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stupid question - damage to my car
Is there any way i can find out a cars license plate number or registered address if i only know the car make and area it is in? reason being my car was hit tuesday morning in the early hours. There is an enormaous dent in the door and huge scratches down the side which i was not best impressed about. Well last night a…
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Moped / Scooter 50cc
Hi guys, been looking at this site and a few bike sites as well. As i am a car driver passed test in 1993 and spend a fortune ( even with money saving) on petrol , tax and servicing. I only travel 4 miles to work and 4 back sometimes do a split shift but i dont travel far each day . As i pasted my test in 93 this allows me…
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£3 London to Manchester Rail Fares
Just got an email about this. The fares are available Monday-Friday until May 22. The fares range between £3-£9, with most £3 availability found on the last evening services of the day. Tickets available at: http://www.mobitix.thetrainline.com/VT/advancepurchase.aspx Hope this helps someone!
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Car Impounded, any advice please?
Last night my car was impounded as I was parked in a disabled bay near college. This was approximately 9pm. I fully accept that I was in the wrong to park there, though at that time of night with nearly a quarter of a mile of empty disabled spaces behind me I didn’t think It would be too much of an issue, turns out I was…
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Which car should I buy
Hi all, I am becoming really indecisive with which car to buy and I could do with some helpful guidance/opinions. The car I need is for myself to drive mainly, though my wife will be driving occassionally. It must also have room for 2 childrens car seats and a pram in the boot. I have narrowed my search down to 2 vehicles.…
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Going to Stamford & breaking train journey at Peterborough
I'm planning to visit Stamford next week and hoping to break my journey at Peterborough on the way back for a bit more shopping. The ticket I'm getting says it allows a break of journey. So a couple of questions: Does a break of journey mean you can leave the station itself? How it work if the station has those barriers…
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Company Car Quandry?
Guys I need some advise on whether or not to take up the offer of a company car. Apologies in advance for the long thread, but I wanted to make sure I included all the details. My scenerio is as follows: I have decided that if I am going to take a company car I am going to chose one from a lower band than I am entitled to…
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Calling all Clio Owners
I hope someone can help me. I recently bought a second hand 1996 renault Clio, The fan heater was only working on Max but has now packed up, I have managed to get hold of a replacement switch unit from a scrap clio, have fitted the unit and the heater still doesn't work. ok 1 of 2 things is wrong, 1. the replacement switch…
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Advice needed for tyres and brake parts, Please
Hi, I've got a O2 Jaguar x-type 3L 4wd sport, needing front brake discs and pads all round. I've had a quote from a jag speacialist place for £350ish and a similar quote from local garage. Does this sound about right? I had a quick look online at parts and was surprised at how cheap I could get them (around £100 with…
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New Fiat Multipla Keys - Rip Off!
Hi, I have a 51 Multipla. One of my keys has snapped and the other is hit and miss on the beeper, so I tend to manually lock it in case I fail to 'unbeep' the car and get locked out. Time to get new keys. Went to Fiat dealer and they quoted £180 for the first key and £90 for the second (only pay the programming costs…
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national speed limit
pub quiz time! what is the speed limit on a dual carridge way with central reservation and national speed limit sign?
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Selling a brand new unregistered car
Have won a Micra convertible in the factory car draw. It is unregistered and sat in the compound. Does anyone have any ideas on the best way or place to sell it.
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Help needed in finding a car related product
Can anyone help name this product that ive seen advertised on telly in the last 6 months that plugs into the cigarette lighter and gives it a 'jump start' for a flat battery (so no need for another car). Many Thanks :beer:
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Flooded engine.
I've just flooded my engine. I put the fuel feed and return pipes on the wrong way round. I took the spark plugs out and allowed them to dry for half an hour, but no joy. I then took the inlet manifold off and found a lot of fuel in there. I allowed that to dry for a while. The engine did run for about 5seconds. I stopped…
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moving area - season ticket overlap question
I'm contemplating moving to Kent. I have a yearly London travelcard zone 1/2 on my Oystercard at teh mo, and I'm wondering if it might work out cheaper to buy a train season ticket to teh edge of zone 2, then switch to my existing travelcard. what do you think? what's my best course of action? thanks
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VW warranty issue - advice please
I am having a 'fly wheel' replaced under warranty today. The warranty for the car expires in November but they have advised me that although this part is normally covered by warranty for two years, the warranty for it will expire at the same time as the warranty for the car. They went on to explain that even if it was…
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Recommendations for a driving instructor in Manchester area?
I want to learn driving, but then get confused in deciding who to take lessons with. I was told not to take AA or BSM as it's difficult to have the same instruction every time I book a lesson. However, I don't really know where to find a good and reliable instructor in Manchetser. Have you got any one you can recommend?…
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Stansted-London-Stansted
Which are the options in public transport? I need to advise a couple of French students and only know about the Stansted Express... is there anything else? I seem to remember there was a bus to Victoria Station, does anybody know how to buy tickets in advance, or if it is necessary? Thanks a lot!
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vw golf wing mirror
Hi, my son had his wing mirror completley ripped off while parked up last night.Does anyone know where to get this replaced at a reasonable cost and how much it is likeley to cost.It is a 2003 vw golf.many thanks
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Parking Ticket
:mad: Normally Happy Hammer today unhappy Hammer, got a parking ticket yesterday (Camden Council), my pay & display ticket had expired by 4 minutes, the parasite warden had been waiting by car. I thought they were meant to give you 5 minutes grace Does anyone know if this is correct?. The annoying thing was the parking…
