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Eurostar Travel tip Help
Hi, i am intending to go to Paris or Brusseles at end of May from Manchester for 2/3 nights on Eurostar as a hotel package or separate booking, has anyone any advice if there any offers/vouchers out there. Many Thanks
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Used cars with £30 road tax - upto 6 yrs old
I was looking to get a new car such as the picanto with it's low raod tax and good mpg, but then I thought I may save more money by buying a used car upto 5 years old. It's really confusing finding this info. SO far I have Toyota Aygo/107/C1 Kia Picanto Hyundai i10 Suzuki Splash Does anyone know of a list of upto 5-6 year…
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help needed!!!! please
My wife has had a letter sent to her rented out house regarding non payment of a fixed penalty fine which was from a company car,her licence is registered at our house and her work use our address.this has been to the court and been awarded £625 and 6 points...we weren't even aware letters been sent to the wrong address…
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garage didnt fix my car advice needed
hiya my car broke down friday evening up a very big mountain...i have a daewoo matiz when my bf came to rescue me he said there was no oil or water in the car doh!! we put some oil and water in but it still didnt work...i left the car on the mountain in a lay by and sat morning got a garage to tow it and supposedly fix…
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due care and attention charge
Hello Last year i was driving through grovers lane which goes from Abercynon to Pontypridd town near my home just after it had rained and after about 2 weeks of warm weather, so the roads were a litte slippy with all the tree sap and grease on the roads, I was just about to go over a small bridge and clipped the kerb and…
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Car heaters problem
Hello everyone i have a v reg fiesta and the heaters wont turn off or even onto cold so i renewed the heater valve, emptied the coolant and renewed that and now the heaters are even worse please help
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Car leasing worth it or a waste of time
Looking to get a new car and can't decide if private car leasing would be better than getting something new or even a couple of years old. What are the dangers to look out for with leasing?
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Europcar car hire problem - GRRRR!
We're currently sat at Limoge airport , Sunday afternoon, waiting for some French girl to return to the Europcar hir desk (even though she should be there now). We have been waiting for 2 hours already, she isn't due to return for another hour - apparently she's 'gone to look after her children' for a bit an no-one can…
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Handirack roof bars
Hi was just wondering if anyone has had any experience using these inflatable roof bars. How easy is it to secure something (a surf board) to them, will it stay in place even on the motorway. Do they scratch the roof of the car as some reviews say. Any experience you wish to share really Thanks in advance, Kate
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My car rattled after an oil change and died! What could be wrong?
Hi! I have a Ford Fiesta 1.4 Ghia X (98) and yesterday I gave it an oil change, replaced the oil filter, spark plugs and air filter. The car sounded great afterwards, and I took it for a ten minute test drive. I stopped for food, for about 30 mins, started the engine and it started rattling loudly. I drove it home as I had…
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Pirelli Cinturato P1 - new tyre from Pirelli
http://www.pirelli.com/tyre/gb/en/car/sheet/cinturato_p1.html Seems to have the best rolling resistance in it's class: http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-European-Summer-Tyre-Test-175-65-R14.htm http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-European-Summer-Tyre-Test-195-65-R15.htm = better fuel economy. Anyone know if…
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car accident - dispute over liability
I was involved in a car accident a couple of months ago and it now seems there is a dispute over liability. I was driving at approximately 40mph when the car infront of me slammed on its brakes to avoid an animal in the road. I did an emergency stop and managed to stop in time but was shunted from behind into the car…
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Buying Used Tyres
I was looking for two new tyres for my car and wondered if buying used tyres would be a good idea or if its just a safety risk? http://gogreentyres.com/ had two tyres for £30 for my car - anyone used them before? Its so cheap it makes me worry :|
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Evans Halshaw Extended Warranty
Hi I am new to this forum so please go easy on me I have been reading some real horror stories on here about Evans Halshaw warranties. I have just purchased a 2006 Saab and took out a 2 year extended warranty with them, Although I have not got the car yet i have signed all the finance paperwork etc. My question is...do I…
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Mountain Bike Locks Help
Hello I have just purchased a new mountain bike and I want to buy a lock for it. I have been on a few sites and have had mixed reviews regarding the steel cable locks and the d-lock, locks. I was hoping someone could give me some advise and names of good quality bike locks. Thanks
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Seized exhaust bolts
Hi all, I'm trying to change the centre section of exhaust, but I'm having serious bother getting the bolts out of the front, where it's attatched to the manifold. It's a 1.6 8V Z16SE engine. I've soaked it in WD40, but I'm not convinced this is getting into the threads as I'm applying it from underneath. I've tried…
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biker question
Hi, Purchased a suzuki 125 in dec 2009 Been in for its 3500 service today ( actually only done 3111 ) and was told it needed a new chain ( and sprocket as replaced together ) and the rear tyre was getting low. How long would you expect these to last, seems very short to me. :eek: Thanks,
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Viewing motorway CCTV traffic camera images
Hi all, I came across a great web site recently that I thought I'd share with you. It allows you to view the images from CCTV motorway cameras: www. MotorwayCameras.info Unlike some of the camera sites out there, you don't need to sign up or register to use this one, three clicks and you're at the camera. Makes it a lot…
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Trains Liverpool to London Euston
Please can someone tell me the cheapest fares Liverpool to London Euston return going 22/7/11 have to be there by 11.30am returning 25/7/11 after 15.00. I have searched and the best I can do £242.00 which seems an awful lot of money. Also are there any discounts for my husband who is over 60?
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Peugeot 307 not starting ignition fuse keeps blowing!
Hello nice motoring people, I am on the scrounge for any helpful tips/advice if you would be so kind. Okay down to business: Display on dashboard kept flashing "Plip battery spent" when starting the car, so I changed the battery in the keyfob. Was fine for about a week then the 20amp ignition fuse blew, car wouldn't start,…
