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Half-price MOT
Not sure if this has already been noticed but if you visit the Times online website, you can get a voucher to get your MOT for half-price. This is only valid until August 31 so get in quick! http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/commercial/article4485112.ece I hope this helps Nagapriya
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previous owner/ accident damage history?
Hi, I am in Dublin Ireland and was purchasing a 2006 Toyota Celica which was imported here from the UK.I ran a history check on it and discovered that it had a `category D insurance loss- insurer decided not to repair ` listing. The car looks and drives perfect so basically I need to know if there is any way that I can…
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Comm-motion
Has anyone signed up with these people? Are they any good or waste of time?
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Speeding ticket
hi, ive been driving just under two years, last xmas i received a speeding ticket from a camera on some bridge and recently was stopped roadside by a guy with a speed gun for doing 45 in a 30. i didnt have my license on me so went the very next day to give my driving details in, but since this i have heard nothing and its…
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red light camera question
stupidly drove through a red light earlier...the layout had changed and i made a mistake now im worried there might have been a camera there, is it obvious if the lights have a camera by looking at them? nothing flashed at me :o
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Online car manuals
Is there any free car manuals available for cars, (namely nissan primera 2001) i've searched for haynes manuals but they're about £15, I just want to browse it so don't want to pay a high price as that. ta
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Liverpool One - Parking?
Can anyone recommend somewhere cheap to park for visiting liverpool one? The car parks mentioned on the website are quite pricey :eek:
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car accident..what happens making a claim?
hi was involved in an accident, went into a van that decided to suddenly stop:eek: all the front is smashed in but noone hurt thankfully, the van firm wants to not claim but i cant afford to pay for my damage, what do i do? ive phoned up my insurance but they havent phoned back, now got a smashed up car and wondering do i…
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Cutting travel costs by cycling...
Well, dp and I don't have a car, but we still have soaring travel costs in the form of a bus pass. It used to be very reasonable at £35 for 4 weeks for both of us (I work weekdays & he works weekends). That was last year, it's now £70!! As a result I've decided to start cycling to work - the whole 14 mile round trip! I…
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Rail travel 1st Class Bargains Cross Country Trains
I recently booked a ticket Newcastle to Chesterfield and noticed it was only £2 more for first class, making it just over £13. I thought it would be nice to travel in comfort. I left Newcastle at 13.30. What I had not expected was as much free coffee or tea as I wanted, plus free muffins plus free sandwiches. A real…
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Cheap train pain!
It is such a pain trying to find a cheap train fare! I want to travel from London to Glasgow and back in November. I have managed to find a single going up for £14 which is really exciting!! But coming home on a Sunday is £101. The return is £102. I have tried seeing if I can split the journey using places I can think of…
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Auto aid office closed
Hi Just tried to sign up and I get the message "Due to unforeseen circumstances the office has been closed. Please try again later" Anyone know anything about this, please? Does this happen if you are calling when you have broken down? Thanks
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Untaxed vehicle outside - call the police?
There's a car outside with no tax on it which has been driven there. Confirmed as tax expired on DVLA website in July. Worth calling police onto it? Or waste of time and effort?
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Clampers lose in court.
This cheered me up. I don't know if anyone has any experience of MBC solutions. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hereford/worcs/7577856.stm
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Urgent advice needed: late paying speeding fine
Hey guys Urgent advice needed as I'm going off my nut :( A couple of months ago I was caught speeding (for what it's worth, 83 on a Dual Carriageway (70). I was sent a notice of Intended Prosecution which I promptly replied to, saying that yes I was the driver and yes I did it. Fair cop and I would await my fate. Nothing…
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Car radio with DAB and ipod controls
I've had a look around for such a thing and I'm slightly confused. Firstly, I'd like an in-car radio with DAB and the ability to control what my ipod plays somehow. I've got my eye on the Sony CDX-DAB6650. So what's the best way to control what your ipod is playing out of a car....I've seen people in various threads…
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Zafira brake lights packed up, any ideas
We've lost all of our brake lights on our 51 plate zafira, anyone have any ideas. I've not actually checked anything as I don't know where the switch is, or if they are fused etc etc Any advice greatly appreciated, we're off on holiday in it next week
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"Crunching" brakes
Whenever i apply my brakes, I get a really loud and horrible "crunching" sound from the 2 front wheels. Also get the noise if im driving at a low speed. Sounds like metal scrapping against metal, so Im guessing that I need my brake pads replaced?? Also alot of black brake dust on the 2 front alloys, and when i washed them…
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ford KA--air vents only blowing in hot air
Hi, Has anyone got any thoughts on what maybe causing my air vents in my R keg ford Ka to only blow in hot air? Looked at air filter--this is new Checked temp of car--normal Engine not abnormally hot Correct amount of fluid in engine bottle Any advise would be welcome. Many thanks, Gillian
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mobiles and driving
Is it an offence to hold your mobile phone but not actually use it whilst driving?
