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Hybride bike
Thinking of getting a hybrid My company is considering introducing the Bike to Work scheme, which mean I will get approx. 41% of the cost of a new bike. I don't really need a new bike, although I have been toying with the idea that when I get my next bike, it will be a hybrid rather than a mountain bike as I mostly use it…
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Big end?
Hi -have searched but can't find a thread for this . . Apparently the big end on my Fiesta has gone - when I checked the oil it was dry - is the car a write off or an expensive repair?
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Dealer registered MY new car..without having it!
Back at the start of July, I decided the house would look much nicer with a nice shiney new car parked outside. So off to the main dealers I went, knowing exactly what make/model/engine/coulor/options I wanted. Turns out a factory build would have take quite a while, so the dealer managed to find a car in the 'computer' of…
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Cheapest reliable car for motorway commutes to work (120 miles a day)
I'm considering taking a job that will involve commuting 120 miles a day, mostly on the motorway. I don't currently own a car so I need to get some feeling for how much it will cost me in transport to take the job. What's the cheapest reliable car for the job? Ideally I don't really want to spend more than a few thousand,…
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buying car for son
my wife recently passed away and i was left some money, i would like to buy my son a car (£20000) as she would of wanted him to have something. my son is 40 and earns a decent wage & i was wondering what would the tax implications be for both of us? thank you
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Autoaid opinions and experiences?
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some breakdown cover for my car and I've heard that Martin recommends Autoaid. I've had a quick look at their website but I'm still a little bit confused, do they have actual vans driving around or are they just a company that employs local patrols to attend the scene of your breakdown? I'm…
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Giving Way at Roundabouts?
I was just wondering if it's just me who's started to notice this happening or if its always been the case! On the way to my Mum's today, I came up to a large roundabout which is always busy, the car in front of me wasn't indicating, so I assumed they were going straight across (they did eventually). Even though there was…
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cheap train travel.
Anybody know of any discount vouchers for trains. It's a minefield trying to book.
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Promo code for Gepida Electric Bikes
This code isnt advertised on their site, but was in a newsletter i just recieved from e-bikesdirect .co .uk If you put EBDG810 in the code box in the shopping basket and save changes, it subtracts £200 off of the price for any gepida electric bike. Works on multiple items as well. When I saw that I instantly thought of…
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Cheapest place to buy a Team Sky cycling jersey
Anybody know the best place to buy a Team Sky cycling jersey. The magazines for the Tour de France advertised them at £70 ish!
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Letter from insurer - 3rd party not admitted liabilty
Refers to an accident a few months ago, where other driver rammed wifes car when it was parked in the car park. Contacted insurance and had work done. Didnt have to pay excess because it seemed open and closed case. Then they've sent me this letter. Do I need to do anything? Surely, since I've given them my statement etc…
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erics
i would like to buy my 40yr old son son a car £20000 he works an earns £40000 pa , would it affect me and him tax wise?
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Replacing brake pads, discs slightly worn
I ordered a set or rear brake pads and rear brake discs seperately. The pads have arrived but I don't think the discs will turn up for another couple of days. I desperately need to change my pads today, but the discs are a bit worn. Will it cause problems changing my pads tonight, then changing the discs next weekend?…
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Renault Trafic - Knocking on Brake/Accelerate
Hi, I have an 05 Renault Trafic. There is a knock coming from under the cab floor on sharp braking or accelerating. Any idea what is the most likely cause of this?
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£3000-3500 to spend. Volvo S60?
Hi All Thanks to a careless driver our beloved 2001 Toyota Corolla has been written off so we need to replace it. We have between 3k and 3.5k to spend and are looking for a good reliable family car (3 tweenagers), the Corolla never let us down and we had it for 5 years and only ever had minimal work done (tyres, brakes…
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Redex Injector Treatment
What would happen if I put a whole bottle in with half a tank of petrol? On the label it says to put half the bottle in with a full tank. :D
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Engine Oil
I need a oil and filter change, which is taking place next week, However, I was wondering if anyone can recommend the cheapest place for me to get the Oil, failing which the garage will get it AT COST. I need 4.5 litres of 5w-15w engine oil, a good qulity one too ;) I also need a oil filter, for a Ford Mondeo 2.5 V6…
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Greater Manchester/North Lancs Smarties
Hi everyone If you own a smart car, Fortwo/four or the Roadster we are organising a day out to Southport on Sunday 15th August. We are meeting up at Bolton west Services on the M61 from 11.30am leaving the services at midday. Its free to come along you will need some money for fish and chips, Ice cream and parking. Hope to…
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Diesel dissolving tank sender unit? Any idea how fuel can do this?
I've just had a problem with an 8,000 mile diesel Focus cutting out, due to a blocked fuel filter. Now, it turns out on taking it apart that the cause was a scale like residue in the tank. On closer inspection, the fuel sender unit in the tank appear to have started dissolving! You can see on the bottom and bottom left…
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Breakdown Cover
Looking for cover and there are some good deals out there.However when I check re recovery most if not all say car will be taken to a local garage (no more than 15 miles usually) and if car can't be repaired within 8 hrs then they will take you back home/to onward destimation. I would like to be taken home or on to my…
