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say NO to paying £2080 a year to travel to work
As expected, the government gave the go-ahead for Manchester to introduce a congestion charge without a referendum. The scheme initially had to be approved by 10 of manchesters councils, only 7 approved so they changed the rules and rail-roaded it through. Based on inflation at a predicted cost of £8 a day to drive into…
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Late licensing penalty
can anyone help please.Few months ago my son had his car scrapped as to expensive to repair.My local garage had another garage who would scrap the car and would sort out paperwork.Log book was handed over and we thought that was the end of it.My son receives a letter from DVLA failing to relicense this car, has to pay fine…
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I want to get a number plate with liverpool logo on
Hi Can anyone please help me in telling me where I can have number plates made with the Liverpool emblem on. I am wanting to have some made but struggling to find out where does them. Thanks in advance Jules
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What does any permitted route mean?
Ive just bought a standard return ticket from birmingham new street to aberystwyth I was wondering that if on the return journey id be able to call in to cardiff for a couple of nights then use the same ticket to get back to new street Cardiff isnt on the list of stations i stop at on the first leg of the journey by the…
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Four wheel alignment (Hunter system) - anyone had it done?
Background: just bought a 56 plate Citroen C2 which I've now noticed is pulling a little to the left and the steering wheel isn't exactly centred when driving in a straight line. Looked around today and Nationwide Autocentres will do alignment for £31, but I also found a few places locally that are now using the Hunter…
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any north londoners? cheapest way to get to Hoddesdon from Rye House Rail Station
my friend has a job interview tomorrow in geddings road hoddesdon. i've looked on google maps and the route looks unwalkable, are there any locals about that can advise as to whether there is a bus? as i presume a taxi is going to be a bundle thanks in advance :)
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European breakdown cover
Hi, I think I saw a thread some time ago regarding european breakdown cover but I cant seem to find it now, would someone be so kind to give me some ideas of companies that sell/provide european car breakdown cover as we are going to Ireland for 2weeks soon and would like some cover just in case thanks Jim
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What car should i buy??
I'm looking to buy a new car, I need a cheap one as I only want to spend approx £3000, but obvouosly want the best and most practical one I can get for that. My other half and I both travel approx 50 miles a day to and from work so I need a car that is going to be really economical and the highest mpg possible. With oetrol…
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Unfair Parking Tickets: Have you appealed or spotted a loophole?
What's it about? Very few subjects provoke the same high emotion and fighting spirit as unfair parking tickets (with the possible exception of the Bank Charges Revolution!). So, as part a new 'reclaim unfair parking penalties' guide... I'd love to hear your stories... What to do Click reply to post your experience below…
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MoneySavingExpert.com Cheap Train Tickets Article Discussion
This forum thread has now closed. Please head over to the new train fares discussion. is specifically for discussing the content of the updated Cheap Train Fares To discuss or ask a question about this article: click reply If you wish to report a good split ticketing route, please use the Split Ticketing Thread Read the…
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Finish existing finance agreement or get new car?
Hi there, I've got myself a bit confused so i hope someone can give me some advice! I currently have a 54 reg Renault Megane which is financed through Black Horse under a 'fixed-sum loan' agreement. I have made 29 out of 60 payments of £227.14. The total amount being paid is £14138.40 made up of £10335.00 + interest at…
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car warranty
what is the Best extended used car warranty
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Help spark plugs stuck
Cant get the spark plugs removed from my car, i have the correct tool but it wont budge, the leads were broke for some of them, but the leads i can remove i cant even budge the spark plugs. Any methods or it it a plain old garage job? Got new leads coming tommorow so ok in that front.
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Is this expensive for a service?
Hi everyone. I only passed my driving test last year and I bought a 2005 Renault Modus 1.6 auto, it is almost out of warranty and is due for its first MOT soon. I've booked it in for next week to have its annual service and MOT with the company I bought it from, and they have told me it will be £320 for the service :eek:…
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Best (Nearly)New Smallish Car for around £6000...? Opinions
Hi Me and me girlfriend are looking to upgrade our dated Fiesta for something about newer and a bit nicer. Ideally we're look for something that isn't brand new (1 or 2 years old), thats quite economical (Diesel?), cheap to tax and insure and nice looking. Not sure about whether 3 or 5 doors but would like a bit of boot…
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Pool Car Insurance
We are looking to introduce a small pool car to our small office for activities during work days (probably looking at a Smart Car). There will be 4 named drivers all with clean driving licenses for over 5 years. Our problem is getting a reasonable insurance quote. If we consider a personal policy with these named drivers…
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Car hire in Majorca??
Hi....just need a small car for a week.....What about insurance? what do i need to be careful of?.....Do i need to pay "Excess".....also ....in the past I fill up before leaving ....only to get a bill for not returning with a full tank of petrol....this is because i use petrol on the journey back to car hire firm!! what…
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Free travel between London rail stations.
I have purchased Virgin rail tickets by post which say Manchester to London Terminals on them. I come in at Euston but need to get to Kings Cross. Do these tickets entitle me to use the Underground free or will I have to pay again? The tickets are too large to fit in the barriers so I assume I would have to see a member of…
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Euro Breakdown Cover
I'm going to France towing the caravan for 5 weeks and, Ive just found, a good, cheap breakdown cover which, I beleave, hasn't been covered on the site. http://www.a1stclassinsurance.co.uk/ This deal cost me £42.50 for a 12 month policy including, UK homestart and forward travel, etc. Try the link above, and , hopefully,,…
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budget welder advice?
well it seems i might need to purchase a small mig welder to patch the floor on our old car its not something i will use often at all i was wondering what your opinions are on whats the minimum spec i can get away with i see you can get gasless migs with a live torch fairly cheap..would it get the job done or no
