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broken number plate
i've been away and come back to find that half of my number plate has fallen off at the back. i can't see how that just happens, so i assume someone had a go at removing it and gave up when it cracked. after some time playing on the DVLA website, i'm unclear what to do! i obviously need to get a new one but i don't know…
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Train ticket help?
Hi, I'm going on a trip to London soon and was hoping for some advice on sorting out my train tickets... I've only ever used the train once and it was a simple return ticket to one place and back to where I started, and this one is slightly more complicated! Anyway basically, I want to travel from Leicester to Central…
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National Express: Refunding Tickets
Hello 1st time user, and would love your help!! I purchased tickets months way in advance from national express website, for £35, I had opted for the fasttix collection at Euston and need my bank card to collect them. A week before I was due to collect my tickets, I found out my bank card had been cloned and I had to…
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What cycle rack for a camper van
Does anyone know which cycle rack will fit a Peugeot Talbot Avalon campervan. rang every accessory place in staffordshire and I might as well be talking a foreign language. Thanks xx
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Nissan Key Replacement
Hello everyone, Yesterday my mother had her handbag stolen which had her car keys inside. I've found her spare key for the car but she obviously would like to get a replacement for the set that was stolen. Having just got of the phone to the Nissan dealer they have informed me that to replace this stolen key (for a Nissan…
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Hiring a car in Exeter
Has anyone got local knowledge please? I'll be flying down on a Tues eve and getting a taxi straight to city centre hotel. I really need a small car on Thurs pm to drive to Plymouth but will be returning to Exeter airport on Sun evening. Is it best to hire from the airport on Thurs to make the return easy, or can someone…
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Tyre savings
Just to show what savings can be made by shopping around for 4 new tyres, and also paying for them on a cashback credit card ... Each Four Saving Cashback Total Blackcircles £54.04 £216.16 -£65.04 -£2.16 -£67.20 MyTyres £55.60 £222.40 -£58.80 -£2.22 -£61.02 Double D Tyres £56.16 £224.64 -£56.56 -£2.25 -£58.81 eTyres £56.50…
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Train travel expert needed
Hi all i need to travel on a train from peterborough to chichester.(on a saturday) If i go directly to the train website and buy one ticket its £53. But if i buy each section seperatly its only £44.(train/underground/train) Can some one please help me and tell me if this is correct.
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Shell Regular Petrol VS V-Power Petrol
Hey i was just wondering if anybody knew how much difference in MPG there is between Regular Petrol and V Power, in the newspaper today it said that V Power gave you more MPG and emissions were better! Although i was wondering if with the extra 5p you pay for it makes it better financially than regular petrol. Apologies if…
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keys locked in car!
a relative has locked her only set of keys in her car (BMW)..she tried the AA who spent ages trying open the doors - but no luck. they suggested to her that she smash the glass or call a locksmith which quoted £150!! just curious if anyone has any ideas/suggestions to help thanks BTW that was her only set of keys, as her…
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steel wheel
ive just replaced my set of 4 steel wheels with alloys, and i am just wondering what i can do with the old wheels?? are they worth anything in scrap value? they dont have much tread left on them, proberbly 1-3 mm until becoming illegal i also have the trims/hubcaps which i can sell on ebay as theyre off a golf MK4
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how much do garages charge per hour?
Hi Just wondered how much labour per hour garages charge. The receipt I have from the beginning of the year for a car we haven't long bought charged £34ph any comments?
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Motorpoint
Has anyone any views on Motorpoint car supermarket? I've been looking for a nearly new (with low mileage) Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Design, 5 door. Such cars seem to be going for around 9000-9500, if Auto Trader and www.networkq.co.uk is anything to go by. But then I found one at Motorpoint (Newport branch). The car is only 4…
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3 month car insurance
I am looking to take out car insurance for only 3 month as I will be getting a lease car through work soon, does anyone no a good insurance company that will do this? Thanks Graeme
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National Express Discount code
10% off for using NEC10 Don't know how long it's valid for but it is current. It says 'return journey' so may not work on singles Edit - this refers to coaches, not trains
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Cars in the £35/yr tax bracket???
Hi, I know cars like the Aygo, C1 and 107 are all in this low tax bracket, but are there any larger family cars? I have an Aygo which I love, and also an old focus, I'm looking to sell the focus and I would like a car similar to the Aygo, but the size of a focus. I'm not interested in speed, a 1 litre is plenty for me! Any…
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Been in a car crash - Need advice on going to police etc....
Hi there. I'll give out the full story and I need some advice on what may happen as I'm clueless and worried. Driving with my girlfriend and friend in the car and a duel carriageway though limited to 40. A very large car pulls out and is speeding and driving stupidly. There are red lights, he's in the right lane I'm in the…
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Cruise control not working on my Alhambra
Hiya I have a 'W' reg, manual, Seat Alhambra1.8i which I love as it is so nice to drive and very comfy. It has cruise control but recently this has stopped working and I just wondered if anyone knew if this was a known problem and whether it is easy (by which I mean cheap :D ) problem to fix? As I can drive the car…
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Selling a car on Ebay
After much deliberation I've decided to sell my Nissan Primera on Ebay rather than AutoTrader. I guess it'd probably fetch about £3500 - £4000. However, I've now got the choice of whether to put it up for a traditional auction or just a classified. Has anybody got any views about which is better in terms of the price it…
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use of white disabled parking bays?
Hi I have a question about the use of a white disabled parking bay which has been put in place specifically for one particular person. Can anyone tell me, does the user of this space need to display a blue disabled badge? And is it possible to pass the use of this space on to other disabled persons when the original user…
