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Curious - Fire Brigade taking roof off vehicle
A question just occurred to me that I am somewhat curious about. Scenario: you are involved in a RTC, have suspected spinal injuries and the Fire Brigade cut the roof off the car to extricate you. You are later medically cleared of any spinal injuries. Has anyone every been involved in this situation? I just wondered…
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Insurance Shambles
I'm 19, Male, passed a month ago. Live in a high risk postcode (East London) and i've been looking high and low for insurance I've done everything, literally everything. Even a 1L Corsa or Polo i'm getting quotes of around £2000 (This is the cheapest I've gotten, a small company I heard about from my mate). The premium…
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Van for sale...been asked to drive 160 mile round trip for potential buyer
Just went in paper today. Been phoned and asked if i will meet a buyer half way. It will be 80 miles there for me. And 80 back. So drive up - hour and a half at least, bus back down. Its in at £2,700 and i would be happy with £2,250 cash in my hand for it to be honest. But what if they dont want it/dont like it? Then what?…
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Will tyre place fit tyre with repaired puncture?
I've got a part worn Bridgestone tyre thats got about 6mm tread left on it, had a puncture repaired on the tread, will a tyre fitting place fit it for me, or are there laws against it?
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change in car insurance!
Hi all, I use Quinn insurance for my car. I have one years no claims and am part way through the second year of my policy which I paid upfront (£700). My job has changed slightly and I now need to use my car for work. I just rang to change policy to business use and they said it means I owe £350 which I have to pay in the…
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Hire car scratch
Really need some advice i have hired a car through someone elses insurance due to a coach crashing into my car. The car i got is black and i have noticed a scratch on the bottom of the side skirt when i charged the excess can i put it through the companys insurance? I didnt no untill today that if i took extra cover out…
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Downshifting the motor Car Tax/Fuel Cost Advice please
Hi, My car tax is due end of August and I've started wondering if it's worth trading in for something cheaper to run, in terms of the tax band, insurance and petrol costs. Currently I have a 56/2006 reg Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.4 manual with 30,000 miles on the clock and good service history. It's not had any accidents and…
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Cancelling AA breakdown
My AA is due to expire next month, I cancelled the direct debit on Internet banking will this stop them taking a payment or do I need to phone them as well?
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Free bus service in Bristol
Searched through the forums but couldn't see any posts about this yet. There is now a completely free bus service in Bristol open to everyone! At the moment it has one route running from 10am to 6pm on Saturday. It goes from Templemeads train station to Cabot Circus, Broadmead, and the centre. Great for anyone that is…
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Suzuki swift - starting problem!
Apologies if this is not the correct place for this post but, as a lady driver with very limited knowledge of vehicles, I'd appreciate any help!! My Suzuki Swift is just under 3 years old, had it since new, however twice in the last 2 months it has failed to start. When I turn the key the dashboard lights flicker dimly but…
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advice on which Gauranteed Car Loan
Hi - I have some bad credit - defaults/ccj - I cannot get a used car from a main dealer through Black Horse finance - I have a larger than average yearly income with about £400 per month to allow for a car. I have not had bad credit applied in the last year. I want to avoid scam places like 'Yes Car Credit' however I want…
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Any car talk radio OR podcasts similar to Top gear
Any car talk radio OR podcasts similar to Top/5th gear available.I know theres Car talk on Npr radio already,but theyre american & a quiet different car market to UK; any suggestions welcome?
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DVLA taxdisc site down
Hi Trying to renew car tax, tried online but get a down for essential maintenance page, same message when I phone the 0300 number. I know I can do this at post office but I was hoping to avoid that, does anyone know how long this site tends to be down for when this happens- is it a few hours or likly to be days? thanks
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'Excess' Train Tickets
Hello all, wonder if any of you may be able to help me with this query. For the last couple of months I have been travelling by train on a Wednesday evening from Birmingham to Burton-on Trent before returning the next morning. The first time I undertook the journey I bought an off-peak return ticket for £12.90, little…
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is this too good to be true?
I have been thinking of buying a used BMW 6 series (635d) for a while but the prices have been always over £30000 which is out of my range (up to £25000). few days ago i found one advertised for £13000 (09 plate and 15000 miles). This is obviously less than half what this car is worth !!! the pictures on line show a car in…
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Best options for learning to drive?
Basically Im 21 soon and have pretty much never driven before - First (and only) ever lesson I ended up crashing, not exactly serious but it ended up with the instructor calling a tow truck (to be fair wasn't exactly my fault) :o I really need to learn sooner rather than later for better employment options so its something…
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Help With Travel To See Take That Villa Park From Derby
Have just bought a couple of tickets from ebay to see take that at villa park (just saw the concert in dublin and it was awesome). Was planning to get a train from derby to bham new street then onto Aston or Witton (according to villa park website) and to walk from there. Getting there is no problem but getting home is.…
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performance cat converter any good?
on original cat at the moment wich give up the ghost today, was lucky as i drove 15 miles from home and it gave up finally 1 mile from home and managed to get it home before it went no further fully blocked now and has had it. yet again its a main dealer part, nearly £450 add the vat not worth it on W reg. ive been quoted…
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peugeot 207 2006 faults
my 2006 peugeot 207 has broken down due to water pump problem what rights have i got on compensation?
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Problems with 2nd hand car
Hi I am after some advice on where my partner stands with his new 2nd hand car. He has only had it three weeks, and when purchased it came with 3 months warranty and three years free servicing. However, he released the handbrake the other day and there was quite a loud bang from underneath the car and I had also commented…
