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people with brains please help
Required - Roughly the end of October for 2 weeks I need to be in Wales. Port Talbot is my nearest station and will be picked up from there. I live near Clacton on Sea. I know I will get cheaper travel on the bus but it takes a lot longer. It also restricts me regarding times. I cannot get my head around singles and splits…
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Advance train deals so good at times!
Im going to Brighton in August for a few days break thanks to a past Travelodge sale. Have been watching the train websites for good value tickets and have got a return from the Midlands to Brighton for £23.90. It was cheaper to buy 4 single tickets - I was suprised how cheap some of these advance tickets were - from my…
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Road tax and holiday..what should I do?
Sorry if this sounds stupid question but I am really worried about it. My car's road tax expires on 31/7/09. I am away on holiday for the last three weeks of july and I will be back 2 days after the tax expiry. From previous experience, I can not pay the tax on line until after the 15th of the month (I am away then). Also…
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Car warranty advice - help please!
About a year ago, I bought a Seat Alhambra 7 seater from a dealer. Recently the turbo went and the car was taken back to the garage under the terms of the warranty. We live on a busy road and pulling out of our driveway when the turbo cuts is close to suicide. They were willing to undertake the repairs and took the Seat…
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What should I do? Please advice
Hello, yesterday night someone broke into my car and damaged following* The driver door as it was forcefully opened * plastic piece under the steering. * Steering it makes clung noice when it turns. (this morning it was not moving at all but when forensic office inspected it moves but very wobly and making noice) * Car…
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Scrappage scheme - can dealers give extra money off?
Whats the best strategy into getting more money off a brand new car as well as using the scrappage scheme ontop?
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How can i sell my old car with no insurance
We've got in a muddle over this one, bought a new/used car and decided they wern't offering enough in part x so paid for it out right. Plan was to then sell ours to a garage or privatly etc. Gone to swap cars over on insurance policy as new one will be main car and need to get it home tomorrow cost an extra £30. Thought…
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specific Q about scrappage
Hi all, I'm going to scrap my Nissan Micra in but I've got a few hoops to jump through before I can, basically the car is currently SORN - (I have read I cannot scrap it in if this is the case?) basically what I'm thinking of doing is getting temporary insurance on the car and getting it taxed and MOT'd and then buy a new…
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Car buying tips please!
Hi everyone, me and my boyfriend are looking to buy are first decent car, and i was wondering what is a reasonable discount to ask for on a car, i've seen a 2008 civic type r (im sure some will say this isnt your idea of a decent car but im not here for the car discussion lol )we really want it and its on for £13999 i have…
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Can anyone tell me whats wrong with my car?
Hello, I own a fiat punto, T reg with 89,000 miles on the clock. In the last couple of weeks I have noticed some "vibration" coming from the front of the car, mainly when I drive anything over about 60 mph. It is getting worse and it feels like the wheels are loose or something? I checked the wheels and tyre pressure and…
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Any chance of getting deposit back?
I ordered a new car at the weekend and paid £500 deposit but have now changed my mind.....do you think I've got any chance of getting the money back??
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Audi A3 any good?
Thinking of selling my Mark IV (53) Golf GT TDI, looking at getting an Audi A3 (05 onwards) s line and possibly the quattro one. Has anyone got one or recommend one? Thanks
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re blacking the exterior plastic?
I recently 'cut' my paintwork, but the problem is that where the T Cut got on the plastic bits (impossible to avoid) it has stained it badly. What is best to clean it up with please? Ta
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What would you do?
I filled the car full of petrol this morning. The petrol station was quiet with just me and one other car. I walked in to pay, said "Good Morning" picked up some mints, which the guy scanned. He told me how much the total cost was, I didn't take much notice (cos, generally you don't) and paid with my card. It wasn't till…
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travelling from glasgow to edinburgh
Hi There. I've just got a new job on Princes Street in Edinburgh and will be travelling through from Glasgow at least 5 days a week. I was wondering what the cheapest option is. I have looked into monthly rail tickets which seem to be about 300 a month. I could also get a young persons railcard and buy a ticket everyday…
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Newbie commuter cyclist
Hi all, I'm new to commuting by bike - the London tube strike forced me into it and it turns out I love it! I cycle from Richmond to Wood Lane in about 45mins-1 hour at the moment. But I am having trouble working out where the best place is to get bike baskets and panniers and pannier bags and cycling gear? I need them to…
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Dodgy 2nd hand car, need advice plz!
Hello ppl! It's been a while since my last visit here, but I'm in dire need for your advices, as am totally lost! I had a brief look around thinking that someone else must have posted a similar thread, but couldn't find any, so here we go. I had 11 yrs old car with some problems, and after much consideration I passed on…
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would you take out a 12mth warranty for an extra £80
doing a deal on a car today last serviced 2mths ago, i agreed on a cash price but for an extra £80 i could have had and still can have a 12mth warranty is it worth paying out the extra for it? i don't know what it covers i would guess the basics he mentioned things like the cambelt but is that worth 80quid? opinions please
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Pricing advice Corsa
I have seen a 2003 53 Reg VAUXHALL Corsa 1.2 16v SXi 5 door for 3995 at a local dealers. It is in very good condition and has a low mileage, it has had 2 previous owners, the last of which was a 50 yr old local who has owned it from 6mths old. The dealer will include 12mths MOT and tax, 6mths warranty and will discount…
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Can I get a good bike for under £150? :)
Hey guys, Looking for a bike under £150.00 online or off the highstreet... Nothing special just a suspension (front or full) to get me to and from work. I've seen a few between 100-150 that seem ok but wondering if anyone was purchased one in this price bracket and been happy with it :) Kind regards.
