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watford - manchester trains trn
Does anyone know the cheapest way to get to manchester from watford with a family railcard and 5 children 31 march 3 april thank you
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HPI Failing / Care when buying a Car
Ok I've not really posted here before but i've just experienced this first hand and thought it worth pointing out. If a car less then 3 years old is sold to a trader, unless you speak to the first owner of the car the mileage can not be guaranteed. I'l explian it by using my own experience. I have been looking for a car…
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Train Tickets
Hello everyone, Thank you for the great service this forum offers. Starting next week, I will need to commute daily to London Euston from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) during peak times (need to get to work). My preferred option would be train as I believe it would be the more reliable choice. As I only need to get to Camden…
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Finance help.
Hi, I need to buy a car in a hurry but do not have the cash available at the moment. I am on a DMP with CCCS and have permission from them to buy a car on finance as I need one for work. I don't have access to public transport. The problem now is that I have a poor credit rating (obviously :p ) and don't know where to look…
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Idling Problems - Honda Accord 1.8 vtec x reg.
Have a x-reg Honda Accord 1.8 vtec. It has been unused for 4 months. Once in a while the car is started now and then and driven around the block. The battery went flat few weeks ago. Just got around to putting in a new one. The car starts with no problems and drives without problems apart from when you rev the engine (in…
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Urgent - Paddington to Reading
Hi I need to leave my house tomorrow morning (Angel) and go to the station at Reading. Is there just one station there? Overland? DO I get there from Paddington? How long does it take as I need to plan my journey and be there (Reading) at 8.35am! Thanks!
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Replacing Lambda sensor - routine replacement or wait for problems?
My car has done about 120k miles, and I doubt the Lambda sensor has ever been touched. I don't seem to have any running problems, but just noticed Bosch recommend replacing Lambda sensors at every 50k miles to 100k miles depending on type of sensor http://www.boschautoparts.co.uk/pcLamb4.asp?c=2&d=1 I am guessing mine is…
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Rover 75 clutch - help!
Hi I wondered if anyone could help me out with some advice please? I have a rover 75 with 100,000 miles on the clock. Last week, my clutch started sticking to the floor - it would come back up again but would then stick and stall every time I changed gear. We took it to our usual mechanic who replaced the master clutch -…
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City Car Club
Does anyone use the city car club? It looks interesting but Im not too sure if provisional drivers are allowed to use the cars. Anybody know? Also would be interested to hear from some users on their experiences and whether they recommend it. Ta
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53 plate ford focus 1.8 can anyone help please im desperate!
hi all, unfortunatly i have un calibrated my dashboard cluster (speedo and rev counter etc) fitting some new colour coded dials.obviously it is illegal to drive with speedo not working and i need it for my self employed business everday.the speedo etc works intimitantly but this isnt much good. I WOULD HIGHLY APPRECIATE…
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Need advice about a car crash
Need your advice on my car please. I have an old car that is due for an MOT next month, it will not pass and I don't intend to pay for the necessary repairs, it will probably get scrapped. On Sunday someone ran into the side of it and put the wheel out, it is slanted to one side. It was 100% his fault and he admits that, I…
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Speeding Prosecution...?
Hi, Never been in trouble with the law before ever, not so much as a parking ticket. Anyway today a letter lands on the mat Notice Of Intended Prosecution. It is regarding a supposed speeding violation that was caught on camera about a week and a half ago. I was indeed driving, but would like to know what my rights are. I…
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Ford Direct - Anyone have any experience?
Hello, Gonna buy a used/nearly new ford in the next couple of months and came across Ford Direct on the web. Looks like a great idea, 2 year warranty etc. Anyway when I asked my local ford garage about them the salesman was cagey to say the least. So I was wondering if anyone here has any knowledge about them? Are they…
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Ford Focus v's Nissan Tino
Need help to decide. Looking for reliable car that can take two kids in the back plus pram, etc in the boot. Nothing flash. Am considering the Focus 1.6 petrol or Tino 1.8 petrol: both are coming in at £6k for a 2 1/2 year old model. Run around town plus a couple of 60 mile round trips a week. All help greatly appreciated.
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help thinking of replacing my car
Hi i have a nissan almera tino 1.8se extra(2004)with 24500 miles took it for its second mot yesterday and passed without ANY work needed:D mot wasn't due till 26/03:D i only do 6000 or less per year (1 or 2 trips for a long weekend )as the cost of petrol going up and up i think may be i should change the car to save money?…
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Been missold a car with lots of problems- need help warranty company WON'T PAY!!
Hi, Had my 2nd hand car 5mths ago (Landrover freelander R REG) Came with 6 months warranty Car broke down 2 weeks ago...Diagnosed as rare diff :confused: Warranty company said they would pay...because still under warranty Garage found PROP SHAFT???? Has some kind of tape wrapped around it, which I didn't see when i got the…
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Economical cars????
This may seem a daft question if your knowledgable about cars and car buying but as I am not here goes! I am thinking about buying a car to replace my kia sedona as I work 40 miles from home and the fuel cost of running this car is about £70 per week!!!!!! I want to know where I can get the best information about which…
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Wheel nut adaptor for BMW 3 series
Lost it. It's a 97 TD Touring estate. (sorry, I ballsed-up the thread title, it's a 5 series) Can I only get a replacement from BMW? Any idea of the cost? Any ways round the problem without buying a new one? It's a kind of inverted star shape of adaptor...original from BMW I think, it doesn't look like it's individual for…
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Quick! Renew your road tax today!
If your car tax runs out at the end of March, renew it today, the 11th, to avoid paying an increased tax after tomorrow's Budget. I always thought you had to wait until the 15th before renewing the tax. However, when I tried to renew online, the DVLA website told me "please try again from the 11th of the month." Well, it's…
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H4 headlamps
I'm looking for some good quality "brighter" H4 headlights for a Peugeot 106. I've realised that the factory ones are probably dying, making driving on poorly lit roads a bit of a hazard. Which ones would offer a good balance between budget and "brightness"? thanks! edit-i've just noticed Lidl will have some next week, are…
