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www.takethetrain.co.uk buy Rail tickets get Free MP3 downloads
Just been on another forum and their talking about this website. www.takethetrain.co.uk Apparently it's just another 3rd party train ticket online vendor. However, they don't charge booking/card fees but most interestingly they will give you a voucher for every train ticket sold to download a music MP3 from…
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Permitted Routes and Season Tickets
Hi, This morning I purchased a one month season ticket between St Denys (SDN) and Winchester (WIN) as I'm starting a new job there, to later find out that direct trains only come at very inconvenient times. I briefly looked up the timetable on nationalrail.co.uk before buying the ticket and the trains were very regular,…
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Family car - To sell or not to sell?
Ok, here is my dilemma. I have a W reg renault megane scenic probably worth about £1300. I am currently in debt crisis, have no disposable income and need to find some money to pay for a solicitor to settle my divorce. I am a single parent with 3 children. I would like to lose about 3 stone. I live on the outskirts of a…
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Car hire for three months
Hi all... a relative, currently living in Spain is planning on coming over to stay with us for approximately 3 months. She would hopefully like to hire a car for that period of time. Can anyone suggest a good (preferably cheap) company we could use? We are based in South Manchester. Many thanks in advance
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Main Dealer Offers
I am in the market for a new car. I have no preference at this stage. Are there any main dealers out there who are offering any amazing deals at the moment. I know a few month ago Skoda were offering no VAT on all their cars.
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My van!
I have a 52 plate Citroen Berlingo in good mechanical condition with a few minor dents etc..on the outside. She is mot'ed till Feb 2012 and she is taxed as well. She has recently had a new clutch and is all panelled out. I need to sell her though as I need a bigger van. But I am having no luck at all with it. As soon as…
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First Car - Ford KA Advice
Hello all... I wondered if any one would be so kind as to give me some advice on a car I am going to view this evening. What to look for / if there are any recurring problems with KA's... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201124391889076 - 2000 FORD KA 1.3i - 2000 (W reg) - 37,129 miles - Manual - 1.3L - Petrol…
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What vehicles affected in Low Emission Zones in London?
My husband is getting his knickers in a twist about the 2012 LEZ legislation being introduced in London and Greater London. He thinks he has to get another vehicle as his won't 'pass'. He has a Mitsubishi pick up, I think 2002. As far as I can see, it's only heavy commercial vehicles that will have to meet the new…
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Possible Scam? What do you think?
Hi all, Had my car up for sale on auto trader for 1 day now, below is an e-mail i received from a prospective buyer and my replies; What do you think, is it a scam? As you can see from my latest e-mail to 'Jessica' surely it would be easier for the guy who would come to pick the car up give me the cash on collection (via a…
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How to value a used car?
Hi all, I am looking to buy a small runaround Fiesta/Clio/Corsa or similar 05/06/07 for between £2500-£3500. The only thing is trying to work out what the cars we are looking at are worth. Is there some kind of book/magazine that shows car values like the Glass's guide for the trade. Haven't bought a car since my dad last…
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Selling to a Dealer??
Hi I am thinking of selling my car and buying something a little cheaper. The car is less than 2yrs old with just 15000 miles on the clock. Its in good condition inside and out. I just checked Glass's and it gave me a valuation by reg no of £7700 from a dealership or £6780 private sale. I am thinking of selling to…
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Car doesn't start 1st/2nd times.. Just ticks..
Hi guys, Strange new issue occurring with my 2002 Mini Cooper Automatic. On 2 occasions now, when I attempt to switch the ignition, the engine just makes a tick, tick, tick, tick sound.. I have to retry turning the key twice/maybe three times to get it to start. Interestingly the 2/3 occasions this has happened has been…
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Mitsubishi FTO GPX - Anyone know a jap import garage in kent?
Hi, I have a Japanese import, an FTO that is coming up for a cambelt change. Does anyone know a jap import garage in the kent area, as I've spoken with a couple of garages who refuse to do a cambelt change on one of these! I would get involved myself, but really don't have the time with work, nor do I have a garage, so if…
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Best insurance company for women with no no-claims or recent insurance history
Hi Any help please . . . I have not held a car insurance policy since 2004. I live in central London and up until now have found public transport,taxis and hire car by the hour (Zipcar) all perfectly good alternatives. However I now have the opportunity of the gift of a few years old Mini, 1.6 engine. Can someone please…
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Power Steering Problems
I got into my 2001 1.2 Punto on Saturday afternoon and although the engine started, I noticed that I couldn't turn the wheel. I had a look at the dash board and a red steering wheel light had come on. Then I realised that the power steering wasn't working. I managed to get the vehicle back onto the drive (using all my…
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Extended warranty
Need Extended Warranty for BMW My 08 plate BMW I bought in December is coming up with warning messages, first the rear fog flight went and now all of the rear right side lights. Worrying it’s a electrical fault I’m thinking of getting out a warranty before I try and change them. BMW is coming to over 69 month Anyone know…
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returned from living abroad
Hi all Wonder if anyone has any suggestions. I returned to the UK recently having lived for 9 years in Spain. I'm now trying to sort out car insurance but it seems all the UK companies don't accept ncb from foreign insurers :eek:. I've been driving for more than 25 years and haven't been involved in any accidents that were…
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Half Price tickets between Birmigham and London until 3rd July
haven't seen this anywhere else on the forum; Super Off-Peak return tickets between the West Midlands and London are now HALF PRICE when you buy online using the special link below. Travel between Monday 13 June and Sunday 3 July 2011 and you can save 50% on Super Off-Peak Return tickets between Birmingham New Street,…
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Return journey from Glasgow to Milton Keynes
Can anyone give me any pointers on the best way to travel from Glasgow to MK. I'll be travelling on 23rd September, returning 26th September, 2 adults and no children. I usually get the train but the prices are astronomical even with a disabled rail card and looking to book 12 weeks ahead (used trainline and pretended to…
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What Classic Bike Magazine?
Not having the money at the moment to get into classic cars, but looking for a new hobby none the less, I'm thinking old bikes. For a few years I subscribed to a couple of classic car magazines (Practical Classics and something else) and enjoyed the format, does anyone know the equivilent bike mag? Liked the layout of the…
