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Cheap bus ticket
Hi, I'm trying to find a cheap bus ticket for my Mum (who is an OAP) from Edinburgh to Forfar (she doesn't live here so doesn't get the free bus fares) and I have a vague recollection about Martin putting something in the weekly e-mail about £1 bus tickets but can't find it here. Anyone know anything? Thanks. Sula:o
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MOT Failure for No. Plate on a Motorbike ?
My Motorbike (scooter but need to call it motorbike for purposes of the MOT) failed it's MOT on 3 things, 2 of which I have no argument over and will sort. The third I am puzzled over. I bought the bike 2 years ago with an MOT, and have since MOT'd it at the same garage and it passed (the number plate also). This year he…
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Need Oil Burner Advice
Having discussed with her indoors, we are slowly coming round to the idea replacing our current petrol guzzling cars, Now the thing is we both enjoy a spirited drive, and having had a number of hire cars in the past that run on diesel we both disliked them all apart from a 535D :rolleyes: So my question is there any…
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where could I sell my off-road car!?
Hello Since breaking down next to the rhinos at woburn safari park, then ending up being towed home, my poor citroen ax (m reg) has sat down my driveway with a suspected head gasket gone. This was 2 years ago......:eek: We didn't have the money to get it repaired and didn't think it was worth getting repaired so basically…
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Peugeot 206sw...any good
Looking to buy one of these, as i like the fact that they are not a full size estate, but big enough to keep my dogs in the boot. Never had a pug before, and wondered what they were like reliability wise etc. Also looked at skoda fabia estate, seems ok, but like the look of the pug better.. any comments welcome
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Student Learning To Drive...?
Hello :) I realise this is probably a very stupid question but I was wondering if anyone could help me please. As a 'Congratulations' present my mum is going to buy me my first few driving lessons in one of the packages that they offer and my brother is buying me some more for an early christmas present. However - although…
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Hand car wash damage to car
Hi Can anyone advise where I stand. Took my car to a hand car wash yesterday on way home, when I got home from having it washed I noticed that the laquer layer on the car had come off in several places, I can only imagine this has been caused by them having their jet wash up too high??? what can I do? I went back to the…
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Motorcycle Restoration Woes
Hello all My dad is having his classic motorcycle restored by a restoration company. Earlier this year, my dad was presented with an invoice that stated it was the final invoice for parts and labour to complete the motorcycle. My dad promptly paid this. Last week, the guy said he needed more money to finish the job.…
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VW Specialist in London/Bham
Hi, Can anyone recommend a VW specialist in the London/Birmingham areas as I dont want to pay dealer prices for a cambelt change. Thanks in advance!!
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Interim Service
I took my car for interim service at Kwik-fit today and has received calls that there are some serious problems that they found on my car. After having passed its MOT last 15/07/08 I thought I won't be experiencing any unexpected bills. Anyway I knew that MOT is different and wouldn't look at the state of the engine. They…
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Can anyone help with radio code?
After a flat battery I cant get my radio to work. I have a 52 Peugeot Expert van. The radio serial no is: CL040120767643 Model no: PU-2294A (c) Can anyone help?
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van not registered in owners name?
Hi there - wonder if anybody can help. I have been to see a small van and all seems in order and I will do a HPI check prior to purchasing but the V5 document is still in the name of the previous owner. The guy selling the van has only had it for 2 months and has never bothered to register it in his name. I have never…
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Bought car from Arnold Clark - no service log
I wonder if you can give me some advice on where I stand with Arnold Clark. I bought a one year old (07 plate) Ford Focus on 22nd April. As soon as I got the car home, I noticed that their was no log book in the glove box and contacted Arnold Clark. On the test drive I was assured that the car had been fully serviced and…
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Getting to Gatwick airport
Hi guys I need to get to Gatwick airport this Thursday afternoon and returning to Central London from Gatwick this Sunday night. Work is paying so I'm not going to opt for a more stressful and longer journey time by taking a coach e.g.: easybus or nat express however would like to know my options. I have a Young Persons…
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complaint to dealership help
i am about to complain to the vw dealership where i bought my then brand new car 18 months ago at a cost of £20k, but need help as to what to expect etc. my car has been in 14 times this year alone having warranty repairs done to it - ranging from airbag warning lights / heating system failure, smelly smoke coming out of…
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rail from York to Thornaby/Eaglescliffe
Hi I've just accepted a new job in York and would like to commute by rail from my home, which is near Eaglescliffe station and Thornaby Stations. NorthernRail and Transpenine express have offered the following prices for season tickets. Since I'd need to get in for before 9am and back for around 6.20pm ish its probably…
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lost ford car keys
I think I've lost my main car keys. For a ford focus with central locking. Any idea how much they would cost to replace? Am thinking about selling my car soon so need a second set and central locking will help the price (somewhat). thanks
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Car servicing
Today I called my franchised dealer for a price on a service. £162 was the reply. Using the manufacturers web site I located the next closest dealer to me and called them. The same service was £128. The extra travelling obviously offsets any saving, in this case about 32 miles, but it is still worthwhile to save £34.…
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Congestion Charge Zone? What the ....
I was driving around the Congestion Charge Zone today all day and I know that I havent gone in to the cc zone. For some reason there is that fear that, if have gone in to the cc zone the fee will just keep going up and up. I decided to ring them up just to confirm I havent driven inside cc zone so I can sleep well tonight.…
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can anyone help - driving test appeal
Hi - Don't know if anyone has advice for my son who recently had his driving test stopped because he had a puncture. He was in a driving school car and has learned today that a puncture is regarded by Driving Standarda Agency as a mechanical failure . This means he has forfeit his fee. I can't find anything anywhere about…
