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train ticket help please
Hello, i wondered if i may ask for some help. I am still looking through the list of how to do it but to be honest it has muddled my brain cells at the mo,lol. A family of 6, 4 adults and two children. We have a friends and family railcard .also have network rail card. I dont mind how many changes or if some or all is…
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New type Audi A4 - Anyone else had problems?
Hi All, Got myself an A4 saloon 2.0 SE diesel '08 plate, 1st of the new type Just short of 40k now Had the following replaced upto now steering rack Evaporator in air con (at 3rd attempt) mistakenly replaced hoses and condensor (this was 2 wks in dock in total) Ignition /lock key assembly ESP sensors (ongoing fault) -…
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Speedbumps and Rasied roads etc.
Hi. When i go over speedbumps (very very slow) it seems like my front 2 wheels area is making a hard bangin noise very scary at times and same with raised roads such as railway crossing maybe. And my steering seems abit tight at time has power steering. Edit: car has a very very slow puncture *should i get this repaired*…
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Scrapped a car.....
Hi My car broke down in November and, as it wasnt worth getting fixed, asked my friend whi owns his own garage to take it away and get it scrapped. However, I have just realised I still have the V5 document (only parts 9, 10 and 11). My mate said he took it to the scrap yard and got it scrapped and gave them a document…
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MSE Team Blog: How to enjoy the commute to London
This is the discussion for the team blog by MSE Adam: How to enjoy the commute to London Please click reply to discuss
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Insurance for 21 yo girl.
Hello! For my 21st, my parents agreed to either pay my insurance or for the car itself. I can only drive automatics so this makes my inital outlay for the car a bit greater but I'm struggling with the insurance side of things. I've been driving since November 2006 but I didn't have my own policy, I was a named driver on my…
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Route mapping software
Hi all, I'm trying to plan a route around the UK which a group of us will be doing by motorbike next year. I'm looking for a website that will let us plan the journey in bits over time, and save the results. eg. I know a good route around the coast in Devon from Minehead to Bude. Another person knows a good bit up the…
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Diesel vs Petrol
Besides the obvious pros and cons of diesels - higher mileage, lower road tax vs louder engine, more sluggish. What else do you have to take into consideration when buying a new car? Like are there any extra maintenance costs? Does one or the other have more expensive problems, or is more expensive to fix?
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Garage parking
Do you use your garage for parking or junk?
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Returning Car
I bought my car from Evans Halshaw back in September 2007 on a 5 year finance deal. I've recently heard that if i have the car for half the finance agreement, i can return the car (voiding my current finance agreement) and purchase another car with a new finance agreement. is this true?
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Imported vehicles would you buy one ?
As it says above We are currently in the process of looking for a 7 seater car we will need it once new bubs comes along. We have come across something called a nissan Elgrand however they are imported and just wondered if any one has any views on imports. Are they worth the initial saving or will i be counting the cost…
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20% Discount on VIRGIN 1st Advance Fares
The Virgin Trains WEB site has a new look. The old site had a link to a 10% off advance fares when booking using a Virgin Credit Card special offer. The new site does not have a link and the main Virgin Credit Card site does not mention the offer either. But go to the link below and the offer on Advance Fares using a…
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car insuarance for a 17 year old male
Born 30/09/1992, passed driving test 13/01/ 2010. Buying Fiesta 1.25 style climate 2008 (old type) 13000 miles, cost £5400. In his own name, with comprehensive, the lowest quote is £2600 from Quinn Direct, which my insurance, Churchill will match. I have tried all the comparison sites, as well as others and can not find…
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Mazda 3 diesel or Honda civic diesel
a pal has asked me which might be the better car for her and her two youngsters (1 infant and a two year old). I have driven the Honda and quite liked it apart from rear visability. I have not driven or had a good look at the Mazda though. She is looking for a reliable safe car that will transport them in comfort with a…
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Why so many used cars with low mileage?
I was looking at some of the used cars at a couple of my local VW dealers and there were several with low mileage. There were a few Golfs of the same model with pretty much the same mileage at around 15,000. But there were plenty of other, different models with less mileage than that. Anyway, I'm just curious as to why…
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Changing wheels
Nice simple one for everyone today. I bought some new alloys a few days ago to fit on my car. What I wanted to check is if it will be fine just jacking the car up and changing them or if I need axle stands. I've changed tyres plenty of times and never used an axle stand before, but I mentioned I was just jacking it up to…
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What Car To Get ??
I have a honda civic se sport 1.6 and im jus sick of it tbh, need something faster 2nd hand car i wont mind, was thinking about a golf 1.9 TDI any recomendations should be about under £10k as looking to part exchange. :D
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Car Insurance - to claim or not
Hi i park my car (focus) on the street. Yday i discovered that someone had banged it. There is a dent and some of the color had come off. I am not too concerned about the dent but i am not too sure with the color. I think it will rust if i dont get it fixed. i have not claimed previously so need some advise: 1) does anyone…
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Cowboy clampers forced to return thousands of pounds to trapped drivers in victory fo
Just seen this in Daily Mail Cowboy clampers forced to return thousands of pounds to trapped drivers in victory for Mail campaign Motorists will be able to claim back thousands of pounds in compensation from cowboy clampers in a major victory for the Daily Mail. Home Office minister Alan Campbell last night tabled laws…
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Ford Focus, why are they so popular?
My little dent in my car is being repaired. The insurers put me in the 2 lt - 2.5 lt group, Mondeo to Medcedes. Not wanting a long car I asked to be down graded, so I got a Focus. I hate it:mad::mad::mad: Tiny wing mirrors, cheap nasty steering wheel, no cd/radio controls on the steering wheel, horrible seats. Why are they…
