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What's the most expensive train ticket per mile?
The Sun asked us this question, which we thought interesting - so I thought we'd see who had found the most. It wants to find the most expensive ticket per mile in the UK - the reason "It came about after the News Ed was charged a staggering £106 quid to go from Reading to Basingstoke, which is about 30 miles – and in…
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can anybody help me with my peugeot 807
hi there, ive been driving my 04 plate 2.0 hdi 807 since b4 xmas when i got it with no problems at all, i have had unblock diesel filter pop up a couple of times this week and was going to get it sorted out on saturday, however while doing the school run today, it just died and coasted to a holt, engine is turning over but…
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congestion exmption
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Claiming back for late trains
Hello, My train from Godalming to London Waterloo left on time, but was over an hour late this morning after an 'attempted suicide' at Waterloo. While I appreciate that this was not the fault of SW Trains in any way whatsoever, the train guard did make an announcement stating that as the train was over an hour late,…
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need paint job, cost?
I have 'scuffed' the paintwork on front passenger side of car, about size of palm of hand, by getting too close when reversing out of tight space, other car ok, how much is reasonable cost to have it fixed ?
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best time to buy a new car, beginning or end of month?
I am going to buy a new car, originally 1 or 2 years old, but after looking at some of the deals going, for not much more, I could buy a brand new car. Some place will even give me £1500 for my old micra that I am going to scrap anyway. Yes, I believe that:D This will be my last car ever as I am 65 and will run it till I…
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buying second hand bikes
Hello, Me and hubby have been thinking about taking up cycling but never quite got round to it. Just read an ad in my local for Harlem Minnesota bikes for sale - never used @ £60 each or both for £100. I have tried looking on internet for these but have had no luck. Can anyone say if this is a fair price? Believe they are…
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1998 Clio Cam Belt gone, is it worth anything?
Sorry if this isn't the place to ask but the Cam Belt went on my 1998 Clio whilst driving I have been quoted anything upto £600 to repair the damage done. I was looking to replace it anyway so I don't really want to repair it. My question is... Is it worth anything and if so how much?? It still has a couple of months tax…
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8/9 seater cars....
Can anyone recommend a decent car? Currently used to driving a Galaxy which obviously only has the 7 seats.
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Insurance claim - named driver
The other day my wife drove into someones car and damaged their door panel (I wasnt with her). It was in my car which has me as the main driver and her as a named driver. I have fully comp, about £500 excess and protected NCB, I have never claimed. She has her own car which is fully comp. She phoned up her insurance…
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Where/How to value this car
been trying to find a valuation for this car,but cant seem to find any 'stable' valuations any ideas please Rover SD1 1978 2.6 petrol 12,000 yes 12,000 miles from new garaged excellent condition 1 owner
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Hiring a very posh car for a day
Am after a self drive, VERY prestige car (Bentley, Aston Martin etc) for a Friday, to go to a wedding in, ideally picking it up 9am and dropping it back 4 or 5pm the same day, can anyone recommend anywhere that doesnt insist you have it for the whole weekend :( I'm 34 if that helps, so no whipper snapper :D
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Train fine issued despite valid ticket
Hi all, Just wondered if you thought there's any room for appeal in this. I added funds to my Oyster card specifically for this journey (Wimbledon to Tooting - just two stops!), and touched the card against the reader on the platform so it beeped. It was then checked on the train, and for some reason that beep hadn't…
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Go back to Company Car ?
I'm concerned about the rise in fuel costs. Currently running a 2002 Volvo S60 Turbo, petrol, 115k. No finance so owned outright. Insurance cost £59 per month, 2 years no claims (was in company car before). Average fuel bill £170 per month Company car scheme is £6k per annum cash or up to £500 per month finance. I'm…
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The cost of motoring....
I know the yearly costs are high but today its really dawned on me as my car is in for a service: Annual service/MOT plus air con service and work £700 - with 10% discount at independent not main dealer! Insurance £250 (didn't have time to sort cashback this year) Tyres: Spent £250 on them so far this year. (I get my fair…
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The Big Decision
Well, after nearly 9 years of driving collecting almost 7 years of NCB - I'm facing the dilemma of selling my car due to lack of use in relation to the escalating costs of driving. My car is due an MOT in May and my insurance in June so I need to make a decision pretty soon and stick to it. I don't know what to do for…
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Nissan Quashqi cam belt
Bought a Nissan Quashqi 1.5 dci with 62000 miles on the clock,i have just found out that the belt needs to be changed at 70000.I have said to the dealer that I want the belt changed,he is not keen and is going to ring me back with a price for doing it. We paid £10350 for the car I have paid a small deposit but if I lose…
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BMW X5 (05 Reg). Question about possibly faulty parking sensors.
Hi all Firstly, thanks to the guys who commented on my previous post (faulty Park Lights). That problem is sorted now thanks to those guys. Because of that brilliant advice I'm gonna see if anyone can help me again with this problem. As stated I have a 05 BMW X5. For no reason about 3 weeks ago the parking sensors started…
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Vauxhall Astra Service
Hi Guys, Just wondered in anybody can help, I came into a little money last year and decided to treat myself to a brand new Vauxhall Astra which is now approaching 12 months old. My service is now due and the local dealer is renowned for how expensive he is, I have a friend that informs me you do not have to go to a…
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Witnessed a bump
Four or five times in the last couple of months (no idea why, never happened before then!) I've seen minor prangs between cars while out and about. Today, for example, I saw someone get rear-ended on a roundabout. Having had problems in the past with the other party lying in insurance claims, I often feel I should act as…
