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Tyre wear on front wheels
Hi, my Corsa has tyre wear on both fronts on the inside edge, the LHS is less than the RHS but they are both wearing on the inside. a band of about 4 - 5 cm is wearing down on each side. I could take it to an alignment laser chappy in Cardiff, but I'm wondering is it the best thing to do? All they can adjust is the toe and…
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Claiming compensation? without a solicitor?
Hi All, I had a motorcycle accident a couple of weeks ago where a van pulled out on me & I ended up in the side of it! He's admitted liability and so far his insurers have been pro-active in dealing with my claim for damage to my motorbike (although it looks as though it's going to be a financial write-off!) However, the…
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cosigner for car leasing
Hello All My daughter is having problems getting a lease car due to serious dept problems when she was a student. Fortunately she now has a very good job and her dept is now clear. I have said that I would be a garantor or co sighner but we are still have problems as the lease firms we have tried so far are saying that I…
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advice on franchised garage screwing my ecu
Hi, if this is the wrong place to ask this then please accept my apologies. Not sure where I stand with this. I bought a mark 4 astra (W reg) in mint condition, well looked after and serviced regularly. I bought it knowing it had an intermittent ignition fault where if the engine was warm, it won't start, it turns over but…
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Implications of getting caught speeding?
Hi Folks I got caught speeding a few weeks ago. A letter has just arrived through the post today stating 'Notice of intend to Prosecution'. Apparently, I am supposed to complete that with my details (giving my full address and agreeing to the fact that I was the driver at the time of the incident), and send it back. What…
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Learning to drive - the best way?
I might have some money come to me in the next few months and if not I still need to learn to drive to open up more opportunities . If I get the lump sum of £1000 I can do an intensive course. I have seen an intensive course At 5DAY™ the entire course fee is £795.00 including vat. Government test fees are in addition,…
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Young driver - best medium sized car?
Hi, I am after a car that will keep me going up to a year but it needs to be bigger than a Corsa, Saxo, 106 etc. as these are too small and unsuitable for me. What am I best off looking for with a diesel engine? This is whilst I save some money to buy a decent diesel Astra in the future (probably after a year if I can save…
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Young Driver Car Choice
I passed my driving test last year now 23 only work part-time and have found it hard to get a car. Saving up looking at cars and insurance not sure what to go for. Anyone got any opinion on a good first car for a young driver? So far i have found a Ford Ka 1.3 standard £1500 and insurance around £1100. MSE Official Insert:…
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Claiming refunds from thetrainline.com
Hi All, I have bought advance tickets through thetrainline.com for travel on trans pennine express next Wednesday. TPX have planned strikes affecting them on that day but as yet cannot confirm whether our service will be running. If the journey is canceled am I entitled to a refund even though thetrainline.com state that…
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Buying Fuel - Boring?
I do about 138 Miles round trip a day which means i have to visit the petrol station at least 3 times a week. That repetitive chore is driving me crazy and absolute boring. 99.9 % of the time i am alone in the car. Can anybody recommend a garage that would happily covert the back of my car to a Large Fuel tank meaning i…
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Problems with Tesco clubcard/redspottedhanky exchange?
I've exchanged £10 worth of Tesco Clubcard vouchers for redspottedhanky.com tokens. In my redspottedhanky account there is now an eVoucher for £10 with an expiry date of Thu 31 Dec. Is this the Tesco voucher, and if so why isn't it for £30? Has anyone else experienced problems with clubcard vouchers and redspottedhanky?…
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First Trans Pennine Express strikes 2011 - day refunds/extensions
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-14565803 My other half buys a monthly train and tram pass (combined) and will be effected on the dates mentioned - she gets the train to work. We are fortunate enough to have a 2nd car for her to drive to work. However, she enquired at the ticket office about the strike, the ticket…
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Brand new Renault with fuel leak-advice needed!
Hi I am after a bit of advice. I have purchased 3 days ago a brand new Renault Grand Scenic.After day 2 I noticed a huge fuel leak.The next morning I went straight down to the dealer to get it looked at.I got told to leave it in for the day and that it should be fixed tomorrow. When I asked for a courtesey car ,I got told…
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When is the theory test changing?
Can anyone explain when exactly it is changing, and how? I've read a few things and soem mention September this year, others mention January next year... I've just panicked and booked my test for next week as it was the last available date for August, but want to know if it's definitely September that it's changing -- if…
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need help with working out travel options to london via train
We are going to Legoland windsor August 28th to Sept 4th, I thought it would be nice to take the kids to the natural history and science museums for a day whilst we are there. I have got myself well confused trying to work out the best travel options. Southern railways have an offer that kids travel for one pound, then…
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faulty key fob circuit board citroen dispatch
hi, my button on my key fobs circuit board which locks the van has snapped off, the unlock button still works, so need a new circuit board and re programing, refuse to be ripped off by main dealer any ideas suggestions appreciated thanks
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Oil from a ambi pur freshner has leaked and cause silver to come off facia
Oil from ambi pur freshner has leaked onto my silver facia in the car causing the silver to come off has any one got any ideas as to what is the best thing to do. It would cost £83 to buy a new one facia i cant really afford that at the moment. Thankyou
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London transport and trains NYE and New years day
We're thinking of doing new year in London this year and am in the process of deciding where to stay. The crux of it comes down to whether or not we're likely to be able to get a train back from London to Southampton on New years day? If we can't we'll have to park which means finding a central hotel with suitable parking…
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach Parking
Hello Folks, Just booked tickets for Blackpool Pleasure Beach tomorrow and planning on taking the car but unsure where to park. Has anyone been recently and can suggest places to leave the car pretty close to the fair? Not too fussed about paying or not. I've been suggested to get there around 9:30AM in order to find a…
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will my insurance go up after a no fault claim
hi recently my car was written off. other side has admitted full liability for incident, considiering i was sat at a set of red lights that was big of em lol. anyway will this still effect my insurance at next renewal ?? even though it wasnt my fault.
