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railcards query
Anybody know about going in the train station and buying a friends and family railcard ?? Basically just wanted to know do they produce it there and then or is there a delay to receive it. Going to to London tomorrow and assumed I would just go in buy it and then buy my daycards, but now have visions of it not being plain…
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GAP Insurance
I've just bought a new car with savings and was wondering if it was worth my while buying GAP Insurance on top of my Full Comp insurance? What exactly is GAP insurance?
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New to driving, tips on which types of car to look out for.....
that are cheap in terms of running costs and insurance. I am currently learning to drive, and trying to save some money to buy a cheap run around when I have passed my test. Are there certain makes/models that would be good to look out for? Also in terms of insurance, which things are worth bearing in mind when I see a car…
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Kwik fit brake lifetime guarantee - really?
I cant quite believe kwik fit will guarantee any work on your brakes for the lifetime of the car. Could someone please tell me what the catch is?
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Car Breakdown Cover with Comparable Car Hire If Unrepairable
I am off on honeymoon soon, and we are driving up to the Lakes. I need breakdown cover anyway, as I drive a lot with work, but if I am covering our honeymoon and the car breaks, I want to be able to get a comparable car on hire through the cover for at least a few days. Anyone know who may do this, and what companies are…
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European Breakdown
I have the usual UK b/down cover but am planning a few trips to Euroland this year and thought the prices quoted from RAC/AA seemed a bit pricy ! Anyone know if i can get cover from a European breakdown service ? in maybe belguim/holland/france ? after all we r all supposed to be one now !
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bl**dy potholes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hit a pothole yesterday, it couldnt be avoided as traffic was on-coming, and it caused a tyre to blow out immediately!! :mad: now I know this is happening lots, but the tyre was 4 weeks old and cost £98 fitted! Have i got any comeback at all from council??
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satnav signal help
I'm about to buy my first ever satnav and have been doing a bit or reading on the best type etc, but is there any way to make sure i will def get a signal? I want it basically to guide be round the middle of nowhere - places I often don't get a phone signal so am worried i won't get a satnav signal either - any ideas on…
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How to remove residue/marks on car paint?
My car is parked on the main road throughout the year. There is no tree nearby. It is grey in colour. There are marks on the paintwork like a residue, maybe from when i may have parked under a tree etc. I don't know how to explain it. It is not a scratch or within the paintwork. The car is normally washed at a car wash…
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Car lease
Hey just a quick question :) Just looked on Lingcars and seen a few good offers I'm wondering if a previous default and a average at best credit score will be ok to proceed? I have being told leasing is a bit more relaxed but don’t want to waste my time and have another credit search on my record. Thanks much appreciated…
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ford radio code
hi folks,I left my doors open today and my battery was completely drained ,& now after I put my charged battery back in car I am asked to enter radio code,please can someone help me?my radio cd player is a 6000 rds eon & the serial number is M010510 my car is a 98 ford fiesta ,many thanks in advance,Bill.
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Emergency Timetable on Trains - Compensation?
If a Emergency Timetable is in operation and the train I was due to travel on is cancelled resulting in me being late am i entitled to any compensation? I submitted a form but got a response form the train company saying that unfortunately as they were operating an emergency timetable I could receive no refund despite…
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Have I just been ripped off?
just had my oil filter changed (Landrover Discovery) and was charged £50. The mechanic did it after work and on his own time so was expecting it to be far less than £50 - is this a reasonable amount to charge for this type of work?
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Parking in disabled spot
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Car Lease
Hi their need your advice just been made redundant from work and i have a personal car lease which finishes in december of this yr, i have a look through the small print but dont understand it can anybody help what can i do would appreciate it thanks
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Ford fiesta cutting out
Hi, my ford fiesta keeps cutting out whenever i am slowing down. engine goes off and steering locks. starts straight back up no problem but the problems starting to occur more and more. does anyone have any idea what the problem could be?
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Sales of Goods Act relating to Second hand cars; advice needed please.
My girlfriend purchased a used car at the beginning of January (the car was an 06 plate), now three months in the battery has given up. From what I understand from the Citizens Advice Bureau is that within the first 6 months the onus is on the Dealership to prove it wasn't faulty at the time of purchase, if they can't then…
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Air Con Servicing
Anyone know of any reasonably priced car A/C regassers. Mine's gone a bit warm of late. I know there was some Kwik Fit offer on last year but that wasn't met with too much enthusiasm with regards to quality of repair & service. I'm in the Surrey/Hants border area.
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Reporting Dangerous Driving
Anyone ever done it? Do you know of the outcome? Ive been driving for almost 10 years so like most Ive seen some insane driving. I've never really considered reporting anyone though because what powers would the police have?
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Giving up the Car - The Comedy Dave Diary
Hi all, In my endeavours to be more thrifty, and perhaps even get back in shape. I have decided to ween myself off of my car dependancy. I currently drive a 2004 Diesel Ford Focus, worth around £2000. Firstly, that £2000 would look nice wiped off of my debt balances. Secondly it's costs a bit to run. Car Tax - £160pa…
