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advice needed please - New Engine Required for 2008 Focus
Please see link associated with this ongoing situation. Been advised today that a new engine is required. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2812934 Any help or advice needed on this please just in case the garage in question do not agree to the request of replacing engine at their own cost.
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Garage Fees?
RAC picked up my car, took it to a garage they recommended, call from garage to fix car is astronomical so i said no, they said ok, 70quid for looking at it, can they do that? thanks Desperate here x
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first car help
hi my son has started taking driving lessons he is looking at buying a car in the next month probably an 02 or 03 clio my first question is would it be better to put the car in my name and for me to insure him as a named driver i have car insurance van insurance and bike insurance all with full no claims the second…
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Renault Megane 1.6vvt 53 plate cutting out
I have had this problem before and replacing the TDC (I think that's what they called it) sensor has solved. This time the sensor has been replaced again, the car now starts buts needs to be constantly revved or else it cuts out. I can use it but, the best way to describe it is it doesn't get enough fuel, a bit like the…
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Tyres Advice please
I have a 57 Micra. When I got it, it had 2 x Federal tyres on the front, which are possibly now halfway through their life. I recently had 2 new Michelin tyres put on the back. I went to ATS, but after I had the new back ones put on, a "helpful" colleague said I should have had the tyres swapped round and the new ones put…
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Rac glitch - important for existing and new members
Just spoken to RAC chasing up membership card for 2nd time, to be told that a problem wih website when joining meant my street name did not get transferred over so no card - their it is sorting prob out so may be worth calling and registering if no card received . Also told that will always need two forms of id with me as…
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Parking Ticket when attending Kids event
The local Council set up a Kids Fun Zone day at a local park. They knew full well there was inadequate parking and the buses to this are were also infrequent. Suffice to say, my wife and many others found places to park. It was that day that 3 CEO's ( Community Enforcement Officers ) decided to issue tickets to over 60…
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Free tyre depth and pressure gauge from Bridgestone
http://tyresafety.eu/order Posted in the grabbit forum too
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Advanced driving course
Has anyone here done the advanced driving test, if so what is the normal duration for study (driving hrs, study hrs) for this? What does it normally consist of over and above the normal driving test requirements? I hope to have some free time in January and fancy having a go at this....as I understand it can offer reduced…
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Fuel Points/cashback
I fill my work van with around £60 a week and used to collect 1 Tesco point for every pound spent which has served me well as I use the partner rewards. So £60 in fuel = 60 points = £2.40 in deals. Now I will only get 30 points = £0.90p in clubcard deals. Will I be better off Changing to Morrisons, Sainsburys or Shell to…
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Faulty motorbike - where do i stand?
just to give you a full outline week 1 - rang up to buy my bike, am told one is in stock but promised to a dealer, need to ring back next wek to see if the dealer has ordered it or not week 2 - rang up, was tol te bike was still there, bought the bike in full. am told the person who registers the bike is back on wednesday…
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Opinions on a few options
Hello....me again :o Okay, so I have a list of cars which I am planning on going to view. Have only seen ads and I am basing my choice on type of car (engine size etc) and also what I find pleasing to the eye... Again I would be grateful if anyone has any strong opnions (good or bad!) on any of my choices: Corsa Tigra Clio…
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RAC cover in the moneysaving email..
So im thinking about doing the cash back thing with the RAC offer im unsure if i can do exactly what i want i understand the basic cover is £5 after cash back for the year but i could really do with the tow to home offer on the topcashback website i think it says that this is a cash back offer too where you get £40 back…
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breakdown cover policy
hi, last night i had an issue with my car not starting and had no option but to join the aa over the phone for assistance. The policy cost me around £210. Having looked around on the internet and in particular on this website i can see that i can buy the same policy in double figures if i buy online. I now want to cancel…
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false advertising?
hi all, not sure if i've put this in the right place, but any advice would be appreciated. i have seen a car advertised at a well known large car dealership online for £8,971 but when i went to see the car it had £10,971 on the window. does the salesman have to give me it at the price it was advertised online? thanks in…
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Summons for court appearence
Just received my summons for a driving offence in august, i know i did wrong so all i want is advice please and questions answered(but i cant control the replies). I was expecting something to tell me i was getting 3 points etc but not a summons. The letter mentions sentence so does that mean jail, id rather pay a fine and…
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New luxury car! Any tips
Hi, I have around £10-13k to spend on a new car. I want something that will turn heads and be a pleasure to draw in luxury. The following cars below are what I have in mind and my concerns in brackets about them. Any advice here would be greatly appreciated especially with regards to running costs and reliabilty. Chrysler…
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Not sure what to do!
Come next August I know my car will not pass its MOT again as it failed this time and there are even more pointers for next time:mad: I only paid £500 for it so can't complain but i have spend nearly £300 this year fixing it and getting it thro the MOT so by next year it won't be worth it. A work friend is selling his…
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proton gen 2
does anyone own a proton gen 2 ? what do you think of it ?
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Parking Eye issued fine for attending book signing
Hi all, I recently attended a signing at Asda Kingswood in Hull. (The actual carpark is on a retail outlet). Queued for 4 hours. A week later we received a parking fine of £80 addressed to my partner stating he over stayed his welcome. (he wasnt driving the car) They have a 3 hour limit I was there for 4 hours. I've been…
