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2 new Renault Clio's from Arnold Clark
Hello forum, Today my hubby and I took our new driver son to our local AC garage to see if he was interested in a new Clio they had rang to tell me was on promotion. Purchase price £6995 for a 1.2 16v Extreme model. Hubby like it so much he has signed up for one for us too!! I was not happy to trade our Audi A6 (55 plate,…
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Loss of no claims bonus
My car has just failed its MOT and its not worth repairing. My insurance is due for renewal on 1st June 2009 and I will have earned 5 years no claims bonus then. If I have not managed to get another car by then, wIll I lose my no claims bonus as I won't have had continuous insurance?
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red traffic lights and emergency vehicle
I just wanted to clarify a point. I was waiting at a red light waiting for it to go green when a ambulance with flashing blue lights came behind me but did not have enough room to pass as the road is too narrow. I was thinking should I go through the red lights, but I decided to wait until the lights changed from red to…
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AA Cover renewal
Every year I have the same song and dance when it comes to renewing my AA breakdown cover. The AA send me a silly renewal price and I ring them saying I can get it cheaper online, then the AA give me that price. However through topcashback I could get £40 back So my question is does anyone join the AA through a cashback…
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Leaky roof ??
Could anyone shed some light please, on what the 3 month warranty on a used car covers ?? My wife has just picked up a peugeot 206 cc and its leaking in , the dealer informs us this is not covered :confused: !! He says thats wear and tear is this correct ?
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Train fare help please
Hi, sorry first and more than likely in the wrong place, please forgive me:o. However when i visited these boards a few weeks ago it was easy to find what i wanted,i saved it but now it saying no longer available. We want to travel form Hitchin, Herts to Gt Yarmouth. Dates 25 RD May -29Th May. 4 adults and 4…
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points on your licence
I had this emailed to me recently, does anyone have any thoughts. Pay your fine, but, NO POINTS DEDUCTED, !! Read on :- This is how the points get added to your licence: If you get a fixed penalty notice through the post which also carries penalty points the computer system first sends you a demand for the cash. When you…
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Rail uk Forums?
I am a member of the Rail uk forums and for some reason i can not get onto there forums and its been like that for about a week now. Does anyone know anything bout this?
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Car Insurance question ?
Hi if my spouse has a accident in my car and i cliam on my insurance with her as a named driver on my policy. How will that affect my spouse's no claims when she comes to renew her own insurance on her own car with a different insurance company and policy? Thanks for any advice or pointers
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Beat Speeding Tickets - Ian O'Grady scamster warning
This is wrt a certain Ian O'Grady and his grubby scam. He runs a website wherein he paints a picure of how using his pack you can 'eliminate all speeding tickets' etc. Ho continually chunters for page after page on about how it works 100% of the time, all tickets, etc. He promotes himself as 'the UK's leading legal blah,…
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Unable to pay a speeding fine, what to do?
I have a £60 speeding fine which is due to be paid next week, is it possible to request more time since I don't get paid for another two weeks or so? Thanks... X
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Rear ended car accident?
Hi all, I need people's advice on a car accident that happened this morning as iv not been involved in a car accident before. Basically it all occured as the queue of cars approached the traffic lights, as this was green, the car in front was travelling at a speed with intention to continue through. When the traffic lights…
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Help with my back!!
Hi all, I have recently had an operation to screw 6 bolts into my spine and I am soon to become a dad for the first time. I have some money saved up, around £2500, and am looking to buy a car that has raised rear seats so I don't have to keep bending down to put the little un' in the car. Ideally I would like something…
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Scrappage (but mainly depreciation!)
So this: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20090515/tuk-scrappage-benefit-lost-in-88-days-6323e80.html is saying that any benefit from the £2000 scrappage (if there is any) would be wiped out in 88 days due to depreciation. The thing that surprises me from this report is the figures on depreciation for new cars: Around 50% of…
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Gravel/stones falling from truck damaged my car.
Morning, While driving behind a lorry - Gravel + stones started to hit my car. Not small bits... quite a lot was coming out of the lorry. I dropped back around 50 Metres - it was still happening. I decided to then overtake the lorry to find out which company it was. so I could call them. After ringing them - and saying…
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Cross Country Trains
Hi all, I recall seeing a poster at Coleshill Parkway to say that if your train is more than 30 minutes late you can get a partial refund on your ticket. I can't find any information online though. As far as I know, its advertised by Centro network, but the train is a Cross Country train. Does anyone know of any links?…
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Lockable Car Cover
I had a little look around but could not find any answers I am looking to buy a lockable car cover for my Mercedes CLK Convertible. Does anyone have any good links/referrals. Looking for something simple to put on/take off and that locks in some way. Thanks in advance...
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Lpg
Does LPG actually work? Can anyone give examples of running costs/savings. I'm not just talking v8's, 1.4 petrol corsa van etc. Has anyone had their diesel LPG'd?
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Car Insurance loss of no claims bonus
Does anyone know how many years No Claims Bonus you lose if you have an at fault accident. My son has been driving for 4 years and he has an outstanding accident claim - he`s at fault. He has been advise that he will lose 3 years bonus because of this. Is this correct? Thank you My son is 24 and I would also like to know…
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late 90s VAG Estate: Audi A4 vs Golf
I've got a Mk3 Golf 1.9 TDi that I bought for £450 a few weeks ago. I'm really impressed with the TDi engine, though reckon a bit more power wouldn't go amiss. Because the shell has a few issues (big dent in rear 1/4 on one side, keyed all round) I've been trying to find a cleaner car in the same style. I'm trying to find…
