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DVLA and mental health
Ok I've been diagnosed with anxiety and depression, came under being controlled so I didn't need to report it (I did check this)... However to cut a long story short, I've got to go the doctors on wednesday and tell them about suicidal thoughts. Now as I understand it's basically you need to let the DVLA know if you feel…
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ever had your car vandalised?
BMW Z3 'The Most-Vandalised Car' Publication Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 A survey has named the BMW Z3 as the most-vandalised car on the road, closely followed by the Chrysler Crossfire and Porsche Cayenne. Car insurance company elephant.co.uk has also found that London postcodes are the worst offenders, followed by…
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DVLA - Failure to Notify Fine!!!!
hi all. am hoping for some advice on best way forward, and wanted to rant. my father owned a car for one week before it was sold - he filled in the little slip thing (what is that called again?!) to notify dvla it was sold. this was in the summer, around june/july time. he received a failure to notify letter around the end…
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Alloy Wheel Restoration
Morning all Can anyone recommend a Company that restores Alloy Wheels? There are several on the internet but I haven't had to do this before so have no idea who to choose. I look forward to hearing your views and comments. Many thanks Phil
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Car accident help please
Hello all. I would be so grateful for any advise with my problem. Two weeks ago today, myself, my partner and newborn daughter were involved in an accident - my partner was driving. We were on a dual carriage road where the outside lane was for a right turn - following the turn the right hand lane had 50metres of chamfers…
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New car, insurance and miles query
Sorry if this sounds confusing When you buy a new car does the insurance company get a record of what miles were on the old car before it was scrapped? its just when the insurance was changed for the new car the miles were going to be increased but it was forgotten. So I'm just thinking as the next insurance is due in Sept…
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Radio Code
Can any one help please !! I need the radio code for a Ford 3000 Traffic serial no M004124. Done some work on my car and had to disconnect the battery. Thanks in advance for any help
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VW GOLF MK4 TDI Cambelt Chaneg Cost?
HI All Looking to get my cambelt changed on my MK4 Golf TDI just wondering the cost for parts and labour. Many Thanks
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Is dealer price negotiable with scrappage?
Friend is looking at a new car with scrappage - Kia dealer said price is non negotiable as it's being bought with scrappage scheme. Is he giving a line or will other Kia dealers undercut the local dealer to get the sale?
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Changing a non-refundable train ticket
I've got a train ticket which needs to be changed due to the postponement of a football match. I know it can't be refunded as its an advance ticket but can it be changed if i pay an administration fee? Its a virgin trains ticket
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cheap car breakdown cover
Hi, not sure if this is the right place or not - hope it is though. I've been searching around for cheap breakdown cover and was given a name by a friend of mine. The company is called "drive24-7" and apparently they "broker"( for want of a better word) AA breakdown policies. I've managed to get cover for 2 cars, one being…
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City Car Club - 50% discount on annual membership
Hello I have recently joined citycarclub after joining the Mhoula.com discount site. There is an offer on there which gives you free annual membership to city car club which is usually £50. It costs £25 to join mhoula.com but you do get access to a lot of other discounts too, mainly London based. You also get £20 of free…
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JVC aftermarket cd problems
Just bought a JVC cd player from a very reputable E.Bay seller, and have installed it in my Peugeot 406 along with a new facia panel. However, it won't keep the memories that I have programmed, and strangely when I open the door and the interior light comes on, so does the cd player!!! I would rather it came on with the…
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TFL Tube Ticket Refund
We were delayed travelling to Heathrow Airport late last month (22/12) on the tube and wanted to make a claim via their on line refund form. However it states you need to make a claim within 14 days of the delay. It is now more than 14 days and the on line form does not accept our travel dates. Does anyone know how we can…
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Preparing a car for a service
My car is having its very first service done tomorrow (done approx 7,000 miles). Never had one before so wondering whether I should do anything so that the garage doesn't charge me lots of "extras" for things that I could and should have done prior to taking it in. Thanks.
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Cycling Organisations
Hi all! :D Do any of you know what the main cycling organisations in the UK are? And are any of you members? I'm just wondering if they offer any real benefits (and money saving!) or if they are more for seriously dedicated cyclists? Thank you!
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Nightmare garage repairs
At the end of October 09 I noticed the oil light on my car was on (55 plate Audi A4 1.8T). I took the car to a local VW/Audi 'specialist' who said they couldn't find any fault and switched the dashboard light back off. (Apparently there was no pressure issues when they tested it...I'm not a mechanic so no idea). I paid…
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Advice best LARGE van also lease or buy
Hi I have the chance to start work after 1 yr doing bits and bats. Job is with large company and comes recommended as honest and reliable company The job is self employed (i do not mind this) I need a large van high roof long wheel base, the van needs to be under 3 yrs old , company image, bearing in mind the cost of…
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Ford Focus Zetec 2009 Model - Wing Mirror Query
Just looking for some help/advice please. I have a Ford Focus Zetec (2009) that have the new wing mirrors with the integrated indicator. I just want to know if the wing mirrors retract? The Ford Users Manual states that it does but I cannot retract it (and it doesn't look like it retracts). I cannot retract them myself and…
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BMW 530D Economy figures
I've been pondering with the idea of a new car, about £10K Looking at 320D for a while but the 530D keeps jumping out at me. Having seen and played with the iDrive system, I WANT ONE!! Unfortunately, a 320D with iDrive is a bit over budget but a 530D with idrive (fitted as standard) is within budget. As an example…
