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car insurance conviction help
i got done for drink driving 5 years ago (it was morning after, but still no excuse my mistake) anyway i was wondering whether i need to declare this now, as many places online only ask for details from the last 5 years, but the dr10 will remain on my licence for a further 6 years
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halfords oil bogof?
Anyone know when they are next doing this? I only buy oil from them when its bogof and would like to stock up :)
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Good discussion on speed limits (blanket 50 etc) on Guardian.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/apr/27/speeding-road-safety Nice to see something a bit more considered than the knee jerk responses this topic usually brings out.
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Audi A6 help needed please
Hi, I am looking to buy a 12-18 month old Audi A6 saloon, my preference is a le mans or s-line version but i was wanting electric seats. Are there any models that have this or do i have to hope the person who bought new had them put in ? Also, what is the difference between the models ? Lastly, the main thing a want is the…
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Hyundai i30....need full size spare
As the title suggests I have a Hyundai i30. The car has a spacesaver spare wheel which although good at its job (it's a spare..thats all) is not as good as a full size spare. As I would like to drive to the south of France or maybe Spain this year I don't just want to rely on a spacesaver spare wheel. Does anyone know of…
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Gap insurance dealer or online quote
i pick up my new used car tomorrow which i've paid £7000 for on pcp finance. i've been quoted £326 by the dealer for GAP insurance but an online quote gave me £124 (surf and protect) has any body got there GAP insurance online and if so who with ? thanks
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legal help regarding vehicle swapping?
I advertised my vehicle for sale on a well known car site and was approached by a person who wanted to swap his vehicle for mine, I was a bit dubious at first and left it for a while. I recieved an email fron the person a few weeks after and asked if i had thought any more on swapping vehicles, As my car hadn't sold i said…
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Which car for £5-6k
Hi Everyone, Myself and my girlfriend are looking and thinking about a new car (more her idea than mine as she has to drive my Renault 19 to/from work each day) and the talk of the scrappage scheme got us thinking. Well, it seems the scrappage scheme is nowhere near as good as we had hoped and really we would lose the £2k…
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Saab 93 - W reg -Towbar wiring ??
Help please. I have fitted a Westfalia towbar (with detachable swan neck) and have an issue with the wiring of the towbar connection and the audible unit. The car is towbar ready with an 8 pin connector wired as follows: Car 8 pin connector: Position 1. Purple/White 2. White/Green 3. Green/Black 4. Grey/Black 5. Blue/Brown…
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should i put my partner who has speed
points on his licence on my car as second driver? not sure if he should just keep the other car - though also in my name at moment but maybe he should change this over to his name? thanks in advance.
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Buying a used car from dealership, what % to haggle??
Looking to buy a car which has a forecourt price of £7200. Thinking about going in at £6,300, whatcar.co.uk guide price is £6500 Seems very overpriced tyo beguin with, but comparing the other cars for sale on pistonheads/autotrader etc, £7k is the going rate for te car with the same mileage/year! Is 6300 a sensible offer?…
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Advice Needed: Driver driven into garden brick wall!!
A young reckless driver has driven into a front garden wall, knocking it down, causing damage to a laurel hedge, wall and wall light. The driver, a young girl, who didnt have a clue and it was due to her speeding and reckless driving. I called the police to report the incident. The father of the girl appeared and didnt…
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Find the cheapest petrol station near you
Great advice on how to save on fuel. One thing to remember - just be sure that your fuel station is giving you full measure, 1p 'discount' is not much if your down 3% by volume. Find a garage/chain you can trust and stick to them!
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is the job description important for second driver...
my other half has 2 different types of jobs and as he would only be a second driver on the insurance policy i wonder whether the type of job also makes a difference? thanks in advance.
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how to obtain private registration plate
I am after a private number plate - it is a bulk standard M Reg number plate which spells my surname - all i know it is out there on a car somewhere! because i have done a bit research by entering it on the HPI site and it throws up details of the car make model etc. Question is there any way of finding out and contacting…
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Should I downgrade my cars?
At the moment I have a renault Scenic 55 plate £30,000 32.5 mpg petrol. Road tax £170, will increase to £180 with new tax schemes. Being offered £3,500 trade value. Also have T reg Peugot 106 petrol that has 80,000 miles and has seen better days. Not sure if it will pass MOT next month. Road tax £120. Monthly/annual income…
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Economical car for £1500?
Hi, I am looking to buy a car while over in NI this week, as they are generally cheaper over here. As my husband drives about 400 miles per week, we need something fuel-efficient. I'm looking at Seat Ibiza, 1.4, or a VWPolo, 1.9 diesel 2002. Can anyone explain to me what mpg is now that we have litres of fuel, and what…
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Bournemouth to Gatwick by Car?
Hello!! We're due to go on holiday and need to be at our parking at Gatwick by 06.30am at the latest for check-in (flight leaves at 09.05am). I thought leaving here at 04.15 would be OK but have since heard that the M25 is gridlocked at 05.30am? What time should we leave? Many thanks for any responses :)
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Just bought a 2nd hand car..few questions
Hi, I today bought a 1996 1.3l ford fiesta from a car trader, on the registration certificate it says I need the registered keepers signature and the new keepers signature. The problem is the person who sold it to me was not the registered keeper so I do not have this bit signed. I am just wondering what to do? I am also…
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glasgow to gatwick
right, im heading south this weekend, flying from glasgow to gatwick on friday to spend the weekend in london. any hints or tips from you southerners to save a few quid. whats the best way to get from gatwick to central london. i.e cheapest and easiest.
