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converting to LPG
Hi,Please advise, can you get grants for moving to LPG fuel for a car.any info would be great
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vosa
just for a moment imagine this situation. you pull off the motorway into the service station for a pee and a burger, you then return to your van to find a suspisious unmarked car sitting next to you, as you go to open the van a man approaches you saying he is from vosa, he is wearing the vosa jacket and id badge, he then…
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Tax & NI Saving on Bus Work Commute
Hi Sorry if this has been posted before. I noticed that another poster had mentioned the government's 'Green Transport Plan', specifically the 'Cycle to Work' scheme, on this thread: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=217115&highlight=green+transport+plan A friend of mine works in the public sector and…
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Do's and don'ts of private car sales – for buyers
Thought it was time to get some advice up on this subject. Too many threads on here where folk are not taking reasonable precautions. I nicked this one from the Institute of Advanced Motorists http://www.iam.org.uk/IAM+Policy+and+Research/advice/cars/dosanddontsofprivatecarsalesforbuyers.htm Do insist on seeing the…
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volunteer driver, blood donor / organ donar service
Having had to use the service of these guys, is there an way to volunteer to be a driver for blood/organs?
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Part Exchanging a car - getting a fair price
We are looking to trade in 1 of our cars and have checked what What Car says the part x value should be. Both of our cars apparently are worth about £3000 but 1 dealer offered us £1,800 for the car we were offering him and another dealer has said our other car is worth between £1500 - £2000 depending on the condition (he's…
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Problems with Chevrolet Matiz not starting
I have an 05 registered Matiz with 15k miles, purchased from new. The 3 year warranty expired August 2008. I went shopping and when I returned to my car, it wouldn't start. The engine was turning over, but not starting. I called out Recovery who couldn't get it started either, they checked & said there wasn't a spark going…
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Fiesta TDCI failed on emissions
Wifes Fiesta failed it's MOT on the emissions (which I knew it probably might anyways) and just thought i'd throw it out there for suggestions. Firstly, the injector seals have been done (top off engine, all injectors out then replaced with new seals). It isnt showing any fault codes. So far i've put a fuel treatment in it…
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Comparison websites for Leasing or Contract Hire.. ?
There’s quite a few comparison websites for Leasing / Contract Hire.. ? This post could drive you crazy, once you start to compare… you can’t stop, I suggest you find a site you like and take it from there! Leasing Portals (Top 2 *) http://www.buyyourcar.co.uk/new-car-lease * http://www.carleasingdirectory.co.uk…
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Anyone got a current glass's guide - need a quick valuation?
Hi Has anyone got a current glass's guide? if so, can you kindly supply me with the trade in price for a 07 plate Vauxhall Zagira 1.9 CDTI Design (150 BHP model) with 30K on the clock. Also has - not sure if this helps - front and rear parking sensors and cruise control. Much appreciated as thinking of downsizing car.…
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Free 1 day car insurance??
Hi everyone. Just a quick question. I remember there was an offer some time ago "1 day (maybe a couple of days) free car insurance" I think it was with Norwich Union, but my be wrong. Does anyone know any links to any free car insurance companies for a day? :confused: Thanks
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Bmw Z4 2009
BMW Z4 BMW Z4 Thecar BMW Z4 iscars a rear-wheel drive sports car fast cars by the German automaker BMW. Replacing the Z3, first-generation production started in 2002 at BMW’s smart car Spartanburg, South Carolina plant, with both roadster and coupe forms produced. Starting with the 2009 model year, hot carsthe…
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Selling my car to trade
Following on from a previous post I'd had an offer for my car from Concept Car Credit and have decided to accept. They've given me a deposit and are due to collect the car from me tomorrow and pay the rest of the cash HOWEVER they said they need to keep the yellow slip section of the V5 and will return this to the DVLA. I…
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What can we do, Advice needed please
OH bought a car that had a sign For Sale on it at the beginning of this month. Car is sound and drives well, and he sent off for the log book. A letter came today from DVLA saying they could not issue a V5 log book until the car has been checked for a VIC requirement. OH was not told this information when he bought the…
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The Gov' giving cash for car???
Is there any truth that the british government is considering giving car owners of cars that are over 9 years old £2500? I know there is a scheme in Germany that is currently doing this and Im sure it would help th eUK car industry if this is the case. My car is a 'W' reg and in good order, but if the government are going…
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Dodgy car dealer or just bad luck?
Please please could someone give me some advice...Sorry I will try to be as brief as poss... I bought a second hand Peugeot 307 from an independent trader through a fixed sum loan agreement back in June 08. I paid £250.00 for a 3 year warranty. It showed up a fault on the computer on test drive and I was promised it would…
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Code For Ford Ka Radio Needed
Hi There Need A Code For A Ford Ka Radio Serial No M014738 6000cd Rds Getting A Bit Boring In The Car Without The Radio On Many Thanks
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Megabus rip-off & useless
A few days ago I booked a Megabus to London from Exeter and return for £38.50 in total - bargain, or so I thought. I had to change this booking yesterday, and had to change each way individually (each as a separete transaction), fortunately it only cost £1 each way, then I tried to ammend the second journey (returning…
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Warranty Wise?
I have just bought a 5 year old C Class mercedes to use for work. It currently has 35,000 miles and I expect to do 25k a year for two or three years. It has been serviced by the main dealer and to retain the value I'm happy to continue. I chose to buy and run my own car rather than go for a company car, and need to get…
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Probems with repairs done after accident
Hi I am having problems with my tyres and would be grateful if you could read the below and advise if I have any recourse. Last year, my car was parked outside my home (I was 10 miles away at work so my Dad who does not drive took the details) when someone drove in to the side of it on the 28th April 2008 and this was…
