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stupid mistake
i recently visited a retail park and pulled up right outside the door of the store i wanted to visit (no other cars around and loads of spaces). i had had a really bad day and was in a world of my own. when i came out there was a ticket on my car - i had not seen the sign right infront of my car or realised i was in a…
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Fuel Problems - Ford Mondeo
Today after filling up with £30 I managed to get 34 miles from the tank :eek: Just under a pound a mile!!!!!! :o So, now will have no choice but to investigate further this weekend and see whats happening and if need be, book it into the garage for them to have a look at it. The car is not running rich, but has had battery…
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straw poll please Renault Scenic v Ford C-Max
Hello again folks, just what it says in the title, a little opinion poll to maybe help me make up my mind! :) I am struggling to decide between buying a Renault Scenic 1.6vv Dynamique 57 plate, 10030 miles and a Ford C-Max 1.8 Zetec 58 plate, 14487 miles. Taking into account the age difference, they work out quite similar…
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MOT - Shouldn't have passed
As this is the motoring thread I reckoned this was best to post here, if not please say. I had my car MOT'd and serviced at a Kwik Fit today. Before any says I knew what to expect, it was convenient for me and I still had a month of MOT left. When I dropped the car off I said, if it fails call me before doing the service…
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Non insurance claim database Admiral Help
Hello, I just called admiral to accept a quote and found out tonight that I had a claim in 2008 with them, I questioned it and thought I never had a claim, they informed me that I inquired about a quote. I said O yes that was when someone has reversed into my back bumper and didnt leave there details in a car park and I…
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Nissan Micras being recalled for Timing Chain -
Just overheard on the news so didnt get full facts but it seems that nissan are recalling the micras due to the timing chain fault - saying cars wont start and can stop working. Ive just had mine replaced on my 05 micra last week at a total cost of £400 plus £40 to test it on the computer but I didnt get any receipts. Im…
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Brake pad advice please?
HI I have been advised at service that my breaks are 75% worn and to replace them in 5000 miles. But Wanted to get them done before the cold weather sets in (but on done 3000). My car is a 2003 fiesta with approx 70k on the clock...not sure if they were done before I bought the car. I wanted to avoid the ford dealers as…
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Citroen Xantia radio Code
please can anyone help. I need 4 digit number to put into radio have just changed the battery and do not have radio code. details Model PU1562a Serial no. CL0321x0035218 Citroen Xantia Would be grateful if anyone can help as I do not want to have to pay £25 to a dealer. Many thanks;)
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Railcards
Hi, Does anyone know if you can get a railcard for a sigle person over the age of 26? I have been on the website but can't find anything. I am going to usung the train two days per week, return journey each day from mid November and am tring to work out how to get the cheapest tickets. Any ideas? Ohh and I am new to this…
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Code-20% off travel with National Express
EDIT: WOULD SOMEONE LIKE TO REMOVE THIS THREAD AS I POSTED IT AND REALISED IT HAS,IN EFFECT,EXPIRED You would not now have the time to book this in advance as they specify below,I posted it too late! Got this in an e-mail today Enter the promotional code 'Autumn 2010' when you make a booking. You have to: Book at least 7…
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Toyota Yaris is £7500 too much
I am looking for a small car and quite taken by the Yaris. One I particularly like is a 1.3 SR with extras, toyota basic sat nav, and those plastic bump things on the bumpers and doors!! Immaculate, from Toyota main dealer, 12 months warranty priced £7795. They will give me £2000 part ex on my 53 plate Renault Megane…
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Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Anyone have the delight of working in Western General? My girlfriends got a new job there but apparently there is no parking for staff? Anyone got any inside knowledge on where to park or is it a case of getting your car keyed if you upset the locals!!
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new car build quality aint what it used to be
who can spot what's wrong with this car
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Car Finance
Hi guys Im wondering if anyone can help. Ive got a car on fiannce with Lloyds black horse its on one of those 3 year agreements where i can hand either: Hand it back and walk away (subject to miles) Hand it back and take a new agreement out or Buy the car off them. Now my question is that I have a few excess miles and im…
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"Wiping the memory" on a Mazda radio
Hi all, I have a Mazda 323 and after changing the battery it asked for a code for the radio...I put in what I thought was the number but obviously wasn't, and now it just says 'ERR'. I've phoned the main dealer and they say that the memory of the radio needs wiping to sort this out. They want £30+VAT for the privilege.…
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Long stay car parking @ Gatwick Airport
I was looking for long stay parking quote at Gatwick airport North Terminal, but it turns out to be very expensive - £129 for 19 days. Is that the normal? I've never done this before. Is there any way to get cheaper rates elsewhere. This quote is from Gatwick airport's official site and their promise is that you can't find…
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Railway by-law expert needed - walking through first class with std class ticket?
As per the title really, just curious.... Hubby got a ticking off from the ticket inspector this morning for walking through a first class carriage with his standard class ticket (he didn't sit down). Apparently this contravenes a by-law. I always thought you just had to have a first class ticket to sit in first class.…
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VW Golf Mk 5 coming up to 40,000 miles
my Golf 2.0TDi is coming up to 40,000 miles (next couple of days). I seem to recall it needing a few things doing/checking at this mileage... am i right?
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Lost car keys
Can anyone please help i have lost my car keys i don,t have a spare . How do i get replacement keys.:(
