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No fault claim query + Renewal car insurance due while claim pending, can still swap?
A girl clipped the back of my daughters car 3 weeks ago causing a small amount of damage but as its a new car she wants to have it put right. Its slightly scuffed the bumper and very slight scratches (friends have mentioned t cutting) plus she wants to make sure theres nothing wrong when the bumper comes off. She took the…
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Speed cameras "off"
Locally (Oxfordshire) speed cameras have been turned off, anybody know if that includes red light cameras? Also sat-nav speed warnings are now redundant, is it possible to modify the database in a Garmin Nuvi to reflect the new situation, or must we wait till Garmin gets round to an update?
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Intended prosecution
I was caught speeding the other and ive had a letter from the police about the offence saying i exceeded the speed of 40mph, anyone know what happens next, there was a form for me to fill in with address etc. The letter says "procedures are being considered against the driver (me) for driving motor vehicle", with having no…
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Help please, aerial problem
The Micra I bought has a dodgy aerial, picture below: Looks like it's snapped at some point, Do I have to get a complete replacement base and everything? When I look on Ebay there only seem to be screw in ones There doesn't seem to be any other way of removing the base other than taking off the roof lining, which is a…
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Accident Claim Management
I was involved in an accident earlier in the week. Nobody was injured but my car sustained serious damage when a numpty exited a junction too early and ran across the back of my car tearing off the rear bumper and smashing the light cluster on the driver's side. I'm fully comp with More Th>n and I phoned them from the…
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Ford Focus - Gargage Used Wrong Oil
Recently had a service at a local chain of garages. Upon questioning the details on the invoice which showed the wrong type of oil, I was told that they had actually used Castrol Edge 5W40 oil. After a bit of internet research I have found out that this oil does not meet the required Ford specification and is classified as…
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Any ideas on getting cheap UK car hire
We're due to go on holiday, staying in the UK on Bank Holiday Monday. I'm quite worried about using my car, guzzles petrol and has just needed a lot of money spending on it so was considering car hire. I've managed to find a quote for £124 for 1 week's car hire but wondered if anyone had any tried and trusted ways of…
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Cambelt change - can it be done properly by a mobile mechanic?
Dear moneysavers, can a cambelt change be done properly at my home by a mobile mechanic? Does it require for a car to be lifted up? The car in question is a Ford Focus Mk1. The reason I am asking is the price difference. A price from a decent garage with a good Gates kit is £229 while a local mobile mechanic would fit a…
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Honda Jazz 1.4 - Opinions please?
Hi I am looking to buy a small(ish) car for upto £6000 and have always quite liked the honda jazz. Have driven a few recently and we were quite happy with how they drive etc. I have read up on internet / forums and they seem to generally get good reviews from owners apart from the odd gearbox problem and slightly hard…
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need help finding tyres for my van(car).235/50/r18
looking for some tyres to go on my transporter shuttle, so need to be van rated for weight. having real trouble finding the size, budget ones seem to be £100 each, would like at least mid range for that. anyone know of any sites. the size needs to be 23/50/r18. need a full set.
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Car Tax Reminder
Hi all :) Does anyone else know when DVLA send out your car tax duty reminder? As I though they sent it out 6 weeks before your old disc was due to expire, as I have normally received it then. However, my car is due to expire the end of this month and I still have not received the reminder?? :o Although I can still tax it…
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Alloy Wheel Repair
ARGH! You know that awful cruncing sound as you scrape your wheel across the kerb....yep, did it tonight. :eek: It's an area I've actually dinked my wheels on a few times as the kerbs are really low and you seem to always be closer than you imagine. Anyway, I'm super p*ssed off as this time it was the driver's side which…
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Autoglass woes
Hi all, On a long drive to my holiday destination my windscreen was struck by a stone flicked up by a passing truck that caused a small chip on my windscreen. I called autoglass the following day and they said that if the chip was as described then it should be repairable. I attended the local centre later that day and the…
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Getting a license after a ban for drink driving - what forms etc?
Hi Over 10 years ago - I had a provisional license and had passed the theory test. I was convicted of drink driving and having no insurance and banned for 3 years. I have tried looking on the DVLA site but can't seem to find the relevant info and the automated service similarly doesn't have the option I need. My questions…
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how much would you offer....
ok thinking of doing a car/lift share through a website with a complete stranger! I have no access to a car so how much would you offer for a daily journey of 40 mile round trip?
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5 grand grant off electric car Jan 2011
Only just found out about the conlibs supporting this. Which car would be best? I am thinking a Nissan Leaf for about 15K now? Or a plug in Toyota or Honda? Ideas?
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Possible buying scam?
Hi All, I was just wondering if anybody selling their car have had a similar/identical email to the one below?! I'm very sceptical as this bloke hasn't argued the price, and the talk of couriers/bankers draft etc sounds a bit dodgy to me! If anybody else has had experience of this, I'd really appreciate some advice as I've…
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Question about train travel prices
Have just posted this on Uk days out board, but think it's better off in here.... Hi there. I may be travelling to Teignmouth, from Birmingham, next week for a few days. I have looked at the prices online, and just wondered if these prices would be the same on the the day, if i bought my tickets from the train station?…
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I seriously cannot afford another driving test!!
I just failed my 3rd driving test an hour ago and I am livid because I would have passed if i didn't make one stupid mistake! Anyway I am quite poor and can just about pay for my tests but I don't want to pay for another one. i feel sick and angry! I don't mind failing but the cost of the test is what hurts most! Is ther…
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Using Tyre with Sat-Navs
Does anyone know if this programme works with all Garmin models? Thanks.
