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Problem with cheap Virgin London/Manchester train tickets
First of all, apologies if this should be joined to another thread. I had a look and couldn't find anything similar.. I'm going up to Manchester (from London) for a couple of days next month. I was really pleased to see that Virgin offer bargain seats for these journeys, starting from £1. On the dates I wanted, there were…
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Need to buy a car!!
Morning everyone After several years driving £300 old bangers, our last one has had an identity crisis and decided its a Barbeque :rolleyes: Hence today we are shopping for a new (used) car. We have been saving so have a good deposit to put down, and will be using a dealership local to us if we can!! Any tips on what…
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ford puma radio code
Hi could anybody help I need the code for a ford puma radio part number 6000cd serial No m021875 If you could please help, thanks.
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Brighton to London 3 pounds each way by train
London to Brighton advance train tickets £3 single Im going sale shopping. This is a great offer. I have just booked myself Brighton to London Victoria return for £3 each way (half that price for children). You do not need to come back the same day although you can if you like. It's shown on the Southern & National Rail…
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motor insurance question
I wonder if anyone can offer any advice please. My daughter was waiting behind a car at a junction when the car in front of her reversed into her, (after pulling out a little then changing mind, daughter had not moved). Details were exchanged and the Third Party insurance accepted their policy holder was at fault and wrote…
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Rear bearings - a bit nervous!!
Hi all, looking for a bit of friendly money saving advice! The rear bearings on my 53 Vectra 2.2 Elite are in desperate need of replacement. The front ones were done a few months back at a cost of £500 at my local kwik-fit (they had coroded). Now I need the back ones doing and i'm very nervous about how much i'm going to…
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just brought a skoda :@)
octavia 2.0 6 speed auto desiel estate and i have to say omg .................i canot beleive that its a skoda they have come a long long way its a really high spec and the buttons etc are the same as a vw sorroco does anyonoe else own one ?
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I want an Audi TT
Hi Guys, Not sure if this is the correct section to post...so please feel free to move me if necessary! I am going to treat myself to an Audi TT(second hand) in the new year but thought I would ask you knowledgeable lot for some advce before I make the big purchase!:j I am looking for any advice on do's and dont's, common…
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UK Assistance
Has anybody had their car repaired by UK Assistance? How's the service? Most importantly how good was the repair job? Especially body paint work. Thanks.
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Birmingham park and ride?
Hi, I guess this is a rant more than a question. I drove to Birmingham today and decided to go to Coleshill 'park and ride'? The price for the parking was £2 (not too bad), however the return trip for an adult into Birmingham was £4.20 meaning it would cost over £10 for 2 adults so I ended up driving into the centre and…
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Selling an older car...
We need to sell our car as we are getting a new one through mobility on New Years Eve. Its a 98 Renault Scenic in good nick with only 46000 miles on it. We can't trade it in against the new car so have to sell it privately and where we live there is no space to keep 2 cars. Are these people who advertise in the local…
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Getting A Refund on unused rail tickets
Hi there, I've had a scan around the forum for any advice etc on how to get tickets refunded & couldn't find anything that helps my situation, which is as follows & abit complicated so please bear with me. On Christmas eve we booked some tickets online to travel from Yeovil to London on the 27th December via first great…
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Don't know when the MOT is due!
Stupid I know, but have lost the mot certificate for the car:o Please is anyone able to tell me if there is a database (DVLA maybe?) that I can check on? I don't know which garage did the test as have only owned it for a few months AND it was a private sale AND the previous owner has moved! Cheers:beer:
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Vauxhall Combo - Where to buy?
Hi, I' m a self employed tradesman, and looking to replace my old style ('94!) Combo with a newer model. Chances to buy privately are limited as they are generally ex lease, so are mainly at auctions and dealers. Ideally, I would like the model BT uses: white, 1.7 diesel and sideloading door.Will try BT vehicle sales 0121…
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Spent a fortune on present car.
I have a beauty Ford Puma 1.7 but over the last year it has cost me a small fortune on repairs and general maintanence. I'm now seriously considering selling it & geting another second hand car. I was thinking maybe a Ford StreetKa or something similar. What do others think?
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Would you rather take...
The quicker, more expensive route or the route that takes longer but costs less? I'm having a tiring time thinking about travel to work! The bus and train which costs £24 a week and takes half an hour, or the bus and bus which costs £20 a week and takes about an hour longer? Stress! I think I know that my heart lies with…
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Ful service? Cambelt change? Help required.
Hi all. Just purchased a 2001 plate Renault Scenic 1.6. Got it cheap with no service history. Just wondering what the best course of action would be. Should I have a full service and timing belt etc changed? If so am I best going through a main dealer? The car seems ok but would like it fully checked as no history. Any and…
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Is the garage responsible?
Hi Please bear with me as I know nothing about cars im just going on what ive been told. Just over a month ago our car needed a new engine, we bought the engine, garage picked it up and fitted it for us. Now earlier this week my husband finds out the engine has come off its mounts and was has he put it "is trying to jump…
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What's a Mondeo Ghai 2 litre TDCi worth??
Hi, Just after some advice on what a 55 reg mondeo 115 bhp 110K miles is worth. The car is an ex company car hence the high mileage - my mate bought it off autotrader back in Sept 08 for £3,100 and now wants to sell it to me for £3,200 as he has since paid £200 for a full service. The car is silver and very good condition…
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Car advice - flat battery?
Hi I tried to start up my Honda Civic today, having left it on my drive for what must be about ten weeks now. Unfortunately it did not start. Just a click sound when turning the key. However the lights on the dash come on and the radio is functioning. Any ideas of what my next step should be. Unfortunately I am not with…
