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Can I get an East Coast Mainline train seating plan from anywhere?
Hi I've just booked quite a few train tickets to Newcastle on the East Coast Mainline. I now need to work out which seats are together so that I can work out who sits with who (we are adults and children). Does anyone know where I can get a seating plan so I can work this out?
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ford focus 1.8TDCi/ should we buy diesel?
Hello We are going to buy a new car and it will either be a Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec petrol which is what we have at the moment and been happy with, or a 1.8 diesel - we are just considering this car because there are very good deals on them at the moment. Does anyone have one of these diesel 1.8 Fords and are they pleased…
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new Ford car and IPOD
Hello, we are buying a new Ford car (not quite decided yet about the model) and wanted to ask about Ipod connectivity. As far as I can see for an IPod connectivity port we have to pay an extra £500 which would give us Bluetoothhands free phone and voice control system in conjunction with Sony system. Has anyone got this…
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advice please... stepson sold dodgy motor.
hi wondering if anyone had any advice on what to do in this situation. my stepson bought a car at the end of dec for his 18th birthday out of money given to him. his dad (my oh) went with him to look at the car and although it wasnt to oh,s taste , his son had his heart set on it. oh asked specifically if it had been…
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incorrect number plate for 6 months!
Hi there, When renewing my car tax for the first time today it came to light that the number plate on my car (drove off the forecourt with 14 miles on the clock) was incorrect. so for the last 6 months i've been driving a car with a number plate that is not registered to any car in the UK. Other than the customer service…
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anyone got a sandblaster /compressor?
recently purchased the aldi 2.5hp 25ltr compresor and a spray gun style blaster with the hopes that i can clean up some random car parts before repainting ive spent ages making myself up a blast cabinet only to find its close to useless , im holding it at close range and its barley shifting paint and going through loads of…
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Car Problem within 3 months of purchase
I bought a yr 2000 approx Nissan Micro just under 3 months back for £2000 from a dealer. I had no warranty with it. I have just had to spend nearly £250 on brake related problems. Can I claim this from the dealer?
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Car has been declared Cat C Paid £500 for it but it only needs cosmetical work.Help!
Hi I have just had an RTA someone bumped into my rear end. I paid £500 for the car it still has MOT until October And tax for 6 Months can i still drive it around. I have the log book and there is not much damage it needs a sray job under the bumper and the boot door has some minor fractures it it as it if fiberglass being…
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On-line Advance tickets for £3 on Southern Railways
Southern Railway now have their own online booking system, and they have launched cheap (off peak) advance purchase tickets on the following routes:- Brighton - London Victoria Portsmouth- London Victoria Littlehampton - London Victoria Bognor Regis - London Victoria ArunValley (Arundel to Christs Hospital) – London…
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RAC used car inspection Vs. MOT
Hello all. I am going to go and look at a new car today after work. Its a BMW 318CI 2001 with 73k on the clock. They are asking £5k for it. The car is being put through an MOT this week as it has almost ran out. Now what I'd like to know is whther or not since its getting an MOT done it would still be neccessary to bring…
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Help my seat ibiza has gone weird!!!
I seem to have developed a bizarre problem with my car. When my brake pedal is pressed my left turn indicator will not work at all. It works fine when brake pedal is not touched and the right side indicator works whether the brake pedal is pressed or not!!! Does anyone know what would cause this to happen and how I should…
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Car Tax question
I have a Mercedes that has been SORN for eight months. I've had it done up and it's ready to go. I have MOT and Insurance. Question is if I tax it today when will it run until. Seems a bit harsh if I give them a months money for three days.
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buying a car at auction
Hi, i'm looking for rough price guide for cars going through auction. If any one knows the average price on a GOLF GT TDI[54 PLATE UP] or an AUDI A3 TDI[04 PLATE UP] thanks dean
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Tax renewal form not received
OH has changed car to LPG.The reg was also changed.Last time the form was taken into the main office and a new tax disc showing the new reg and lpg status was issued.Plus a cheque refund(later? I think) Yet today DVLA are saying they haven't seen the registration document.However,in order the give the correct tax they must…
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1car1 gone into administration
We had a hire car booked from 1car1 to be picked up this afternoon. This morning at 8am they rang us and told us they couldn't honour the car hire as they had gone into administration. They suggested another hire car company - who have been great and honoured the 1car1 price - who told us that they have been doing this for…
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Can anyone recommend a good site ( or showroom) for used cars in Birmingham
hi, this is my second post ( thanks to all those who replied to the first ). I have around £1500 to spend on a used car and was wondering where is the best to look for one. . I know very little about cars so am wary about buying it privately , i have looked on Ebay and .gumtree but there seems to much choice and no…
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Car Auction Houses in London - want to buy a used vehicle! Help please
Hi, I've heard that in the current economic climate, one of the best places to buy a used car (preferably 1-2 years old), is at auction houses. I have heard that people have got up to 50% off high spec cars (bmw, mercs) at times, as many of the cars are "repos", and thus instant cash is needed. I have looked online and…
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HPI report
Hi everyone, I'm about to buy a Hyundai coupe, just ran a HPI check on it on the RAC website, everything came back clear apart from this bit Report Summary * Interest registered against a previous plate Plate Transfer * The current plate was transferred to this vehicle on 05/12/2005 * J444NTS was applied to this vehicle on…
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Zurich car insurance problem
I met an car accident while I was reversing in august 2008. I informed broker (Llyod latchford) in october 2008. In january, I recieved a letter from opposite party insurance company saying that i need to pay up £599.0 / as zurich had not yet paid. I faxed this letter to the broker and they mentioned, that it will be dealt…
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Parking in London - SW1 (Science Muesem)
Hi, Taking the wife and kids to the musems on Sat and looking for advice on somewhere to park! Dont really wanna get tube as son will not stay still or use a pushchair and is a general pain of a 2yr old! So what can peeps recomend? Cheers
