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Garage pulling a fast one?
I'd really appreciate some quick responses if you have the time! My elderly father had a £600 bill for repairs to his car last Christmas Eve, this included new brake discs and pads. In July/August, he noticed that the car would judder when braking (the same kinda sensation as when you're in too low a gear). He was on…
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Jaguar - Extended Warranty - Comments
Hi, I do not believe in extended warranties and never take them out on electrical appliancies etc. However my S Type Jaguar manufacturer's warranty ran out this week and I am now considereing one. A Google search has brought up lots of them and the two have have looked at briefly are Motoreasy and the Quentin Wilson one.…
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Citreon berlingo or similar
Hi I'm looking to change my C1 for something more practical (2 children, 2 dogs, 1 OH - never all in the car at the same time!) I'm looking at Citroen Berlingos or peugeot partners or similar, anyone have any suggestions or opinions on which one to go for? carter
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Durham to Cardiff help!
Hi I need to get to Cardiff from Durham on Saturday 24th October returning on 25th. Does anyone have any advice on cheapest possible train tickets? As I've looked at flights, I could fly from Newcastle to Bristol for just short of £90 and then get a train to Cardiff, as flights directly to Cardiff are way out of my price…
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MSE News: London tube and bus fares to rise
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "London tube fares are to rise by 3.9% in January, it was announced today. Mayor Boris Johnson also said that bus fares in the capital will be going up by ..." Read the full story: London tube and bus fares to rise
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legalities on broken light
my oh broke the glass on his back light yesterday. we have ordered a new one . all the bulbs are ok but when he brakes its shows up clear instead of red. is it legally ok to drive especially at night as he has to pick son up at night on friday and not sure if light will arrive in time thanks
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We Buy Any Car Quote?
OH has been on the site this morning and got a quote for our 12 year old Punto, we bought it for £400 in January, and they have quoted us £195 for it now It started dying in June (eating the petrol) and we have a baby on the way and thought it was time to buy a newer car, so we went to the garage and bought a 2007 Reg…
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Car Ins claim 18mnths ago - now no blame
Wife had an accident about 18 months ago and this was recently the subject of a small claims court case. Fortunately, it went in our favour and we're going to get our excess back and this will now be a no blame claim. Since it was a while ago, we have since switched to a different insurer (about 7 months ago in fact). When…
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Help - theory test ID
Hi, I've just booked a cancellation theory test. I have a paper provisional licence so need a valid passport for ID. Just checked my passport and it ran out in August this year :eek: I have no way of getting a new passport before tomorrow, so can anyone put my mind at rest that a passport is valid, even if it has expired.…
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Cheapest train Reading to Aberystwth day return
I have to take my 19 year old to Aberystwyth for the day on Saturday 17th October. We will have to leave Reading at 06.10 and change in Wolverhampton arriving in Aber at about 11.26am Return will be 17.30 again changing in Wolverhampton. I can only find fares of £60.40 each. Are there any cheaper? If not I'll drive as I…
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Selling car and Settling car finance
hi. I wonder if it is possible for me to sell my car and then settle the car finance with the money i receive from selling it. I am with Ford credit/hire purchase. i have found out how much i have to pay to settle the agreement and how long they give me to pay it. is this a possibility as this would sort my finances out…
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Insurance for my Smart Car
Hi everyone Im picking up my Smart Car 698cc Coupe tomorrow and have got to arrange some insurance. Does anyone know of any companies who might give me a really competitive quote for that car. I seem to be getting quotes around £200.00 ... Im a mature female, no driving or other convictions, full protected no claims, held…
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Rail Fares for Stoke to Prestatyn please
I am going from Stoke to Prestatyn on Monday 19th and back on Friday 23rd Oct and need to be there around 4pm. Are there any Advance fares i can get? It will be 2 Adults and 1 Child with a Family Railcard.
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How much does the London Underground cost?
hi me, my partner and our little girl are off to earls court this Saturday, we're going to get the tube from Stanmore to Earls Court, how much will this cost and which are the cheapest tickets to get?? thanks in advance...
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wigan to hull cheapest train price
hi its for 8 adults travelling 20 nov have to be there for 6.30pm returning 22 nov afternoon antone know what would be cheapest ticket
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Not convinced by damage caused in accident
My car went into the back of a Y reg today. The other driver had slowed down from reacting to the car in front of him. I braked hard as well, but clearly not enough, and bumped him just as my car was coming to a halt (0.5 sec more and it would have been fine). My car looked fine, and the back of his too (lots of scratches…
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Gatwick - Swansea train/coach journey help please
Hey all I return from holidays (New Zealand, but I'm flying in from Dubai as have 1 day stopover there) on 6th Jan 2010 and am looking to get back from Gatwick airport to Swansea. My flight lands at 06.35.So I 'm looking at leaving Gatwick round half9/10am. I have so far found train ticket for total £43.90 which is Gatwick…
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welcome car finance
:ohi all. i got a letter out of the blue it didn't have my name on it just said to the owner and my address so i opened it wish i had not. It was from debt comp so i gave them a call thay told me i still owe £12000.00 on a £3500.00 that i got just over 5 years ago. I told them i had payed it off they told me to prove it…
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Used car is a dud, what are our rights?
Hi all, I hope I am posting in the right place here! 3 months ago my hubby bought a used car (LPG to save money on fuel) from a dealership. We traded in our old car (which they sold within 2 days and made a handsome profit on) We had the new car a day or 2 and it broke down, they took it in, told us it was fixed, we…
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A Bicycle Trainer / Turbo Trainer
Which is best for fitness and exercise a bicycle trainer or a turbo trainer ? Also what are the best brands to look out for ?
