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Breakdown cover
Hi all, I'm trying to find ways of reducing my insurance payment this year and part of it is £52 for breakdown cover (which has increased by about £10 from last year). That amount covers me for: Home start Nationwide recovery 90 days European breakdown cover Is that good or are there better deals out there that people are…
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parking ticket
my wife has just receved a pcn for parking in a restricted street during prescribed hours , she was not parked on the road and not causing an obstruction on the pavement is this right ?
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Screw the train, take the bus!
I used to get the train daily with First Group from Bracknell to Maidenhead costing me £10 a day return. If I got a weekly ticket it would cost £45.30 therefore costing me about £200-£250 a month. With a bus pass I now pay only £72 a month. Its a bit quicker to get there, plus its a direct bus. I can go anywhere inbetween…
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Help advice need asap
Hi I have just brought a 3 year old car from a ford dealer comes with only 3 months warranty , but to buy a 12 month warranty its £340 but its not added to the end of the 3 months free it starts from when you collect the car . is it worth buying the warranty
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Fraudulent Claim
Not got the full details as I only learned of this during a brief chat with a friend. Earlier this year, he had a minor traffic accident in his car. He was stationary behind a car that was waiting to turn right across oncoming traffic onto a garage forecourt. This car set off to cross the road but stopped suddenly as they…
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Garage taken the p.ss, what can i do
Hi, i sent me car to be repaired at the end of july to my local garage, I had it booked in as the head gasket may need replaced, he checked it over and said he needed to replace the drive shaft and change the housing and thermostat and replace the handbrake cable. He said it'll cost £220. I told him to go ahead with it.…
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Problem With Solicitor Over Accident?
Hi all, I hope ive posted this in the right place, please feel free to move if its better suited somewhere else! Basically Im looking for some advice as I dont have any previous experience with solicitors really, nor does OH, but are in a situation where we are frustrated to the back teeth. The situation, being kept as…
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Would someone knowledgeable please have a look at this for me?
Hi, I'm intending to bid on this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1988-AUSTIN-MINI-MAYFAIR-WHITE_W0QQitemZ280409434660QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item4149b46a24 Would someone mind having a quick look a it please? I haven't seen it in person, mileage 70k, I am a bit concerned by the steering column area, is that a sign of…
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Oyster Card Head Office?
Hi, does anyone know of any contact details for Oyster's head office? Preferably a phone number... After spending HOURS on hold to the 'customer service center' (0845 330 9876) they just keep telling me they will call me back. I have been waiting since the 8th of Sept for a £300 Oyster season ticket refund and instead of…
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Help recieved private parking ticket
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What consumer rights do I have with garage repairs
Hi, I was wondering if someone can help me. Over the past 6 days I have taken my Nissan Micra car into the same garage and everytime I have collected it the same problem has re-occurred. The problem with the car is the malfunction indicator light came on. I took it to the garage and they ran a diagnostic check on it but…
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AA , RAC or GREEENFLAG ?..ANY GOOD DEALS ??
Hi after bein stuck last week because i had car trouble ive decided i really need road side assistance Does anyone know the best one to use or any good deals on at the mo ? THANKYOU X XX X
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Recommend A Car Dealer
Hi, Following 2 recent experiences with used car dealers, 1 Bad, 1 V.Good i thought it would be good if people could post their experiences of good dealers. It might come in handy for those looking for a used car that isn't going to come with all the hassles that can follow. I'll start: Bought an 03 plate Skoda Superb 1.8T…
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Parking fine issued by council for driver not owner
Hi, I received a parking fine over the weekend when parked at a Country Park. It says it is for the driver and it is not in the official yellow packaging. It's just a piece of paper. It has been issued by Kent County Council and not an individual borough. I'm not sure where I stand with this fine, I know that with private…
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Speeding offence through post requesting who was driving
Hi received a request through the post for an alleged speeding offence Sent to my wife registered owner of the car Requesting we indicate who was driving the car at the time 40 MPH in a 30MPH We both remember the journey well and the stretch of road the offence was on is only short We cannot remember seeing any cameras or…
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train tickets 16-25 railcard
Just a really quick question I'm just about to buy some train tickets online. I've noticed i can save quite a lot with a 16-25 railcard. If i buy the tickets on this option will i have to show the rail card at any time? Are the tickets that arrive any different to the standard tickets? thanks!
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Honda Civic Aerodeck. T Reg, Auto.
Hi; Anyone got any positives/negatives about this vehicle? Been offered a T reg, full MOT, 68,000 miles, 1.6 Auto , for my R reg Rav 4, similar mileage, similar MOT, manual box. Guys reason for offering swap is sound; wants a bigger engine to tow a caravan; im tempted as i loike to change my car a lot. Any thoughts anyone?
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fiats 3rd year warranty on a sedici
ive got a 07 sedici, only had it for 6 weeks, and for about the past week i been having trouble losing power when i accelarate uphill, and just yesterday the clutch completely went while i was driving, ive read that there is a 3yr manufacturers warranty but the 3rd year is with the dealer, which is arnold clark. i spoke to…
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Confused. ?Car scrappage
I bought my 10 year old (june 99) car almost a year ago (October 28th) for £1450 and it's MOT is dated October 26th. I just got it MOT'd and it has failed supposedly needing a new engine (it's a small VW and only done 27 000 miles) and a new tyre which will cost upwards of £800. I don't think I'm eligible for scrappage…
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balloon scheme for car purchase
Hello there, I would welcome some thoughts about whether balloon schemes are good methods for car purchase or would we be wasting our money each month? Our car is on its last legs and we will need to replace it the next few months. Someone has mentioned purchasing it through this scheme but we are not sure about the…
