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Basic Service for Toyota Yaris-is this average?
Rang up for a quote from our local independent garage and they originally quoted £202 for a full service.... Can't afford that at the moment so asked for a basic service price and they've come back with £75.16 to change the oil, check the levels, screenwash etc obviously without checking brakes... Is this average? (Just…
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Would the council be liable?
Yesterday, I locked up my bicycle at the local swimming pool bike rack. I went for a swim and when I came back out, my bike had been stolen :( . It was a expensive bike, so I was wondering if the council would be liable for any costs, as there was no signs saying I was parking at my own risk or anything.
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DVLA taking me to court ! HELP NEEDED !
here goes. in August 2008 ive sold my car, sent off the V5 to dvla as I always did, and went on with my life. after that I've changed houses. and that's when the problems started apparently. DVLA never received my V5 and they were sending letters to my old address for next couple of weeks. Then the court case happened…
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Standard 95 ROn or Super 97?
Hi Just debating whether to use 95 or 97 ROn fuel on my next fillup. I know 97 is slightly more expensive, but will it give me more mpg or performance? Or will the only thin it do is lighten my wallet? Thanks
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Tyre Prices is this reasonable.
The best price I can find on Michellin Savers 205 60 16 92H is £93.75 each inc vat fitted. Opinions anyone is this good.
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Cheap Delivery of Large Goods - Help Please!
Hi, I am looking to buy a couple of 3 seater sofas I have seen on ebay, but dont know anyone with a van and dont really want to hire one myself and drive 4 hours there and back to pick them up. Would anyone be able to recommend some reasonably priced delivery services of large goods that they have used before? Thanks -…
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Parking sensors have just stopped
Hi Recently the parking sensors in my wifes mazda (5) started to sound "weaker", and have now just stopped working Does anyone know if they're powered from a separate battery or what the problem could be? Thanks in advance Mark
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New "Get out of London with Oyster" promotion.
Oyster card and Freedom pass holders: Get out of London Adult Return promotional rail fares 26 June to 25 July 2010 This is a brief I have just found from another website. Basically as of 26th June 2010, the rail companies in conjunction with Oyster are offering cheap tickets when you download a voucher from…
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Clio - Spark Plug Socket / Removal Tool
Hi, does anyone here know what size spark plug removal tool I need for a Clio (1.2 16V engine). The plugs are deep down so I dont even the size of the spark plugs. I have been to two car parts shops today and one said it is the smallest size which is 8mm and the other said I need a special tool that is designed especially…
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car parking ticket for a scooter
today i got a parking ticket for my scooter, because it said i never bought a car parking ticket, my question is can a scooter get fined for not having a car parking ticket, question 2 how can i stop my car parking sticker from getting mislead! thanks in advance!
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Route finder with petrol costs
Can anyone tell me the name of a website that has a route finder with built in fuel costs? It doesn't have to be for a particular type of car just to help me budget for an upcoming trip. Many Thanks in advance Swampmonster :T
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Manston Airport
I think it is great that we have flights from Manston in Kent again. However, I received an email claiming "new flights to Manchester from "24.99". I have been unable to find a flight for less that £100 so emailed them. The reply - "Unfortunately it really depends on the date you are travelling and the amount of seats…
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help accident advice plz.
hi. i was involved in a car accident last week where a car coming in the opposite direction turned right in front of me...i was unable to stop in time & hit him. he got out appologised swapped insurance details & his insurers have rang appologising for the accident & admitting full responsibilty & wishing to deal with me…
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Driving lessons - Intensive course experiences
Greetings, Currently I have both the money and time to book an intensive driving course. I have passed my theory test but have NEVER had a single driving lesson in my life. I'm looking to hear from anyone who's ever taken part in an intensive driving course or knows someone who has. A local driving school (See below) offer…
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Gatso Roadside Cameras
I was thinking do the Gatso Roadside Cameras store the images on film/digital within the camera so that an operator has to retrieve them or are the sent electonically to the HQ? I hav'nt been caught by one this is out of interest.
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Getting from Cheltenham to London
Hi Everyone :) So I just got notiifcation of 5 tickets to see something recorded in Camden on Wednesday night. I live in Milton Keynes though my 3 friends are in Cheltenham and have no way of getting to London easily and cheaply... One idea was: I drive to Cheltenham (about 1 hour 30 mins) From Cheltenham I drive to…
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Tyre pressures for a 206?
I have a 2001 Peugeot 206. It has 17" alloys, low profile tyres. Any idea on the tyre pressures? I'm always avoiding doing them as I have no idea what they should be and have decided to find out and get them done regularly :o . Please help.. :A
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Car just failed it emmisions test... advice
Hi, i just got a 2nd hand 1999 renault cleo (my first car, just passed my test) i took it to an MOT and it failed it emmisions test, a mechanic friend took a look at the report n told me to sell it on and take a loss.... any advice?, report as follows; Engine speed measurement was bypassed engine oil temperature…
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Are my tyres under inflated?
Here we go again sorry! The car is a 2002 (51 plate) Renault Clio II 1.2 16v. The tyre sizes that are on now are all 185/55/R15 which contradicts the car manual. The manual says the tyres should be 14" not 15", so I don't think the pressure chart is correct. The chart says for the 1.2 16v model the pressure should be *…
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Advice needed car insurance while visiting UK
My son in law ,daughter and grandchildren have arrived from USA My son in law wanted to use our car to visit friends etc while they are here for a couple of weeks He has been driving24 years with out any accidents etc plus he drives a bus in the USA He has an international driving licence and a full usa licence, he had…
