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Student discount on C2C trains?
Hi all My 26 year old sister has started a full time MBA course in central london around tower bridge. She has to travel everyday before 10am from Basildon to Fenchurch street. The any time day return fare costs her £11.80 which is a bit too much for her. As she is in a full time course, she can buy a 16-25 railcard that…
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looking for cycle routes please
hello, i have just taken to cycling. i have really enjoyed what i have done so far but could do with some help finding more and possible more that are known as been good and also not so busy! i planned a route today but got to a certain part of a road and saw far too many trucks for my liking! so any help on how i can find…
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Puncture - new tyre and inner tube required?
Hi I got a puncture last week and so changed the wheel for my spare. It appears the puncture was caused by a piece of metal (could be a nail, I haven't taken it out yet). My question is: clearly I need a new tyre to replace the spare, but as the nail has presumably gone through will I also need to replace the inner tube?…
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Trade in problems - Honda with holding finance cheque
A friend's boyfriend took his BMW to Honda to trade in. He told the salesman that there was a slight knocking but had no idea what it was and it had passed all it's MOT etc with flying colours, how much will he get if he trades it in. The salesman gave him a good price and he asked if he wanted to take it for a test drive.…
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Which Motorbike for 18 Year Old
Hi Guys, some may have read the other thread i posted earlier. Im after a 125cc motorbike. Im planning to do my cbt test soon and will hopefully be road legal to ride a 125cc motorbike with L Plates. Im not sure if this helps but i have a full uk car licence. Factors. Something under £2500 Something relatively cheap on…
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Ford Service
I have a 2 year old Ford Focus and is it due for a service. Ford dealership quote £170 ( In the past I have used a independent dealer for my previous Ford but I need to maintain my warranty) The dealer also quoted £39.99 for a brake fluid change apparently Ford recommend the fliud is change every two years and if you look…
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Car trouble please help.
Hi guys Just posted this in another part of the forum, and got diverted here.:D I bought a peugeot 207 (2007 plate) on the 1st September last year. (used saving, and sale of my old car) From a family run garage who deals with Fords, occasionally they have other makes there, hence me buying the peugeot. Bargain SO I…
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Private seller rights
Hi Guys. I need some advice. I have recently purchased a new car from a trader. they offered to take my old car as deposit, pay off the remaining finance and give me £1000 cashback. it was all done over the internet and telephone. I sent them photo's of my vehicle and was honest about its describtion. My new vehicle…
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Help - Peugeot 206sw Boot Window
Hi I have recently bought a Peugeot 206sw (2005 reg) and I'm having trouble! The glass window on the boot opens and I can't figure out how to do it! I opened it when I test drove it, but can't remember how. I've called my local Peugeot Garage and the guy on the phone was clueless, he said I could bring it in, but the…
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Help...Car due for tax soon and no tax forms yet??
My hubbys car is due for taxing on June 1st but we've not received the forms through yet, is this normal? I'm sure last time we had them about a month before it was due
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looking for cheap oil 10w/40 or 15w/40 - anyone seen any about?
Hi, Looking for engine oil for my service. Has anyone seen any 10w/40 or 15w/40 engine oil cheap anywhere? Cheers
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RAC Bargin - Huge Discount.......
I have just purcahsed RAC Breakdown, Roadside, Recovery and at home for £75, this was via eBay. This is actually cheaper than the web price which offers free recovery by £20, so a bargin. The URL to purchase via the web is I can't post link so do as normal after www. you then need to put in rac.co.uk/join/ebay the cover…
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Toyota Prius display panel
Do any of you know if the display panel can be changed? I want sat nav and bluetooth and they are both on the better version of the car but not mine. Any ideas? Mongy
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Can I use this stuff legally on my car?
I found this stuff on eBay and was wondering if I could use it on the rear windows and back window of my Galaxy. Kind of assuming I could not use it on the windows that open but for the static ones, what do you think? Trying to keep the sun off of my dogs in the back. I did not want to get in trouble if it made the screen…
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Car or Motorbike
Hi Guys, im 18 I own a car and work full time. Im debating buying a small 125cc motorbike and using that quite a bit. Ive always fancied one and think now could be the time. My insurance is crazy for my car as its a 1600cc petrol and its drinking fuel at the moment. Im not sure how much motorbike insurance is but i would…
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Repairs aftter the 60,000 mile limit?
My Fiesta has a 3 year / 60,000 mile warranty. I'm currently on 59,850! My parking sensors are currently faulty but by the time I can get to the garage to have them looked at I'll be over the 60,000, not by much perhaps 20-30 miles or so. Will the Ford dealer allow me a little bit of leeway there or am I going to be out of…
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Motor Legal Cover
I cannot believe that the subject of Motor Legal Protection Cover is not more prevalent on MSE. Either that or I have not found threads whilst searching.. Hopefully this will start some good debate. I have just renewed a motorcycle policy for £128 for the year. I had a option of Legal Cover for an additional £28 per year.…
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Car Dealer "Dissolved" on Companies House
Hi I was thinking of buying a used car from an independent dealer... When I checked the Co. name on Companies House it says "Dissolved" 9/2010 The Co. Name and Address etc all match the Car Ad/ their Website so it is definately the same place. I have noticed cars from them for sale on Autotrader for a long time so they…
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Car ownership by an ex
Hi, hope someone might be able to offer advice as to how I deal with this, its been going on for a long time now...have spoken to many friends and family about how to sort it out, but not sure of the best route and what my rights are. So, the story is about two years ago my ex bought a new car and used my car at the time…
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Car owner won't agree to become keeper
I'm trying to find out what the registered keeper of a car can do when the owner won't agree the transfer of the keeper to them. I've seen plenty of examples where the keeper won't agree to transfer the car to the legal owner, but can't see an example of the other way round. Can anything be done?
