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Cost of Petrol
Can anyone explain why the cost of petrol and diesel is rising at present. The chancellor stated Petrol/Diesel would be increased by 2p in October this year.:confused: I live in Cheshire and since then we have had massive increases. We were at £1.02 for petrol and £1.05 for Diesel. It seems to go up every week , now £1.09…
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I wanna sell my car quickly - any tips?
Hi All, Anyone sold a car privately & can recommend where to advertise? I've stuck it on free Trade It website & put a sign up in it, but no joy yet. It seems quite expensive to advertise in all the different publications, so wondered which ones you have had best success with? I'm after in the region of £1200 for it, which…
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Parking Appeal?
Ok! I parked in a dissabled bay and didnt realise as the bay is unclear. Does anyone know the law on this? Can i win a appeal? The lamppost has a sign and my car was towed. Images are below.. any help.. Thanks.. Thanks!
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Parking Ticket Clarification
Was parked on yellow lines earlier (yeah I know :rolleyes: ) for only a matter of minutes while at cashpoint. Anyways, I turn around and traffic warden is at my car! Sprint back to it and jump in. Now his fingers were going like the clappers while I'm trying to get the key in the ignition. :rotfl: Upshot of it was, I drove…
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MOT Fail - Free re-test?
I'm informed that some mot failure points will not incur a fee if repaired and re-tested. My Girlfirends Corsa has just failed on Rear Bearings and Headlight Pattern on one lens. If i repairs these myself should i be entitled to a 'fast track' test to check those items have been sorted or will i have to pay for a new test?
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speeding
hi, i have received a notification to prosecute and have been alleged to be speeing on a 50mph limit..it gives no indication as to my speed....the notice however has for instance Mrs Martin Lewis instead of Mr Martin Lewis...does anyone know if i get off on a technicality??? thanks:confused:
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Tyre Advice & etyres discount ?
I need 4 Tyres 205/55/16/w is the fitting, best I can seem to find is Etyres PIRELLI - P6000 are £76.50, which is what I have at the moment and they have lasted well, this price seems resonable as they come to your home to fit the tyres. 1) Can any advise of Avon ZZ3's or Firestone TZ 200 are any good - these are £10…
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Road Tax Online Valid from?
hi, Does anyone know when the road tax is valid from, if we buy it online from the government's website? I know the tax disc takes 5 days to arrive, but is the tax valid immediately, and can we drive on the road? Thanks!
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Taxation Class
Hey all, I've recently got my car tax renewal form through. I've been reading up on the owners forum about my car and people are paying different tax amounts I think this is down to the taxation class.. Can someone explain the difference between; Private light Goods (PLG) Petrol Car *My car is an import, the irregularity…
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Does a gargage charge for storage by the day?
Hi Guys, My G/F was involved in a car accident last Monday and the local gargae came and took the car away. She didn't call them and she just went along with it as she was shaken and upset and didn't know what to do. Anyway, over the weekend someone has suggested to me that they charge £20 a day just to store the car. I…
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HPI car vehicle check for 5p -YES 5p! (£5 outlay)
based on a recent thread for a car HPI check for £2, well www.topcashback.co.uk are now offering £4.95 cashback for a HPI check, so now it only costs 5p- after cashback- amazing! see recent thread below on how to receive hpi check and cashback http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=830181
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Car insurance after ban
Hi Everyone Ok, firstly Im a student, I need some transport during the summer, jobs etc. I got banned last year for Drink Drive. Got a 9 months ban and fine. Thats all gone now but the lowest price I've been able to get is £1152 for third party, F & T. This is for a MK4 VW POLO. Is there anyway I can get it cheaper? I…
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Oil and filter change.
I see national do a good deal but i don't have one near me, does anyone know if any of the other chain type tyre places do it as cheap? Thanks
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Price of Diesel fuel
Am I the only one who is scandalized by the recent hike in price differential between Diesel and petrol. A few months ago, diesel fuel was between 1 and 3 p per litre more than petrol. Since the great fuel price increases in the past year because of the world fuel shortage, diesel is now between 6 and 10p per litre more.…
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Halfords Professional Guarantee
I bought the Halfords socket set a few months back and today whilst trying to free some jammed wheel bolts I managed to break the ratchet handle (nothing to do with the extention bar I was using ;) ) Took it to Halfords, showed them the reciept for the tool kit and hey presto a new ratchet. Fantastic!
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what should i look for when buying drill bits for car use
id like to get some drill bits for diy jobs on the car , mostly drilling steel and maybe the odd attempt to remove snaped studs etc what should i look for/avoid when buying drills...i want some that last well and cut good...or should i buy the cheapest i can find and replace often? id also be intrested in some reverse…
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Can anybody recommend a good hotel at Manchester Airport
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Aerials on new cars
Recently, both Dad and I bought a new car (I bought a Nissan Note Acentra R whilst Dad bought A Toyota Auris TR). Both our cars are taller than our previous ones and the aerials hit the garage door on entering and leaving the garage. In the past, this has never been a problem. Indeed when I was receiving the handover chat…
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RAC or AA?
Hi, I just need basic breakdown cover. Both RAC and AA are £33, but RAC covers you regardless of the vehicle whereas AA is vehicle specific. Who do you think is better, the RAC or AA? Thanks
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PCN issued wrongly! help!
Hi people! I need some help! Lambeth issued my mum a parking ticket for parking in a resident's bay, even tho she wasn't! She was parked in a bay for Pay&Display AND resident's permit holders!! http://picasaweb.google.com/r.kermali99 The link shows a clearly valid ticket, and then a PCN issued during the valid time of the…
