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Adding a roof box to car.
Aldi currently have an offer on a roof box and it says fittings included: http://uk.aldi.com/sunday_special_buys/productnl_246.html I have a Zafira with normal roof rails. Does anyone know whether I will need anything else to fix this on, or will I need some extra rails that go across the top of the car, i.e. from one side…
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Are garage deliberately trying wind me up?
Hi there, On Sunday the speedo cable on my Fiat Cinqeucento 93/L snapped on the M25, so I didnt know how fast I was going, so I drove carefully (I followed a slow car!) back home. On Monday I phoned the garage down the road to book the car in and on Tuesday I took the car to the garage for a new speedo cable to be fixed.…
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Vehicle Inspection
Hi All, I am planning on buying a used car this weekend or next and I was looking for some advice on Vehicle Inspections, I thought Martin may have written one up but can't find it ;) I was told that I absolutely must get an inspection done and an HPI check regardless of main/independent dealer or private. The two main…
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Car purchase
Hi Has anybody used https://www.acubed.co.uk to buy a car? I'm looking to buy a three year old car for around £5000 and came across them on the exchange and mart website. Prices lower than local car dealers, no deposit, car delivered to your door, nothing to pay if you don't like it on inspection, 6 month warranty. What's…
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Quick MOT Question?
My car is going for MOT this coming monday 11th and as if by magic I think a whole has appeared in the exhaust pipe somewhere!! My question is will this mean failure at the MOT? I don't think it's a big whole, can't see one when I am on my hands and knees but there is a definate grumble coming from below the car. Any MOT…
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My head is spinning - Please can you help me book 2 train journeys!
I need a bit of help please. I need to get to Stansted Airport from Banbury on the 23rd June I need to be there by 12.30 (lunch time).:rolleyes: I am trying to figure the best way with least changes. I am not a frequest train traveler and feel a bit scared! All the routes seem to have heaps of changes. I then need to get…
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What car for me?
I am looking to buy a small car (1-yr old max). I have shortlisted follwing models (all 5-door) Hyundai Getz 1.3 or 1.4 GSI or CDX Suzuki Swift 1.5 GLX (1.3 GL model doesn't have AC otherwise fine) Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 CZ1 (review says 1.3 engine is not that good) Kia Rio 1.4 GS Mazda 2 (1.25 or 1.4) The main thing I'm…
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Selling car - what precaution for test drive?
I am willing to sell my car privately. I understand everyone will ask for a test drive. What sort of insurance do I need to cover during the test drive? If anything happens (God forbid), can I claim from the potential buyer's Drive Other Cars extension? Should I ask him/her to show proof that s/he is allowed to drive other…
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public transport and epilepsy
i am posting this because i think some people may not know about this. if you or someone you know has epilepsy then they can get a disabled bus pass form the local council. i have had epilepsy for a year and only found out about this a few months ago thanks to someone i chatted with on the bus on my way home from a…
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Car sevicing/manufactures warranty
While a car is under the manufactures warranty is is best to still have the manufacture to sevice and MOT the car. My husband have a 2 yr old car which we plan to keep (thats what he always says!!) but his mileage is very high (diesil needs sevicing every 9000 miles) last sevice only a month ago cost 372.00 20,000 mile…
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dual fuel vauxhall zafira
i am looking to buy a people carrier as the family has grown (2 kids) and was advised by a friend to go for vaux. zafira as it is suitabke for the size of my family. he own one which is a dual fuel (petrol & LPG) and he cant stop talking about how cheap it is to run. i went to few vaux. dealers and i looked the autotraders…
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Do I pay VAT if I buy a pick-up from an auction
I'm thinking about getting a pick-up from an auction. It would be one of those ones that has a double cab so you can fit in 5 people but there is still space at the back to put tools and the like. My question is do I need to pay VAT on this purchase? I see from some of the auction websites (BCA etc.) that on commercial…
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car dumped in street is leaking - what can i do?
a ford fiesta which has been involved in an accident has been dumped outside our house for almost a fortnight. the front is squashed in somewhat, so its hard to say whether the car is in a drivable condition or not. it is leaking some sort of fuel or oil, and im worried that this could be a danger should someone chuck a…
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Toyota Service
Just got my letter advising my lovely Kipper (AKA my 2006 Toyota Yaris) needs it's first service as he's on year old shortly. Unfortunately this is no freebie! I've done the MSE thing and booked it online to get a 10% discount, but how much is a service on a 1 year old car at Toyota (making the assumption nothing's wrong…
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Car Insurance Renewal
I got my car insurance quote from tesco today, it's higher then last years, but I haven't made a claim or made any changes to the policy :( Is this right??? :confused:
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QN: Eurostar
Never travelled by it and i'm trying to book a advance ticket from Network Rail from the eurostar train to take me home (as the price difference is a lot). My qn is from the arrival time of the eurostar how long should i give it before the departure of my normal train. Ie is there likely to be big delays, is there some…
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Cheap train tickets tip.
Hi Don't know if this is the general rule with the advanced rail ticket purchase, but I've just purchase a ticket to travel from Bath to Gatwick Airport on 20th August. Following the advice to get the cheapest tickets, you should book 12 weeks before travelling, I duely loggend on to nationalrail.com last Tuesday. I had…
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National Express funfares booking loophole
I've just discovered an oddity in the booking system for National Express' lowcost 'funfare' tickets. Two people want to travel together on a return journey. The journey planner says 'from £1' against the buses for each leg. If you say one person is travelling the price is quoted as £2 return, while if you say two people…
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Breakdown cover - advice please
Hi Firstly, sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong place - also sorry if I'm asking stupid questions! I hope you can point me in the right direction and save me a few hours of research! We have RAC breakdown cover which is up for renewal and I'm wondering if I should shop around for a better deal. I've read a bit on here,…
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LPG and Toyota Previa
Have seen a toyota previa with a LPG conversion. Need some info before seeing the owner regarding this mpv and the LPG. The conversion is an aftermarket item, not fitted by the manufacturer, is there any problems with insurance? Should there be a certificate for the conversion? It is mounted in the 'boot' area which means…
