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Single Trip European Breakdown Cover
Hi, has anybody got any reference points for the above (which will be about 4-days cover for a trip to France) in respect of a car first registered in 1993 - but still going strong? Nearest I can get so far is to take out an annual policy and cancel it on return when it hasnt been used. Sounds a bit naff to me! Any ideas…
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Golf mk4 central locking key problem
Hi I have a golf mk4 on a w plate. The car only came with one key, which is slightly bent and also the button to press the central locking has come off meaning I can only open lock the doors manually. Is there any way of getting another key to do the central locking without a working central locking key without going to…
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London Train ticket - how can you get rid of unwanted ticket
Hi - I read somewhere here you can not get a refund on an advanced (online) ticket - is that right? Poppoing down to my sisters from Warring ton London this friday and typically, schedule has it that i have to be there 90 minutes earlier than planned. the £11 can now have £51 added to it and I have 2 tickets! Craziness...…
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Ridiculous insurance quotes.
I definitely don't agree with it but I can understand why there are so many un-insured cars out there. I bought what I thought was a 'young driver' friendly car when my lad turned 17 so that he could learn to drive in it and use it when I wasn't and the intention to give him the car when his brother turned 17 2 years later…
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Honda FR-V or Citroen C4 Grand Picasso
Hi I have a quick question, I need a larger car to accommadate 2 forward facing car seats and an adult in the back seat and am thinking of either an FR-V or a C4 Grand Picasso. I have owned 2 Honda's and really liked them (currently own an 08 civic) but am worried the boot on the FR-V is not big enough for a double buggy…
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write off advice
On Christmas Eve our car was shunted, squarely across the bumper, from behind whilst stationary and indicating to turn. The other driver was 100% at fault. We informed our insurers, Directline, and it was collected a few days later and a hire car has been provided for our use. Today the local repair shop recommended by our…
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Private Parking Fine
Shocked to get a private parking fine today but after a lot of reading on this site I guess it's time to start ignoring the letters! Interested to know of any experiences recently.:confused:
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Save Donington Parade Sunday 7th March
If, like me, you are a bit of a petrol head then you may also have fond memories of Donington Park, not only for race events, but also rock concerts, festivals, track days etc. Since the death of Tim Wheatcroft and the stalling of the track refurbishment the future of this great motor racing circuit is uncertain.…
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options for trains preston to london return
10 of us are going for a hen do 3-5th April. The girl organising has quoted £71 return. I think this is expensive (especially as I'll be paying for my daughter too) I'm thinking of not going on the group booking and looking at the train options it seems i might be able to get tickets for just £12.50 each to take me and DD…
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Advice needed - rent car if driving less than one year
Hi everyone, been a follower of the site for a while but first post. Hope you can provide some advice as myself and my girlfriend have our hearts on a driving weekend in Scotland where we've recently moved. I'm want to rent a car but have only had a licence for 6 months. I left it late to learn, I'm 27 so rental costs…
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I hit an uninsured driver....not sure where I stand?
Writing this on behalf of my OH The other day I was driving a works van and another car stopped in front of me at an island, slowly at first and then all of a sudden slammed on his brakes. I hit him from behind. The police were called, I was breathalysed, and checks were made on the other driver, which showed that he has…
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Commuting by train
I could be starting a new job soon which would mean I would have to commute by train (at least to begin with). I have asked the price of weekly and monthly tickets at the train station and was quoted: £55.70 weekly or £213.90 monthly As you can see this is not cheap! I am studying a part time course at college but I don't…
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New Driver Car insurance.
Im finding it a bit of a mine-field to get a good quote to insure my 1998 Fiat Cinq... Im 24 and just passed in November. The cheapest quotes at the moment I can find are between £750-900 which after numerous searches seems fair enough. However, the minute I google the cheapest quote suppliers (Quinn, Postoffice, M&S,…
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will gettin smaller wheels help make my ride more comfy?
i have 17" rims on my mini. plus run flat tyres which soon i am going to change too standard tyres because the ride is too hard etc. just wondering if dropping a size to say 16" rims will help with the ride? im sure i read somewhere it would but cant remember. hope you can help, ta
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cheapest personal contract quote for a Merc clc 1.8???
im hoping to get one of these (an automatic) and the cheapest quote i can find is from http://www.nationwidevehiclecontracts.co.uk/Mercedes-CLC_Coupe-leasing.htm for £287 a month INCLUDING vat. can any1 here find a website that can beat that price?
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can you keep insurance running?
My 'friend' wants to borrow my car, as he has not got his anymore. I said he wouldn't be insured, but he said he's kept his insurance running, even though he doesn't own a car anymore. My question is whether or not he'd be covered still and able to drive my car with his insurance? I was under the impression that you need…
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about to buy a Network Railcard - any deals/codes/cashback available?
Hi, It costs me £16 for an off-peak travelcard to go into london from where I live and although I don't go that often it mounts up. I figured out that i went in enough times last year that a network Railcard (costing £26, but saving 1/3 of the fare each time) would have been well worth it. I'm going to buy one tomorrow as…
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ford focus car radio codes
hi, i bought a new battery on saturday and now my stereo won't work because of codes. can somebody help me please?? the model of the stereo is:F06000 and the secuirty is M112976. please help thanks;):T
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car advice on fixing scrapes and key fob
Hi - I haven't been driving long (less than a year) and am completely thick when it comes to cars. The other day I scraped my car badly on the side and then also cracked my bumper when reversing on a couple of posts I didn't see when driving through centre parcs to unload the car. The bumper is cracked but went back in ok.…
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Arriva bus ticket - LOST IN POST
Can anyone advise me please? I purchased a monthly bus ticket online and had an email on 6th to say it was posted first class. I have not received it and it was due to commence today. Arriva say they cannot do anything until Royal Mail send it back to them! I am having to pay again, daily. Not happy, surely I have some…
