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Brakes discs, wheel bearing and more- question
Hi I've not been a car owner for long, so some guidance on the fairness or lack of on some quotes would be much appreciated, since I basically have no idea. I took my car, a 1999 fiesta, for a service. They said it needed 1 new front wheel bearing (loose) and both front brake discs changed (corrosion). They wanted a little…
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Supermini for <£6k
Hi, Our old (96P) Rover recently failed its MoT and will need more than £500 worth of work to get it fixed (lots of problems - exhaust, brake pipes, suspension bushes, and more), and in pristine condition would be worth about £400. It's not in pristine condition, and also has an intermittant starting problem that's…
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Kings Cross to Heathrow T3
We are considering travelling down to Heathrow by train rather than driving and parking. We have been quoted train fares of £46 ish return for 2 adults and a child from Skegness to Kings Cross, which I think is far cheaper than driving. Our only concern/query is once at kings cross, which is the best way to get to…
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Friends and Family Card - does a child have to travel with us?
Just purchased a friends and family card and booked a journey to London, I can only use the card if I book for 2 adults and a child, but does the child have to travel with us? A booking for two adults on it's own was £22, with a child it was £16.60, but will we get a penalty charge if the child isn't with us when we travel?
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cheapest motoring 6/7 seater
Anyone know how I can find the cheapest running costs on a 6/7 seater. I have to ferry 4 grandchildren and partner around . I have a Toyota Lucida at the moment which is spacious and heavenly - but expensive on diesel etc. Are there any websites that can give advice- or lists tax, insurance ratings and fuel consumption.…
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Getting To Gatwick Airport Early
Hi Folks, we have a long trip to Gatwick Airport and will be setting off in the middle of the night. We will reach the M25 around 6.30-7am and wonder if this will be very busy at this time? Have we left enought time from here to get to Gatwick for 8am from first hitting the M25? We travel down from the M1 and then go…
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Medical Exemption from Wearing Seatbelt Post-Op
My fiance has to have an operation, the nature of which means there's no way he'll want to wear a seatbelt on the way home the next day. I found out online that a medical certificate exempting you from wearing a seatbelt is available that can be carried in case the police stop you. Does anyone have experience asking…
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national express fun fairs
does any one know how far in advance these are usually available??? as we need a late night coach from london to brimingham in january (feel it will be safer than on a train at that time as 2 women) but it is coming up at over £15 per person. i have often managed to get fun fairs in the past but nothing for that time at…
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focus,slight fluid leak in drivers footwell???
hi, i have an 03 focus 1.8 td di. i have noticed a slight leak in the drivers side footwell. only say a teaspoonfull of fluid has leaked onto the rubber mat. hard to say what colour fluid as mats are dirty. any ideas what this could be please? all fluid levels appear to be ok. someone suggested brake master cylinder -…
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Please help me get to Edinburgh!
From Birmingham. My fiance works up there Mon - Fri and I miss him like crazy. Before I get a new job I'd like to go and stay with him and would like to go up 19/20 Oct and return 26th (so we can spend the weekend together seeing the sights) I found the train (Nat Express) for £31 last week which was perfect but now it's…
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cruise control
hi guys,,have qahqai,and has cruise control on it,I used it driving on motorway to blackpool,but ive started to use it at 30mph around town,,is this fuel efficient or am I doing wrong and using it around town
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bumped car-realistic quote?
Hi all, Firstly I have to say I'm a woman who has no idea about cars (I know some women do, but I just don't!! :o ), so please be gentle with me if I'm asking a ridiculous question! Hubby backed out and bumped a car that was parked opposit our drive and the car has been left with a dent in the driver's side bodywork near…
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electric scooter?
Hi ive seen these on the internet, but not sure if there worth it. Anyone here got one thanks. http://www.zippe.co.uk/#:beer:
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labour for replacing brake pads
Does anyone know roughly how many hours labour a garage should charge for changing rear brake pads?
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Quote for car servicsing
Hello just got this quote from Green Cars (found through goodgaragescheme.co.uk), I think I'm being dense here... I don't understand what it means, it gives 4 different figures???? Does it mean full service £78+69+vat engine/lube £49+59+vat? all car servicing is full service £78.00 labour, service/kit £69.00 + vat…
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Car problem, diagnosis help! - (Update following MOT)
I would google it but i don't know what to search for so i'll try and describe it here. Bascially, whether driving forwards or reversing, when I turn the steering towards full right lock, it feels like it clicks and if the steering wheel tries to go left. As if it can't go any further and tries to snap back left. That's…
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I've been let down on scrappage and want to claim - thoughts and ideas please!
Hi Everyone :beer: ok - so, I have an R reg fiesta, which, in July, was valid for the scrappage scheme so I gleefully registered for a new Hyundai i20 diesel. delivery was suggested end sept/early oct. several telephone calls and heated discussions later, I have withdrawn from my order and the scrappage scheme and I am no…
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Seating Plan for Trans Pennine
Have just booked train tickets for myself and daughter online, from grimsby to manchester airport. Seats were reserved at the time too, however the numbers they have given me are seats 17a and 13a in coach c. Will these seats be near each other (bear in mind i did book 1 adult and 1 child)!! Can't find seating plans…
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scenic misbehaving
Last few weeks I have been having intermittent starting problems with my scenic. Some mornings she starts first thing, other times I have to turn her over loads of times any can hear her trying to start and eventually she makes it. She has never failed to start but sometimes after these difficult to start episodes she will…
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VW Transporter with Peeling Paint HELP
I leased a VW Sportline Van in November 2007 - 4 months later the paint on the front spoiler started to peel - no problem waranty repair at my local VW garage. A few weeks later i noticed a stone chip on the bonnet with paint peeling round the edges - visit the local dealer who arranged for an expert from VW to view. Its…
