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Can i drive a car home without an MOT
Just checking in advance before i waste my time maybe looking at a car, but basically a friend just wants rid of their old car, but its run out of MOT however its taxed until the end of July. So would i be able to drive it home without an MOT, wouldn't drive it anywhere else but straight home, then not drive it again until…
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how many mpg?
In the absence of a maths board I am seeking feedback from any of the MSE'ers who can count. In the spirit of this board the question is in relation to fuel economy. My car doesn't have a button that tells you the mpg when you are driving so I have filled it up from when the red light came on and checked the mileage when…
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how many mpg?
In the absence of a maths board I am seeking feedback from any of the MSE'ers who can count. In the spirit of this board the question is in relation to fuel economy. My car doesn't have a button that tells you the mpg when you are driving so I have filled it up from when the red light came on and checked the mileage when…
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South West Trains Oyster Holders Feal from London
Just booked this deal was £5 Victoria to Southampton or £15 from Waterloo day return. Worked out saving me £10 from Waterloo but what a hoo-ha to book as my local station had never heard of it. Was about £3 more than using Megatrain but was worth it for not having to specify trains. http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/oyster
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re split ticketing
hi, looking for cheapest train journey plymouth to wolverhampton any help most appreciated.
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idle air control valve warranty issues
Will try and keep this short. Forgive me if I fail.... Have an aftermarket warranty on my car. The car ( a mark 2 Focus) has a problem with the revs. They bounce between 600 and 1000 when in neutral and occasionally cut out while stopped or slowing down for lights and roundabouts. Not great as power steering goes as well.…
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Bicycles and Communal Hallways
Hello, Not sure if this is the right forum or not, but I have an issue with bikes etc in my communal hallway. I bought and moved into my flat 16 months ago. I live in a block of six flats spead over three levels, and I live on the ground floor right next to the main entrance door. I am also the only one who owns my flat in…
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Renault Megane air con help!
Hi all, I'm looking for the port to re-gas my air con system, my mate has found one which is on the top left hand side of the engine but after looking for about 45 mins we couldn't find the other, anyone know where it is please? Oh yeah, its an 05 plate Renault Megane 1.5 diesel. Tia, Paul.
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Picasso Fluid leak
Hello, I have a 2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDI and I have just noticed a clear slightly oily liquid dripping from the underside sill below the passenger foot well. I cant see where it is coming as I cannot remove the sill, does anyone have a clue to what this liquid could be and where it is coming from? Thanks in…
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Best new car offers
I'm looking to replace my car but want to do it fairly cheaply. i'll looking at a new 'city car' as Im only doing about 6k per year and we have an Astra that does for the family stuff. i'm not too picky about the car just want a decent small car with cheap finance/servicing Citroen C1 looks interesting with 3 years 0% and…
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Car Insurance - who to complain/moan to?
My Bro in Law moved house about 3 months ago and changed everything over apart from his car ins. Anyway, today he did this and they want to charge him £177 over the rest of the policy as they say he has "moved nearer to the town centre". This puts his policy up by 19 quid a month! I just google map'd his address and he is…
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removind endorsements
hi guys wondering if anyone could explain. years ago was bit daft lad, caught drink driving DR10. the eleven yr spent on licence has now passed pleased to say not any pionts or endorsements since. just been on directgov site & it states they want £20 off me for the privilage of removing. thing is i am moving house in 2…
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Travel Expenses -what do I do with them?
Hi everyone I am new to the forum and starting to use the budget planner. Becuase of my job I claim travel expenses monthly, but I do a variable amount of miles every month. Consequently I get paid a different amount in my salary each month. What can I do with my expenses to help make sure my budget isn't affected by…
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Train Travel Season tickets
Was just wondering if anyone had any advice. I have secured a new job in London and will be commuting from Stoke-on-Trent on the train. What would be the cheapest way to do this on the train...any advice very welcome. Thanks
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East Coast rail cost at xmas?
I'm planning a few days to Edinburgh straight after xmas & before new year. Was thinking of using East Coast rail from Peterborough to Edinburgh. They are not available to buy yet. At the moment it's possible to get advance return tickets online at £24 each for September which is amazing. Anyone know what sort of price…
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Garage rip off
I left my car in for its MOT - which they wouldn't do until I changed the timing belt. Fine - agreed price for that. They were supposed to do it the same day but were too busy. Next day they rang to say had broken a pulley on the fuel pump and had to wait two days for the part to appear. When I went to the garage to pick…
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3mm Tread Campaign
Hi all, For all those thinking about changing their car tyres soon after watching this video I think I'll change my tyres much sooner: http://www.3mmtyres.co.uk/
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Can you recommend a family car??
Hi, we're running out of ideas!! We were looking at a Vauxhall Signum, but struggling to get what we want for the price we want. We have up to £4k to spend, but everything seems to have high mileage!! Needs to be roomy as have an almost 4yr old dd, 11 yr old sd who's as big as an adult and possibly a new addition at some…
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Buying a car for "cash"
I know this is probably a foolish question, but is cash counted as anything that is not credit? For instance, if I bought a car on a credit card would that be clashed as cash as they dealership is getting the money up front?
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urgent advice needed re. failed power steering
2006 automatic micra power steering light came on and power steering failed. turning it off, waiting and restarting - problem disappears this happened before about 9 months ago- nissan dealoer just reset it on computer but it cost me almost £90 for the priveledge and no closer to knowing what the problem is. can this ever…
