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Archives for January 2010

Sabre Insurance
Can anyone tell me if they charge extra once someone has passed their test. They are currently coming up as one of the cheapest in the hunt for my DD's car insurance renewal. Thanks
Advanced tickets - Availability
Hi all, I've tried to book tickets to London in April and know quite a few people have already booked in advance for the same train, but when I try it says no reservations. Does anyone know if train companies release more advanced tickets after the first lot are sold out? thanks
Speeding Fine - Cheaper Going to Court?
Hello, I've been caught speeding at 34mph in a 30mph zone and I've been giving a £60 + 3 points fixed penalty notice. I was going to pay this but looking at the court fine calculator on this site: pepipoo.com - it says the normal fine range is £25-75, as I'm a student and my income is only £60 a week from my part time job…
if i got keys cut?
6 months ago me and my partner split and she took the car with her.She left all the documents at the home im in at the moment.I paid for the car and took out a five year loan back 2007.She signed the receipt for the car and the V5 etc.I paid for the tax on the same day the car was bought.The car was certainly not a…
What happens with finance when i part exchange
Hi all, As the title says .... i am thinking of part exchanging my car which has approx £3000 remaining on the finance agreement. What happens with the new purchase ... does the finance automatically go on to the new vehicle? All will be done at a dealership but i want to know what i'm talking about before i go.
caravan towing virgins...
Hello this may sound simple BUT we have been looking at buying a caravan and both me and my husband gained out licence after 1997. Can we tow a caravan or not? From what I can gather online we can if the caravan weighs less than 750kg? Is there any such thing as a caravan that's a 4 berth and weighs less than this? Also am…
Careful when buying car - Stolen DVLA log books
Vehicles worth £13m have been stolen as a result of the loss of thousands of blank DVLA log books, a BBC investigation has found. The police say they could be dealing with the impact of the blunder for over a century. Criminal gangs use the stolen vehicle registration documents to sell cloned cars on the private market.…
Cheapest way to get towbar fitted
Hi I've got a SEAT ALTEA XL - excellent car. VW quality without the VW prices. Huge boot - loads of room for the kids. We'd like to fit a towbar but have been quoted £650 :rotfl:from the dealers. I've heard that it's best to fit a SEAT specific towbar and that it's best if a SEAT trained technician does it because of the…
Hyundai I10 help!!
Hi My other half has a Hyundai I10 and I need to change the lightbulbs - Headlight. Headlight requires removal to change bulbs. The handbook states to remove 2 screws to remove headlight, but read elsewhere thats its actually 3! I have found the 3 but headlight still will not come free from car. Its just loose. Has anyone…
Medion GpPal E3230 Sat Nav 4
Can anyone please help me before I drive a nail into my brain!!! My British maps have disappeared from my Medion Sat Nav. This all happened when the device told me that my maps were out of date. I thought I'd updated them, but I think I must've deleted them because the Great Britain keyboard is greyed out. I can't find the…
Is the warranty on a new car worth the service costs?
I have a now a 9 month old car with two years warranty remaining that is soon going to require a 10,000 mile service and I believe the service has to be done by a registered mechanic if I want to keep the warranty valid. I presume most people would have it done by a garage because they can’t or don’t like doing it…
valkswagen
I was shown a Valkswagen (Polo I think just a little car). It has no rust ANYWHERE (it was put on a ramp so i could have a good look). Engine lovely and clean and upholstery immaculate. Apart from the paintwork having lost its shine its like a new car, only 40,000 miles on the clock. the only thing going against it is its…
Wiper blades?
Please can someone tell me what size wiper blades does my sons need for their cars its a ford fiesta freestyle 2002 and other sons car is a vauxhall hatchback gls 1996.Thanks
Best Price C/Butler Bike
Hi I want to buy a Claud Butler Ladies 'Classic' Bike (Model no.9527) I'm looking for the very best price? be grateful for any information
Rail Ticket To London
I am looking at rail tickets from either Derby/Nottingham to London 16 April and returning 18 April 2010. I can see the "cheap" tickets for the going out, but the Sunday tickets are still full price? Am I missing something, or will I have to pay full price? Thanks :)
Buying a used Ford Kuga, where is the best deal?
Hello, i am looking into buying a used Ford Kuga (about a year old). I dont mind if its the zetec or titanium, but i know the zetec is cheaper. The only thing it must have is the all wheel drive option. Have had a good look on the net and spoke to local dealer (who was not much help). Would like to spend between 15 to 16k,…
Car leasing help
Can anyone recommend any places to lease a car on personal contract hire? I would prefer a deal which incldues maintenance.
Car Finance
Not sure if this is the right forum or not... I have been looking around for car finance and seem to have come to a bit of a dead end, I am 20 years old and have a poor credit rating, I have a Part-time job bringing 8k annually, i became unemployed January 2009 and didnt do anything to to sort my debts out and to which i…
What car would you buy with £8k?
We are planning on spending about £8000 on a new car. Here is our brief- - 2 adults thinking of starting a family in the next year or two. - The car will be for the next 4-5 years. It is the only car between the two of us - We have a Clio at the moment and would like something a bit roomier and nicer - We are looking at…
help with a doggy interier mirror
advise please, got into the car this morning. leant over to the passenger side to unfold the left exterior mirror and ended up knocking the interior mirror off the windscreen. A bit of the windscreen has come away with the mirror. Any suggestions on what to do?

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