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home mig welders ...where are getting your gas
ive got a small hobby clarke mig welder, for odd jobs on the cars it came with the small throw away gas bottle , obviously they dont last well wondered where you get yours from , or if youve found a place to get rent free bigger bottles from
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Diesel as a first car?
Hi guys, im 20 and looking for my first car, and i've found some cheap (to buy and to insure) skoda fabias with 1.9 diesel engines (classic versions), they have high mileage (120,000) but i've heard diesel engines can go for longer than petrols? I'm hoping maybe all the other youngsters are all looking at the petrols and…
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No word from IPFAS re Penalty Notice
At the beginning of this month my disabled daughter was issued with a Penalty Notice whilst travelling from an unmanned station that has no ticket machine. The previous day an inspector had allowed her to just pay the fare but the second day a different inspector issued the notice saying "you can appeal". Very helpful,…
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train durham to london
hi am trying to get cheap fares from durham to london on the 14th june returning on the 20th any advice thanks
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why do we get ripped of in uk?
I have just gone from a old 2lt car to a 3yr old 1.6 but the car tax is a lot more .I was told it was because its a automatic what a con.....I'm told in France they pay extra on petrol instead of high road tax, so why cant we do that?. Then it would not matter if you have a big or little car . Surely if you have a 4lt car…
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Westminster "easyjet" parking
Has anyone used the Queensway Car Park that offers parking from .20p/hour? Will be parking there at 9:30am on a weekday for the entire day. Will there be spaces? Will I be charged the maximum amount? Is it better to pre-book? Thanks!
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Anyone with ford focus?
I have a 2003 focus and ive googled this problem but just want to know roughly how much it would be to fix? I have a leak and the passenger side footwell it completley soaked!!! Apparantley it was a fault with the focus and something to do with a gutter from the air cooler? Its doing my head in!!! Thanks in advance xx
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Car Tax Renewal (online)
Hi I've just gone on line to pay for my 12 months car tax £145. While filling the online forms in I noticed 12 months £150. Do you know,has the car taxed increased without my knowledge or is this another blunder by DVLA.
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My car insurance wont pay out
Hi guys hope someone can help, last year I took out a car policy and paid for it in full on day one, a few months later I changed my car so called my insurers to ammend the details, they said there would be an extra £75 to pay to which they sent a credit card slip which I completed and returned asap and they also sent me…
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Car beyond economical repair... what to do?
I've been lurking around in here for a while on the different forums, but this is my first real reason to have to post.... My other half's car decided to part company with some of it's handbrake yesterday. The short version is that an aluminium block snapped off of the wheel hub when she went over a pothole, which resulted…
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Had a car accident, will my insurance increase
I am just trying to work out my budget, and calculating how much I need to save for car insurance. I had a car accident last Decemeber, totally other drivers fault. She admitted liability, all sorted through insurance. Obviously I have to tell my insurance about the accident, but I'm just wondering if my premiums will go…
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Extended Warranties
Hi my Mercedes ML 350 is approaching the end of it's 3 year warranty period. Merc want £1500 to extend by a further year. I've had a few problems with it over the years - any thoughts anyone? :j
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looking for a new mpv/van any advice
looking at possibly changing our mpv,(fiat ulysse),anyone have a vw transporter shuttle, hyundai i800,merc vivano, need 8 seats. open to other models, looking for a new motor with discounts or a ex demo/ up to 2 years old.any advice.
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Need adivce on this car Lexus 2000 V reg
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/LEXUS+LS/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294946764-4294966342/advert.action?R=200920334544503&distance=19&postcode=kt19+0rl&channel=CARS&make=LEXUS&model=LS&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=1997&vehicleRegLetter=R What would you…
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Why does petrol go up 1p every week ~papers dont say a word to busy on mps expenses:(
Has anyone else noticed that petrol has been going up 1p every week, it'll be £1 a litre again soon, last year the papers were going mad this year they're too busy with mp's expenses :mad:
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Rent a bay garages making a comeback?!
http://www.imotormag.co.uk/news/249138/cheap_pit_stops_with_pit_start.html Only being a young un (28 which feels old, lol) I don't remember them, but am told there used to be similar places around many years ago. I think the suggestion was health and safety or something closed them all down? Seems quite expensive though,…
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Reduction of minimum fare on 16-25 railcard
As those who have one of these know you (generally) can't get a discount with the card before 10am Mon-Fri (Sept - June) UNLESS you fare is over £16 for a return. The good news is.. As of 17th May 2009 the minimum fare for the young persons (& full time student) railcard HAS BEEN REDUCED to £12 instead of £16.…
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From MK to Cornwall
Hi, My OH has to get to St Austell tomorrow (during daylight) from Milton Keynes. Any tips for getting a rail fare any cheaper. We don't have any rail cards at the mo'. Cheers.
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I want a cheap bike :)
Right, I know nothing about bikes what so ever, but I would like to buy a cheap and decent one for me to ride about on at the weekend and to museums and such forth. :D I am sixteen (which is why the price needs to be low), and i am quite light, so i would like lightweight bike, and i am not fussed all of these gears and…
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Was rear ended this morning...
.... guy drove into the back of me this morning on the way to work at traffic lights. 'Luckily' i had a tow bar which protected my car from much worse damage. So he jumped out apologised and said to get a quote to repair it. So i got a quote this evening for £350 to replace and paint the rear diffuser and to remove and…
