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A1 Carriages Ltd (Crayford Kent) - Any experience of them?
Hi All, I am in the market for a new car and was told that the aforementioned company mainly sell little used mobility cars that are good value for money. I was hoping that maybe some of you have direct experience of the company and could tell me if they are a good firm to purchase from. I am looking at their cheaper…
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Top gear!!!
does any one know when the new series of top gear starts by any chance?
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punto starter motor
Hi There Ive just received a recon starter for my MK1 punto 16v 1.2 sporting, ive taken the old one off and checked with new one, there are 9 teeth on old one and only 8 on the new one. Ive contacted the place i got it from and he says that "depending on the original make of starter fitted varies the amount of teeth on the…
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Half Price Engine Oil
Tesco currently have 2 litre oils on half price. 5w30 semi (Ford) £6.00, 10w40 & 15w40 mineral £3. They have most of the usual grades in this offer and come in much cheaper than the 5 litre. Homebase have Castrol Edge 1l bottles for £6.98 / £7.98 for all you VW etc expensive oil drinker owners :money:
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Car wrongly priced
We found a car advertised in Autotrader priced at £3195, went on the dealers website it also said £3195, went to buy it and the guy said it was £3495 when we questioned this the guy said no its advertised at £3495 so taking his word for it we paid a deposit , when i went home i was right it definately said £3195 checked…
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How to buy a car
Ok a few questions from a first time car buyer.... I am off to Toyota tomorrow to buy a used Aygo. I have done my research on prices etc... and have a budget (I am a cash purchaser). what i want to know is: 1. How do i make sure i get the best price from the salesman? (My budget is a bit lower than the usual asking price)…
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Board title change - Cycling
Hi everyone In response to quite a few requests for a cycling board, while we don't think there are enough threads on it for a full board, it made sense to add Cycling to Motoring and Public Transport. If anyone has a burning question to ask or have suggestions on saving money on cycling, eg know of a good shop/website for…
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Crewe to Luton Parkway by train - any thoughts?
All, My daughter has to get from Crewe to Luton Parkway on the 20th July for a university interview, and we are having great trouble tracking down decent train times, as a reasonable price. I am unfortunately in New zealand on business at the time, otherwise i would take her. Does anyone have any tips on getting her there?…
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Oil change deal in Gateshead
My dear old Mum has just bought her first car at the age of 64,a Corsa B,1.2,98 on a T,and it needs an oil change as it looks like the previous private owner hasn't done one for a while. Anyone know any good deals on at the moment in Gateshead/Newcastle?
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Train Tickets Offered - Leeds / Port Talbot - 10 July ret 11 July
Hi all, I bought some train tickets - Leeds to Port Talbot on Friday 10 July, returning on Saturday 11 July. Unfortunately, am unable to use them now and they are the advanced/saver types that when you go to get a refund on the website they say that no refund is available! :( I hate the train system in this country...…
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Insuring against excess for motorhome hire
I am hiring a motorhome for a week and the hire company's terms state the insurance excess is £1250! I have looked online for companies offering to insure against excesses but they all seem to specifically exclude motorhomes. Anyone managed to do this?
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Car sold without legal lights
I bought a car from a large dealer nearly two years ago. I took it for the first MOT today and it failed because the headlights are european and point the wrong way. Also the reverse and fog lights are the wrong way round. The garage who MOT'd it said I should go back to the dealer and ask them to put it right as they sold…
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Scrapping a 9 yo car ..
Hi All .:j Does anyone know of any dealers/manufacturers that participate in the government scrappage scheme for a 9 yo car? Best deal I know off is the MICRA 1.2 visia 3dr at £5995 after scrappage..Can anyone better that? Also is it wise to look at pre-reg/ nearly new cars ? Any good sites/dealers offering good deals or…
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Govt Scrappage Allowance for Write Off?
Hi, I've had quick look at the threads on the subject of the Govt's car scrappage scheme but can't see anything relating to my question. I hope someone can help. My little 14 year old Punto was hit by a bus a couple of weeks ago and is a write off. I'm not in a position to buy a new car but wondered... my car's obviously…
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York to Leeds: 1/3 rail card gone up 50%
I recently sold my car to start travelling to Leeds from York by train. The cost is £13.50 before 9.30am or £10.50 off peak. With a 1/3 off rail card that is £9 or £8 which is cheaper than traveling by car. Just recently the minimum ticket price has gone up 50% from £8 to £12. It costs me about £10/day to run a small car…
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Clio timing belt broke!
The timing belt on my 1999 Clio just broke on my way home from work the other day. I have had it almost a year and i am sure that i was told by the garage (small local) that the timing belt had been replaced not long back. It has done a lot of damage ( broke 5 out of 8 pistons) and i think it will cost more than the car is…
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London tube strike: how to claim compensation
This thread is to discuss the following news story: London tube strike: how to claim compensation
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CCJ lead to car being clamped in the street.
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Car Insurance Fraudulant Claim
Hi, wonder if anyone can help out with some advise. I received a letter from an insurance company, addressed to me with my name and address and everything, saying that I had been involved in an accident and asked for my insurance details for their claimant. The car number plate listed as my car is not my car and I…
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How to remove a car stereo
Hi, My car is being scrapped tomorrow and I thought I'd remove the car stereo beforehand. It's a Ripspeed CMR-2000 and the instruction booklet says to insert the two supplied keys 'until they lock' and then slide out the unit. After several attempts to slide the keys into the appropriate place, there is no locking and the…
