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Need train tickets for Manchester tomorrow any deals?
I need to go Manchester tomorrow for a day trip, does anyone have any codes or any deals Thanks in advance
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Car warranty issue Ford Focus
Ive had a ford focus almost 3 months 2006 model it came with 3 months warranty although the garage is quite a distance away. Recently the engine light came on so i rang the warranty company and they said take it anywhere i want but advised against taking it to ford because of the cost , so I took it to local garage who…
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Police notice Speed camera
Ho, I just got a letter from police that my speed was 39 in 30m/h limit zone. They asked me to send back the form with the driver info. I wonder what do I do? p.s. I do not want to avoid it just asking for advice. Do I appologise, and say I was not aware the limit of 30, do I ask about photo evidence? Please help, thanks
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Best car / van for business start up
Hi all Was looking advice as to what car or van would be good to start up a tree felling / surgery business? I was initially thinking Citroen Berlingo would be best but could I get away with an estate car with roof rack for ladders? And would I have to pull the back seats out (is this even legal)?
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Learning Some Key Car Facts
Hi all, Our current family car will need to be replaced in about 6 months time... the next car we buy will be another 2nd hand family car, up to a maximum of £5k in value. To be honest I know little or nothing about cars and I'd like to get myself a bit more clued up about what makes and models are good in terms of value…
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I need a low mpg automatic car -help please!
In 2012 I will buy a new car. My criteria is that the car needs to have a high mpg and either zero road tax (band A) or bands B or C. The insurance group should also be reasonable. Having said that, I also want a car with decent power (not less than 75bhp). I am currently torn between the Toyota Auris T4 89G Hybrid and the…
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"Does a repaired car have to be good as new?" MSE Blog discussion
This thread is to discuss the MSE team blog: 'Does a repaired car have to be good as new?' Just click reply to post. Thanks!
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Advice on what car to buy please
I was hoping to get people's opinion on what car To buy. We have £3000 looking for up to a 1.6 engine. Our main aims are reliability and fuel efficiency. The only thing that's caught my eye is a Renault megane, Any recommendations? Thanks xxx
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What can you do to make dodgy car dealer pay?
Please help I bought a car 10 months ago from car dealer in London. The car broke down after 6 weeks and I have returned the car to the garage for repair, which dealer failed to do till today. I went through all procedure including customer direct, trading standards and and Small Claims Court. I won the case and Judgement…
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Cooled / Ventilated Seats
I am looking to replace my Lexus with a new or nearly new car. I love the ventilated seats and would like to get another car that has the same. Can you help me with which cars have this as standard or as an option? Cars that I know about are:- Lexus IS Skoda Superb Honda Accord Hyundai i40 Jaguar XF any others?
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Changing car, need help
OH and me have decided we need to change our aging Mondeo (13yrs old), and for various reasons, have narrowed to down to 3 choices. We would appreciate any advice anyone could give - good or bad - from our choices. 1st choice is a 3 yr old Citroen c4 picasso 2nd is a 3yr old Ford C-Max 3rd is a 2 yr old Vauxhall Zafira All…
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Brakes on Ford KA? any ideas please
Does anyone have any idea roughly what it would cost to have the brakes done on a Ford Ka?. Its an old P reg so wondering if its a case of 'just scap it' and look for something else. Its my nieces car and shes just been to visit and told me that she can hear a scraping noise. Ive just moved it about ten yards and the…
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Covered Learner Driver insurance--Metro ad
Does anyone have experience of "Learner Driver policy, underwritten by Catlin Insurance Company (UK) Ltd." There is an advert in today's Metro The following is from the home page:- The Covered Learner Driver motor policy has been developed with Covered Insurance Ltd and Catlin Insurance Company (UK) Ltd, part of the…
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any mechanics online?
Can someone give me a bit of advice. recently paid £7000 for new engine and last week driving along when out of the blue something rattles and al power dies. Car back in garage, without doing anything to car they are saying the turbo has blown and wrecked engine so would mean new engine (AGAIN) and new turbo. Can a blown…
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Please HELP MSE test New Flightchecker tool
If you've got five minutes we'd really really appreciate your help testing out our new tool and giving feedback. All info in this thread (reply there too please): https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3529429
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May have been caught speeding
Hope some one can help as I am confused. My husband returned home from work today and he thinks he was speeding? He was driving the van along a stretch of motorway that has been reduced to a 40 due to roadworks. All was ok and he was obeying the 40, he then took the slip road off the motorway which goes over the motorway…
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Private Plates Entitlement Question
Hi all, I purchased a private plate from newreg.com for my girlfriends car and the 12 months is running out to assign it. On the V750 Certificate of Entitlement it states that the "Purchaser" is Newreg and the "nominee" is my girlfriend. I have paid all the fees on placement of the order and am ready to go, but what I want…
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BMW 3 series - 2004/5
Anyone got one of these and if so, any opinions? Thanks
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Car accident today, help please!
Hi everyone, I had a car accident today, to describe it briefly: Turned onto a side road, was not doing more than 25 mph, went into the back of a car in front of me. There was a parked Rac van opposite side attending to a broken down vehicle. The Rac guy said it was not my fault because a car pulled out from behind him…
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Asda Car-Park 'Fine'
I usually park in the underground car-park of my local Asda, as it's free if I spend £5 or over in their store. Today I parked in an ordinary space, paid £1 for my ticket, which I displayed on the windscreen, then went off to the bank, M&S, WH Smith, then for lunch with friends which took a little longer than anticipated.…
