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Archives for September 2007

Anybody want a ticket to Totnes
I had to travel back from Totnes to London on Friday but I only wanted a single trip (as I had sailed around from the Eats Coast on a friend's boat). The price was £62.00 however a return ticket was £63.00 so I brought the return ticket. Being careful with money I thought perhaps I can sell the other half of the return on…
Kia Cerato
Anybody ever owned a KIA Cerato? Me and the wife have been looking at a 2005 model as they seem cheap. Anyone got any experience of them? Ta.
SpEEding
I have P1, and i've been speeding where limit was 100 and coz i've got P1 my limit is 90 i've been driving 131, and police cached me. i've got fine on the spot $609 :( ( and they told me rta will send me letter. so i went to their site and there it says that i'll may be going to court, and my licence will be…
Driving Lesson for an 'already' experienced driver
My wife has lived in many countries (Europe, America, Asia etc) over the last 15 years due to work and has driven in these countries using an international driving license. Since she joined me here almost a year ago, she has been drivining using her international driving permit which is due to expire next month. This means…
I know this is a bad idea but I'm so tempted anyway
I saw an ad for a car that matches everything on my wantlist and is a great price and I really want to buy it, but when I contacted the seller for more info their reply threw me a little bit. The car is a Ford Fiesta Ghia 1.4 TDCi, 54 plate, 5 door, 32000 miles. It has air con, ABS, CD player, alloys, remote locking, FSH,…
Car Extended Warranties
My local vauxhall dealer have discontinued their own extended warranty on any of their models. Does anyone know of others they can recommend other than Warranty Direct which was substantially more expensive than my former policy. thanks
Buying a used car
Hi, I wonder if someone could offer me some advice. I have seen a used BMW on a large franchised website the screen price is £15995, I don't want to pay this!!! I saw a couple on the same web site a couple of months ago, same model, same year £500 quid cheaper. How do I go about haggling them down in price. I've currently…
Fill up B4 mondy!!
Petrol prices look set to go up mondy 1st October 2007 :eek: again!! http://www.theaa.com/public_affairs/news/september-fuel-price-report.html so i'll be filling up tomorrow _pale_
Is this a bit Postman Pat or kinda cool?
Hi I cannot make up my mind, is this car cool or is it a bit Postman Pat? (you'll see what I mean) http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/CARS_large_image_popup.jsp?id=200737294636102&channel=CARS&adcategory=CARS&largeId=599542470 want to change my car, I do like to be a little different. Also, at some point I would be…
Parking in london
Hi Can anyone suggest a cheap parking space in camden? I've been on parkatmyhouse.com and best is £20 a day ( 12 hrs) or £20 a week (only need from 5pm - 12 midnight on the day) 7th oct 5pm - 12 midnight Thanks IFA
I have the Code For Rover R660 Radio at last
The much asked for code for the Rover 660 Radio cassette is 5571.....If it shows err just take it for a ride for about an hour and it will ask for the code again, press button 1 then the up - down to get the desired number. Happy driving. :j
Starting Problem?
My Freelander 2000 1.8 Petrol (W Reg) won't start :( When I turn the key the starter motor fails to turn? Is there anyway I could get it to start, so I can drive it to a garage? :confused: Many Thanks
Sat nav ban
Should sat nav be banned as it takes up a lot of attention instead of watching the road? Do you use yours or has it been a waste of money?
South West Trains - Penalty Fare inspectors
Hi fellow Moneysavers, Just a mention about the above - it appears they are really clamping down on people not buying a ticket. I got on a train at Staines yesterday evening, & was unable to buy a ticket due to the queues at the ticket machine & at the manned-window. I must have been there around 7 to 8 minutes in total, &…
Need a Taxi from Central London to Dartford, Kent!
Need to get from SE1, London to Dartford, DA1. Going on Sunday around 3PM, got a few qutoes around the £35 mark which is good. Only reason am not using public transport is because my mum and dad are going and want to make the journey as easy as possible for their sakes. Any suggesstions on companies? Never booked a taxi…
Urgent Advice Needed Re Cleared Funds When Saying Car
I've just sold my rather lovely car to a very nice man. He seems genuine so I'm sure it's fine. We're both in the same bank. They've said they can transfer the funds immediately this afternoon - it's Friday already at 4 p.m. They said they'd be cleared immediately! Is this true? I'm planning to let him have the car this…
SAVE 50% on Train Tickets!!!
If you are between 16 and 25 and have a Young Persons railcard (£20) you can get a massive 50% off TransPennine Express train fares! :money: There are some restrictions: You can travel on any return journey on a First TransPennine Express train between 9.30 and 16.30, and 18.30 and 7.00 Monday-Friday and anytime on…
Late licensing penalty/SORN
Hi everyone I've received a fine for not having road tax on a car I part exchanged 2 months ago. The car was taxed for 12 months and the documents was sent, but obviously the trader has claimed a refund on the tax, but the DVLA are claiming that I'm still the registered keeper, if so how comes I didn't receive the tax…
Parking outside London a traveling in
Hi Myself and two mates are going to see England play in November and are looking to stay the night. We have found a Travel lodge on City Rd but it doesn't have a car park and is just inside the congestion zone. So what I was thinking is are there any car parks were you can leave the car 24hrs that are nr a tube station to…
Selling wife's car
Hi, We are currently in the process of selling the wife's car (a mini) through the autotrader. We had agent ring us and offer us what we thought was a good price so accepted. The agent was acting for a BMW/Mini dealer. The dealer contacted us yesterday to put the wheels in motion and asked if we would accept a BMW cheque…

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