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Advice On Volvo S60 Needed?
volvo s60 d5 2005/54 have noticed a rattle that eminating from the parcel shelf that is noticed on rough roads. I took it into Volvo today and they told me that the rattle was coming from the centre seatbelt mount in the parcel shelf??. The cost of replacing the centre seat belt unit would be approx £ 300 which seems…
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Should i just give up?
Hello, I got a parking fine a few weeks ago for parking on a ramp that led down to a river. The other end connected on to a side street that runs along the water front. The ramp goes down from the road and into the water, there is no through traffic and it is never used for loading etc as there is a boat house 100m down…
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car hire in france
Hi all i am wanting to hire a car in france in 3 weeks time, but all the hire companys take a creditcard swipe when you pick up the car, to get excess/fuel charge etc if you crash it, or dont return it with fuel. most companys terms and cond's say something like - "they will "block" an amount on your card equivelent to the…
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Useful tyre locator site
http://www.tyre-shopper.co.uk/
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bets moneysaving tip? dont have no insurance!
I pay over £800 a year for insurance but today have realised i'm being a mug!!! just been reading my evening mail these last two weeks and it has a list of recent prosecutions, there have been several prosecutions of people driving without insurance, mot and road tax, guess how much the fine was £100?? its a joke its…
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New brake performance for a low price
I've just had my motor serviced and the technician resurfaced the discs for me when he fitted new pads (£20 a wheel )!!! He said they would have the same performance as new discs. I've never had this done before and I noticed the difference as soon as i left the forecourt, they were much more responsive and apparently I…
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6 month old car with "rattle" - advice please
Could I ask for your advice please. I bought a 6 month old 207cc in April this year from the Peugeot dealer and it came with the Lion Used Car Warranty plus, of course, the Peugeot manufacturer's warranty. It quickly became apparent that there was a loud rattle coming from the back of the car. Looking on 207cc forums, it…
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Cars with free insurance?
Hi I'm looking to buy a new car within the next couple of months. Does anyone know which cars offer a year's free insurance as this offer is appealing to me as I am a young driver? Thanks
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private car leasing
does anyone know where I'll get a good deal?
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cant open bonnet?!
Hi Think my car is overheating but i cant open the bonnet to check the coolant etc- feels like their is a clip/attachment come loose - is there another way of opening it?! Its an old ford fiesta Thanks
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Dual Fuel vehicles
Well seriously thinking of getting a vehicle with petrol/lpg for a 500 mile weekly commute. I have found some stockists of used lpg vehicles and realise that some vehicles have factory fitted dual fuel from new. I know about vauxhalss but dont know of many more. Can anyone point me in the direction of manufacturers or…
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Is a credit card or loan an option when broke and facing a PCN deadline
Hello Money Saving Experts! I think I may have an insurmountable cause here! okay here goes... I have four outstanding PCN tickets, all of which have to be paid within less than 2 weeks time. Three of the PCN stand at £60 with one at £40. I tried to apply for a second payment plan as I could not meet the original payment…
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Standard advance rail tickets - changing times of travel
Hi, Firstly apologies if this is posted in the wrong sub-forum or if it's been covered before. I've done a forum serach but can't find the answers I'm looking for. I'm due to travel from Chester to London tomorrow. I booked my tickets some time ago. The standard advance ticket I have is meant to leave Chester at 15.03 but…
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Morrisons Fuel Points?
Morrisons have a points card scheme at their fuel stations. Coolect points when you fill up and eventually you get cash vouchers to use in stores. I've been collecting for a while and have >4000 points. How many do you have to have before you get a voucher?
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car tax
Hi is there going to be an increase in car tax next year for vehicles made before 2001 and not going by emmisions as I have a nissan primera 1.6 t reg 1999. As my road tax is due 31 aug 08 just wondering if it would be cheaper for me to get 6 months this time then in end of feb 09 I'll get the 12 months .The cost for 6…
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When does my car need it's 1st MOT
Hi, My car is a 56 plate and ive just had my car tax papers through, can someone tell me when i need to put it through its 1st MOT :confused: Thanks
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Car Speeding questions
Hi , I'm trying to answer a question for one of my friends as we are all stumped. He bought a car a few months ago but didn't realise that he should have received confirmation of ownership (can't remember what the form is called) from the DVLA. He only realised last month when his Road Tax was nearly finished and he hadn't…
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Cheap Minibus Insurance
Just got a second hand minibus but now need to find some cheap insurance. Any ideas where to look?
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Well got the car!
Our MG-XR it's sooooo nice! I keep stalling it though as the bite is much higher and very hard for me to find at the mo so at lights i am petrified! Apart from that it is really fab, has everything we wanted and more, got electric sunroof which we didn't realise, actually elctric everything! it fits at least 12ish bags of…
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LPG fuel conversion
Does anyone know what LPG fuel conversion does for the resale value of a car? Its tempting when it offers practically half price fuel and doubles fuel economy.
