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Help needed with impounded car -Camden Council
Hi everybody I hope you could help us. We had not used our car for about 3 weeks or so and had parked legally in a nearby road. However, during this time, it appears that Camden Council suspended the bay where it was parked and then towed it away. We only discovered today when we went to drive the car. It turns out Camden…
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Toyota servicing questions
Clueless girl who wouldnt have a clue what to do if she broke down :-) Got a Yaris, 3 years old at the end of the month. Just had it's MOT and end of warranty check, all fine. Few Q's: - Apparently it still needs a service next month, £124... what will that do that they haven't done today? - They've said I need 4 wheel…
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Start driving!
I'd love to actually start driving, especially so I can have access to a wider range of jobs! Any suggestions for driving instructors or schools that are decent and importantly cheap! I know it's a big ask and I don't want to forfeit one for the other.. Anyway, I'm in Manchester! Cheers
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How much would be a 'reasonable offer'
I've seen a Fiesta Ghia 06 with 10,797 miles at a main Ford dealer, the ad says make a reasonable offer, it's priced at £6789, I've looked on line and it seems an average price. What would be a reasonable offer? I've a 12 yr old Fiesta with 50,000miles on the clock, in very good condition to part exchange.
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Personalised Number Plate - Insurance Question?
We wanted to buy my daughter an unusual birthday present for her 21st birthday and so found her a pretty OK personalised number plate for £245 drom DVLA's website (Yes, not all that moneysaving, as I have seen people mention in other threads on number plates). Anyway, it's bought and she loves it. The V750 certificate of…
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Any family railcard discounts about???
Hi, I am looking to buy a friends and family railcard in the next few days, does anyone have any discount codes for this as it would be very handy indeed!! :D
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radio code for car 400
can anyone help me i need radio code ser no: gm040023212622 cheers
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Problems with Transport direct web site
I've just tried to use www.transportdirect.info to find the time of a bus to Poole in Dorset, about a 30 minute journey. The site only offered me three destinations - Poole in Cheshire, Poole in Somerset and Poole Keynes in Gloucestershire but not Poole in Dorset. So, in case they had shown the wrong county for Poole,…
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What is the shortest time to buy and register a car?
Hi all I am in the market for a new motor and hoping to squeeze some salesmen at the end of this quarter. In terms of bluffing it out in negotiations, if they have deals that are conditional on registration occurring before the end of the month, how far in advance does the sale have to be agreed? Can it be agreed and…
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Car parking in Cockfosters...
Hello! I've got a course down in London for work at end of this month just for one day. The course is in Russell Square but I was thinking of driving down the night before and staying at my friend's house in King's Cross. I'd rather drive than get the train because that way I'll make a bit of money back on the petrol and…
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False car accident claim
Hi all, My fiance received a call last week from his car insurance company informing him that a claim had been made against his car being involved in an accident. My finance has not had a car accident, was completley suprised by this and we're now wondering what to do next. So far, he has spoken to the insurance company…
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claim 3rd party now claiming whip lash
Hey guys, I was involved in an incident a few months ago. Basically - I started to pull out, when a car form 2 cars behind overtook on the wrong side of the road WHILE a car was coming. She couldn't move out the way and therefor went into the side of me then drove off. I managed to find her down a side street. She was fine…
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GAP Insurance (again)
OK - getting my new car on Saturday under the scrappage and I think that Gap insurance is a good ides (obviously not from the dealer). Have been ringing around and it seems that RTI GAP will only return you to the invoice price paid (list price - scrappage) rather than the total invoice price before any scrappage…
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car might be written off with hardly any damage!!??
hi everyone, im not sure if this is in the right section but ill try anyway!! i went to a car wash a few weeks ago and while in it i heard a big bang and scrape, when i came out and checked it i noticed it had big deep scratches and dents all down the driver side front to back. i went into petrol station and they gave me…
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Cat using soft-top as scratchboard - Help
My neighbours cat is using the soft top of my car as a scratchboard. I've been throwing jugs of water at it when I've seen it there but obviously I can't sit in wait 24/7. I've had a word with my neighbours but they seem uninterested except to say 'tell the cat no' and 'put pepperdust on top of your car'! I pointed out…
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vauxhall astra air con issue!
hi all, hope someone may be able to advise. when i put air con on my car seems to handle a bit different, i.e - when i change gear it seems to bunny hop yet when i turn it off its okay. a bit puzzled as to what it could be, if anything? thanks in advance
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Car pulling to left
Hi all, Got a new car on Monday and all is going well :) (touch wood) My only problem is the car seems to be ever so slightly pulling to the left. Also when at 70 the steering wheel seems to shake a lot like the tyres are shaking. Above and under 70 its fine. Is it a case of getting tracking done or is it a wheel balancing…
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National Express £5 seat reservation charge
Looking for ways to avoid this blatant money raiser? I think I can book National Express train tickets through the First Great Western site and get free seat reservations. There is a £1 booking fee but no credit card charge? Does anyone know of a site where I can avoid all these extra charges - some hide a £1 booking fee…
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Can you get you car MOT'd sooner than required?
:wave: Marrrrrnin I ask because my MOT is due in Augusty time. But I had an (unrepairable) crack on my windscreen the other day..:rolleyes: The head gasket has gone on this car twice before.. :mad:.. and I don't want to replace the windscreen if when it gets to August and the MOT.. it fails BIG time.. and is not worth…
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What car to buy?
Hi just looking for some advice. my gf is looking to buy a car on finance and is torn between a vw fox or polo. She is looking at spending £5000 or less and with £1000 deposit. Had a look on the top gear website and the fox got slated but has anybody got either of these cars to tell me what there like.
