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Driving tips for driving test
Hi everyone, Wondering if anyone has tips - I failed my first driving test last month (roundabout error, only 7 minors)... and have next one in just over a couple of weeks. I am over 30 so it seems harder to recover from the hit of not passing. My confidence took a knock and I find myself so much more sensitive - I teared…
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how soon can you drive after kidney removal
I've just had my kidney out . The docs at the hospital say You can drive when you can make an controlled emergency stop ,and suggested I tell the insurance company ,which I've done .They say their not fussed but go on medical ohpion . So how do you know you are capable of an emergency stop until you try . For the record…
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Do distance selling regulations apply to train tickets
I just messed up my online train order. (selected wrong date in January) The helpline seems pretty poor - theres nothing that can be done about it would paying a fee greater than the tickers cost Do Distance Selling Regulations not apply to these purchases, if no, does anyknow why?
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New Car Battery - Cheapest?
Hello :) I bought my first ever car this year, a Citreon C3 1.4 Diesel (53plate)....its been fantastic all year but the past three days its needed jumpstarting 3 times. Ive been told its probably the battery else a jumpstart wouldnt work although when the battery has been tested it comes out at about 12.4V which is…
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Driving instructors MSE style
Sorry if I have posted in the wrong place. I am a single mum so have to be extremely careful with the pennies. I have had lessons before, but got ripped off. I need to pass before August.. but I have no idea how to figure which instructor to go with. Anyone have any tips? And does anyone know how many hours driving it…
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Duty of care by Train Operating Companies?
A friend of mine was told his rail ticket was invalid, incorrectly. He was chucked off the last train and BTP sided with the rail staff initially. However eventually it was discovered his ticket was valid and he was able to resume his journey, except the last train had gone. In the end he did get a taxi back, however, he…
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Offers on tyres?
I need 4 tyres for a fiat panda...I have looked at part worn but have finance outstanding for another 2years so Im thinking I'd be better off with new? Any ideas?:D
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Street Car in London: pros and cons
We are giving up our car in January and were wondering about Street Car membership. On the face of it, it's not a bad deal if you just want it for an hour to go shopping once a week. We have 2 pick up and drop off car locations about 5-10 mins walk from our flat. However the worrying aspect is the excess insurance. We have…
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Virgin's new crowd control on friday evening out of Euston
Is this across all trains during their peak time?! How does 'reservations first' work if some of those people turn up 5 minutes before departure?! what about those with standard 'peak' tickets?! they cant get on as they don't have a reservation? And what about season ticket holders?! do Virgin allow for ANY standing on…
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East coast rail - air ticket promo?
Yesterday I completed an online questionnaire all about business travel between Newcastle and London. One of the questions asked if I was aware that East Coast were offering a promotion where you swap a used Newcastle/Edinburgh to London air ticket for a free First Class train ticket. I cant find any mention of this on the…
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If I renew my car tax now, when will it start?
Hi guys, My car tax is due at the end of the month. I've just received a postal reminder to renew it. I want to do it now, online, so that I don't forget, but am not sure that if I get it now, that it will activate from today, or from the end of the old tax disc? I've tried to find the answers on the website, but can't see…
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Help please: Train fine appeal
Hi, I have just been rejected my appeal for train fine. Just wondering if there is anything else I can do? I'm a university student and recently just moved into halls in Ormskirk, so i don't know the area very well). I got a train from Ormskirk to Liverpool. I presumed that I could pay for the ticket on the train (as it…
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Parasitic Claims companies
My son was recently involved in an accident on a roundabout where he clipped the rear of a passing car. The chap was decent enough and, (unprompted), offered to get a quote for his damaged bumper and allow my son to pay privately, bypassing the need for insurers. All was well until a 'specialist' claims company were passed…
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Accident with Uninsured Driver
On Thursday, I was hit by a driver pulling out of a side road. My insurance company was indicating it was a fairly clear no-fault on my part case and I had an independent witness. Last night the insurance company advised the other driver was uninsured. She was not what I would expect to be the typical uninsured driver. All…
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Car Insurance Renewal
Hi, Probably a silly question, but here goes... I've received my car insurance renewal from Aviva, and I've decided to shop around this year, instead of just renewing and paying over £300. On the comparison quote sites they always ask if you had any claims. A couple of years ago, I damaged a parked car, and they claimed…
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Will the DVLA sell their number 11 plates to companies b4 the public?
Hi, wondered if anyone could help, I've seen an 11 plate I would like (& have ordered an 11 plate car), it's on the DVLA website which said it's for sale at 8.30am on 7th December 2010, I've also seen the same number plate on other number plate websites for a much higher price. Do you know if these other websites can…
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Visiting 'Collision Specialist' garage tomorrow.. what to expect
Tomorrow I'm visiting a garage on the recomendation of my insurer, I had a minor accident where I scraped against a barrier which has caused a scrape on my car on the body panels around the drivers side wheel. I've driven the car over 100 miles since the accident without problem, however I'm a bit worried I'll get an…
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Recieved car back after repairs with faults
Ok so basically 5 weeks ago I had an accident, my fault, got courtesy car next day, great service I thought. Then I got 4 dates 1 after the other that came and went to pick the vehicle up.There was always something else delaying them. Then on the 5th time they said on test drive they noticed speedo was nt working nor the…
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Fuel Card and Private Car
Hello, I have looked around the forums and cant really get a answer to my question that I have. I have a private car that I will be using for a new store location away from my current store location, the company are giving me a Fuel Card to pay my fuel costs, but how or what can I do about wear and tear on the car? Thanks
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A cyclist's rant to incompetent road users...
THIS: is a CYCLE lane! Not only that, but as it is bordered by a SOLID white line that means NO ONE else may be in it but cyclists. That means no buses, taxis or cars. and THIS: is an Advance Stop Line (ASL). It is also for CYCLISTS only. Cars, taxis and probably the worst culprit, buses may NOT stop in it at a red light.…
