boyfriend and I are hoping to hire a car and drive round Scotland next month. We want to hire a small car for five days and really keep the costs down. Obviously we want a good deal, but we don't want to go with sharks who'll slap on extra charges when we get back, and claim that dubious things are wrong with the…
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Watford Underground Station
Could anyone tell me if the above has a car park or one with 24hr access nearby? Thanks
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Bought a used car, then found the CD player is a bit tempremental...
Hi I'm after a bit of advice really... I've just bought a new, used, car. A 4 year old Toyota Yaris, from a Toyota Dealership round here. The car has a Totota branded CD player fitted underneath the standard cassette player. I got the car yesterday, and today found the left hand speaker has an intermittent crackle. It…
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AA changing to RAC
I'm going to use club card deals and change to the RAC this year, loyalty doesn't save money. Anyway last year the AA cost £159.50. This was for roadside relay, home start and complimentary relay plus, for me and Mrs Mac. As far as I can see, to get the same with the RAC, is solution 4. £166 + £26 for joint. (a lot less…
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Has anyone used drivethedeal.com?
After our local dealer not being able to match anything like the drivethedeal price, we are thinking of buying the car from them with finance from northern rock. the list price 10,100 drive the deal are offering it at 8750.22 with metallic paint. we would sell our car for £3k at least so we would need finance of 5750…
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Compnay Car - Affect on tax?
Starting a new job at the end of the month that provides a company car as part of the package. I've never had one before and am unsure of the effect of it on PAYE tax. Can anyone give me an idea of the rough cost to someone on 18k PA? Not sure what the car will be yet, prob something like a Focus. Thanks.
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Passed test, got my car but so flippin nervous
Hey all, Passed test now weeks ago, got myself a ford ka collection. The car is great but i find myself so flippin nervous driving. When i drive to college i am always stalling at junctions/roundabouts -partly because i've got to get used to the car i suppose and because of my nerves, my leg shakes and can't keep my…
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Can anybody suggest a garage to do the MOT and service in Southampton?
around portswood area, Thanks.
