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Don't have to pay parking tickets again!!!
Not exactly a freebie, but could potentially save you a lot of money. The site is http://www.appealnow.com and for only £7.99 a time, they will sort it out and try to get it appealed, without bothering you. I know it might seem like a lot, but considering how much you save compared to paying off a parking ticket, why say…
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Season ticket question
does anyone know of a way of getting a discount on a season ticket? i'm thinking quidco or something like that or something else or something or nothing?! thanks jmarko
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Neighbours putting their Christmas rubbish boxes on top of my car
What would you do if neighbours put their christmas rubbish boxes on top of your car? They were definitely doing this maliciously and seemed to find it amusing. I think they were doing this while dumping their rubbish on a favourite dumping ground in the local area. When went out and challenged them whilst in the act and…
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renault megane electrical problems..
Hi can anyone please help we have a renault megane 1.5 dci dynamique on a 54 plate.Today we noticed that we have no window washers front or back, no a/c or HRW and also radio keeps turning off?? when we turn engine off and open door normally radio shuts off etc but not any more! Can anyone help or give any advice…
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Parking Ticket help
I was parked on double yellow lines overnight (I know I shouldn't have... I'm sure the council put them in some uneccesary (sp?) places! yes... I know thats not a good excuse either) anyway, my car was removed & taken to the pound, after lots of phoning around & going to the wrong place I finally located my car, paid the…
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Most money efficient car- for under a grand?
I need a new run-around. Petrol prices are soaring so this time round i've decided to look for something with a small engine to save money on tax, fuel and insurance. I'm not worried about its appearance as i'd rather have the saved cash in my wallet! Any ideas? So far a Citroen Saxo 1.0 seems a fair choice...but are their…
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Where is British Gas van auction?
Does anyone know where the old British gas vans are sold please. Im a plumber and one would be ideal as racked out and most have air con. A few dealers are selling them but I would rather just buy from auction. Thanks
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Hire car charge query
I've had a look at rental sites such as 1car1.com and Alamo and was alarmed to find that paying for Collision Damage Waiver still means that I'm liable to pay an excess (up to £650 I think) should I prang the car regardless of who's to blame. Have I understood this correctly?
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MOT help!
Hi My MOT is due at the end of January and I'm considering the advice on these boards to take the car to the council MOT centre in the hope that I can save money. However, I'm unsure as to whether this will truly be cost effective as if it fails it's going to cost me loads more money than just taking it to Kwik Fit in the…
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Congestion Charge - Free
Congestion Charge Free from Tuesday 25th December until Tuesday 1st January 2008. www.cclondon.com Did a search could not find it posted. HTH
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driving licence revoked - took too long to send to dvla to add points - how to renew?
Hi all I have held a full, clean driving license for more than 9 years. I got a fixed penalty earlier in the year for speeding with a fine and 3 points. Because I had not changed my licence address, I only realised about the fixed penalty a couple of months later (and the fine was increased along with some red letters…
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Learning to drive.....
Hi all, I have just been offered a place at university to do my registered nurse training starting in March I now realise that in order to make the most of my time and not waste time travelling by buses trains etc that I need to get my driving lessons done and my test passed. I have in the past had lessons and they were…
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Breakdown cover advice needed please
Hey My breakdown cover is due at end of month and I was all set to go with AutoAid after reading up on it on here. However I have also been looking into car insurance quotes and have found the best available to be the Prudential one with the free Green Flag cover via Quidco - total would be £140 after cashback, which is…
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Park Ex Value
Hi, Just interested in peoples experiences when trading in their old vehicle at main dealers, so that I can work out my budget for a new car. Whatcar estimates the trade in value of my car as £5300. I wondered if those of you that had prevalued your car prior to visiting the dealer got that amount or sightly more, or less?…
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Paying for a car - methods???
Hi, Just wanted to ask whats the best way to pay for a car. I've bought a car on private sale that I'm going to pick up tomorrow. The last car I bought I paid with cash that I had withdrawn. This seller though has told me something about it being 'dodgy' to pay for a 11,000 car with cash so he suggests I go into the bank…
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MOTs and non-rip off garages in Cardiff
Hi, I need to get my car MOTed and am looking for a garage in Cardiff where I won't be ripped off. Last place I tried they wanted ridiculous amounts of money for something which only cost under £100. I've asked friends at work but they all have new cars under servicing warranty. Any suggestions most welcome. Thanks so much
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Company Car vs Allowance
I am fairly new to this company car malarky, and with a new job took on an existing company car. That is due to be returned in a few months. however with new owners of the company I work for, there may be some changes, I have heard about sometimes employers paying an allowance or compensation instead, how does this work? I…
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Mobile mechanic advice needed
My 1995 Vauxhall Astra has become very unreliable and needs a new set of hydraulic tappets. Does anyone have any experience/ recommendations of mechanics that will come to your door? I live in the Bexleyheath, Kent area. Thank you very much.
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DVLA Penalty - Help, can't get them to listen!
I traded in my vehilce on 1st Sept, and duly completed a V14 requesting a refund of tax and completed the SORN notification on the v14. I subsequently received the tax refund, and thought that was it. I've now received the penalty notice fining me for not letting them know I'm no longer the registered keeper. Wrote to DVLA…
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Ford Fiesta import? Anything worse than UK model?
Thinking about one of these fiesta's from Motorpoint, they are European imports as 1.3 engine's - anyone tell me of anything worse about this European model??? For example is the engine the older model? http://www.motorpoint.co.uk/(S(3tcxqjrckbmx4hysnxofmh45))/Search/VehicleDetails.aspx?vehicle=159887 All in all seems a…
