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First post - advice needed on National Express compensation
Hi all, This is my first post, so if someone could help me out, then it'd be much appreciated. Right, so... I embarked upon what I thought would be a budget weekend to see a friend in London this weekend, having managed to procure coach tickets on the National Express coaches for £1 each way. That was - although a little…
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Advice on End of Lease Return Fines
Hi All, 3 years ago I leased a car on a personal 3 year leasing deal. Subsequent to this, I have been battling with a nasty strain of cancer that has limited my ability to work. This is now sorted out, thank God, however, during the period of my illness, I was unable to service the vehicle due to lack of funds. Of the 4…
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Car hire in the UK
Where is the cheapest place for a 21 year to rent a car in the UK. Looking to hire for one day to drive from Glasgow and drop at Liverpool. :money:
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Train transport advice
I need to get from Manchester to Cosham(Portsmouth), can anyone recommend any sites to use for the cheapest deal? I guess a train would be my best bet and cheaper than a flight. Appreciate any advice on this.
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What to use on faded black rubber on car.
Hi Can anyone recommend a good product to use on faded black rubber on parts of my car?. I cleaned my windows and waxed my car yesterday and cant seem to get the white polish of the rubber seals. I thought maybe back to black or sumthing like that would help? Any ideas would be gratefully received.
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Best Petrol Station Loyalty program??
hi, Im trying to find the best petrol station that gives most value for money on it points, i would ideally like to use any points in jewelery stores. Im sure this topic would of come up before but i had a search and found nothing. Thank you
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Bangernomics & Pre MOT checks?
Hi all, A kind friend of a friend is offering me a Renault Laguna in a pretty rubbish state (for nout) but with a July MOT due. I'd like to run it through a Pre-MOT check to gauge whether it's worth taking on or to scrap it. I'd take it to a local council-run MOT centre as to not get ripped off and bullied into thinking I…
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VERY dodgy Vauxhall offer - Help!
Hi all :) Some of you may remember I was looking to lease, but I think I'm back to buying outright now. I have found a great car with a Vauxhall dealer (part of Network Q etc so all legit?) and it's very reasonably priced. The only issue is the dealer asked me "how I'm going to pay" I said cash, and he said that to get…
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Decent brands for plastic primer and clear lacquer?
Hi guys, Looking to colour code my door handles so just getting a list ready of the stuff I will need: * 800cc and 1200cc wet and dry paper * Plastic primer. * Ford moondust silver paint(will get from dealers) * Clear lacquer I am not convinced that the Halfords own brand stuff is that good..I don't want to have to paint…
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Saab 900 - 1996
Bought a Saab 900 with 132k miles on the clock. Clean throughout but have just found that engine runs a bit "throaty" but there is no leak from the exhaust and roughness comes from engine bay......the "check engine" yellow light is alos on. Any advise of what is what? Many thanks.
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budget car insurance stress!
help. last year i had car ins with budget. WORST MISTAKE !!! my partner also had car insurance with them. i was paying by DD each month. in october my car was sorn as it needed repairing with no cash to do it so we were down to sharing our other car. i heard nothing from budget until december when they send renewal notice…
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car insurance, is it worth fully comp
Hi. im a 40 year old driver with full no claims (over 9 years). i am looking to renew my insurance, as an example, last year and previous years i have had fully comp with NCD protection. I have a 'W' reg megane, worth about 500 quid. Is it worth getting fully comp again this year at around £260 for the year, including…
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I think i've been done by a dealer. Advice please.
First post, urgent help needed so could a Mod please kindly move this topic if it's in the wrong area. Ok, I need a new car and spotted one I liked in a car supermarket priced at £7995. I went into the back to fill out the finance forms (HP) The guy was looking worried at the computer, he asked me if I'd be willing to pay…
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Filling a 5 Litre petrol can up
I'm just wondering how you go about filling one of those 5 litre petrol cans up at a petrol station on foot e.g. without being with a car. Do you fill it up and leave it standing at the pump then go into the shop and pay or do you take the can full of petrol into the shop with you? What happens if someone in a car pulls up…
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Drink Driving....Failed breath test
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB4wtETkfg4 :beer:
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ending an hp agreement
hi all, i have a renault laguna whose engine has decided to pack up with a year left to pay on the car-about £1000 with the car having an original value of £7000. If the car was running i would be able to hand it back, is this still the case with it being a non-runner? I am asking this because i have spent a fortune on the…
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Low mileage car advice please...
Hi I have seen a car I like on an 05 plate - it has only done 5000 miles. Are there any problems associated with such little use? Would I need to change things like the cambelt or is that based solely on mileage? Thank you Vtmil:beer:
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Export of UK Vehicle
I will be driving a family member's car to Serbia, which is not in the EU, for export. I have a few questions regarding this situation. 1) I understand that my insurance does not cover me in Serbia and that I am required to either buy border insurance or provide a green card, does anybody know where I can obtain insurance…
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Help parking ticket for Leeds but in London
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car accident
just thought you guys might like to see some pics of my car accident on wednesday.. Accident at 18.10 on m5 motorway between J2 and J1 northbound. I was in the second lane, joined motorway at J2. Was getting up to speed and about to start cruise control, Other car was in the 3rd lane, I was 5 ft or so behind him. He moved…
