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Oyster card HELP Please
Please could someone be so kind as to guide me through the process of getting an Oyster card. It would be 3 days in late January, mid week, travelling mainly between Paddington and the West End. I am unsure which option I should go for, and can two of us share one card? e.g. swipe it twice rather than have 2 cards? and…
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HGV Operators licence
Hi, I will have to be a bit vague on the info I put on this thread, but here goes anyway, I have reson to believe the company I work for are not following the FTA rules and practices, my question is if I inform the FTA (I would like to do it annomously), and we lose the O licence would we all lose our jobs, or could it go…
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how much will this sell for
Renault Clio V Reg 68k miles i have been told a measly 250 pounds as part exchange. its 1.2 litre petrol, manual petrol, maroon. tyres need changing. should i keep it, but its negative equity to keep.
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Taxing a newly bought car
I bought a car on Thursday evening, and got my insurance sorted on Friday but haven't received my cover note or certificate or anything yet. How do I go about taxing it? I've been driving it, and I need to drive it on Monday to get to work (live in an area of no public transport) but with today being Sunday there will be…
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classic car hire or driving experience for 50th birthday
My dh will be 50 next summer and I really want to make this special for him. He's always wanted to drive a jag and I'm wondering about booking him either one of those driving 'experience' red letter day type things on a race track somewhere or hiring a jag for a couple of days for us to drive to somewhere lovely. Has…
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Oil for Diesel car
Hi all, I'm hoping that someone out there can help me. I drive a Citroen C5 2.0 HDi (Diesel) SX Estate. Now the manual says that I need to top up with 10W40 oil. the question is can i use ANY 10W40 oil or does it have to be Diesel specific 10W40? :confused: I checked the print out from the garage but it doesn't say if the…
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Used Car PCP
Hello, First post on here. I am looking to buy a BMW 3 series coupe - have been quoted the following: £1950 deposit £360 a month * 48 months Final payment £6225 On a 330 coupe from an spproved BMW dealer - the APR is 13% and this assumes the depreciation on this car is approx. £3.3K per annum. The total payable is approx.…
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First Great Western Code Wanted
Hi, I am after one of the codes for a fiver off a train ticket booked through FGW. If anyone has one that they wont be using, I'd appreciate it as I have a few journeys to make in the New Year. Thanks in advance.
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Family car- what do you think of this
Having a baby shortly , and have a 2 door clio. Want to buy a new car , I have 2k and will take 1 k on credit. What do you think of this one:…
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car servicing - mess up?
Hi - our car was recently serviced at our local dealership - we have always used the manufacturers garages to help with the service history, etc... After a service in Nov 08 our car has been struggling to start - after looking at the car again the garage have diagnosed a battery problem and want us to pay £130 to get it…
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Been in first car accident tonight - what do I need to do
Was on my way out tonight with my boyfriend, going for a meal, and someone went into the back of my car. She's took total responsibility, admitted it was her fault, she saw me slowing down but for some reason it didn't click that she should brake too. We got all her details, not who she's insured with though she couldn't…
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Recommendation for a map?
we're fed yp of maps that fall apart after one journey or that aren't clear to start off with. can anyone recommend a good map of the UK please? thanks
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Mot
Just MOT's are taking online bookings for £10 at many of their test centers. Book now regardless of due date!!!
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Dodgy motor traders
I had my Alfa serviced recently by my local franchised dealer. They advised me that I needed new drop links for the anti-roll bar (which I knew about) and quoted me £230 for the work. They also told me that my handbrake cables needed renewing and quoted me £165. I've never been happy with them and got a second opinion.…
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Best place to sell a train ticket
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew of a good website where I could sell a train ticket? I bought one for the new year but now have to change my travel plans and come back to London earlier for work and it is cheaper for me to buy a whole new ticket than get this one changed. I've had a quick look on ebay but I can't see…
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Used Car Values
Have you seen any evidence from private sales or car dealers that prices have dropped ? I am afraid I haven't. :confused:
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Free Volvo Safety Inspection & Software Upgrade worth £56
Just noticed Volvo are offering a free safety inspection and software upgrade for any Volvo vehicle under 10 years old. Note if your vehicle is normally serviced at a Volvo dealer, there will be no need to get the inspection/upgrade as this forms part of the service schedule. To find your nearest service centre call 0800…
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help! super cheap cars? need 6 weeks driving for under a couple hundred quid!
hi! example! :A ok, so maybe i could stretch to a bit more than £200 if i have to... :cool: im going to be without a car for 6 weeks. bus/ train journeys for essential travel only (not including social visits, outings etc) will be at least £200 in that time- plus v inconvenient- so i need a motor. hiring (a punto!) would…
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travel to birmingham!
hi wonder if anyone can help ? me and a mate are going to birmingham for new years eve we are travelling from nottingham and staying in a hotel that we have booked im just trying to sort the cheapest way to get there , at beging of week i went on line and found about 4 train companys that were doing singles from 4 pound…
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concrete on road, car written off
hi there this is my first post and i am looking for some help and advice, i drove round a corner and drove over a large area of concrete that had been poured onto the road, it was solid. it must have been there for weeks or months, my insurance company want to write off my car, the claim being that i was at fault. i am not…
