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cheap train tickets ?
hi ive posted before but no one seemed to be able to help me so thought i would have another try :rolleyes: me and 2 freinds are travelling from nottingham to blackpool on 4th july returning 6th july ive searched everywhere for cheap tickets but everywhere comes up with same price £140.70 for 3 of us return :confused:…
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is it worth getting recon engine forrenault laguna
Hi Daughter has had to be towed back via the AA, they have told her the cam belt has gone on her renault laguna, would it be worth getting a recon engine and what roughly should it cost? Its an "n" reg caris
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Ford Fiesta 55 reg - replacing mirror
Hi, hope someone may be able to help. I have a 55 reg fiesta and have broken the passenger side mirror. The casing itself is fine but the actual mirror has come out and smashed. Could anyone tell me how much I should be looking at to have this replaced or if it would be possible to do this myself (if so how much would I be…
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zone 1 annual travelcard
i just moved to king's cross and I work in tower hill. I just realized that even though I only need a zone 1 ticket, I would have to buy a zone 1 and 2 travel card. I don't need the zone 2. Does anyone know of a way for me to travel by tube within zone 1 without buying the ticket for zone 2? I am looking at an annual…
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Speed Camera Scam Exposed!
The following from a recent local paper: THREE police workers are to be hauled before a disciplinary hearing after a probe revealed Blackpool motorists were caught out by a dodgy speed camera. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) found two roadside cameras in the county had been wrongly calibrated. More than…
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The AA
Hi All, I have a complaint to The AA and do not wish to write a letter through the usual channels, I want to write direct to the CEO. Can this be done? If so does anyone know of his name and address?
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Seatbelt Question
The inertia seatbelt in the back of my car seems a little too sensitive so as to hold me in place and give me no movement at all. I can't reach the seatback pocket in front of me or lean across to attend to my baby in her car seat. After a few minutes, it is quite uncomfortable and I struggle to even unclip myself. I asked…
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Is it possible for me to work out how much petrol i would use driving for 2 hours on
Its a long shot but id like to know if i can find out how much money i would spend on petrol, reason im asking is that im applying for a job buts its 2 hours away(mostly motorway driving) and as its 2 hours away i thought would paying for a hotel room (4 nights) be cheaper than buying petrol, would i need to know the mpg…
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Question about Travelcard
Hello! I've got a Child Zones 1-6 travelcard, but I want to travel to Staines on Monday morning. Does this mean I have to buy a complete new ticket because Staines isn't in Zones 1-6. It's just outside Zone 6 I believe. I'll be coming from London Waterloo. Can I buy an extra 'add-on' ticket? Thanks =) Stephen
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Public transport or not
hi all wondering if this is the same all over our bus company is Chambers Buses which travels from Bury st edmunds to colchester and surrounding villages in april they put the fare prices up and now this week they are no longer doing a return ticket, just a single ,so now it costs more 'a extra 50p on journey' than it did…
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MOT question - working windows
Hi, does any one know if having the electric windows in the car actually working is part of the MOT - as in one of mine has broken & its due in next week for MOT... i can live with it, rather than pay up for expensive part.. thanks J
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1st car for a 17 yr old?
DS1 is learning to drive and in a few weeks would like to take him out for experience, however our cars are not really suitable. We are considering buying him a car and wanted to know the following: 1. Where is the best place to find a genuine, safe and reliable second hand car? 2. On a budget of approx £2 - £2,500k, are…
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Get Extra free fuel(when paying with solo)
Just found out how to get an extra bit of fuel free, when i pay with my SOLO card at pay at pump. Recently my sister and i have discovered that when you use your solo, it limits your maximum fuel aloud at the pump to £20. Thus when filling up until the pump cuts you off when you reach your limit. but it is not quick…
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Chipped Windscreen
As the title suggests I got a chip on my windscreen last night on the way home home from work. It hasn't cracked, but it has put a chip in the windscreen. What do I do now? Do I just go get it fixed myself? Do I ring my insurance for a whole new screen? I am clueless when it comes to things like this :cry:
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tyres and brake! help!
hello, all, i have mini copper registered in Nov 2001. i have done MOT recently. in the report, they wrote, nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1), nearside front brake pad wearing thin (3.5.1f), offside front brake pad wearing thin (3.5.1f), both rear tyres outer sidewall deteriorated. what are the…
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Oyster card to Heathrow?
Hey Can you use an Oyster card to go all way to heathrow via tube? Or do you need separate travelcard/ticket? Oyster website is down so can't check! Thanks x
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Train Tickets - Why Is It Cheaper To Do This?
I need to go to Bradford in a few weeks' time. Whatever route I take, I need to change at Leeds. Is there any reason why it's cheaper to buy a ticket for Leeds and for Bradford? As opposed to just a ticket to Bradford?:confused:
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Second hand engine for Corsa 1.2 Help needed
My friends car engine has given up the ghost....apparently as a result of a faulty oil filter,which is, it seems, a common problem. So much so that the garage cannot source a second hand replacement. So if anyone knows of a source of second hand corsa engines in the North West(where she lives)it would be much appreciated.:D
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Super cheap AA & RAC breakdown cover loopholes.
What's the deal? There are currently a number of ways to get cheap breakdown cover from the two big providers. The AA is currently giving away a £20 M&S voucher when you sign up to its £35 basic (or any other) cover. For the RAC, as usual you can get it for £14 if you pay in Tesco Clubcard points or alternatively get £25…
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Alternative (cheaper) vehicle inspections.
I am looking to buy a used car, and have seen one on Autotrader but as it is in Liverpool and I am in Devon I was thinking of getting a vehicle inspection report done before I proceed. Does anyone know of a reliable alternative to AA and RAC which I understand are quite pricey. I will pay if I have to as ultimately it must…
