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Court Appearance for Fixed Penalty Parking Fine
Hi all, I received a Fixed Penalty Notice for a parking offence in February - specific charge is 'wilfully obstructed the free passage along a highway' it's a tight road and on one side is a normal kerb, on the other side is a dropped kerb the length of the pavement specifically for parking (although no signs). There are…
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i feel for you londoners
just back from north london,i drove there and back,done a similar trip a few years ago,but i must admit it has changed a lot in a few years,the amout of speed cameras,traffic light cameras,cctv cameras,low emission zone cameras,congestion charge cameras,parking cameras,etc,etc. i just dont know how people can comfortably…
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Can I still travel on this train ticket?
Bought 2 single train tkts to London for me and my son for tomorrow morning (Mon am) - used our Family railcard Son has a tummy bug - wont be going now. Can I still travel on my tkt? I booked it 3 weeks ago - an adult tkt then would have cost me about £11 but for the 2 of us, it was £9.30 In the morning, it'll cost me…
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Why is my car getting MORE to the gallon as it gets older?
Why is my car getting MORE to the gallon as it gets older? Bought Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6 petrol, plus model in Dec. It tells you how much you are getting to the gallon. In Dec when new I was getting 27.4 MPG That has gone up slowly in 0.1 increments to 28.8 MPG 6 months on. Any ideas why?
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National express funfares
I've used National express' funfares about a dozen times in the past year with no real problems. I have been trying to book the same journey, the same way i always do for about a fortnight now and it isn't bringing up any funfare options. I want to travel from Southampton to London on the weekend of July 26/27. I've tried…
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Optimal speed for economical m'way driving?
Does anyone know what it is, assuming you want to actually get somewhere in a reasonable time without having artics bearing down on you all the time?
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Important Money Saving for National Express East Anglia
hi all just thought I would let everybody know about how to get one of the cheaper tickets. On friday this week I was due to see friends in London for a night out. as usual I didnt have the oppertunity to book those elusive cheap tickets weeks in hand as this was a last minute thing. Anyway I looked at the website to see…
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Help with Court action for Non-Producer
My BIL has recieved court documents for not producing his documents within 7 days, plus not driving with insurance plus not changing his address on his driving licence. Very basically, he was stopped whilst driving (legally and with permission his GF's car) by Dorset police in Nov 07 and asked to produce everything at…
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Bought a new car that's now been registered but haven't received it yet!
Hi all, I was just wondering what other, perhaps more knowledgeable people (well, in this area at least!!) thought of this: I ordered a new car around two months ago and have been messed around a little with the delivery date. In fact, I was told that the car would be with me on 31st May. I phoned the salesman (who doesn't…
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Choice of car
I am looking to buy my first car. I am looking for a small (not overly small though!) and cute car (not brand new). I have considered the following manufacturers; Vauxhall, Toyota, Peugeot, Volkwagen and Ford. I have been advised against a vauxhall (wanted a corsa) and peugeot (wanted a 206 or 306). Now I am looking…
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Where to buy Honda Accord 2006 Exec model from?
Hi Guys After a lot of thinking i've opted out of the company car scheme and decided to get a car of my own, we have a max 4 year old car rule so it has to be relatively new, i've decided to go for a Accord Exec as it seems to offer the most kit and comfort for the price (if you have any other suggestions I would be open…
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tescos wipers ,buy one get one free
just to let you know our local tescos (assuming all/most stores will) have windscreen wiper blades buy one get one free regular style ones are £ 3 ish depending on size and the new style chunky rubber jobbies are £8 thought is was decent value:D thier economy car shampoo is pretty decent too at 76p a ltr
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Car radio code!
Hello. Visited Renault today to get a radio code for my Renault car, but they said there is a cost involved of £17 for for a code!! (plus 45 minutes waiting time) Surely they must give it to me for free? Or maybe someone on here knows where this is possible?
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Taxicard - subsidised door-to-door transport (Londoners only)
I know this has been mentioned before on these forums, however, I thought I’d give this a heads up for those who haven’t heard of it. What is Taxicard? Taxicard is a door-to-door transport service for Londoners with serious mobility impairments and to whom public transport is not usually accessible. Financed by the London…
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Train ticket prices if bought on day of travel
In a few weeks I'm going by train for work training. I'm going to buy my tickets on the day of travel....so how do I find out the prices of those online? If I look them up it gives me the advance/cheaper options which I don't think are available on the day? Cheers
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First Capital Connect
Last year, First Capital Connect put up their price of a Gold Card by 10% – at least, that's true of the route I use. How are they allowed to do then when it's so much about the rate of inflation? I'm dreading what they're going to do this year, as 10% upon 10% every year is quickly going to accumulate. And all this for a…
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Binatone A350 UK/Ireland- any good?
can anyone tell me of good or bad views/experiences with the above please? I have received notification that this is the model I am getting from my AXA sun life policy and quite frankly I am hugely disappointed but need to know if I have reason to be! All comments really appreciated. x:o
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Car Tax - Emissions list
Is there a list of all cars anywhere in ascending sequence of their emissions, so that we know which are the cheapest to tax ?
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Nottm to repay 1,000s of parking fines!!!
Here is the story. Anyone who has ever been to Nottingham and had a ticket or been towed for parking on a single yellow should reclaim the fine. you don't need the ticket or even have to remember when it was, all you need is your registration number. I knew about this 2 years ago as I travel down that road every day. I…
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Garmin NUvi 300T Sat Nav
Hi just bought the above for less than £100 from tesco. Have never use sat nav b4. Is the above good? Your advise much appreciated.
