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Archives for September 2010

Does import have a VIN number?
Hi im about to buy an imported motorhome, should it have a VIN number on it so i can check it? it is very old and has been in the country for years - should i bother? thks
Company (Leased) Car - Confused About Income Tax !!!
Hi there ... I was wondering if anyone could help me ... I'm totally confused about how much extra income tax I pay for the benefit of having a car via work !!! I work for the NHS in Scotland ... I'm a Community Nurse who averages 3500-4500 business miles per year ... Our Health Service offers car leasing, with a huge…
Motor insurance quote; how do I know whether accident was my fault?
I am getting quotes for motor insurance for a new car I'm buying, and am asked whether I've had any accidents in the past 3 years. Yes I had one accident when I crashed my car, mine was the only car involved, there was no third party damage, and (as I was insured third party fire/theft) I had made no claim on my insurance.…
Mondeo 2l diesel question
Hello all. My DH is considering buying a 2l diesel Mondeo TDCi but it has a slight oil leak from the back of the engine. Is it going to be anything serious? To my mind anything with a leak should be avoided but am I wrong? Any advice greatly appreciated, thanks.
Double flash from camera on opposite side of road
If someone, hypothetically of course, were driving on an empty Gloucestershire road at night 20mph over a 50mph speed limit and a camera on the opposite side of the road flashed twice as they drove towards it...could they be prosecuted? The road in question would have lines on both sides of the road. Thanks, Andy
Tax Disc help please
Hi, I've just finished having my bike finished for an MOT and was going to apply for my new tax disc on line, when I realised that my log book for the bike is in my old address ( I moved about 6 months ago and unfortunately forgot to send my log book of) do this mean that I can't do anything, I noticed the DVLA to change…
Diamond Insurance Settled Claim Without my Knowledge
Hi, I need some help regarding a problem with my previous car insurance policy. In July this year we reversed into a car which showed only a small amount of damage; purely paint transfer not dents or anything. Their car was parked on double yellow lines behind my car which was in a car parking bay opposite. When we got out…
Can't decide if I should swap my car?
I drive an old Merc SLK and it is LOVELY but I do quite a lot of miles and wonder if I should change to something more economical. I pay around £60 to fill the tank and get about 450 miles out of that (but that is quite a lot of motorway and I rarely exceed 60 mph. I'm also careful to check the tyres are pumped up as that…
Caught by an Inspector - HELP/advice needed
Hi All, I am writing on behalf of my girlfriend. Yesterday she was caught on the train with the wrong zone monthly oyster on a mainline train in london. The inspector continued to caution her and ask her some questions regarding her ticket. She felt that honesty was the best policy and continued to tell him that that her…
car insurance up for renewal, however buying new car - advice needed
Hi all, My car insurance finished on the 11th October for my current vehicle, however I am in the process of buying a new car so will only need a maximum of say 8 weeks insurance, before needing to get another deal with my new car. Whats the best way to go about this? as I don`t want to start another year, the phone and…
manchester airport to alton towers HELP
me and my boyfriend are trying to plan a trip to alton towers next tuesday, but thing is we will have to go by train and want to get there early as poss, now i no theres not a train that goes right to the park so can anyone help me with how to get there! PS we will be leavin from manchester airport. thank you for your…
Car Insurance - Some Help Please?
My girlfriend is looking to insure on a car and she almost has 2 years no claims. (around 1 1/2 months off) If she took out the insurance now, and then notified them once she hit 2 years no claims, would that push the amount she pays down so she would be refunded the extra? Thanks for your help!
Free Parking in Liverpool City center for a few hours
Hi, I have just moved to liverpool and I was wondering if anyone one knows where I can park my car in (near) the city center for free for a few hours to go around the shopping centre, look around... A bit of a walk is fine as I get to learn more of the streets, let me know if there are any supermarkets (eg tesco, asda...)…
Need some advice. >>
I am thinking about buying my sister's car from her for £2,200. We've arranged and agreed that I will pay her £550 for 4 months... She won't change the name of the book thing until I pay her off. Is that/could that cause any probelms? Also, do you think I should get her to sign something? I know she's my sister, but, I…
decent battery charger
With winter just around the corner can anyone recomend a decent battery charger please. Thank you
Rotating noise when accelerating and braking!?
Hi there, I don't know if anyone can answer this but.... I have a Rover 200, 66,000 mileage, recently when accelerating and more noticably when braking I can hear a rotating noise, obviously getting slower when braking and faster when accelerating. The noise is coming from (I think) the bonnet but I have no idea what it…
A useful tip to save drivers money
Hi all - I'm a member of a car-share scheme and have just calculated that I'm saving not far off £900 a year. Just wanted to share that as they are going big on it being the first ever Liftshare Week next week, and they want to urge more people to give it a try! They don't make any money out of it, so I don't mind…
Cheap Train Tickets
I have a day return from Oxford to York (needs a 16-25 railcard) for Saturday 02/10/10 for anybody interested. Seems a shame to let them go to waste and as the prices are sky high I thought it would be good if they go to a fellow MSE member for cheap. PM for details or check here…
Problems with my Passat - Again!
I'm really fed up with my Passat, or Passit as I'm now calling it. She's totally conked out on me and is laid up in the local VW dealers who can't look at it until next Tuesday *rolls eyes*. Thankfully I just managed to get it into a parking space in work before she died, a local garage 'put her on a machine' and it came…
Help - £20 petrol could cost £6k
On Sunday I stupidly put £20 of petrol into my diesel Discovery. I drove for about 500 metres before realising my mistake. Arranged for my car to be towed to the dealer who have today said it will cost me £6k to replace the fuel system or invalidate the warranty. Any help or guidance please?

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
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Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
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Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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