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Archives for June 2010

Train cheapness
Hi all i need to go to the big smoke,in a week or so.I would like to some help to get some cheap fares.I will be departing form Bedford central and going to London.Only going to paddington on my arrival.Is there any loop holes for cheap fare,im not brainy enough ! oh and it has to be a return and got to be in london for 10…
How can I find out how busy a commuter train route is ?
I'm thinking about moving to Farnham in Surrey and I would need to commute daily to London Waterloo. Farnham is the 3rd station from the beginning of the route http://www.commutefrom.com/ but I am trying to find out about load levels on the trains. South West Trains who run the route are pleasant but they have no useful…
Buying second hand, tips? (from post 14 onwards)
I want to buy a second hand car from a dealer, but I haven't driven for years, I wouldn't feel comfortable driving it home on roads i don't know, especially if it involved motorway driving, which i've never properly done. In an ideal, the car would be delivered, and i can get to grips with everything around my local estate…
toyota hilux (import)
would you guys buy an imported hilux as i understand it there maybe an issue with getting parts and insurance is this right?? also ive been told that some insurers will insure you however will look for something on it to ensure they dont have to pay up. how do u find out if it is upto uk spec? just got an insurance quote…
Am I a right-hand lane hog?
On nearly every journey home from work I get other drivers tailgating me, papping their horns and undertaking me. I'm new to this driving lark- passed my test a year ago and the part of the road where this happens is classed as an urban motorway so I never got to practice it with my driving instructor. Frankly I'm a bit…
Nissan Micra
Who's buying these things when dealers finish using them as courtesy cars?! I can't believe anyone else buys them brand new, anyway :rotfl:
Help us please? Need joint breakdown cover for older cars at separate addresses?
Ok I'm really stuck and I could do with some help please? I desperately need my sense of independance back... I have a 10 year old car, my partner has a 15 year old car and he lives at his own house about 10 miles/25 minutes away. We both drive each others cars and want breakdown cover. Both cars are maintained well and…
Charged for bus journey I had already paid for. Should I fight for refund?
Re-doing this thread as the original has completely disappeared! A wee update for anyone who is interested. I had booked a journey from London-Euston to Belfast by train and ferry for myself and the children. When we got off the ferry in dublin we were made to pay for the bus to the city centre train station. I disputed…
Car air conditioning servicing - Leeds / W Yorks
Hi Does anyone know anywhere cheap for car air conditioning servicing in Leeds or nearby please? Ideally needs to include the full service including antibacterial treatment etc. Thanks
Car insurance renewal with a pending claim
My car insurance is due for renewal soon and I have a claim that hasn't been settled yet. On most price comparison websites there is the option of a pending claim. But what heppens when the claim is settled later? I have visions of getting a good price now but then a demand for a massive extra payment if the claim goes…
New Car - 1st year service. Does it need to be with main dealer?
Hi, I bought a Volvo 12 months ago and its due for its 1st service next month. The car is bought on hire purchase, so I am paying monthly with the option to buy at the end, or hand keys back. The service with Volvo is around £320, but I can get it done by the Local Police Force garage [and they stamp the log book] as I…
Need to register car with DVLA, what do I need to send?
I recently bought a car in Northern Ireland and drove it back to the mainland. We received the log book back from DVLNI and apparently we need to register the car in our local DVLA. My problem is I can't get in touch with them. We live in Luton, the local office here is now closed and our nearest office is in Borehamwood.…
Best offer on car
Hi everyone, I have seen a car that I like which is an 07 plate corsa. It is only 6,795 which I think is quite cheap as it has only done 20,000 miles. What do you think is the cheapest sensible offer I can make the dealer? Or is the car too good to be true? How would I check the number plate, where can I do this for the…
Accident repair - paint doesnt match
Got a classic 1987 mini cooper in mint condition. Well, it was until someone ran into the back of it in a car park when it was parked. Anyway, off it went to the bodyshop recommended by the insurer. Got it back yesterday. Very poor paint job. Its now blatantly obvious that the back has been resprayed but not the whole car.…
If I stop car insurance, will my no claim 'discount' remain?
Hello (1st time post), I am trying to go car-free, and have successfully done so for the past 6 months. However, I still own the car, and my insurance is now due for renewal; it is not cheap either (I'm a young adult male renting in a area full of biologically-mature men.) The town in which I live is designed more for the…
I need a cheap and reliable car service
Hi, I have an 18 year old Toyota Corolla that is running well and has just sailed though its MOT and I'd like to get it serviced. I wonder if anyone can suggest a good garage that can give me a cheap, reliable and honest service.
* Peugeot BB1 not for sale
So why are Peugeot advertising a car with the disclaimer that they do not sell it?! A rather pointless advert!
Personal data
I am planning to get my car done using chipsaway or somewhere else. I will get quotation from them first and then decide which one I would like to use. Do I have to give my personal details (DOB) apart from home address and mobile no.? I know that I need to provide my details to insurance company but am not sure about…
Car insurance help asap!!!
my car has just had to be scrapped so i have been looking for a new car. seen a few cars and i wanted a quote from my current insurer. but i couldnt really remember who insured me HAHA i couldnt find my policy. i rang swift cover ( who i thought i was with) and turns out im with them. but they said that there was a problem…
vectra fault codes
just found out 2 fault codes through my engine management warning light and the number of flashes it gives when turned on with accelerator and brake pedal fully pressed. thank-you for that tip off in that blog. if anyone could tell me what they stand for and what i need to do to fix them i would be very grateful numbers…

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