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Booking train tickets with FirstTransPennine
For the last year or so, I've been booking long distance trips on the FirstTransPennine website, for maybe 1-3 trips per month. At first, I thought that I was was mistaken, but now that I've repeatedly done the exercise, FirstTransPennine consistently gives lower fares (sometiomes much lower fares) & more options than…
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Cost of replacement brake pads and shoes
Hi all Can anyone give me an idea of the cost to replace brake pads/shoes front and back for an audi tt 51 plate? Thanks for your help
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No negotiating on car insurance
Hi, My Insurance renewal is up at the end of the month. My car is a bit rubbish - to be fair, if I got £1000 I'd be laughing, but it does the job. I have had a license for 26 years, no claims in the last 10 at least and do less than 10K miles a year and don't commute as I work from home. Basically I tick loads of good…
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Economical Car
Hi, I would be interested in changing my car, currently a Nissan Note to a small economical car with high MPG. We travel a 40 mile round trip and it is an hour each way on non-motorways. We have looked and seen the fiat 500c twin air and also the smart fortwo 1.0mhd both giving over 65 miles to the gallon. Does any body…
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Was this car in the wrong?
Yesterday on the way home from work (cycling) I was waiting at a set of traffic lights to turn right. I was in the advanced stop box (or whatever it's called) for bikes and as the lights changed to green I moved forward, however, due to traffic coming the other way I couldn't turn, so I stopped waiting for a gap to clear.…
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windows failing on renault scenic
Hi I got a £1200 quote from renault today for work needed on my scenic. £750 of that is for the passenger side windows that fell down a couple of weeks ago, I took it to a local garage who temporarily powered them up and cut the power so they stay closed. I have for the moment said leave the windows but do the other work.…
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Private reg plate transfer
Hi All, I bought a new car last Monday and am also giving my car in for part exchange. At the moment my existing car has a private numberplate which I intend to transfer over. The dealer said they are more than happy to deal with this for me. I can use my existing car with the private reg plate as normal and all I had to…
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Buying a new car
Hi all, I am buying our first ever new car, and I've got some questions about the process that I was hoping people with more experience might be able to help me with! The car is brand new but in store at the dealers (we wanted it quick), but they are charging us a standard delivery charge of over £400. Is this normal? If…
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O2 Arena parking?!!
Hiya, Does anyone know of somewhere near the O2 arena to park, that is not £25 per day? Thanks, Hayley
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Car Cleaning tips?
Hello Just picked up my new used car, a ten year old vw polo. It's had a good service, apparently car wasn't used very often and parked up a lot by previous owner. Want to do some cleaning at weekend. I've noticed that along the inside bottom edge of the doors there is like black sooty deposits. I ran my finger on it and…
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Police Lost Driving Licence, What To Do?
Am in a bit of a mess really. At end of January, I committed a driving offence, going through a red light. I was fined 60 pounds, asked to produce my driving license and my counterpart and had 3 points deducted from my licence. Fair enough. I left my licence and counterpart at the police station and this is where the…
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Where to park in Bristol?!
Have just started my new job and am currently spending 3 weeks training in Bristol. All my expenses and travel will be repaid to me at the next payday, but in the meantime, it's going to cost me a small fortune which I can't totally afford. I need to find the cheapest place to park/free place near BS1 5TY (centre of…
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Orbea bikes anyone ?
hello cyclists I'm looking for a new mountain bike and a dealer here sells trek, orbea, basso When comparing a £650 trek mountain bike today with a £485 orbea the cheaper model was looking better. Deore rather than alivio gears and same forks and same spec hydro brakes. I am tempted but would appreciate views on Orbea as…
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New brake pads/discs and handbrake adjust after service
Hi all, Had my Almera serviced today by Kwik Fit and suddenly I am faced with loads of 'urgent' things I need to replace. The car is around 4 years old and these are the costs of things i need fixing urgently, so I am told: Front discs - £145 Front pads - £60 Handbrake adjust - £50 Are these reasonable prices or should I…
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vauxhall loyalty bonus
Thinking of trading in the vectra for the insignia. can anyone tell me if vauxhall still do the loyalty bonus, would like to use this as part of my deposit, to make up the deficit between vectra value and remaining finance. Thanks Craig.
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Stonechips on Toyota Corolla Verso 2008
We have driven plenty of different cars but this one totally takes the biscuit!! Same driving as any other car but the number of stone chips on the front is ridiculous - has anyone else this problem - we are wondering if it is 'softer' paint ??. Spoke to Toyota Garage and they say it is just stone chips and he has never…
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Buying a cycle helmet.
I am going to be buying a cycle helmet. If anyone has the time to type out some advice it would be appreciated. Does anyone know of any special offers at the moment? Would a cheap one from argos do? Would it be a better investment to buy an expensive one? What's the difference between all the different ones on the market?…
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radio code
Hi Fitted new water pump lost my radio,can anybody give me a code so i can make going to work bearable,make of car is a ford fiesta serial number M 523686,many thanks in advance.
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Fault insurance claim
Hi, Just want to some advise. I've taken insurance with Direct Line this January as I needed business cover for work. Previously was a named driver as it was cheaper because I'm 23. Had my first car accident on a roundabout, liabilty given to me but when i asked if the insurance will go up next year, they said no as i…
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Liverpool Victoria car insurance any comments please ?
Hi, 1st post on this section,currently with More Than car insurance and thinking of switching to Liverpool Victoria in approx 1 weeks time for purpose of saving approx £120 over 1 year would like to hear from anyone who has any experiences dealing with Liverpool Victoria good or bad many thanks for your time
