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Off peak travel cards
hi we are travelling to london on friday for 3 days shopping and going to see billy eliott.i need to buy 3 adult and 1 child(14 years)off peak travelcards for zone 1-4,i have a family and friends railcard,can anyone tell me how much this will cost me each day.many thanks
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went through a red light my fault?
30mins ago i went through a red light i didnt see it, as iwas looking at the flashing open sign in the same direction... is it my fault? can I appeal? ps it was a camera that caught me doi just get a fine or do i get point also? pss bo hoo
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Car hit from behind - Driver has no Insurance
Hi All, My Clean Mazda 3 Sport 56 plate, Got hit yesterday from the rear by a Van driver who was not paying attention. It was a very deep scratch and slight dent to the rear bumper. I asked the driver what he was doing and he said he did not understand how it happened. Anyway i asked for his insurance details but he…
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Best way to dispose of unwanted vehicle
Hi there A friend and I were looking into the legalities of getting rid of an old 1993 car with 250k miles. It isn't needed now, looks a wreck, and ran off red diesel, so the engine's getting it tight. Ideally we'd like to roll it down a steep public hill and into a wall; but were also thinking of the gasolene / fireworks…
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completly dazzled
Hello everyone just looking for abit of advice really. Basically im struggling to drive in the dark not because i cant see but because every !!!!!! coming towards me blinds me or dazzles me. I have to wear glassses when driving and it seems that the car headlights in my right eye (closest to the door) is completly…
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Repairing/treating rust on car
Hi all, I've searched around for info on this but there is so much conflicting advice. I have a small area that was initially scratched and then repaired (really just touched up). A small area of paint has since chipped, leaving some exposed metal (about 0.5cm sq.) which has started to rust. I'm not sure on a few things:…
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Free MOTs for 'Life' - That would make me dead then! :)
I purchased a car from the Caffyns group (many garages in Sussex), 7 years ago. with the car I got a free MOTs for life voucher, as I was planning on keeping the car for a while this was a good selling point plus I’m a bit handy with a spanner so I perform a full service and do a mini MOT before every test and it almost…
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Good deal for LEXUS?
My lease has come to an end, after 3 years with Lombard. I payed £300 + VAT for the first 2 yrs, then £250+VAT for the last year. The mileage is 23,000, car is Lexus IS SE diesel 2008. They are offering to sell it to me for £10.7K. does this sound OK? The care has been looked after. The price for new lease contracts is so…
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Buying advice on 2007 Mondeo Zetec petrol
Hi Could someone advise me on this potential purchase please. Mondeo 2.0 Zetec petrol. Reg: 57. Mileage: 46k 3 owners: 1st owner - Ford themselves: used 11k miles in first 6 mths as company and demonstration car. 2nd owner - used 23k in 14 mths 3rd owner - 12k in last 2 yrs. MOT'd in October this year. No road tax. Full…
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Every death on UK roads mapped
The link is http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15975720 I'm not sure if this has been talked about or if it's a new thing, but I've only just seen it. It's a bit "morbid curiousity", but type in your postcode and it'll show you where people have died since 2002 and it gives you an idea of the blackspots in the area. The map…
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Black Ice? Please Don't Panic!!!!!!
Terrible conditions this morning, black ice everywhere..... But what's with these silly folk who feel the car start to slip a little and then slam on the brakes? What's gonna happen? Seriously? They are of course going end up sideways and the rest of us are going to end up slamming into the side of them!!! If you hit black…
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car radio
i've just changed the battery on my car but i've lost the code for the radio the serial number is m219345 can yo help?
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Traction control or 4x4 in ice and snow?
Hi all, We have a light layer of frozen snow here this morning and according to the forecast there is more snow to follow. My husband's car has traction control, mine is a 4x4. I won't be needing my car this week, so he can use whichever one he wants. I've googled and I think traction control helps to stop the car…
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Doing 30mph on A road
Hi everyone, this is a sequel to my previous thread where you were all really helpful to me https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3413993 I'm afraid I need advice again, :o I have my scooter now, and have been tossing and turning about going to work on it tomorrow. The easiest and most direct route is down the…
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Riding a moped with car licence?
Can someone explain the rules about riding a moped. I passed my moped CBT in June 2009 and it says it lasts for two years. I took and passed my car test in Nov 2010 but the bottom wording of the CBT isn't very clear. It appears to say the CBT covers for the duration of the licence but it's just not clear. I tried to look…
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Is this the most stupid automotive idea ever?
Nissan Leaf ‘can power your home' What were they thinking? charge the Leaf at night on Economy 7 and power your home during the day. But.. I am at work during the day or maybe using the car to pop to the shops. What a pointless exercise. :eek:
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?Tail/Stop lights Honda Civic 1.4i 2000 model
Hi dear, A very stupid question here. I have a 11 year old Honda Civic 1.4i S 5 door hatchback. Its Stop light lamps at the rear are not working. The tail light comes on when I turn on the headlights but no extra light lights up when I press the brake pedal. I am trying to change the bulbs myself but am not sure of the…
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Xmas car hire
Hi, Does anyone know of any car hire companies that are offering cheaper hire over x-mas? The only problem is, i'm 22, The cheapest i've found for someone older is Enterprise, other than that its around 200!! Thanks all Mike
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Car electrical problem - window won't close, boot won' open!
Hi, hope someone can help please. My sister has a Daewoo Tacuma 2004. She hasn't had it long. Today the non drivers side window is stuck down and won't wind up week electrically. At the same time as this happened the boot will now not open at all. She really relies on the car as she has s baby and can't afford another…
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Who else hates driving in the dark?
I hate it ...but it's necessary. Drivers with full beams....cars / vans higher than mine - and their headlights in my mirror.. cyclists without lights - dark clothes.. Pedestrians crossing - and not at lights or zebra crossing.
