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Splitting Train tickets does it still work?
Has anyone actually found any current examples of how you can save money by splitting train journeys? I an't find any example that still work on thetrainline.co.uk
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Looking to buy a secondhand car
I'm looking to buy my first car, I have my heart set on a new shape Nissan Micra with 5 doors, and nothing anyone says will put me off :p What I would like to know is how much should I haggle down by? One car I have seen is an ex-driving school car. Should I be immediately put-off by this? So far I have been looking on…
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Cluthes
Does any one know if a volvo v40 1.9 d sport 53 plate has a duel mass flywheel???
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BEST BUY advice for a second hand car please
Any advice from the mechanics amongst us? I'm looking for a second hand car low insurance group costing about £1500 ( the car) Any thoughts? I'm re posting this as it got high jacked in an insurance debate which was unpleasant and unhelpful. All I am after is some advice on the reliabilty of second hand cars from mechanics…
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Dvla v5 dispute over veh tax
I recently returned my vehicle to the Finance company at the end of a 4 year PCP (Personal Contract Purchase). The finance company collected the vehicle and I completed the bottom half of the V5 stating I was no longer the keeper of the vehicle. I have now received a demand from the DVLA with an £80 penalty for not taxing…
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Powerful, handheld car cleaner, any suggestions?
Hi all, I bought a new car a few weeks back and surprised how dirty the floow well and seats get. I am after a handheld cleaner, something relatively powerful, but wont break the bank. I am not really keen on the recharable types, and as I am going to use it in the car, it will need to have a 12V plug for the cigerette…
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Peeling Lacquer, Buckled Wheel and Consumer Rights
Hi All, I bought a 58 plate Nissan Note from reputable Nissan dealer near where I live in April. 2 problems have shown up on the car and I just want to be sure of my rights before taking these issues up with them: 1. The car has metallic paint and the lacquer is peeling off on the bonnet. I would hope this is covered by…
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Advice please teenage son with £1500 to spend on a car
Help! My 19 year old soon to be 20 year old has saved £1500 for a car- he has had his fingers burnt on an aged polo which ended up costing an arm and leg. Does anyone have some sound advice on a good purchase- low insurance group cheap to run and repair and a bit of street cred? :j Is a private buy better than a garage? I…
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Advice? Fix my Punto or cut my losses and get a new motor?
I'm quite naive on cars, and could really use some advice. My Punto's not well.... OK, the garage said it needed a new clutch and gears and that I should consider whether it's worth it. I haven't yet got a price off them (they're finding out), but it may be more than I could actually sell the car for. The car is a Fiat…
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Buying an MG ZR 1.8+
I have been looking at one of these, but of course being a Rover was concerned about the HGF so asked what had been done. Dealer has come back with an invoice from May, 2010. The invoice is for a head gasket set, timing belt, head skim & oil and filter which was a bill for £380 Now should this be a complete kibosh on even…
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Best place to scrap a cvaravan on the Wirral...?
Trying to help out and old widdow who has a caravan on their drive from her late hubby. It's beond putting right so needs to be scrapped. Does anyone know of any places on the Wirral that scrap caravans? I suggested pushing it into the Mersey estuary...
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damsal in distress
I wonder whether anyone who knows about cars could give me some advice please. I do have a mechanic that I use for servicing and repairs but even so....I always get very insecure when my car has problems as I know nothing about hw cars work etc......and want to know that I am not being ripped off in any way.My car is very…
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PCP via Drivethedeal/Dealdrivers
Considering a new car, we have really driven our daily into the ground and we both feel it's time for one without the noises and general problems. Looking at PCP as we'd be a in a very different position in 3 years, I'll be earning more and my Mrs probably won't be working so the freedom to change to another car or get rid…
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Drive belt
Hi all :) Hope you have all enjoyed your weekend :D I have a question and don't know if I can explain it right for anyone to understand, but here goes. I have a 2000 Ford Mondeo 2.5 V6. It is a DuraTec engine. On the right hand side of the top of the engine, there is a belt under the engine cover, it is only connected to…
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Polo, mazda or a hyundai i20
If you had the choice of a vw polo, a hyundai i20 or a mazda 2, which 1 would you go for, im leaning towards the polo purely because VW's hold the value. Ive been on honest johns site and read the reveiws for the 3
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First Capital Connect
Am I entitled to question a cancellation fee of £10 PER TICKET for 2 train tickets that I purchased in error? (I was meant to buy three, two adults and one child, which would have included a groupsave discount, but an error on their website adjusted my selection to one adult and one child without my knowledge) I think this…
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Nissan 300zx mpg? parts?
Hi i was givin a nissan 300zx automatic 3960cc from a fantastic uncle who is no longer with us. any idea what miles per gallon it would do around town driving easy! and where is best place for parts. as this car is an import. Many thanks
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London Midland Trains - Summer Rail Sale
London Midland Off Peak train ticket prices reduced by 50% from 1st August until 5th September. See their website for further details.
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Moped insurance prices
Hi, My OH is thinking of getting a 125cc moped to get to her new job. Does anybody know how much the average price would be for a 40yr with full UK car licence and CBT and no claims? I cannot feed the details into an insurer as we don't know what moped yet. Cheers
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Three months warranty
Am I correct in thinking the catalytic converter is usually covered in a three month warranty given by a motor dealer?
