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Cheap family railcard?
I stupidly didn't apply for the discounted one after the daily mail one expired, as I've never had any need. Now I do..... Is there anywhere I can buy a discounted friends and family railcard? Thanks
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Engine over-revving in neutral
Hi. Wonder if anyone can offer suggestions. I have a citroen c25 tilt and slide recovery truck. Its a 1994 Lreg with a 2.5 turbo diesel engine. It has been acting strange sometimes such as when stopped at lights etc. The engine will start overreving, prob about 2500 3000 revs? This isnt at each set of lights, or even every…
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Car Insurance cancellation fee reclaim help???
I took out insurance with swift cover for my second car. After 2 weeks they sent me an email saying my No claims discount (NCD) was invalid as it is currently in use on my first car with direct line. (this is fair enough, i did realize you could not do this but do now) They gave me 2 options 1. continue my policy with no…
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Blackcircles 5% restocking fee on cancellation - surely illegal??
Dear all.. Just cancelled an order made 2 days ago with blackcircles for a couple of tyres: I've nothing against the company & their prices seem fair. However they are suggesting I pay 5% restocking fee.. which, surely, under "Distance Selling regulations" is illegal.. They quote... (from their conditions - which cannot…
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How long is reasonable?
Hi all, I bought a 2nd hand car at the end of July 2010. It cost £6000 and came with full service history and a 3 month warranty. It was bought from a dealer (not main). The car developed a fault bank holiday weekend and went into "limp home mode". We phoned the dealer and he asked us to drop it off. Not a major problem…
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Car insurance needed for 3 month
I've had my renewal come through and it's a rediculous price. After looking around I can get it cheap elsewhere. However what my question is is does anywhere insure you for anything less than 12 months. I going to live in the US from January and I will only be needing an insurance policy up until December. Can I just pay…
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Discounted Car Service Offer
In July a salesman from Footprint Field Marketing called at my house and sold me a Special Invitation Offer with Dagenham Motors. For £80 I was led to believe that I would get: 1 free major service, 1 free MOT, 2 free car wash & vac, 1 free minor service, 1 free air con check, I free four wheel balance and a couple of…
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The insurance on the Zafira..
I got yesterday works out to £32 a month..dh thinks a lot but i'm happy with it! Know it varies on circumstances but what does everyone else pay as i know a few of you have them on here? We have 2 cars insured and that is with direct line. Thanks x
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dealer screen price Vs actual sold prices
Hi I am interested in buying a second hand car soon and would like a bit of advice about prices. I am particularly interested in how much cars advertised for, say, £5000 are actually sold for at small independant garages. One example ive seen recently had a 'screen price' of £4999 but I saw that the dealer was advertising…
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Petrol Price Rip-Off Because of Where I Live
Just filled up my car with petrol at my local Tesco which is Stowmarket in Suffolk. I filled the tank up and paid 115.9p per Lt. Currently the Tesco in Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds are selling petrol at 110.9p per Lt. both Tescos are about 14 miles from Stowmarket Tesco either way along the A14. How can Tesco Justify…
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Advice on London Underground
I'm taking my Mrs to London for the day on 21st September and not being used to the Underground, I wondered which was the best, and cheapest way of purchasing tickets. We will be going from: London St Pancras to Buckingham Palace (I think Victoria is the nearest Underground station) Then from Buckingham Palace to…
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Compulsory Photo Driving Licence?
Apologies if this has been answered already, I had a search for it but couldn't find the response. DH and I still have the paper driving licences, but a conversation with my neighbour has me concerned - the neighbour insists that these are no longer valid, that EVERYONE needs to upgrade to the new photo type licence. I had…
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Wiper smear due to stone chips?
Noticed OH's wipers are starting to smear quite badly (4/5 lines right accross field of view). Coming into winter obviously not good. Currently got Bosch flat blades on it which are only 10 months old now and seem in decent condition. Cleaned the screen and wipers at the weekend with AutoGlym Glass Polish so both are…
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Engine oil advice
Wife bought a Diesel PT Cruiser and its due it's first oil change. Manual says use API B4 Have you seen the price of that stuff??????:eek: Why can't I use B3?
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Stops between two train stations?
Hello! Is there an easy way to find out which stations a train stops at? I would like to know if the Didcot to Paddington fast train calls anywhere inbetween. Thanks in advance.
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Family Railcard
Hello Thinking of getting one of these cards. I realise that to take advantage of any d/count you are supposed to have a child of at least 5 with you. However, if a child's tiket is purchased & then on the day of travel said child could not go would the rest of the people in the party (all adults) still be able to travel…
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Help with train costs
Hi there, I'm looking for a cheaper way to travel. I'll be going from Howden to Leeds for uni, the cheapest I can see if the season ticket at £125 a month. The student card won't help as you can't travel before 10am apparently. Any ideas?
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mechanics juddering on clutch! any ideas
the other day the clutch went soft and we had problems getting in gear. since then when in 1st gear or reverse and you go to move there is a juddering, whilst driving we have no problems whatsover. car is a mondeo 1.6 2002 zetec any ideas
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Any good garage around? Bristol
Would there be any recomendation for a car service and MOT doesn`t have to be the same garage. Just needs to be done very quick and no ripp off. Many thanks
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Getting out of Hire agreement contract- help!!!
My husband got a van from vans Direct in Nov 2007. He put down a deposit of 2261.88 and has been paying back 221 a month since. We now no longer need the van as he his going from self employed to employed and the company supply a van. I have just requested the settlement figure: Future rentals 4910.36 final rental 4036.…
