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Moped Riding on Licence?
Can anyone help??? Im thinking of buying a moped/scooter to save on travel into work (and less hassle!) and im wondering if i can ride it on my car licence without having to complete a CBT course. I passed my car test in 1987 and have looked on DVLA and it states if u pass before 2001 you dont have to take a CBT but it…
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Don't think I'll use KwikFit again
I have a 2000 KA which I bought at beginning of March this year. At that time it had been serviced by the garage who sold it to me and had a full service history and also had its MOT in February. The brakes were brilliant and the slightest touch would stop the car. A few weeks ago the brakes started to squeal, only when I…
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How not to save petrol !
How not to save petrol ! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7398807.stm
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Jet2 Flights 'Con'
A warning to anybody booking flights with Jet2......and probably all the other 'low cost' airlines. If you book 1 adult flight the cost is for example £119.99 each if you book 1 adult and 2 children same details same day same flight the cost magically becomes £139.99 each....!!!!!!!!!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: I was wondering…
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how to get the best price
we are thinking of buying a new nisan xtrail next month (in cash) how can we get a good deal ?
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The chancellor cant add up!
Martin I drive a company car, Its a 1.7 diesel the company pays me 11p a mile for the diesel for business mileage. The is the rate set by HMRC , diesel is an average £5.53 based on diesel being £1.22 a liter. So at 11p a mile my car would need to do 50 mpg , in London that's just not going to happen .Its more like 30mpg…
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Gatwick to Wembley advice required
I've just spent over 2 hours trying to fathom out the the best way to get from Gatwick to Wembley (and back) next Monday. I'm going to watch the League 2 play-off final, which is due to finish just before 17.00, and I have to catch the 19.00 flight to Guernsey. It seems as though my quickest option is the tube from Wembley…
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Car Insurance - Am I covered?
We have 2 family cars both in my wife's name. I am the named driver on her insurance. Because of a !!!!-up the insurance on one car lapsed without our realising. However the other car remains covered (fully comprehensive). The policy says that the insured is covered when driving another vehicle not owned by them. As I do…
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Parking in Stanmore area
Three car loads of us are driving for the football match at wembley on Saturday. We would like to park at Stanmore station and get the tube from there. PROBLEM: Although the station has a car park which is quite big, i am worried that it may be full when we arrive. Is there anyone in the area who can give me some advice on…
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Evans Halshaw Ford Dealership Rant
Basically had my car in for repair under warranty at a Ford Evans Halshaw dealership. Car was with them in total for 4 days waiting for parts etc .Repair done and seems to be fine but upon inspection (2 days later )I noticed some plastic trim had been broken in the engine bay. I contacted them last Friday they wanted me to…
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Train / coach, Northampton to London return
Hi All, We've got friends up from cornwall this coming weekend who have never visited London before :eek: so thought we'd take them to see the sights then for dinner, drinks etc, going to be an expensive day so need to find the cheapest way to get there by train / coach. 4 adults, Northampton to London, sat or sun,…
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Someone to drive my car
Basically I need someone to drive my car (with my wife and kids in it) about 35 miles round the M25 from my house to Gatwick Airport train station. This is this Friday about 3pm. I will then get off the train, park the care and go off on holiday. I will drive it back home. Has anyone heard of any company offering such a…
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Short Term Breakdown Cover Needed
My wife and I have breakdown cover via Autoaid. Although my son uses the car occasionally we haven't needed to consider breakdown cover for all 3 of us. My son will be going on holiday shortly so I'd like to take out short term breakdown cover in order that he is covered for a week whilst away. Any ideas please as I can…
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national tyres discounts
ive just recieved a letter from national tyres and autocare. im not sure if they will be sending this to all thier customers or if its just to customers who rarely use them? anyway it has a few offers on it that may be of interest. theres a multi buy offer on premium brand tyres for performance tyres. and theres a buy one…
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norwich to portsmouth whats the cheapest way coach or train
I need to get to portsmouth from norwich one way only what will be the cheapest way to get there
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Problem with fiat punto
Ive got a fiat punto on rental from enterprise but this morning the car wouldnt start, a light came on in the shape of an engine, anyone got an idea what the problem could be, i also noticed a ticking sound as i was trying to turn the engine on
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Loophole! RAC cover for £11
What's the deal? RAC's basic membership costs £33 for a year online, but currently it's possible to get a one-off £22 cashback via special sites, making the total price £11. Alternatively if you're a Tesco shopper and have Clubcard deals, you can pay with those to get it from £14. Full details of both below and to see how…
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So-called 'simplification' of rail fares
The so-called simplification of rail fares is nothing but a scam to put them up - effectively by huge percentages. I normally travel by CrossCountry Trains from Birmingham New St to Stoke on Trent, leaving on the 0918 and returning at some point in the afternoon. This used to be a Cheap Day Return and cost £9.40. Today, I…
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Is this a scam
I found this VW Passat on AutoTrader last week - ridiculously cheep, too cheep!…
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Driving licence photo's 10 year renewal
MoneySavingExpert Insert May 16: Is your Driving Licence valid? Check our Is your Driving Licence valid? guide to see. Back to fan-of-ezio's original post... Just to warn everyone with a UK photo driving licence that the first wave of photo driving licences are now 10 years old, so about to expire. The first people to…
