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First Capital Connext - travel fine appeal - uncashed cheque
I received a £20 fine for travelling between Moorgate and New Soutgate on 29.09.09. About 8 weeks later, I received a letter requesting payment of £37.10 within 7 days. I sent a cheque for the full amount within the 7 days to the address requested. The cheque was supported by my account details and had the fine reference…
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DVLA Still don't want my money! (Just a Rant)
I'm starting to get a bit annoyed wth them. As some of you will remember Insurance and MOT all run out around 28-9th January and Tax at the end of January. So I have being try to tax the car online. First off wouldn't allow me tax it because MOT wasn't valid in February, so I have had that done about 10 days ago. No joy…
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Anyone Travelling Manchester up the East Coast?
I booked a train ticket the other day leaving on Friday the 12th March, but then found out I have an exam that morning. It leaves Manchester Piccadily @ 10.27am. It arrives in York @ 11.52. Then the next train leaves York @ 12.29 and goes up the East Coast as far up as Dundee. I paid 16 pounds for it so if anyones…
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Selling a car...
We would like to sell our car - what is the best way to do it? It is a Mazda MX5 1.9iS, 03 with 72000 miles. Will a Mazda garage give us a fair price or do you have to advertise in Autotrader to get what it's worth? Cheers SRV
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Autolok Gear stick/Hand brake Locks
Anyone use one of those locks that you hook around the gear stick and slot over the hand brake? Are they really any good and are they a deterrent to would-be thieves? I got one off eBay cheap a few months ago and have been using it on my car at night as I have to leave it parked on the side street. I also use it while I'm…
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My complicated trip - best price £54
ok, let me explain I am flying out to barcelona from bristol on the 5th february at 10am, returning at birmingham on the 8th at 12.30pm i live in margate, my parents live not far from oxford, close to didcot parkway here are my options CAR : margate - abingdon 150 miles approx £22.50 TRAIN didcot to bristol meads - £15…
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Selling a car advice
Hi, Just needed some advice with selling a car. I have a 52 reg Ford Fiesta Zetec which runs ok but has a few minor niggles that could be rectified (dent in alloy rim, knocking with clutch). Other than that, its not a bad runner and has been with me from new. What would be the best option for me with regards selling: 1) Go…
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Anyone Had Any Dealings with Carsrusuk
I'm looking to purchase a car and have come across an on-line car dealer called cars r us uk. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with them as I can't find any reference to them anywhere on the web, except their own web site. Given they have been trading for sometime, I'm surprised that no one has posted good…
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Scenic alarm question
I have a 2003 Scenic with an alarm that sets when I lock the car. There are no levers, buttons to lock the doors from the inside. There is an electric switch which locks all the doors but they all unlock when I open any door. The passengers door has an external key lock but none of the other doors do. So when I go on a…
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Car advice needed
A friend of mine bought a vauxhall meriva from a main dealer back in sept. A few months down the line (december) they had some serious money worries and decided to downgrade to an older car. So we struck a deal and all was good until today. The EPS light (power steering) came on and the steering went really heavy. My wife…
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Time limit on issuing fines
I was driving my Husbands car ( I am a named driver) back in Early November and went through a Red light, He had the Noticed issued to him within 14 day and sent it back saying I was the driver. I have recived the fine today nearly 2 months on. Does anoyine know if there a time limit on re issuing the fine to me. Thanks…
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New car help....again!
I’ve asked for advice on here a few times recently regarding a new car but now things are a little different. My girlfriend and I are moving house and need to save as much as possible. I’ve recently been bullied by her into selling my M12 and have been allowed to put a deposit down on another new track car which I will get…
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advice
\my car went into the shop for a cam belt . while in there the imb lights come and stayed on . So the car will not go. the garage to be be fair so far seems to be trying their hardest to find the issue . Here is my worry . That was a week ago , what happens if the car will not start would the garage have insurance i could…
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30% off train tickets
Hi, THIS IS FOR SCOTLAND ONLY! Just had an e mail from First Scotrail, saving 30% Off-Peak daytime travelTerms and Conditions Each Firstinsight online newsletter customer is entitled to purchase up to two discounted Off-Peak Return, Super Off-Peak Return and Off-Peak Day Return tickets for travel anywhere in Scotland. Each…
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Car insurances that do not insist on using approved repairers?
Does anyone have a list of car insurers that do not insist on using approved repairers? Or can point me to a comparison site which deals with this topic? I ask because over the last year three of my friends have had accidents with minor damage, the insurers have pointed them to approved repairers, the repair quotes have…
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Points on licence about to expire
My photocard licence is due to expire in June. However I'm about to get points added for a speeding offence (first ever). Is there a fee to pay to get points added as I need a new licence? Should I state that I've 'lost' my licence, then renew it with the points? Or just send my current one. Sorry, not clued up on what…
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Help! Selling My Car - How/Where etc.?
Hi everyone! I know nothing about buying/sellings cars etc. so am looking for a bit of help with this. Basically, I need to sell it off ASAP to repay the money I borrowed from my Mum to buy it (£440.00 left to pay). I'd preferably like to sell it before the MOT/Tax is due in March. I've tried asking my family/friends for…
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car returned from MOT central locking not working
hello there i had my ford focus collected from my house and MOT'd last friday. i wasn't very happy that they had charged me a lot for a headlamp bulb and the labour was a bit ott but i let it go as i just wanted it done and dusted . however i have gone out to use it today and my central locking no longer works on the…
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Help!Mechanics-is this quote right?!
Hi I need the front passenger wing on my 2000 fiesta replacing and spraying and a crack in the bumper replacing. I was told that the wing costs £60 and takes 3 hours to put on. However I've been given a final quote of £480 + VAT, including 10 hours of labour! can this be right? 10 hours to put on a wing? :(
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AA breakdown offer
Don't get stuck this winter ! The AA are running an offer for new members get AA cover ( it must mean basic roadside assistance ) for £35.00 and get a £20.00 WHSmith voucher. telephone 0800 224 357 qoute ref : 1115 ( terms and conditions apply ) hope this is of help kind regards Bishmena
