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New Driver Insurance for older person
Hi all, I am looking for cheap car insurance, but even with my partner as a named driver it comes out over £500 for fully comp when I use comparison sites. I finally got round to getting my UK license in November, so I count as a new driver, despite having had a foreign licence for over 10 years. Does anyone know of any…
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Virgin Trains:"London Zone 2" allows crossing through Zone 1?
Hi, I will be purchasing some train tickets for my elderly cousin to visit me in London, from Manchester. The nearest tube station to me is in London Zone 2. However, to get to this underground station, after alighting at London Euston (where the Virgin train terminates), they will definitely have to travel across London…
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5k for used small to medium sized used car.
I do not know much about cars but I require something that will hopefully last about 5 years. So far I have been thinking about Seat Leon, Toyotta Corolla and Ford Focus. What would you choose?
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changing car - need advice
I currently have an 11 year old VW Golf 1.8 petrol (non-turbo) and would like to change it for a diesel under £2000. Currently considering Ford Focus and Honda Civic, are there any others I should look at?
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M25 speed cameras: Junction 14?
On the M25 there are so many speed camera signs but no actual yellow speed cameras are there? As far as I know people can speed here without getting caught (when there are no police cars around). On several occasions whilst driving on the M25 I have seen a speed camera flash at junction 14 anticlockwise. The camera is…
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Fiat panda super cheap...
I know the majority of people out there are going to take the mick out of me but I have just bought a 1.1 fiat panda, the best thing is it only costs £35 a year to tax, group 1 in insurance and 9p per mile on average. Definatly something to consider if you need a small car :) for diesel lovers there is a diesel version…
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Return to invoice
Hi this question may have been asked before but my tin hat is on; Can anyone recommend a company for Gap insurance as i am getting quotes from £ 200 to £300 for VRI Thanks
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Handbrake included in car service ?
Hi Could anyone advise me if a check of a cars handbrake (travel/tightness) is standard as part of a service regardless of it being a main or intermediate service ? Thanks in advance.
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Old man trashed my car
Hi there, I'm looking for some advice. I've just moved into a new flat and a few days ago (not entirely sure when) a lovely big scrape appeared on my front bumper. After some investigation it was apparent that this had been caused by a purple car (evidence: Massive streaks of purple paint within the damage). There is a…
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Car Accident liability - HELP
Hi, hoping for some advice. A few weeks ago I had a prang in the staff carpark at work. I was parked in a bay front facing, got into my car, started engine, noticed a car to the right of me in the right hand lane but facing away from me (so esentially on the wrong side of the road). Anyway, she wasn't moving, just sitting…
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Write off, what next?
Lost control of my car yesterday and hit the central barrier.... its a write off. My insurance company have said the car will be recovered to one of their repairers and assessed. I have to wait for official confirmation before i can get a hire car. It was under HP put thankfully ive got GAP so will not have any finance…
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Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTI sport
Hi, I am thinking of buying a Vauxhall Astra 1.9 cdti sport, I just wondered if anyone has any advice for me or if anyone owns one if they could tell me what it is like to drive etc? Thanks very much
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Where can i buy toyota aygo floor mats?
Hi, Collected my new Aygo Blue a couple of days ago. Can't believe it doesn't come with a glove box lid or mats. Where can I buy nice mats to fit aygo blue 2010? Mine has a plastic knob thingy (not sure what you call them!) so there should be a hole on the mat on drivers side. How much are they thro Toyota, I am assuming…
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Quoted mpg figure v's actual mpg
Thought it would be interesting(would be for me anyway) to compare cars quoted mpg figures with actual mpg figures achieved with normal use. I'll start Citroen Belingo 1.9d, 2003, claims 40.9mpg,(107k) actual 40mpg Wifes car, Audi A3, 1.9TDIe, 2008, claims 62.8mpg, trip says 66mpg since new(55k), I checked it on one tank…
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Renault Espace, broke after 2 weeks, want to sue in Court
will post here as well as consumer advise. Hi all, hope someone can give me some further advice! We purchased an 02 plate Renault Espace on the 8th January 2010 from a Dealer (car was part ex). Went to have a look at the car (advertised at a low price of £1995). Car was having misfire problems when they drove it to the…
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Advice on keeping my car "healthy"
I've bought a brand new corsa 2 weeks ago. the 1.3 diesel ecoflex model. I plan on keeping this car for a long time, and while flicking through the warranty booklet i was quickly confused. I don't want to fork out for a haynes manual, i was hoping someone here could advise me on things to do every so often, such as oil…
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Diesel Fuel Pump - Bosch...
Hi, I need to try and find a replacement diesel fuel pump and am really struggling! It's for my 1988 VW Campervan (based on a 1988 VW Transporter) The bosch part number is apparantly 0460 494 152 Does anyone know a source for these, or a cheaper equivillant!? Thanks!
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moped insurance for 16 year old
Just spent at least 4 hours trawling the Internet for quotes. Difficulty being my son has bought a brand new unregistered Chinese bike which many companies are refusing to insure as it is not yet registered (yes I know ... we should have checked this out first!) Finally got a decent quote around £270 from Rampdale.com. and…
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CB Trade Cars
Anybody had any dealing with the above company? Seen a car on autotrader but dealer has no website and only a mobile number. OH has telephoned and is meeting the bloke at his house today to view the car in lexdon, colchester essex.
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Advice-small, new, economical car needed
Want to get rid of our petrol guzzling Rover and thinking about a new small car. Cheap on tax and petrol please, Been looking at Citroen C1 and Kia Ceed as they look cheap and cheerful , Kia has 7 year guarantee. Never bought new before but Kia not got good reviews on net. Any help/ advice much appreciated. PS: Hubby is…
