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16-25 Railcard day before turning 26
I know that the rules on this allow you to buy a one year 16-25 railcard the day up to your 26th birthday but does anyone know if this can overlap with an existing railcard? i need to renew my current one this week and then buy another one in april next year before i turn 26 to get an additional year, so technically would…
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what's the best breakdown cover for a holiday in Europe?
Going to be driving in europe for 2 weeks can anybody help me out arranging breakdown cover? I leave tomorrow so have left myself no time and I'm stressing.
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Dent removal tips
Hi folks Been very windy here recently and whilst driving home on Thursday evening a branch has fallen on my roof leaving a dent about the size of a £2 coin. I have taken the head lining out and tried to push the dent out but it is still visable. Anyone have any tips on how to get it out before I give up and get it sorted…
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Overtaking on cross hatchings
This evening I was driving home along a country NSL/50mph A road, which for about 3 miles, maybe more, contains effectively a 3rd lane down the middle with cross hatchings on it. At first there is a double white line which alternates sides, then towards the end for a good mile or so it is broken white lines on both sides.…
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got letter from DVLA licence withdrawn!!!
Got caught speeding in April bla bla bla sent off licence (issue 12) to the address on the NIC and got it back a month ago with a court code and details of the offence on the paper part of the licence. Today got a letter from DVLA giving final warning to return issue 12 to them so they can record the offence or my licence…
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Advice Re Car Insurance needed urgently please
Hiya I have come across a slight problem in relation to my car insurance and wondered if anyone can offer me any advice please I have a dispute with my current provider as they allege I have missed one months insurance payment but when I have asked them where they said they would investigate and get back to me but instead…
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Car Leasing
Quick question. Does anyone know if when leasing a car, the main driver and lessee have to be the same person or could I lease a car for my son and leave him to sort out the insurance? Thanks
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clio 1.9 dti power steering problem?
Hi all i hope this is the right place for this I have a 2001 renault clio 1.9 dti and this morning when i jumped in it the power steering would not work, my dh checked the fluid levels but everything was fine so we started the car again and it worked. We went into town parked the car and came back after about an hour and…
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Auto Quake?
Hi All, I'm thinking about buying this vehicle and getting it delivered. Anyone have any reviews about Auto Quake? Or anything I need to be aware of on the vehicle / about the company? I'm specificially after a 1.3 Diesel Astra 5 door Hatchback…
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Temp 1 Day Car Insurance for 20 year old?
Hi, Not sure if it's possible, I'm wanting to insure myself on my girlfriends car just for tomorrow, I'm 20 years old though, and can't find anything online. Just one day insurance needed. Thanks, Antony
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Bloomin' expensive Beetles :(
I have had a seriously bad lust for Beetles for about...ohhh idunno, about 10 years now. The closest I've got to one is my current VW Lupo. Lovely wee car and and all, but I still want my Beetle :o I scour the car ad's and showrooms frequently, but they're just so ridiculously expensive. OH also tells me I shouldn't get…
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Bags on train seats!?
Just wondering if anyone else gets as wound up as me about people taking up seats on public transport (mainly the Metro for me) with their shopping bags / rucksacks / cases... I start my Metro journey about 1/4 of the way into its route and there are very rarely any seats free. Doesn't really bother me - I'm usually happy…
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Kia 7 year warranty
I've never posted on this board before, please be gentle I know very little about cars! I'm contemplating going against all my instincts and buying a new car rather than used. I know its not MSE but I'm about to start a new job with a 25 mile commute working shifts over 24 hours so I need more reliability than I've had in…
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Lease New Iq Or Keep Old Megane?
Hi, Sorry to drag any readers into my quandry but any opinions on this would be dead handy as i am tying my head up in knotts. Basically money is very tight which is why i havent jumped in to take on a lease car in replacement for my current ’96 Megane as I would feel irresponsible however, as far as i can see a new lease…
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I am so angry@ penalty fare
Newbie here so hope I have posted in the correct category, If not please move mod's. I need some help before I get myself a CCJ or spiralling costs. On the 04 June 2010 I booked on-line a train journey from Yeovil (Somerset) Pen Mill to Stafford to collect a car I had purchased. I was due to travel out on Mon.7th June with…
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Beat any quote and refund double the difference
[FONT="]I'm looking to hire a car for a trip to visit family in France soon and booked flights with easyjet. They offered me a car hire service: the easyJet price for car rental at all easyJet destinations will always be lower than booking directly through Europcar... we will also refund DOUBLE THE DIFFERENCE in price…
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Existing bus pass
Hi - I've had a bus pass since I got to 60 (now 63). Does anyone know whether it will be removed under new legislation and returned when I get to 65? TIA Susy
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Anyone with a Glass's guide...
EDIT: Thanks guys. Have the info!
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Car Hire Top Up Insurance for the US
Hi guys Really hoping someone can help. I was listening to Radio 4 yesterday and a rather concerning topic came up on the BBC Radio 4 Programme You and Yours concerning car hire in Florida by a Brit and the tragic consequences thereafter. You can find it on the BBC i-player by searching for Florida Loophole first broadcast…
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Stolen Cars - What Compensation to expect
[not sure if this is best in the 'insurance' or 'motoring' forum - have plumbed for 'motoring' and will move it if asked.] Had a nightmare day yesterday when I woke up to find that both cars had been stolen from our driveway. The keys were stolen from the house while we slept - the police think it was a 'Cane and Hook'…
