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Selling a registration number
Hi just after a bit of help, I have a registration number I am wanting to sell. It is currently on a car with MOT but no tax (sorn) is it best just to sell it privately or contact a firm? Should i leave it on the car or get a retention certificate ? many thanks
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cheap to run, reliable car?
Hi there, I looking to buy a car and was wondering if anyone here has some advice on which are the most economical to run and most reliable? Im a student so having low running costs and being reliable/cheap to repair is a priority, im not too bothered about looks. My budget is up to £2000, ive been looking at the Toyata…
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Southern now selling tickets online
Southern Railway now sell tickets online at http://tickets.southernrailway.com Looks a lot like National Express East Coast to me. They also said in the email that £5 advance tickets would only cost £3 on their website - which is a discount NXEC have also given on Southern tickets for quite a while.
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BMW Service Intervals
Does anyone know the service intervals for BMW. Bought one and don't want to pay BMW for the services. The last service was done independantly and the clock/indicator wasn't reset. Just want know what the intervals are.
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No refund for cancelling AA cover??
Hi - just wondering if anyone else has found the AA's policy on offering ZERO refund if the policy is cancelled mid-term a bit (or a lot) unfair? I sold my car last weekend, and in my current crusade to save money figured I could cancel my AA cover (my wife and I had separate policies) and have myself added to my wife's…
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Can't cancel Oyster season ticket?
I placed an order for a zone 1-3, 7 day travel pass on Sunday night, to be collected from my local tube station. I found out this morning (work) I will not be in London for most of this week and want to cancel the order. The ticket shows as ready at gate on the tfl website and says to call to cancel. Upon calling, after 10…
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Cheapest Peugeot 207?
Hi - we're looking to trade in our old (02) Peugeot 206 (55k on clock, factory sunroof, black paint, 3 new tyres) for a 207, max 3 years old - reckon we can get about 2400 for the old car as it is ex-lease and so has a few fag burns in upholstery / wearing on steering wheel so not top dollar. Question is - where's the best…
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Is this a good deal
Hi there My friend has found an 08 Seat Ibiza 1.2 sport- 3500 miles on the clock, 3 door, petrol . It is on sale from the Seat dealership for £7,000. Is this a good deal? Thanks in advanced
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Road speed limit cut to 50mph
"THE government is to cut the national speed limit from 60mph to 50mph on most of Britain’s roads, enforced by a new generation of average speed cameras. The reduction, to be imposed as early as next year, will affect two thirds of the country’s road network. Drivers will still be able to reach 70mph on motorways and dual…
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Automatic Jump Leads?
My brother in law was asked to help start a neighbour's car the other day-flat battery. She asked him if he had any jump leads-he said no. He then kindly offered to pop down to the local car accessories shop for a pair for her-the first question he said they asked him was 'is it an automatic or manual car?'-not clear if…
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Rail extension tickets and Conditions of Carriage discrepancy
Well, not a discrepancy as such, but something that rail operators seem to take no notice of.. I wish to make a trip to Peterborough from London King's Cross. I already have a season ticket between Welwyn Garden City and King's Cross. Therefore, it makes sense to purchase an extension ticket for the journey from WGC to…
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Carrying out your own service
Hi, Ive just bought a second hand Fiat Scudo van and think it could do with a service but cant really afford the cost of taking it to the garage and was thinking of servicing it myself. However, I cant find any kind of service schedule online covering what is usually done in a service, is there anywhere out there that I…
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RIPOFF air at garages...
I am used to garages ripping us off for 20p for air these days. Once upon a time it was free but not anymore. The Tesco garage near me charges 20p. You get a very short length of time,certainly not long enough to inflate a tyre if its lost a fiar bit of air AND the gauge is inaccurate when checked against my BS air…
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I want to buy a new Nissan Micra
Anyone out there know where I can get the best deal on the above? I would be grateful for any information. Thanks
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Cat D used car, smart for four
Hi Everybody, Any views on the above, the car seems to be a good bargain however being cat d worries me, what checks do i need to do etc ?????? Thanks in advance..
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black tar spots on wheels
Hi, please can anyone tell me the best way to remove black tar spots off the alloys, have scrubbed & scrubbed but they wont shift :confused: thanks lula
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Need new tyres!
I'm about to replace the front tyres on my 2006 Ford Focus which are size 205x55x16 91v. When Ive had a look the front and rear tyres are from different manafacturers, the fronts are Firestone Firehawk TZ200 and the rears Michelin Pilot Primacys. I bought the car when it was a year old and havent replaced any of the tyres…
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Diesel cars cheaper?
Are diesel cars generally cheaper than petrol? I know they are cheaper to run aren't they? problem is I don't do many miles and have been told it wouldn't be wise to get diesel. any advise?
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Ford radio code
Hi, can anyone help i need a code for my ford fd6000 cd player. serial m000587. thanks.
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How much do RAC charge for assistance at your home in basic package?
Hi all, Someone has hit my car while parked outside my house and half of the front bumper is not broken but looks to have been moved out of place. I don't want to risk driving to the Toyota garage incase it falls out or anything. I have the basic roadside cover from RAC which doesn't include at-home assistance. I know they…
