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Cheap Rail Offer for the over 55s
http://www.club55.co.uk/
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Cycle to work scheme
Hi I'm a bit confused by the new VAT rules being introduced on the cycle to work scheme so wanted some advice. I'm planning to buy a bike for £399.99 but I have a voucher for 10% off at the shop in question. The shop won't allow the voucher to be used in conjunction with the scheme. So my question is: will I save more…
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Renault Megane 3 Pulling still
Hi All Have a 60 plate Megane i just bought. Had the tracking done about 3 weeks ago after hitting a ramp that had no sign. However today it seems to be re pulling back the same way. Any ideas what the cause is? Iain
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MSE News: London bus and tube fares to rise 7%
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "Fares on London's Tubes, buses, London Overground, Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and trams will jump in January ..." Read the full story: London bus and tube fares to rise 7%
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Ford Focus Zetec Estate 1.6 52 reg - problem...
I bought this car in November in p/x for my old Multipla which had cost me £1000 in repairs in 11 months. It was going so well till it started revving really high and this was repaired (one of the hoses on the engine I think). After this repair, it went the other way - the revs have been very low and it's been cutting out.…
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Failed my first driving test today
I was so nervous, I had 4 majors and 2 minors! I clipped the curb the minute we set off, then changed lanes when it was dangerous and In the process got myself 2 majors and then signalled left and turned rght! I was shaking like a leaf, just wish I could have held it together
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Car tax and car ownership
I am the registered keeper of our family car but it is insured and driven by my husband. He has taken the tax renewal reminder to the PO to get a new tax disc to be told he cant as the name of the registered owner differs to the name on the insurance policy - she also told him he is not actually insured at all as he isnt…
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Renault Money Pit
My partner has a Renault Grand Scenic, built on a Friday afternoon by a bunch of drunken peasants judging by the problems she's had with it. Anyway, latest problem is the "Check Emissions" warning came on, with a little picture of an engine. We were driving back from holiday at the time so pulled over into a motorway…
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Mondeo Clutch Squeak
Hi, I've a Mondeo 2.0 TDCi, 04 plate, 156k on the clock. The clutch squeaks sometimes when changing gear, this only happens when I am going down the gears when slowing and only when lifting the pedal to engage gear again, around what would be the biting point. Even then it's only 10% of the time. Any ideas what it is, is…
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Options for returning car
I have had a car finance agreement for just over
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BMW alloys - how much?
Does anyone know what four BMW 18" M3 alloys and tyres would be worth if i sold them? Want to put them on ebay but no idea how much for! Thanks in advance
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Need to scrap my car, but do not want to be fined by the dvla
I need to scrap my car, although there are loads of companies and websites offering to do this how do you pick the good from the bad? There are many horror stories of people having their car collected, being paid, but then a few months later getiing fines, parking tickets etc through the post. Also heard of car being taken…
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Notice of intended prosecution for learner driver.
Hubby is learning to drive and just got a letter of intended prosecution for running a red light :eek: It's from 9th July and he can't remember doing it but I'm assuming the have photographic evidence. I'm a bit confused though.In a dual controlled car does the responsibility not also lie with the instructor?Surely if…
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Car leasing or buying outright?
Hi there! I've been hanging around the credit card and debt free wannabe areas here for a while, but now have a question that might be better answered here :wave: Background is, we both bought our cars outright using savings thinking this was the way to save money (this was in 2007/8). I bought an alfa 147 (07 plate) and…
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car due a service
I was after some help please, my car Vauxhall Zafira is due a 2 year service, do we have to use a Vauxhall garage to have this done, or can we use a Ford garage, will we lose the warranty if we go to the Ford garage. Ford have advised us that we wont, and they use genuine Vauxhall parts, I understand that if there is…
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New car on credit vs second hand banger
Hi all, This has probably been asked a million times so apologies. I'm looking to sit my driving test next month and buy a car as soon as I pass. I've been trying to weigh up my options and not sure whats best, buying new, on credit, with all the extras such as maybe free tax, no MOT's and warranty etc or buying second…
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Sourcing a van
Can anyone help me find a certain van? I've looked everywhere and cannot find a Toyota Hiace Lwb, double rear doors in silver. The main dealers have them but they're all 2010 models at €12000+VAT. I'm looking for a 2008/9 model with average mileage. Any help would be greatly appreciated (I've got eyestrain trawling the net)
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Kia/Hyundai Ipod connector cable
Here's one for the Audio experts :) Wife just got a 2008 Kia Sportage, and it has a usb&jack connector in the front of the Stereo. Tried connecting the Ipod with teh standard USB cable and got an error, did some digging and found you need a specific cable - OK, not paying £35 for a £2 cable at the dealers, so went Ebay…
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buying car from dealer - hpi?
Hi all I'm looking to buy a used car this week. Dealer says he can provide HPI check in the cost, but can this be forged in anyway? Shall I just do my own one? Is the best company to use HPI, and the cost £20.50? Cheers
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Car insurance claim
I am looking for some help/ advice regarding making a claim. A friend of mine was driving my car with third party insurance cover provided by his fully comp insurance policy. While he was driving he had an accident. A lady opened the door while my friend was driving. As a result the lady's insurance company said it was my…
