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Best mid-range / budget tyres (Kleber)
Can anyone recommend a good midrange brand for replacing on my Citroen C4 Coupe please? I currently use Michelin Pilot Primacy tyres which last time were about £140 / corner. Our local garage uses the Kleber brand: http://www.ansamotorworks.co.uk/Kleber tyres are made by Michelin and are their budget range. Kleber offer a…
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Prices of Bus Journey
Hiya all, I know this will be a rather broad question, But I get the bus every Friday to work and it costs me £2 there and £2 back, and I only travel 4 miles. I have seen people get on the bus and say £1 and it takes them to the same place as me! Does anyone have any idea how I could cut down this cost / ways I could make…
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End of Car Leasing
Hi all, this is only my second post so please be kind!! i've just finished a 2 year car lease. the car had 26k on the clock and was well kept other than a few scratches on the very bottom of the fender (the bit thats below the bumper) which couldn't be helped as the car was quite low (a saab 93 convertable). I had bump in…
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Cheap train travel between Liverpool/Manchester/Sheffield and Norwich
If you're travelling between Sheffield and Norwich or vice versa you can do so for a £1 single off-peak fare now available from http://www.megatrain.com/uk/(who are associated with Stagecoach, who run East Midlands Trains.) The Sheffield to Norwich service calls at Liverpool Lime St, Liverpool South Parkway, Widnes,…
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help please! bypassing ignition barrel and starting with a screwdriver problem.....
hi, my key snapped in the ignition, ive started the car using a screwdriver in the plastic bit behind the ignition, (thanks to advice from lovely msers re a similar drama last week!) all good. ....until i try and put it into gear- its a toyota estime auto, you have to put your foot on the brake to put it into gear from…
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How do i re-synch electronic key for SEAT Ibiza 53 plate?
I've changed the battery in the key; the key works in the ignition so no problems with the immobiliser but it won't operate the central locking. I've read the manual on how to re-sync the key but unless Im doing it wrong it's not working. Any one got any ideas?
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Car deposit - what's my legal position
Hi all, need some advice before I make a legal claim against a car dealer. This is the history... - Used an online credit broker to find a good deal on a new car - Agreed with broker to go ahead with finance - Had finance agreed (a Personal Contract Purchase/Balloon arrangement) by finance company. Agreement to be…
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Sat Nav but no Cigarette Lighter?
Hi All, I'm wanting to ask for a Sat Nav for Christmas but my car (1997 Corsa Breeze) doesn't have a cigarette lighter fitted which I've been told is needed to power them. I know they can be charged via the mains but obviously the battery would run out and eventually die on extra-long journeys. So 2 quick questions; how…
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Mobile Servicing
Hi I am looking for a Mobile Mechanic that could service my car at work. Many years ago there were plenty of places to call and they came and either serviced the car or gave it a tune up. I have looked on Google and can't really see anything similar, does anybody know if this is still done and have any details. I work in…
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motoring abroad
I found this an interesting how prices for fuel in the Euro zone differ. http://www.aaroadwatch.ie/eupetrolprices/ i will plan my route via Belguim i think :rolleyes: Rich
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How long do train ticket refunds take?
Hey all I bought 3 train tickets to travel on 24/11/08 from First Great Western website (tickets were to be collected at station). The train I had booked tickets for was cancelled due to signal failure, and so were the next 3 due to travel to my destination. I spoke to the ticketing office at the station (Swansea) and was…
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Nissan Micra.. Where to get the best price
Does anybody know where I can get the best price to buy a Nissan Micra C & C. Thanks
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Do traders have to give warranties on used cars?
I have been told a trader must give a min 3 months/3k warranty on selling a used car, is this true?
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Car Performance technology
My brother has just bought a 4yr old car- can anyone recommend any tech performance-type gadgets? Was thinking a cool fuel economy/ mileage / performance /revs etc (not a sat nav he has that). (round £100 -thinking christmas present :santa2:)
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Stolen Car - can I reclaim excess??
Hi guys, I recently had my car stolen - I've been given the indication that I can some how reclaim my £150 car insurance excess back. Does anyone know if this is correct & if so who do I claim it from (Gov't?) ? :confused: Any advice on how to go about this would be much appreciated. :rolleyes:
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PPC amusements.
Whaddya make of these jokers?! - http://www.northernparkingservices.co.uk/appeals.html -
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Comeback on a used car?
Hi I've recently brought my first car from an independent dealer, checked everything I could remember to check and it all seemed fine. However after owning the car for 6 days and having driven it a total of 20 miles it's quite seriously wrong (engine cutting out and now refusing to start again. I have a months warranty…
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Motoring forum... guide??
Who is the 'guide' for this forum?? Can you PM me please? Thanks
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Disastrous Car Servicing... anyone legally minded?
HI All Now for a little tale to outline our disastrous 10 days away to wind down and see old friends and the wife had a few business meetings. Having 2 kiddies, a 2yo and an 8 month old, you can imagine all the essentials we have to take with us. So we borrowed my Dad's VW Bora. Quick Summary We left last Thursday, stayed…
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Help please on a PCP
Hi I took out a 36month personal contract purchase lease on a vehicle I used on company business, which my employer helped with a monthly cash allowance to meet the costs of. I was informed by a colleague that a PCP is different to other types of hire purchase in that a brake on the contract can be applied at the mid point…
