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Speeding fine query.
I received a notice that I was caught speeding 36mph in a 30 zone..hands up, i was driving at the time. I was caught on the 10th feb this year, the notice was received on the 17th feb (the day i had my son) ..... i finally sent it stating I wanted to attend a speed awareness course on the 6th March and heard nothing more…
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Mondeo advice please folks
Hi all, My car a 2003 1.8 Mondeo needs some work doing to it. At the last MOT advisories were* rear CV gaiter deteriorated. * Brake pipe corroded * Brake discs corroded (due to standing while other car was used) * Engine light on (and sometimes off) which came back to an EGR issue when tested by RAC Just wondering what to…
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Skoda Octavia 2010 Trim And Economy
Hi, I am looking to buy a Skoda Octavia, about 1 year old. Is there any difference between the current spec and that of a year ago? I know that the Greenline has changed, but what about the Elegance? Last years specs on standard equipment and performance and economy would be great. Alternatively a link to a site that gives…
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Remap Jaguar S-Type 2.5l or Hyundai Coupe 2l?
Hi All Have been reading about the remap deal on HUKD then realised that VAG meant Volkswagon Audi Group so couldn't do our cars! We have an 04 S-Type 2.5l petrol and a 02 Hyundai Coupe 2l and are quite interested in getting a remap done, for the fuel efficiency and not the power! Any experiences, guidance and advice…
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Driving Nightmare
Got pulled by the police 2 months ago. They found my licence had been revoked many years ago. My car was impounded. I re-applied to DVLA and immediately got a fresh card type licence full with no points. They had no explanation as to why the licence was revoked as it happened in the 90's. My insurance company have…
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Cheeky Driver's or Not?!
I've just been to the supermarket to do my weekly shop when I noticed some cheeky driver's, though they weren't doing anything wrong! The road I was on gets very busy with traffic and has 2 lanes, with a roundabout at the end. You would get in the left lane for turning left at the roundabout and the right lane to go right…
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what is the difference between a corsa 1.0 and 1.2 regards cylinders confused
basically been to look at a 1.0 corsa 2002 low engine due to insurance but people are putting me off by saying not to buy 1.0 due to timeing chain or belt and that it runs on 3 cylinders the owner said they have had this changed and that they have the paperwork to sa this but i have not checked as yet going to view again…
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Minty green, mint green Focus...
Just found this and nearly wet myself at the description... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/220768216260
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Car Hire deposit
Hi All, I'm hoping someone can offer me some advice. I'm going on a Sun holiday to France in June. I've been looking at hiring a people carrier for all of us to travel in. The hire companies seem to want between £600 & £1000 deposit when you collect the car. Does anybody know of any hire companies that do not require sucha…
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Lost the Paper Counterpart of driving licence
Can some one point me in the right direction? I know I can apply online for a new licence but would I recieve both the paper counterpart and the card??
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LPG 4x4
Hi all, Looking for a cheap 4x4 running on LPG. Seen Frontera's and Honda CR-V's at the price I'm looking at which is £2k mark. I want the room for travelling and also for carting lots of house bits around. Also like the idea of a high riding position and lots of fun. Has to be a relatively small engine (4x4 wise). Failing…
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safety camera how long till I know I wasn't flashed?
On 30th March I took delivery of a new car and was watching my speed because it had a larger engine than my old car and it was a lot smoother. With my old car I knew how fast I was going by the vibration and noise. I was travelling along a dual carriageway at 50 mph, the speed limit was 50 mph, and slowly gaining on the…
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Engine problems Vauxhall Astra CDTi
My husband bought a 57 plate Astra CDTi in august from Available car. In February it cut out on his way to work without warning. No warning lights had come on or anything prior to it cutting out. After joining the AA at the roadside, it was towed to a garage to be looked at. The garage told him that it needed to go to…
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One rule for one
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/2011/04/14/merseyside-pc-who-crashed-car-after-going-93mph-cleared-of-dangerous-driving-100252-28518344/ What planet do the jurors live on :eek:
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Driving lessons/Teenage transport
I'm trying to work out the best way to help my cousin towards some driving lessons for his birthday. I've considered putting some money towards his CBT (learner motorcycle test), or possibly actual driving lessons, but trying to work out which is most financially viable for him is a nightmare with vehicle cost, tax,…
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V5 document
hi we bought a new car and have sent off the v5 document how long does it take to get back as waiting to change private plate from old car to new car. thanks kay
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The AA: Despite confirmation I was not covered
Hi all, I signed up to the AA for membership on 7th March. All done through their website - £79.45. Gave them my bank details and received a prompt email welcoming me. It confirmed my membership number and policy etc.... My membership pack will be with me in 28 days. Sent of an email yesterday enquiring where said pack…
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Extra seat in a car - possible?
Hello. We have a hatchback which is good and fine for the four of us but when the parents visit we cannot squeeze in. Is there such as thing as a detachable extra seat to use in the boot when needed? The boot is quite large. Thanks in advance!
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Is there a time limit for car insurance claims?
About a week ago I got a small crack in my windscreen due to a stone hitting it. Since I have busy I have not had time to put in an insurance claim for it yet. I was going to phone today. Do you have to claim within a certain number of days of the damage for the claim to be successful? If so, what is the time limit? Does…
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Sub £1500 car good mpg??
Any opinions i use a second car for work to save money on fuel and cut down the mileage on my main car (hot hatch). Thinking of changing to something a bit bigger / 5 door so i can get the kids in easier / trips out on weekend and also just fancy a change :D Problem i have is my beaten 106 diesel last count returned…
