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Parking Ticket Valid
............................................I've been issued with a ticket my permit ran out in a council car park. The new one was in the car but behind another one. I was going to try and appeal i have written a nice creepy letter stating that permit had been inserted incorrectly behind another and not on display.…
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Citroen Xsara clutch release problem
Hi all, Anyone able to help on this one? My 2001 2.0 HDI Citroen Xsara's clutch isn't releasing properly for some reason - does anyone know if this is a common fault? I can start the car in gear (with the clutch pressed in) but even then it moves forward as the starter turns. Once it's running you can't change gear. A…
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Is it a cutch or gearbox problem?
Was driving my mum's 1999 Toyota Corolla yesterday and noticed it sometimes doesn't go into 3rd as easily as it should (though it does always go in with a shoogle). This only happens now and again, not a constant problem. Now, I'm not a whizz with cars so I need someone to tell me if this indicates a clutch or gearbox…
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Travelcards for couples?
Hi Is there an annual travelcard for a couple (or two singles) without kids ? We are 43 and 39 but (as usual) are penalised for not having kids. Im looking to travel from Somerset to Gatwick in Jan and returning in Feb and the prices at the moment are £100 each return :eek: Thanks
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91 Days to State "NO MOT, NO PAYOUT"
:mad: Hi to everyone Newbie ere ;) I have been reading your forum with the greatest of interest, and was hoping that there is someone on here who can advise me as to what I should do next. I Have a Son who is 28yrs old in October, he purchased a "Subaru Imprezza" in March 2006, at the time he was only 24yrs old and his…
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ford focus maximum weight
hi, does anyone know what the maximum weight a ford focus 1.6 hatchback can tow, we are looking to buy a caravan but don't want to get a bigger car, thanks in advance :beer:
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Kwik Fit - Avoid at all costs - Watchdog BBC1 iplayer
All Facebook users please like this page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kwik-Fit-the-worst-corporate-reputation-in-the-UK/335225647428?ref=ts Post your bad experiences there, and don't forget to watch Watchdog BBC 1 Thursday at 8pm (will be available on iplayer after) to see their report on this company. Will be available…
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Electric bicycle - pros and cons?
I am keeping my fingers crossed that I am going to get the job I have applied for and am planning ahead! (I am currently employed as a temp and have applied for permanent.) It is for a local authority and they take part in that hire/buy a cycle thingy, so I would be thinking about getting a new bike under that scheme and…
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Learning in an automatic to pass manual test
A bit different from the usual queries but I'm hoping I might get some good input here. My daughter is at last old enough to learn to drive - we've booked up some lessons for her, she had her first one this week. In the leaflet from the DVLA it says that people who practice in their parent's car and take lessons are the…
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Noise after new timing belt fitted
Hi, I had the timing belt replaced on my Mazda 323 replaced today. There's now a noise coming from that area on the engine. It sounds a bit like a woodpecker I suppose except not as rapid. It's not that loud but it can be clearly heard from outside the car. Can these things take time to 'settle'? Should I take it back to…
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Faulty Renault Espace instrument panel - inherent fault?
The instrument panel has gone on my Renault. It keeps going off and sometimes will come back on and sometimes not. I know that Watchdog investigated them regarding the scenic and they now fix this fault on them for £100 but they say it's not a problem on the espace and want £900. The instrument panel on my car was already…
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4WD SX4 delivery lead-time
My OH has decided that the next car will be a 4 wheel drive SX4 (petrol). On talking to the dealers we keep getting different tales about when the new 4WD versions will actually start shipping. I'm left with the impression that it seems to be just guesswork by the dealers. Does anyone on MSE have any knowledge about what…
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Excess waver insurance
:eek: Im going to turkey on friday and have organised a hire car and insurance but am wondering if purchasing the excess waver policy is worthwhile or not ??? any comments would be much appreciated thank you
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100,000 Coach seats for £1 @ National Express
http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/Offers/Autumnfunfares.cfm Find yourself a £1 coach seat! • Available in limited numbers. • For selected journeys only. • Book before 31 October 2010 Use our £1 fare finder to find all the £1 fares we have available for travel between 14 September and 12 December 2010. Just choose your…
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Reliable taxi service in Solihull (B'ham)?
Need to arrive at Solihull train station on a weekday evening later in September and be taken to a hotel in Solihull. Would somebody suggest a reliable local taxi company which I could call in advance and book a taxi (not sure if there is a taxi rank outside, Google Streetview does not show one)? Many thanks
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check if a car has been stolen/written off
Hi All I am going to purchase a car this weekend (private sale) just wanted to check if anyone has any idea what the best website is to use to check if a car has been written off/stolen etc.. There are so many, I just want to make sure all is legit! thanks :)
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Reduced family rail card????
Hi fellow savers, Is there any way of getting family rail card reduced from 26 pounds? Fine of my pals intend to go to colchester on holiday next week and rail card will help reduce the fare considerably. They are using this once as they will be traveling back home by month ending. Any one??? Cheers
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Garage Help
Looking for some advice (sorry it's a long read!) Whilst on Holiday in Cumbria at the start of August our car broke down the AA took it to the nearest garage was told it was the engine that was the problem and that it needed this particular part to fix it, bill for that repair just over £1000, waited a few days for the…
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Help Train Tickets to Barrow in furness!!
Hi Moneysavers, Hope this is the right forum!! Been trying to find someway of getting cheaper tickets to barrow-in-furness. My partner is finally allowed his daughter to stay with us in london the only problem is the expeness of the tickets!! Tried to split the tickets but dont really understand how to do it!!!? Any help…
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Problems with College Bus Service.
Hi-Hope im in the right section. My 16 year old son has just started college and the bus company provide a service twice a day to the college which is a 20min drive away. They charge £80 a term for the college pass that can only be used once a day on the outward and return journey. On friday he was refused entry to the bus…
