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New refuelling tactic?
I suspect that with the frequency of price rises of petrol and diesel that most of us may well be (slightly) better off refuelling as soon as the tank falls below 75%. Has anyone done any calculations here? Obviously if you're using a tank of fuel in a matter of days this won't make any difference to your fuel bill which…
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V5 Charge from finance company
Hello, I recently cancelled the finance on my vehicle and returned it to the fianace company. I had lost my log book (V5) so I sent the car back minus the book. I have been contacted by the finance company explaining that I owe them £350 for a new log book, after speaking to the DVLA they made me aware that a…
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Good deal or not ?
I'm considering either outright purchasing or Contract hiring one of the vehicles below A. Vauxhall Astra 1.4 SXI Quoted new £11400.00 OTR or 3+23 Payments of £173.90 inc VAT. 10000 mls Contract hire B. Vauxhall Astra 1.6 SXI Quoted new £13000.00 OTR or 3+23 Payments of £186.82 inc VAT. 10000 mls Contract hire Any advise…
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season tickets
Hi there, Does anyone by any chance know whether it's cheaper to get a season ticket from Tottenham Hale in London to Harlow, rather than from Liverpool Street, or if it makes no difference? Only prices to/from Liverpool st are shown on the websites I can find and since I'm going to be commuting from Tottenham Hale I…
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Diesel failed MOT on black smoke test PART 2
Hi Hope you don't mind this update. Story so far http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=11404397#post11404397 I changed the air filter. Car is booked in for oil and oil filter and fuel filter change tomorrow. Went at 70 in third gear today about 10 mins in total (several bursts of a few minutes each). I…
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Lost car key , any advice
Hi I have lost one of my car keys (ford focus 54) , when I went to get another one cut I was told they couldnt do it as he needed both keys,(immobiliser chip code.) The best advice was to go through Ford and buy one from them at a cost of around £40/50 quid. Has anyone else been stupid enough to misplace a car key? if yes…
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Help need code for Transit
Hi all i need the code for my 3000 traffic radio serial No MO 39824 can you help thanks in advance not been on here before hope i,ve done this right :confused:
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I wanna new Car under £4k
I wanna car under £4k - I want to trade my car in probably get £1200 for my car and have £2500 in savings to put towards it. I need a 5door as I am currently warming a bun in my belly Any help on what's out there cheapish to run and fix and as new as poss.. I'm not fussy about what it is except I have to be able to get 2…
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cheap train tickets
hi to all can anyone help going to blackpool next month with girls looking for any money saving on train fares looked everywhere but all give me same price 140.70 return for 3 of us sooo expensive :( any ideas anyone ?? thanks
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Not money saving but couldn't keep these to myself
Take a look at these new Vauxhalls...stunning considering their badge! Insignia http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vx/futuremodel/newinsignia.do And the brilliantly futuristic Flextreme http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vx/futuremodel/flextreme.do Definately not money saving, but I think anyone on this board must have some level of…
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Can old car parts be taken to a scrap metal dealer?
Just wondering if I could take an old knackered steering rack and other old metal car bits to a scrap metal merchant and if it would be financially worth doing so (rather than chucking them at the local refuse place).. Thanks in advance.
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Body work
Hi, I need some car advice. I bought my car 3 years and its 8 years old now. I have dented the driver door and there are more than a few scratches on the front and back bumper. One guy who quoted for the body work at £850. And the front light is damaged and I need to replace that too. I am not sure if I should get the work…
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Best way to sell a car on ebay
Hello, What is the best way to sell a car on ebay, I have a Zafira in good condition and i have taken heaps of photos to list via photobucket. I am thinking of a 3 day listing aution format with a reserve? any views or is a clasified ad better with say £5000 or best offer? thanks in advance
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Citroen Synergie- find the fuel filter!
Hi can anyone tell me where the fuel filter is on a Citroen Synergie, please? It's a 2ltr diesel. I have a new filter-but can't find where it goes. The manual doesn't show it. Thanks PF
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Warranty from Fiat dealers on used car?
I'm considering buying a used car from a main Fiat dealer. Can you tell me of I would get a warranty, and if so, how long for? The dealers are Colliers in Birmingham.
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Bad dealer advice
Hi all, I was purchasing a vehicle through a dealership of one of the so-called prestige brands. I paid a deposit of £500 and the deal was verbally agreed. I got a decent discount and the car would be ready for the end of the month (june), so they could get in the sale towards their quarterly target. Plus I got £1000…
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Oyster Woe
the london overland trains i use have recently installed oyster (unsurprisingly at a significantly lower price than non-oyster), but don't have barriers. over the last couple of months, as i'm getting used to the new system, i have forgotten to touch out a few times, leading to a maximum cash fare of £4 being charged. the…
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Drivers License
At what point could you get a replacement uk driving license for free, my mates girlfriend stupidly lost it so i bet she would have to pay for 1. Also if the address details on the card are wrong eg license holder has moved address and hasnt told dvla of new address could he get a replacement.
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Pls help v. worried about Starter motor - has it been ruined?
Hi, I hope someone can help. I had a nightmare afternoon today with really bad breakdown service. Today my car wouldn't start and apparently it was "flooded". I couldn't start it and had to call breakdown assistance (I have this through Prudential with my car insurance). I know nothing about cars and only know it was…
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flat battery : Ford Mondeo (P reg)
Hi My car has been standing for about 3 months untouched ... as I have been away for a few weeks and just never got around to using it on my return The battery was bought new last year in Halfords, so it was OK Now it's flat I've borrwed a charger, but just want to make sure I do it right Q1 Must I disconnec the battery…
