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Virgin Trains are bunch of con artists IMHO. Be warned!
Virgin Trains deliberately conned me out of £360 - be warned!!!! Here is the sequence of events: 1. I bought a ticket online at www.virgintrains.co.uk on Friday 21 November, for outbound travel on 25 November, return travel on 27 November 2008. 2. I was in New York when I booked the ticket so I selected e-ticket as the…
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Strange noise from clutch
I have a 2004 Mondeo TDCi and noticed this morning that my clutch is making a strange noise when its cold. Now no laughing please but basically whenever I release the clutcth there is a noise that I can only describe as a duck's quack!(very embarassing when pedestrians look around for ducks before realising its my car!) It…
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OBDII scanners?
Anyone got one Ive had the light come on twice now on my car, once when it found itself in the newbury floods and i took a gamble (which paid off) and rescued it the other time is when i ran out of fuel ! Are they worth the investment as garages seem to charge the earth, ive seen them for around 25 or are they a waste of…
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Front CV Gaitors 'deteriorated' (MOT Advisory)
Car passed MOT (yay) but advisory states: "Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated [2.5.C.1a]" (same again for offside) Best price I've had is £40 + cost of the rubber boots from guy known only as 'beanie' (don't ask). However I've never actually used that place before. The guy I usually use quoted £60…
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Escort 1.8d Weird Electrical Problem
I have been having the weirdest problem with the car...... It will run all day happily, then all of a sudden the dash lights go dim, the clock stops, the seat belt warning light comes on, headlights go dim and the battery drains like the juice is being sucked right out of it, car stops and gives the impression that the…
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I want a good parking spot for MEN arena manchester
this week i need a good quick place to getaway after gig,not the arena car park,seen some forums mention the printworks one or one after the lowry hotel 100 yards down the road any tips thanks
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Free Day Return Ticket to London (season ticket holders only)
**EDIT - this is only open to those with season tickets** :o From: Warwick Parkway, Banbury, Bicester North, Wendover, Beaconsfield To: London Marylebone "It might be time to re-think how you travel to London. If you usually travel by train to central London with a First Great Western or London Midland season ticket, the…
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how can I check CO emissions
Just had this years car tax renewal and its the first one since it changed. It tells me that my car is 174 G Km, so the tax is £170. I've checked the MOT cert and on the page you get with it that tells you about the CO emissions, it doesn't say anywhere that its 174, it just says PASS. How can I check this? I want to make…
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Lease Puchase Advice
Hi I signed a Lease Purchase contract on a 06 BMW. in November 07. With the massive drop in interest rates and the bottom falling out of the car market, do I have any rights to force BMW Financial Services, to re value the car or re finance the debt, or am I stuck with my lot. I bought it for 26K and had it valued 2 weeks…
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Bangernomics - is it time to consider the move towards this?
Hi - this is my first time posting over here, but have enjoyed reading lots of threads lately. :) I bought a 1997 R reg Rover 600, diesel last September for £795. Since then, the following has occurred: * £750 - full service, which revealed brake fluid had drained away, so front discs, etc; * £100 - motor for driver's side…
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Car Finance Question RE Voters Roll
Hi all, I moved home in July, and have been confirmed as on the voters roll by the council. However, on my credit expert report it says I'm not on it - this is because they work from the published report which only came out on Dec 1st so it hasn't updated yet. My question is this - If I try to get finance for a car, will…
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How long for V5 to arrive?
Bought a car 10 days ago - fully taxed and insured, but haven't received the log book from DVLA yet; I don't know how long they normally take to arrive?? The only difference is that it's an ex-motability car and needs to be 're-registered' or something similar. Sorry to be vague, but I don't even drive, the car's for my…
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Quick Cambelt Question
I have a 2000 Toyota Corolla 1.6 and thought I would have to replace the cambelt however I have been informed my car doesn't have one - it has a chain instead and this doesn't need to be replaced. Is this right? I happily plead complete ignorance on the subject.:o
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Can anyone help diagnose a problem with my car...
Hi All, I Have a 2001 Renault Clio. For some reason when going over about 25mph the engine noise gets really loud (like I'm doing about 80mph) The revs aren't unusually high, the noise doesn't change when I press the clutch/change gear. I have been told by my mechanic that the clutch will need doing soon, was going to get…
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Minibus private hire query, bear with me.
We're soon to be 6 of a family (wifes having twins)and instead of a peoplecarrier that cant hold people and luggage at the same time, we were just going to buy a minibus. Now here's the thought. Why have a minibus and attempt to make money from it? Basics. Have D1 on my licence, would be a 9 seater (driver plus 8) so no…
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MOT ran out - can I take it to one of the council centres
Hi, I'm after some advice. I read about the council MOT centres, and have one locally. However, my MOT has already run out (car currently off road), which means I can take it to the test centre, but as they don't repair problems there where do I stand on driving it away if it fails - which is likely? Will I need to…
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Used Jaguar
Hi Am considering buying a used x-type Jag (want e-type! Maybe one day, fingers crossed) for under £4000. Has to be a diesel as the mpg for petrol is ridiculous. Most that i find have mileages around 90-130k. Now if it was a Lexus, Saab or Volvo that would not be a major problem. I know earlier Jags would be lucky to get…
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Decode Philips CCR 600 Please.
Hi there, Can anyone provide me with the code for my Philips stereo from my Vauxhall Astra, model number CCR 600 Serial Number - GM0600Y1212374 Many thnaks in advance, Lee.
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Railways how to make profit - take note
I raise this with ATOC and got back a trite answer telling me what I knew as I had said in the email and not addressing the issue. My point was that the £8 min fare pre 9:30 on the 16-25 railcard is daft. FGW are currently offering £5 off presumable to get passengers yet at the same time ATOC are putting out rules that…
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Road Tax Question
Hi i wonder if anyone could help with this situation. My husband had a car last year that was taxed up until October 2007. In May 2007 we split up and i moved out. He then bought another car, switched his insurance to the new car and parked his old car in the Barracks where he worked which is private property. He didnt…
