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iveco van cambelt change
can anybody knowlegable advise me what 2 do as am contemplating contacting trading standards/solicitor 2 take my merchanic 2 small claims court.i asked him 2 do the cambelt of which he did then 3months later the tension pulley went and caused the van 2 b more or less a write of not 2 mention having 2 payout £200 plus in…
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"Speed Guns dont work" says Police Supt charged with driving at 79mph..
'Speed guns don't work,' says police superintendent clocked driving at 79mph By Claire Ellicott A senior policewoman clocked speeding is challenging the charge by claiming that the speed gun used by her own force was not accurate. If she wins, it could open the floodgates to thousands of appeals from motorists across the…
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Research into getting a scooter
hi everyone, I am looking at buying a scooter to get about on, I am sick and tired of public transport and cant afford a to keep a car on the road. I have been into a bike shop in town and the sales man reckoned that for around a £50 a month on finance I would be able to get a 125 cc Liberia bike + kit (jacket, gloves,…
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Best time to buy a 10/60 plate car?
Looking to buy a Fiesta and can't make up my mind whether to buy a used 10 plate or a brand new 60 plate. If I go for a brand new 60 plate would I be better off grabbing the current deal (ends Aug 29th) and pre-ordering? Are there likely to be better deals around during Sept/Oct or could prices increase even more? Same…
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Cheap mechanic in SE london , Pensioners car with fault.
Hello ! My dad is a pensioner and uses his car as a means to get out and about easier because of feet problems he cannot walk too far without considerable pain. He has a fault with his peugeot 405 estate car , he believes it is a cam belt or timer that needs replacing or repairing. He has called a few garages and been…
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AA Repair Cover Complaint
Hi All I was recently upsold by the AA to add repair cover to my package. I am normally sceptical about this sort of thing but felt the AA were reputable and having just had a bad experience they obviously called me when I felt vulnerable. My scepticism has so far proved to be more than warranted so thought I would share…
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Local routes with only day returns
Hi, I'm not sure if there is much I can do about this, but here goes. Every weekend I travel from Derby to Burton on trent on Saturday, with the reverse journey on a Sunday. A day return would be £5.40, however there is no period return so I have to pay for two singles at £5.20 a pop. This doesn't seem very fair (which of…
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New VW Polo
Thinking of buying the 2010 1.4 SE model, new. Whatcar? suggests a purchase price of £12,400. You can also add 3 year's servicing for £250 at purchase. Does anyone have any experience of owning this car? Are there any other good deals on it either on line or through a dealer?
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Motorcycle gear at reasonable prices? Safe 'n' Save?
Hi all, I've just passed my category A (hurrah!) and I'd like to get kitted up properly on a motorcycle so I can be safe(r) and be seen. I've seen a few motorcycle gear websites - and although I don't expect safe to be cheap, but I'm sure I could save on some on the prices. Can any motorcycling money savers recommend how…
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Get your own ODB II code reader
Has anyone got one of these devices that read an ECU's error code? How much do garages charge? I expect that main dealers will charge a small fortune just to a read code that could have been read had the vehicle been designed with a digital display. It may well pay for itself the first time it is required. This article on…
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Some ..Vauxhalls not safe for Driving Tests.
I found this at the DSA website; http://www.dsa.gov.uk/News.asp?id=SXAC50-A7836681 ;)
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Refund of my excess
After a bit of advice, I was involved in a accident in 2006 that the third party was trying to claim personal injuries, after 3 years of arguing its been determined that I was not at fault at all as they pulled out in front of me on a filter lane. Anyway there was over £4k of damages done to my vehicle, and I had to pay an…
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i lost my property in manchester black cab
who do i contact? thanks
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help needed. bought second hand car and it has faults.
My b/f bought a second hand Golf GTI (52,000 miles), with 3 mth warranty,from a garage in London. We've just put it in for a full service, ahead of time, to cover the warranty in case there are any problems. Our VW garage called to say that the gearbox has been changed (not VW) and has been badly welded and leaking oil, so…
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Car insurance for young drivers
Official MoneySavingExpert.com insert For full information on car insurance for young drivers, the Do's and Dont's, and much, much more, see the main website's Young Drivers Insurance guide. Back to the original post... Should we be expecting to pay between £2800 and £5000 for a new policy for a recently qualified young…
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Citroen zx estate rear wiper not working
My old Citroen ZX estate (M Reg) has a non-working rear wiper. My OH has gone away this weekend, and has left me to figure out whether its the fuse or something more. Trouble is I can't find the owner manual to check the fuses. Does anyone know where I can find out which fuse it's likely to be? A Google search doesn't…
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Citroen 1.9d Dispatch Advice
Hi Have just picked up an old citroen dispatch van 1999 1.9 No service history and has been sitting unused for 9 months or so. Without great mechanical knowledge i checked oil and water ,tyres etc and battery. Starting:glow plug goes out after few seconds and then turn key engine has to turn over for quite a while…
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scottish scrap yards.
ive recently bought a honda civic,it needs a bit of work done on it to tidy it up,ive had a few quotes for parts from sellers on ebay, they all seem a little pricey,considering its mostly trim items i need. im quite happy to go to a scrap yard myself and take the parts off,but as most will be aware the good old days of…
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Car insurance query
My DD is buying a new car tomorrow. She has organised with her current insurers to be covered for this car but the certificate has arrived today and the cover on the new car is from 01.01 am tomorrow. She has to take her old car into the garage tomorrow morning. Am I right in thinking that I will be able to drive her old…
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Cheapest train travel Doncaster to Leeds
My daughter is commuting to Leeds uni from Doncaster, which way is the cheapest train travel? Thanks
