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Car Paypal scam, your thoughts please
Hi there i have my car for sale on ebay and have received the following message from someone who claims to want to buy my car straight away, obviously this sounds crazy as he hasnt even seen or driven it, the thing i dont understand is that he isnt asking for me to deposit any money via western union or anything like that…
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Mobitix mobile problem
Any help would be appreciated! I just ordered tickets off the mobitix website and the ticket won't load as this is a different handset to the one I used 2 years ago. I'm receiving the message <?xml version="1.0"?><!DOCTYPE wml PUBLIC "-//WAPFORUM//DTD WML 1.1//EN" "http://www.wapforum.org/DTD/wml_1.1.xml"><wml> <card…
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Any Merseyrail experts?
I've just been reading up about Merseyrail Travel Passes, as my husband is over 60 and we own a second home in the relevant area, which we spend a fair amount of time in. It is exclusively for our own use - we don't lend it out or let it out. The info on the Merseyrail site says "You must live in the Merseyside area". Now…
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Car insurance database
http://www.askmid.com/ownvehicle/ This is the web site where insurance companies enter their data, which police use for ANPR camera for checking whether or not the car is insured.
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own insurance after 10 years drivning, help!
HI everyone..... I have been on my husbands insurance for over 10 years now, we have recently seperated and he has said i need to get my own insurance now, ive been quoted over a thousand pounds which i cant afford as i dont work etc... he has 5 years no claims but i have just read they are his and i have none! I have…
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Advice on new car
Hi, I currently drive a Peugeot 107 (1.0) as at the time bought it for low tax, low insurance, economical etc as I had just come out of university. Now I have been working for a few years and have saved up a bit I would like to buy a new car. I will have about £9,000 to spend and want something a bit quicker that looks…
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Zafira billowing out white smoke
Hi I don't know if this is the place to ask but my zafira has started throwing out a lot of white smoke, this happen generally in slow moving traffic. Any ideas what it might be. Many thanks Nikki
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What are the best MSE second hand cars?
So what are the cars that savvy MSE peeps should be looking for and why? Obviously there are a few different types to consider: Family Car Executive and Prestige MPV Compact Sports Car Classic Car Areas to consider might be: Servicing costs Depreciation since new Trim Levels Price/Performance Re-sale vale Space Hopefully…
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Should I reorder my replacement 16-25 Railcard now
Hi, Hope someone here would be able to give me the idea on what I should really do. I have a few rail journeys to make starting this Friday (6 days time) - and then for 3 weeks after. I figured that I will benefit from a 16-25 Railcard, so placed an order online last Thursday (9 days ago). The website says will arrive in 5…
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retractable bollards on carpark entrance
Hi, I am looking for some advice please...i was entering the underground carpark of a nearby shopping centre. It is accessed via a mini roundabout, and I have went here hundreds of times. Recently they have installed a set of 3 retractable bollards across the entrance, about 15 ft inside the entrance, just before drivers…
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SORN and insurance
Quick question - if my car is SORN and not kept on a public road, do I have to insure and/or MOT it? Thanks.
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Great Deal for Exhausts
I baulked at the price of a new exhaust for my Subaru. My OH did some surfing and found https://www.leisureshack.co.uk/exhausts.aspx We are really really pleased (DELIGHTED in fact ordered Thursday nigth and delivered Saturday morning, fitted a few hours later by OH)! with the exhuast we recieved, fit and quality supurb,…
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MOT Complaint
Hi guys wondering if anyone can help with advice please? My husbands car has just failed it's MOT at the age of the car we never expect it to pass but this fail is rather large and suspiscious. It is a 91 H Reg Toyota Celica (Not import) who has been well maintained over the years, owned from nearly new and only does a few…
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Detailed review on gearboxes
Hi again, I have already asked for views on Golf size automatics and got very little response so am trying to find reviews on these. Like the Merc A class but are there any tests which detail the type of gearbox? Basically want a car without a clutch pedal and without a gas guzzling torque converter. Would like a Seat…
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Who is liable?
If someone is caught driving a car that does not have an MOT, who will be fined? The Driver at the time or the person who's name the car is registered in?
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2011 number plates
Hi all wondered if you could help. I would like to buy a number plate that is due out in 2011. I have seen it on one of the sites that sell number plates but want to buy it direct from the DVLA (if i can). I am aware that the number plates are for new cars but have been told I could keep it until it could go on my car?…
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New Ford Focus Problems! Updated
Hi all, Bought a Ford Focus (10 Plate) in june this year, and we've had nothing but problems with it. It's already been back to the dealer re: problems starting (but as it's intermittent they couldn't find anything). Today, the indicators are playing up (it is constantly indicating right:eek:) and therefore not safe to be…
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MOT check under bonnet ?
Hi, i hope someone can help me. I recently had an MOT and then broke down the following week due to overheating. THe aa man found the case that goes over the engine had a screw missing in one corner and had been wedged with a rag. He thinks this may have knocked the cap of the bleeding point causes me to lose coolant. (he…
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European Sat Nav
A bit new to this world of sat nav :o , but hoping to travel within Europe shortly and looking for a cheap reliable sat nav that has the following features - not sure if it is a tall order..:rotfl: Re router camera warning lane guidance auto updates If someone could offer some guidance I would genuinely appreciate it.…
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Defective Turbo for VW Passat bought on E-bay
Hi All, About two weeks ago the turbo blew on my VW Passat. I ordered a re-manufactured one from Global Auto parts based in Birmingham.(on e-bay) 24 Hours after fitting this new turbo has also blown on me. The part is defective and not fit for purpose but the seller will not accept this. I have a car that is not much use…
