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Driving lessons in Aberdeen
Can anyone recommend a good driving instructor in Aberdeen? Also if anyone knows of anywhere that is cheaper than BSM. Thanks funschine
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Rail plus Bus Season Ticket
My daughter in law recently needed to renew her Rail plus Bus season ticket. She was advised to change it to seperate season tickets and by doing so she saved herself £40. The ticket for the bus however is applicable to only one of the bus companies that operate in our area. Certainly worth looking into when you are…
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Clutch Problem
My clutch cable has gone :( Are they easy to replace? or would I need to take the car to the garage? Many Thanks
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Alloy Wheel Repair.
I've just bought a nice second hand car that has a little bubbling on the alloy wheels. The car is 7 years old so it's fair enough, but I'd like to look into getting them repaired at some point. I've been told they need to be shot blasted as opposed to the standard method of alloy wheel kerbing or scuff repair. Does anyone…
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Outdoor car cover for classic car
Hi all, I wonder if any of you can help. We are having to move our Triumph Stag from its usual happy home in our garage whilst some building work takes place. She will have to stay outside in the cold for approximately 6-8 weeks. We are looking to source a cover but being MSE we'd like to keep the cost as low as possible…
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cheap head lights and wipers etc
From this sunday (20th september) at Aldi, 30% brighter bulb replacement kit, consisting of 2 headlight bulbs, 5 other bulbs and 4 fuses for £3.99, (I've just paid £6.49 for one normal bulb from Halfords, I'm going to take it back). Also wiper blades for £3.99 a pair, also bought a pair from Halfords last year, cost £15…
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Problems with new car
A bit of collective advice needed.. Car is a 11 month old Vauxhall Vectra, still under manufacturers warranty. After six months, the radio frequently had two second interruptions, and the front wipers failed completely. This was fixed under warranty, and took about a week to fix - they provided a Zafira whilst it was being…
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Print@home back - London - Manchester for £1!
Virgin have relaunched their [EMAIL="print@home"]print@home[/EMAIL] tickets on the london - manchester run. This time the pricing is much more varied with prices from £1-£9 each way. With Virgin Value tickets sometimes quite hard to come by on this route so this a bargain!…
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Fuel saving tyres?
Has anybody put some on their car and are they any good ?
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Looking for New Van Tyres
Hi there looking for 2 new uniroyal van tyres for a mercedes sprinter van any ideas??? thanks
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Garage have knackered my bonnet's paintwork
Touched up the paint a little on my bonnet yesterday. Took the car in to the garage this morning for them to double check the new silencer that was fitted last week which didn't seem right. I pick my car up to be told that the exhaust was fine but there was a problem with the bonnet. Whilst they were jet washing the bonnet…
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What is the best place to get a bargain LHD?
Small/standard family hatch (Civic, Golf, Octavia etc.). Do not speak lingo/want to mess with foreign procedures/car sale rules. Want to register here. Budget £5k. Up to 3 y.o. Not sure about auctions – are the EU VINs/number plates quickly online checkable or you need to fill some forms to get car info? (was a few years…
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Would a Honda Jazz/Toyota Yaris be big enough for 2 adults and 1 baby?
As it says in the title really, would either of these be big enough for the 3 of us? Anybody got any experience? MTIA.:o
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Which car should I hire?
Need to book a car for use in Sardinia . We need a car that will take our three medium to large hardbodied suitcases and 2 adults. Which of these is not suitable ie big enough Which should I choose? a fiat Seicento B opal corsa Fiat Panda Citroen C2 C Fiat Punto Opel Corsa Lancia Y Opel Agila Nissan Micra D seat ibiza Opel…
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I wanna 4x4 :D
I've been looking at replacing my car and come to the decision I'd like to look into 4x4's New only. Has anyone seen good deals ? Low deposit and APR rate on finance? Models I like so far are Fiat Sedici, BMW X5 (one can dream), Nissan Quashquai, Kia Sportage and Honda CRV (Prefer the model released just before the new 07)…
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Buying back a written off car?
Hi My car was written off by my insurance company but they said i can keep the car too for nothing. The damage was quite minimal but because of the age they wrote it off. Anyway, i know i have to fix it and get a new MOT, but do i also have to get it checked over by anyone else? Does anyone knw the process of it all, i'm…
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Car Advice: Nissan Micra or Peugeot 1007
I'm thinking of changing my car to a; Nissan Micra or Peugeot 1007 (both on a 55 plate). Any Recommendations? :beer:
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Never sold a car privatly
Any experiences of selling cars privatly? I'm considering this as I've been offered a pathetic amount for mine as part ex and a high price for the second hand car I wanted. I can get a brand new car for ~£1,500 more to my exact spec and around £1,500 more for my car as a private sale. Any tips/suggestions? The car I…
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Disabled Driver, parking fine woes
My Dad is a 65 year old disabled driver and holds a blue badge. Yesterday he had attended physio therapy at the local hospital and on his way home called at a DIY store at a retail park to pick up some gear. On returning to his car he noticed he had been instant fined because he had forgotten to display his blue badge. The…
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Mini Warranty due to expire.
My dealers warranty with bmw is due to expire.Is there any other moneysaving option other than getting the warranty through the dealer? Ok this is probably a stupid question,but I need to check before I shell out.
