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Peugeot Just Add Fuel Insurance/Credit help
I am looking for help and advice. We have looked at the Just Add Fuel offer and spoken to a dealer who is willing to rent the 207 for 3 years etc and total costs will be about £220 per month. The dealer is happy with the deal etc. The deal includes:Free Comprehensive Motor Insurance†* Servicing * Breakdown Cover * Road…
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Toad alarm fob broken case replacement.
Hi all. I have a Toad Alarm on the car that works well. Problem is the fob case is damaged on the key loop so needs replacing. Can I find a new case? Can I 'eck! Spoke to toad and they want to sell me a complete new fob. I did find a company (SJF) that had them on their website, but all out of stock. Ebay turns up 3 full…
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Best Stuff To Clean Car Windows
This morning after it had been raining all night my Car windows especially the rear window was completely white with condensation and I couldn't see out of it. I couldn't clean it even with a cloth so wasn't able to drive it so I think the glass needs cleaning but i'm unsure on what is the best stuff to use. What would you…
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car crash repair dilemma
I’ll try and keep this short, otherwise it’ll be a l o n g thread 6 weeks ago I was unfortunate to have a car accident [only me involved and 100% my fault]. My insurance company moved my car to their “approved” car repair centre, it took them 2 weeks to authorize the repair [touch and go on whether or not it was a…
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Ford Focus Mk2 Washer Jets and Spark Plugs Well
Hi all, I've just had this issue come up and I'm sure most Focus owners probably have this problem too without knowing it. I had a major service recently and the garage found my spark plugs well full of rusty water and the spark plugs themselves were rusty. Mechanic said he was amazed the car was still running. Turns out…
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The Scotsman East Coast Special Train Offer
The Scotsman Newspaper has got a special offer on for readers in Scotland, sorry but don't think this offer is valid south of the border. LONDON FROM ONLY £11.50 Over 50 Discounted EAST COAST train routes including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dunbar, Motherwell, Aberdeen. This weekend, get on board The Great Scottish Train offer.…
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Diesel Engine-occasional user-risks?
Looking for some advice/opinion regarding the possible purchase of a diesel powered car. My wife and I are in the market for a new car and for various reasons are drawn to a Ford Kuga. Now, all the cars we've looked at are the 2.0L diesels, which is fair enough, but our vehicle useage might put a stop to the purchase.…
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1992 motorhome insurance for 29yrold male with no prev insurance?
Hi title a bit long but wanted to get the right viewers. Where is the best place to get insurance for a 29yr old male (7yrs no claims but on company car - NOT in his name), so this will be his first insurance in his name. also need 6mths option to travel within Europe without returning to UK. plus breakdown cover - europe!…
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Bargain train tickets to London
Hello all never posted before but thought i needed to let people know of the bargain trip me an the girlfriend had to London I needed cheap tickets from Newcastle to London but the cheapest i could get was £209 way out of my price range so tried a few tips from you savvy moneysavers I got some off Ebay for the grand price…
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New car insurance quote vs. renewal
Hello I am with Hastings Direct and they have offered me a renewal on my car insurance for about £390 (after original quote of £450). I told them that this wasn't competitive enough and the policy is now not due to be renewed. The problem is that I can get a new policy with them for £330 through their website - can I do…
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Cheapest Break Down Recovery?
Hi Guys, Who do you suggest I go to for break down recovery? I would like it if possible to use somebody who will tow me back to my home, or my friends garage if I break down. I generally only travel within the Greater Manchester area, so I guess I would never be further than 30-40 miles from the two locations above. I…
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London Annual Bus & Tram Pass question
I live in London and hold an Annual Bus and Tram Pass which I renewed yesterday for another year. It was issued as an addition to my Oyster Card along with a printed Record Card, as these things always are. I've bought the same ticket type for 4 years now, and it seems fairly arbitrary as to whether the issuing ticket…
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Autotrader..are they themselves scammers?
i have had my car on autotrader for over 6 weeks now, each 2 weeks costs £35, every single time the advert is about to cease i get a call from an 'interested' party who say they definitely want the car and are 'surprised' it has not been sold yet. the 'interested' party then proceeds to never get back in contact..this…
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Pricing a second car - private sale
I have been offered the chance to buy a Renault clio 1.4 around 6 years old, 6,500 miles, one careful lady owner, wants to pass it on to another lady owner. I need to replace my own more elderly clio and am tempted. I will get it checked out of course but it has been used weekly to do a shop and go to the hairdressers.…
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Transfer of season ticket over to another line
I currently commute from a town called Rayleigh into London Liverpool Street for a mere £2988 a year (season ticket) on the East Anglia National Express Line - the ticket it valid until 7 April 2011....I am moving to Upminster and am going to be using the C2C line from Upminster to Fenchurch Street. I would also like use…
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Reversing sensors not working?
If there are any mechanics - wonder if you could advise please. Son just got his first vehicle - a 1500 diesel 2002 Kangoo van. It has sensors for reversing but they dont appear to work, a few beeps and then a long one. Is this an expensive or easily fixed prob please? He didnt even know it had rear sensors and never…
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No acceleration in Peugot 206
Hi there, hope someone can give me some advice. Peugot 206 1.9 diesel 51 plate. I stupidly ran the tank low but by no means to the bottom. Since then I have practically no acceleration and about 20000 revs til the car has driven about 3 miles or so. Is like driving through treacle and struggles to get to 30 mph until a few…
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Intensive Driving Courses
I would like to buy one of these for my kids 18th birthday. Does anyone have any experience of these? I really wouldn't know where to start as there appears to be hundreds of companies! Thanks
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Motorcycle claim, defendant not filed papers - Minster law still dragging their feet
I got knocked off of my motorcycle nearly a year ago now. It went to insurance companies to sort out, and I agreed I would settle 50:50 to get it over with quickly ! not wanting to go into the ins and outs massivley - but basically i was filtering and guy came out of side road, blocking my path and i went into him as the…
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How to stop a dangerous driver?
The son one of our neighbours across the street drives in a dangerous manner. He is driving a fast Golf Gti and one day he will kill someone or himself. On the A road near our town (A38 in Gloucestershire), in the road leading to our street (Where there was at list one deadly accident last year) he performs very dangerous…