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Car Advice - What should I do?
Hi all, I'm just looking for some advice on my situation. Any advice on where I stand legally or if this comes under the sales of goods act would also be appreciated. I leased a second hand BMW 05 plate last year (3rd of June) with 12 months warrantry. I had a few problems with it so took it into their service deptarment…
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Weekly Car Hire Bargains @ 1Car1.com (Vectra for £95/week!!)
£85 per week for a Corsa £90 per week for an Astra £95 per week for a Vectra (£13.57 a day) Valid for all hires starting in June for 1 week or more (starting Monday-Wednesday only). http://www.1car1.com/index.aspx About 66% OFF their normal price for a Vectra - Bargain!! Only extras are Super CDW or risk a £500 excess.…
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Is diesel "All the same"?
Has anyone done a comparison in mpg terms on diesel fuel from different suppliers? I am aware that different grades of diesel exist, but is that supplied by the major fuel companies "All the same"?
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M.O.T Test
My MOT is due on 13th June. Can someone pls tell me if it runs out on midnight on the 13th, or is it midnight on the 12th?x
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London Taxi Open Day - See where they're made..
http://www.lti.co.uk/news/index.php?p=155 As a celebration of 60years building these famous cabs, the factory has an open day 14 June, offering factory tours. Looks like it might be free, as no mention of £$£$£, but worth confirming, first!! VB
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I just got my second parking ticket in 4 days !
Hi I was wondering if anyone thinks I should appeal this, I got my second parking ticket for parking directly outside my own house, I live in a main street in a flat and I got a ticket for parking there last fri, there is a section of the street where you can park all day, it holds about 6 to 8 cars and all the people who…
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TFL - London Buses - Yellow Unpaid Fare Notice
Hello! =) I'm 16 but didn't have my Oyster today, the first bus I tried to get on I was refused by quite a rude woman, who just told me to 'get off now and walk.' Manners cost nothing is what I've always been taught! =( So along came the second bus, and the driver was a bit more helpful, although at first he did say the…
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Am I liable? Accident involving a car registered to me
Am I liable if an accident occurred in a vehicle to which I was registered as the keeper at the time, even if the driver (who I believe is probably at fault) is not a named driver on my insurance policy and did not have my permission to drive it under my insurance? He should have had his own insurance.
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bellhire, or who else??
Hi In August we are going to Brighton visiting family(from Cheshire) I have done a few quotes and they all seem to come out at about £120-£150 for a week ie Avis, Hertz etc.... Then I stumbled across Bellhire who do long term rentals and hiring a similar car for a whole month would cost me £211, so I think this might be a…
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Are you killing your car.
Found these 10 tips - or rather 10 common driving habits that will kill your car. Read will "cost you money" instead of "killing your car" as it amounts to the same thing! I'm guilty of a few of these naughty habits. What about you, are you guilty of doing any of these? Or do you have any other tips to pass on? 10 Ways to…
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Problem with Ford KA
Afternoon all, My partner has a Ford KA, and today it doesnt want to start. Its not the battery becuase the stereo and indicators and lights are fine. When i try and start it, it make a wierd noise, and the needle on the speedo goes awol. Also when i turn the electrics on my digital mileage isnt there, just the trip…
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Two Stroke Oil; Buying in Bulk
I have a two stroke moped but want to buy some two stroke oil in bulk, ie in quantities greater than a litre. Can anyone recommend places to get some and hopefully safe some money. Thanks.
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Citizens Advice telephone number, please - motor accident related
It appears I can only find a Citizens Advice phone line for debt related queries. Does anyone have a number for other types of advice, please? I've been on their website and tried several post codes and they all seem to offer only walk in centres.
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taking a bike on a train?
I have been commuting 42 miles each way using a deisel fiesta, and its costing me £45.00/week using cheapest available fuel. so I have been costing out taking the train instead, the journey would be 1 mile by folding bike to mainline station, train, then 3 miles to workplace. so far I have not found a downside, and at…
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East Midlands Trains - it pays to complain
I took a day trip to Nottingham. The section that was on East Midlands Trains was delayed by 1.5 hours on the outward journey and by nearly an hour on the return leg. I complained to East Midlands Trains and sent them my tickets. Incredibly, they refunded 100% of the ticket costs. They even refunded the sections of my…
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What Family estate with good fuel economy?????
HI I am after buying a new car. I have had the Renault Laguna Sports Tourer 1.9 Diesel for my last 2 cars. I personnally think they are great as they are a large estate , great fuel economy, nippy, sporty inside and looks good outside , cheap tax & insurance. I was going to upgrade and buy another one but am just…
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New Private Car Use Mileage Rates
Hi, Does anyone know if the new Private Car Use Mileage Rates have been announced by HMRC? It follows the following article on the BBC website : http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7392065.stm The current rates are 40p up to 10,000 miles 25p for 10,000 miles plus With the cost of Petrol / diesel the sooner the better....
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Write-off (Category C)
Hi, Looking for suggestions about best thing to do here: Bought Peugeot 307 (2002/02 plate) from private seller twelve months ago, with full mot. Car had several niggles but was low end of price suggested by Parkers so I bartered it down a little but apparently not enough! Took it for mot this week, mechanic said it has…
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Car Tax Refund
Hi Sorry if there is a website for this but couldnt find one. Could someone please tell me how much I would get on a refund of duty for 6 months, it has 3 FULL months left left to run, it cost £101.75. How much will I be refunded?! Thanks in advance for your help
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Car sale / possible write off
Hi I have been trying to sell my 306 the past few weeks to no avail and the MOT is out in 3 weeks so I want to get rid of it ASAP. I have put it up for £500, then £300 then £200 with 4 months road however I have had only two viwers which were time wasters and are 100 miles away so I am not prepared to take the car 100…
