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Where do i stand with getting my money back for a car repair that wasn't needed
Hi all, due to the bad weather my motor a 2004 1.2 Corsa has been having problems, went to start it after about 3 weeks of not being run cos of the snow, it started and then died right away, at the time i assumed it was the battery had died, but it jump started no bother and took it out for a long drive, come to move it…
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BreakDown Advice
I'm looking at joining either the AA or RAC. It's probably common knowledge but with basic cover, what would a patrol do if you brokedown middle of the night, a couldn't fix on roadside. Generally they say they'll tow you to a local garage, but obviously being shut at that time of night, would they just leave you on the…
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Petrol allowance for work
I have just started working for a small care agency and use my own car for work. The company pay 22p per mile which doesn't cover petrol costs or wear and tear on the vehicle. Also, the manager has explained that we have to deduct 20miles daily from this total because 'everyone has to travel to and from work'... :money:I'm…
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anyone had a peugeot 306 cam blt done recently?
Huya just wondering if anyone has had a cam belt fitted to a peugeot 306 diesel? Trying to sort out how much it might cost. Ta
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Car insurance rage
My daughter's car was hit whilst parked in a layby and was written off. Other driver said he'd blacked out and so his insurance won't pay out. Her insurance has settled on her car but she's left with a big excess to pay (she's 22) and hire car charges. Also she's lost her 2 year no claim bonus and her settlement pays of…
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M4 - Biggleswade to Bedford Fares?
Hi, I think I have to take the M4 from Biggleswade to Bedford, can anyone tell me how much that costs for a single or period return? I've tried searching but I couldn't find any information on it. :o I'll keep searching though. Thanks for reading. :)
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Question about smoking when driving
The incident reported today about the motorist getting a fine for blowing his nose in traffic got me thinking - why on Earth is it legal to smoke while driving but illegal to eat an apple, bag of crisps, even talk on a mobile phone or now apparently blow you nose? I have a friend who smokes and on numerous occasions he's…
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Zafira warranty and emissions
I have a zafira on a 57 plate and my emissions warning light has come on. Ive checked the manual and its definitely emissions and it isnt flashing so its not the cat. What I want to know and cant figure out with the warranty is if this is something that is covered under the manufacturers warranty or something thats going…
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Illegal to blow your nose while stationary with the handbrake on!
Spotted on another forum. Motorist receives £50 on the spot fine.. for blowing his nose in stationary car. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2010/01/28/motorist-receives-50-on-the-spot-fine-for-blowing-his-nose-in-car-86908-22000682/
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Road markings infront of a driveway
I've just been asked a question about the white box markings we have on the road infront of our driveway, to stop us getting blocked in, and I am wondering if anyone has any info on the topic. If somebody parks on these, can they be given a ticket by a traffic warden? We live in an area that's quite bad for parking, and…
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At what point do I dump my 10 year old Corsa?
It's only done 26,000 miles, and the 10 year service & MOT has just cost me £500 (including having to remove the dashboard to remove a mouse nest !!) I'm trying to work out whether the annual outlay tax, insurance, servicing etc is more than the car is actually worth. But it's a thoroughly reliable little car and with the…
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Can't get through to the AA
Is anyone else having trouble getting through to the AA? I need to make changes to my membership, but can't do it online - whenever I try I get a message asking me to call them. I've been trying to call them for several days but can't get past the automated menu, nothing happens whichever number I press (and I've tried…
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Insurance courtesy car.
Hi all, me again!!:D Some of you might recall my posts about hubbys car being written off due to soeone hitting him on an icy road.. Anyway, my new query is this.... Only the insurance assesor has told hubby that he has written the car off, we've heard nothing from insurance co yet. Hubby has a courtesy car, and he says as…
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Motor insurance turns out to be finance without my knowledge
Hi all Some advice needed please. Long story short, I took out some motor insurance a while ago opting to pay monthly as I always do. Never received any paperwork but payments began coming out of account and naively i never asked for copies. I sold the vehicle so cancelled the insurance through my bank only to receive a…
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Terrible train journey
I hope this is in the right place. I bought two tickets for my kids to travel around 200 miles at the cost of £80.00 each! The first train was 22 minutes late, and the computer info screens were not working, so they missed the connecting train. I could have driven them to the next station for the connecting train if only I…
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Where's the dipstick?
Can't find the automatic transmission dipstick,is it me:think:. Mitsubishi Colt '06 auto diesel. Owners handbook shows engine compartment &points out brake oil ,coolant &wash ,but not gearbox oil. Engine oil got red knob but that seems to be the only one ,no yellow etc.
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when to change the cambelt (timing belt)
Hi, I understand this varies from car to car - does anyone know when it needs doing on these 2 cars? peugeot 307 sw S 56 plate - 2.0 16v petrol renault clio - 06 plate - 1.4 expression petrol Thanks for any advice, worto.
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Scrappage - Anyone else having to pay extra for this?
In mid-November I agreed to buy a small new car under the government scrappage scheme. I was a bit taken aback when the dealer charged me an extra £95 for this privilege. :mad: Is this common? Has anyone else had this experience? I'm wondering now whether they're pulling a fast one because, now that my new car is about to…
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Selling a Car currently on finance..
In March 2008 I took out a PCP contract with GMAC to purchase a brand new 2008 Vauxhall Corsa Breeze. As I am over 2/3rds of the way through the contract I have been advised that to end the contract early, I can just handover the car and walk away. However I have also been looking into paying off the finance outstanding…
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Car Broken Again
I think its just not up to the job. Its an old P reg Fiat Punto and I am subjecting it to 20,000 miles a year at apeeds of around 50mph, I replaced the master cylinder last month and I have now just discovered what appears to be a brake fluid leak in front of the rear wheel. I cant afford the repairs never mind a better…
