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ivil Enforcement Officers
I saw in the news the other day that local district councils did not have the authority to employ C.E.O'S as parking enforcers. I have had 2 tickets from one that has just started working in our small town, Nailsworth, Glos. 1 justified, 1 not. Would I stand a chance if I appealed against these on the aforementioned…
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VW Polo 1.4L
Hi I have just been offered a P reg VW Polo 1.4L for £300. This is off a friend who says it is a good reliable car, but they have got a new one. Now, I will be getting it checked out if I decide to buy it, but the insurance quotes I have been getting are very high - around £1250. I have looked at quotes before when I was…
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Whats the rules for small trailers?
Thinking of trying to buy a small (cheap:D ) trailer for garden rubbish, to get it to the tip. Do you have to get another number plate made for your car, to stick on the trailer? I bet they need electrics to join to the brake lights & indicators? Any idea on the rules & regs? Finally, are you allowed to bring small ones…
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Train journey in London-Please help !
Hi Londoners-advice for country bumpkin please. I will arrive by train to Kings cross with disabled parents and need to get to Leatherhead without using underground . Which station is best to use Victoria or Vauxhall or other??? I will use taxi to get to next train station. Many many thanks The Bumpkin XX
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Turned down for a lease car
Hi, I recently applied for a personal contract on a new car and was refused, which is always embarrassing. Does anyone know what sort of credit score they are looking for to deem you worthy to lease a car? My experian score is 824, all payments are up to date. Any ideas?
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PCP Versus PCH
HI I was wondering if any one could give me some advice. I have recently started a new job which entitles me to a monthly car allowance. I will be doing a lot of mileage and have therefore decided to sell my current car as it will quickly depreciate with the amount of mileage i will be doing and look at some form of lease…
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fuel consumption question
hi ok so in caes i cant sort out the problem with my mondeo i have asked for help with, we have the option of trading for another car. the ones we are looking at are the fiat marea 2.0, daewoo nubira 2.0, vauxhall vectra 1.8 and the mitsubishi lancer 1.6 does anyone know how these cars are on petrol consumption ??
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how to reprogramme a mondeo remote control ?
hi ok so my hubby changed our batteries yesterday but took too long to do it and now the remote wont lock or unlock the car. does anyone here know how to reprogramme the remote without paying a garage loads ?
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DIY Service adice for Vauxhall Astra
Hi, I've got 2004 Mk 4 Vauxhall Astra (G model not the new one). I'm hoping to do some of the basic service things myself (although I think that oil and filter changes from National is good a £20). Can anyone point me in the direction of finding instructions on changing the spark plugs and air filter for a Astra G? Thanks…
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Fined twice on same day for having no car tax
Hi - I wonder if anyone can help me. I received a letter from the local court's service this morning telling me I had failed to display a valid vehicle license and now have 21 days to pay a £90 fine. Now I know it is wrong to have no car tax, and would not normally have this problem. The car tax ran out at the end of Dec…
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Poor fuel consumption on a new Kia Rio diesel
Hi, I have a new Kia Rio 1.5 diesel. It has done 2,000 miles and yet I am only getting an mpg of less than 50mpg. I live in quite a rural area but predominently A roads and have been driving sensibly, and not in a city/town. The quoted Urban (cold) mpg is 52.3, and the combined 62.8. Is it worth a call to the garage or is…
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Watford to Wembley
I'm being dropped at Watford tomorrow and need to get to Wembley and back. I've looked on Raileasy and they reckon the train journey from Watford High Street to Wembley is one hour 30 mins!!! Surely there's a quicker way?? :confused:
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Radio unlock??
HELP Please? Need a code for the following radio - otherwise I will have to talk to the missus! :rolleyes: Peugeot Partner on 02 plate with Philips 22RC200/35 radio TOL360 029018 Prod No FD1101479273516 PHACFF19273516 Ref Citroen 96 392 192 B002 PHF9273516 Thanks :T
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Newspapers finally have picked up on 2009/10 Road Tax
Just been on sky, the Daily Mirror & Mail are now reporting the massive changes in road tax from next April. Apprently there is a revolt of labour MPs about these changes, SKY are saying it's because they know they are out of a job. Just a shame, Sky reported than a 7 year old Mondeo will cost £440 a year to tax when it…
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Replacement Driving Licence
Would I be able to get a replacement driving licence from my local DVLA office?
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What do you make of this Clio?
I've seen this Clio at a dealers: http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/109461/stocklist.htm (It's on the 3rd page and is 6th one down- the red one) What do you make of it? It is a 2001 Y reg, 47k miles, 1.2 and is up for £2400. I know it's fairly basic, but that's all I need as it would be my first car. I've heard say…
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car lease if not working
although i am in receipt of dla mobility, it is the lower componant, so cant get a car via mobility. Is there anyway i can lease a car, even though i am not working now, and getting income support/dla/ctc. as a single parent with a disability and two kids, i really need use of a car, and mine is not going to last much…
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help please!!! re parking ticket.......
hi! just been into town, parked up and purchased a ticket........ when i got back to the car i had a penalty notice on the windscreen, the offence is 'valid ticket not visible' etc. :mad: i didnt notice the penalty notice until i had got into the car, & when i looked the ticket was facing down. i usually check after…
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buying a car...
I am looking to buy a car as I have just passed my test last week WOO HOO! The thing is, how can I take a car for a test drive as I won't be insured until I buy a car (hope you know what I mean). Are there any ways around this as I don't want to buy a car that I have not driven myself. Thanks
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What should I do with my lovely old Vauxhall Cavalier
Need to get rid of my Vauxhall Cavalier J reg 1991. No Tax No MOT I have a Vauxhall Astra reg '52 - Mark 4. Is there anything I can salvage from the Cavalier for use on the Astra the things that came to mind are the battery and the tyres, not sure whether the tyres are interchangeable on the Astra though. A guy with a…
