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Price Comparison for Diesel Models
I'm looking to replace the family motor next spring . Is there a general rule of thumb for forecourt prices on diesel variants. i.e for an identical model of car will the diesel model be "x%" more expensive,
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cashback or no cashback ?
Ok, new to this board and could do with some advice. Renewed car insurance via internet using moneysavingexpert site - was to get a £25 cash back if I did. Insurance Co. being Esure. To date - no cashback. Does anyone know who I should contact ? Thanks
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Insureance write off
hi all. just been told today that my car is not economically repairable after someone drove into the back of it. it was a 51 plate mondeo estate ghia 79k miles 4 new tyres 12 months mot.ive had a look on parkers and the dealer value is £2490. ive had a look on ebay and autotrader and the cars similar to that are not even…
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Any rail discounts codes?
DAK if there are any rail discounts codes around? last year was a good offer by First western £5..... as this year i need to travel to the Midland and return fare is coming up at around £120!
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Car right off - garage charging for storage?
I was involved in an accident not my fault. Car was taken to a local garage awaiting the assesor (insurance company informed of location). Car was declared a right off. I accepted an offer for the car and was sent a cheque. I now (almost 2 months later) get a call from the Insurance company telling me that the garage will…
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Help with new car
Hi, I'm finally selling the GTA as I need somthing a little more practical. I've decided on an Audi estate with one of the larger petrol engines (i've made no bones about my dislike of diesels on here!) I prefer the BMW estates both 5 and 3 series but as i'll be using the car to transport my mountain bikes and other…
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Temporary car insurance
I am picking up my new car tomorrow, so have transferred my cover for my existing car to the new car. I am going to sell my car privately and have been getting quotes for temp. cover. The cheapest for 2 weeks I can get is £75. Is there anything wrong in taking out a new annual policy, and then cancelling when I have sold…
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not able to pump air into the tyre
BMW 320d, tried a couple of times but not able to pump air into left front tyre ... the flat tyre warning would be on if heavy stuff put into the car. Thanks for any advice
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Dirvers side wing mirror
hello quick question. Some really lovely person has shattered the wing mirror on my daughters little car. It will probably cost more than the car is worth to get it replaced:mad:. Is it legal to drive until we get her a new one? many thanks to any who know the answer churcgrat
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Transport for London's travel information line to be premium rate: 0843 222 1234
Hearing information on public transport in London is set to cost a premium if TFL exchanges the familiar 020 7222 1234 number for 0843 222 1234. Calls to the new number cost 40 pence per minute from a mobile phone, 5 pence per minute from a BT line and 8 pence per minute from a Virgin Media line. All these rates apply at…
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2 cars, what to do?
I've recently bought a new car but have yet to sell my old one. I wanted to sell it privately as the dealer gave me an insulting offer. The problem is this, its so close to christmas and I'm so busy with stuff that I can't really sell it now.....so I was thinking of either putting it off the road, OR putting my new one off…
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help with buying new AUDI
I am looking to buy a new audi AUDI A4 2.0 DIESEL EXEC QUATTRO DRIVE THE DEAL 23638 OR AUDI A4 SLINE EXEC QUATTRO DRIVE THE DEAL 25568 CARFILE.NET PRICES FOR ABOVE ARE 23907 AND 24567 ALSO LOOKING AT FORD KUGA DRIVE THE DEAL FORD KUGA ZETEC 17877 AND TITANIUM 19167 Can anyone advise where I might get these brand new UK…
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Cyclists obliged to use cycle lanes?
Every day on my way to work i use the stretch of the A8 between Edinburgh and Newbridge. There is a cyclelane/footpath that runs along side with a grass verge seperating it from the dual carriageway. Yet most mornings there will be at least one cyclist on the road forcing driver to slow down, brake and pull out to…
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Where Do I Get Replacement Driver Seatbelt For Skoda Fabia?
The driver seatbelt on our Fabia doesnt wind back in automatically. The Skoda garage have quoted almost £200 to replace it as the whole unit needs replacement - we have found a mechanic who will fit it for around £30 if we can get a belt - anyone know where we could get one from please. Its a 1.9 tdi 2003 reg.
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Vectra B ~ child car seat?
Does anyone have this model and if so, do you know if the Britax Evolva 123 plus would fit it?
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Dodgy car lights!
Hi, I have a ford focus estate....51 plate. I seem to be having problem after problem with it lately! Anyway I need to get it to an auto-electrician to sort out my lights. My main headlights work, but when switched to half lights only one works, the same on the rear, one brake light works, one doesn't...I know its hard to…
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can i win????
hi recently bought a car from a garage paid £4,500 it was sold to me as a renault scenic privilege top of range (by advert on auto trader) i have now 2 days later found out it is not a privilege but a lesser model i contacted seller who flatley refused to give money back i then contacted consumer advice who emailed me a…
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drivers with mobiles..name & shame..
I am so so sick of seeing stupid drivers with mobiles in their hands while driving, i feel really strongly about it and it never ceases to amaze me how many idiots still do it...the best are the lorrys who are 10 times more likely to write your whole car off if not kill you if they don't keep alert. This morning I was…
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downsizing?
Currently have a ford focus estate which is costing me about £150 in petrol a month to get back and forth to work am thinking of changing to something more economical. Family of 4, 2 kids under 7y . can you trade in for a used car under scrappage scheme or is this just for new cars? Any recommendations (i am trying to find…
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Split Rail Tickets and Reserved Seats
Does anyone know how reserved seats generally work with split tickets please? Do you usually have to change seat at the split? I'm thinking of travelling at Christmas when the train will be absolutely rammed and I'll have lots of bags. The split will save me about £8. I'm thinking if I'm likely to need to move I might just…