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Help needed plse to find cheaper rail tickets to Cornwall
I wonder if anyone can help please? Myself and my daughter (who is 26) will be going to Cornwall in September. I was horrified to find that return train tickets will cost around £90 !! Is there anything anyone can recommend we do to try and get a better deal? Neither of us have railcards by the way. Any help much…
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Best Place for Tyres
Best Place for Tyres First and foremost, a hello from me as this is my first post. (Have only just discovered this forum) I am in need of a set of (pretty big, and thus expensive) tyres. 19" wheels to be precise. As a car enthusiast I know a few sites like Camskills or Blackcircles. But would like to see if I can get them…
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Gap insurance for cars
After having my 6 month old car written off, Im getting a new one only because the insurance policy I had in force with esure offers new for old on the first 12 months. Thought I would offer a few tips to other so they dont get caught out. * New for old is only offered by some insurance companies in the first year. * A car…
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best car polish
hi there i have just bought a 106 qucksilver and i was wondering if anyone could help me on wat i could use to make it the cleanest and shinyest one around?
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In car accident - Who can i claim from?
I was in a car accident on the 3rd of March where a woman ran out straight in front of my car near a mini roundabout. As soon as i got out of my car to see to the woman, she told me not to 'worry' as it was her 'fault'. When the police turned up she again admitted to the police officer TWICE that it was her fault and that…
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Independent Car Inspection
Can anyone please recommend an independent authorised car inspector, possibly specialising in Toyotas? Are there any other organisations apart from AA or RAC providing this service?
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Beat the £5 National Express seat fee
This thread is to discuss the following news story: Beat the £5 National Express seat fee
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£5 to sit down on train!!!!!!!!!!! (national express)
I hate this company and now dislike them even more for this - http://news.uk.msn.com/business/article.aspx?cp-documentid=16770144 Union leaders are accusing a leading train company of "mugging" its passengers by starting to charge them to reserve a seat. From this weekend, National Express plans to introduce a fee of £2.50…
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Lexus 250sr Repairs
Hi, some lovely person drove into my car in a carpark and drove off without leaving details (no CCTV) the damage doesn't look much, but, according to Lexus dealer, will cost £800 to replace front trim and repair scratches to bumper (to replace bumper would be silly money!), also to heat wheel arch and push back into shape…
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Nottingham-London commute
Hi there, my OH works in London (Liverpool St) 3 days a week (Mon-Weds), he has to be in as early as possible, should be there for 7am really, but gets the 5.35am and gets in at 7.30, presently he is spending £809 per month on a season ticket (though he could change this to an annual for £8428), has anyone got any…
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Ford Radio Code Required
I have a Ford Focus and need the code for my radio Serial Num M066426. Can ne1 help plz Many Thx in advance ACE
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London to Cornwall Fri 15th Return Sunday 17th May
Does anyone want to share a lift and petrol costs with me, I am going to Redruth but can drop off any where on the way within reason. Leaving Friday 15th about 4pm ish maybe later
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anyone know a mobile tyre fitter near gatwick?
come out of work this afternoon to find my tyre in a rather sorry state, not only is it flat but after being run into the curb this morning by a van looks like its quite damaged so i've had to leave the car at work. does anyone know of a mobile tyre fitter that will supply and fit a tyre around the gatwick area??
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Breakdown cover
Just got my Auto aid renewal notice. This company got a good write up on here and only costs £35 for the year. Never had to use it YET but wondered if there are any other good deals around at the moment
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Learner drivers age.
I have heard from several of my friends of my daughter that new learner drivers have to wait till they are 18 to pass their test if they were born in 1992. I can't find any reference to this on DVLA or Direct.gov. Anyone shed any light on this because she has turned 17 yesterday and had her first lesson today but the…
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Used Car Warranty - token payment ?
Good evening all Firstly as this is my first post I would like to thank all for the help and advice that is on here and for the dosh that it has helped me save ! Anyway my dillema .. my daughter bought a Ka last September from a reputable well established local used car dealer with 3 months warranty. She had one or two…
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Help Needed! NIghtmare with potential new car
Hi I'm hoping that you may be able to help me. I have been looking for a new car recently, and found one via autotrader at a large motor superstore (which for the moment will remain nameless). I phoned last week, the guy seemed nice, and explained about the car, answering my questions. I got suckered in with the "you can…
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Ending Car Finance Early
Does anyone have any idea about ending a car finance agreement early?? My son bought a car via Welcome Finance about a year and a half ago but recently lost his job and is now unable to make the repayments. He is about 3 months behind and has been dealing with the collection department who have given him a bit of time to…
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Honda Accord, cost of new ignition & keys?
Hello We have a 1999 Honda Accord. Never had any problems with it but the other day the key would not turn in the ignition. It just turns enough to unlock the steering. After a lot of wiggling, WD40 and Googling, we suspect a worn/faulty ignition barrel. A local garage took the steering column apart and managed to get the…
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car sold without my consent
hi all not sure if this is in the right plzace but here goes .... about 2 years ago i took out a bank loan for my son to buy a car, the car was registered in my name and insured in my name with my son as a named driver. since then i have split from my now ex husband and without my knowledge i found out that my son has…
