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Fuel Prices
What is going on with the fuel prices they went up 2 - 4p this week.:mad::eek: Petrol 94.9 - 99.9 Diesel 99.9 - 106.9 what the prices like elsewhere? Gordow browns face must be like this :D with all the tax/VAT he will be getting, WONDER IF THEY CLAIM THERE FUEL BACK ON US AS WELL.
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Best cheapest in car radio/ cd player
I live in Manchester and just recently bought a 2000 Hyundai Accent 1.3i I am looking for advice if anyone knows a good place to get a cheap good radio cd player and fitted. There are two plugs from previous radio but i know nothing about fitting car radios.
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How to slow down - brakes or down change gears?
This was subject to a family discussion as to how to drive when approaching a junction or roundabout or just generally slowing down. Interesting to find some change down the gears 5-4-3-2 to rely on slowing down by using the engine and save wear on the brakes. However others felt this was silly and said you need to…
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How to drive to maximise MPG
Any tips on this when to change gear and optimum speed or anything else?
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Digital tachos and new CPC law
Does anyone know how long it takes to get a digi tacho card from the DVLA once you send the forms off ? Also does the new CPC law mean that you have to complete the course by sept 2009 or simply start it by then ?
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independent car warranty ( problems )
Hi there... in October 2008 I purchased an independent wary for my car as the manufactures warranty had expired... in January this year the engine on my car started knocking so I took the car to bmw and they said the car needed a new engine at a cost of £13.000 - the warranty the independent warranty I had taken out only…
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Handbrake, cost to tighten?
Hi Parked my car on a hill and when I came back it had moved! into a small wall no damage. The handbrake was on! had noticed before it roll back at lights etc when I thought I had put it on. 56 plate Kia picanto, how much for local garage to tighten, female not wanting to be ripped off. Thanks
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Garage charges - but vito not fixed
Can anyone please assist. I am unsure of my legal rights re this issue. My Vito went in for a full service 2 weeks ago. Not a Mercedes garage but a very well established garage that has been around for years and is used to dealing with vans. It needed a few bits repairing so all in all about £1200 was spent. A few days…
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selling a car
Hi I was wondering if anyone can help answer this query I have bought a car, I want to sell it on, do not yet have the log book to say the car is mine - only collecting the car tonight/tomorrow Can I sell the car without sending off the log book to have it put into my name? or if I have to send it off how long does it take…
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Need URGENT advice
Hi All, Right, I have a Rover 25, 44k, 2003, bought 12 months ago (well, my stupid partner did) and has 3 yrs left on HP. The car was playing up around 3 months ago. Last week took it in to Ford garage (this is who we had a warranty with so had no choice - when in fact the warranty was invalid as i didnt get it serviced at…
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Toyoto Aygo
If you have a Toyoto Aygo are you happy with it? I don't do a lot of long distance driving and am thinking of getting the model with £35 per year car tax. Any opinions welcome.
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Help please...is this a scam???
Yesterday my husband received a letter from Inter-Credit International Ltd. It is titled 'Debt Recovery Notice'. They know our name, reg number and model car! They say that because we have ignored all previous letters (this is the first letter we have received by the way!) the DVLA is currently preparing a claim against us…
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Montreal vacations - need some suggestions on the trip.
Hello everyone, we are a young group of students and are planning to visit Montreal for a change as part of our vacation plan. We have gathered the necessary information about the place and have a schedule for the trip. But, we would like to take any last minute advices if possible to make sure everything is covered.…
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Cheapest Car Hunt on Scrappage Scheme
Hello there I am after a cheapest car available on the scheme. Could you please post the cheapest car that are available on the scheme from Every Manufacturer. It doesn't matter which shape or model it is. Thanks So far Prices included the discount... * Nissan Pixo should be £3995 if included in scheme(Hitme) * Kia…
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Birdshoot!
Husband found his car splattered in bird sh$t this morning and it has really marked the bonnet. New car, metallic black paintwork, but this has burned right in. He is asking if anybody knows the best thing to remove it...:D
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Walking by train - return tickets?
Does anyone have experience of walking point to point using public transport? The planned journey is: Liverpool - Ellesmere port Return ticket = £4.10 Chester - Liverpool Return ticket = £4.40 Walking the Grand Union in between. Two singles will cost £8.20 (£3.60 and £4.60) or £8 if I get a Liv-ellesmere single and a…
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Part needed for vw polo 1.9 saloon
I just bought a 2001 vw polo 1.9 s tdi diesel 4 door saloon. It runs beautifully, but within 100 miles, the wiper linkage broke and must be replaced. I can't get a reconditioned part or used one anywhere. I could order it from VW but it would be well over £200. Has anyone any idea where I can get spares for this type? We…
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Any bus drivers on here...?
Was folling an F reg bus today and was wondering what sort of mileage these things have on them. I know it's not really money saving, but I just wondered...
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Lexus LS400 Replacement Cambelt
Hi can someone tell me how much it would cost to replace a cambelt for a P reg 1996 Lexus LS400 with 38k on the clock? Also when would i need to replace it with that sort of mileage? Many Thanks Lee
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£5,500 to spend on a new car...
Well.... after a YEAR of battles, Evans Halshaw have finally agreed to give me my money back. (I've been driving a mouldy, SOAKING wet car - which was bought brand new!!) Stinky car was a Citroen C1, so I sure don't want one of those again. This also rules out the Toyota and Peugeot equivalents for the obvious reasons. And…
