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mobile phone laws
I received 3 penalty points and a £60 fine, I had my mobile phone in my hand and it was ringing, I looked at it but did not answer. Does anybody know the laws about this?
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First Class lounges not just for the rich!!
To be able to use a first class lounge in a railway station (should your station have one) you must possess a First Class rail ticket or in some cases, Sleeper ticket. Rather than buy a first class ticket to your final destination, which is expensive! If you really want to use a first class lounge, buy a ticket to the…
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Buying my first car
I'm going to be in a position at the end of September to buy my first car. Basically what I've done is learnt to drive in my friends 1999 Nissan Micra at nights and around the city centres (I'm insured on the car and have a provisional, she's also been driving for over three years). I haven't yet sat my theory or practical…
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Road Tax (RFL) savings 2008 / 2009
If the tax on your car will soon be increased by the latest governemnt wheeze to scam you of more money in order to fill their rapidly emptying coffers, you may want to consider this: If your road tax is due at the end of this month - you may want to consider getting 6 months only. This will expire at the end of February,…
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Selling a motorbike
Soon i might be looking to sell my yamaha ybr 125 and I was wondering if people knew of the best places to sell one? ps. I'm not trying to sell it on ere, as that is against the rules, just looking for advice. Thanks pss is this the right board to post this on?
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national express £1 fares
National Express are running another £1 fare promotion, for travel until the end of September, I couldn't get the link to work, but if you check their website, there should be something on it. It's got nothing to do with the recent Mirror promotion.
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Any Here Got AA Breakdown Cover?
Hi Guys, I'm thinking about getting AA breakdown cover and noticed that if some one referred me we could both get £15 of M&S Vouchers.. Is there anyone here who has AA Breakdown cover and would like to refer me so we both could get a nice gift?? Cheers
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Urgent help with MOT question
My car is in for it's MOT today & I've just had a phone call with a couple of small bits that need doing. However, the big problem is that whilst in for the MOT the fac belt snapped, wrapped itself around another bit of the engine that now needs replacing! My question is - as I've never had a problem with the car, am I…
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Romford to Holborn season ticket help required
I'm trying to find how much a season ticket would cost between Romford and Holborn. I've tried Transport for London and East Anglia rail websites without success. Perhaps they don't exist. Any help in the direction of a site would be appreciated. Thanks
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Couple of Discounts on Books for bikers
Hi everyone Thepieguide has offered MoneySavers discounts on two guides for bikers. Here's the information they've sent: South West Bike Guide Offer The South West is a fantastic region offering riders stunning inland and coastal routes to explore. This customised atlas of BMF region 7 is an essential companion for both…
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2001 E39 520i SE fan stopped working
Any ideas what to check guys? Haven't looked a fuse box yet but looking for tips. Many thanks in advance.
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Help - Euston to Heathrow
Hi Need to get from Euston Station to Terminal 5, Heathrow. I looked at the Tube map and it appeared the tube went from Euston Square to Leicester Square, change onto the Piccadilly line which will take me to Terminal 5. I went on Heathrow Airport website and it says yep, Terminal 5 has an underground station and getting…
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San Diego Car Hire
I need a car for a week in September and have done a search thru https://www.kayak.co.uk which in turn searches CarRentals.com & this seems to come up with some belting deals. For instance its saying I could get a Chrysler Pt Cruiser for £92.97 inc taxes. However to the right of the screen it says: "Don't be caught without…
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help, my mot is overdue
Was goin to renew my car tax today but found out that my mot is overdue by almost two months. What should i do, just get the mot? Am i gonna be fined or worse? Does this affect my car insurance?
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Clamping Director Is Jailed
Car clamping woman sent to jail Rebecca Meakin was found guilty last month A woman who ran a car clamping firm which took thousands of pounds from drivers has been jailed for four years. Rebecca Meakin, of Millers Vale, Heath Hayes, Staffordshire, was convicted of blackmail by charging motorists up to £300 to retrieve…
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Chevrolet Matiz - opinions please
Hello, I've been offered a good deal on an 06 Matiz (1 litre) around about 3k for just over 5k miles. I know it's really good offer and when looking around at cars recently, they all seem so expensive for small cars! Don't know what to do for the best :( I'm worried about how the Matiz will fair on the motorway as I need…
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Cheapest windscreen replacement, anyone?
anyone know of the cheapest (and legit ofcourse) windscreen replacement service?
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Help with car/warranty problem
I bought my Saab 93 Tid Vector Sport new in January 2004 and during the warranty period the car needed 2 EGR valves. The symptoms were a gradual loss of power then the engine light came on and I would have to take the car at crawling speed to the garage. The first time I thought that these things happen with new cars a…
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Selling a VW
Dear auto moneysavers, I'd like to pick your brains about a dilemma i have. Have a VW Bora and don't know whether to sell it or not in its present condition Basically been away and come back to find that the windscreen cracked and side mirror broken. In addition, the tax disc and MOT are now expired. Looking at the tyres,…
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Best Cheap First Car?
Hi Firstly, hello, this is the first time I've posted on the forum so I'm hoping that I'm not repeating threads :S I just passed my driving test this morning after a very expensive last few months! I have some savings put aside for a car but I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good cheap first car to buy, I'm…
