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Trains- Penalty Fare legality
hi, I was given a penalty fare on a southern train recently, paid the single fare and left my correct address. I've written to them saying "I'm not going to pay it" using information from this useful article: http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/10-ways-to-avoid-penalty-fares-on-trains-6762684.html I've now received a letter…
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My brakes are too powerful
I've recently (3 weeks) been given a new van to drive. Its a Peugot Partner and had 6 miles on the clock. It's now done 2500 miles. My problem is, every time I use the brakes, I have no control over their power. They're either full on or not. Often, in slow moving traffic, if I react quickly, yet press gently, they pretty…
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What car?
Can't decide between: VW up Fiat Panda (new one) C1 (new one) Ford KA (the Fiat one) Kia Picanto or even Rio have around 11k to spend mostly driving around town but with the odd 100mile motorway trip want A/C and Bluetooth + low tax/insurance & fuel efficient +50mpg (petrol only) and must be fun to drive
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Error in garage invoice - chasing me for remainder
Today I had my car serviced by Halfords Autocentres, and during the service + MOT, I was informed that I would need new tyres, to which I agreed, and when it came to paying, I knew the tyres would be just over the £50 mark, and when I glimpsed at the invoice I ended up seeing they came to around £90 for both. As there were…
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Is Gap insurance worth it??
Hi all, I purchased a brand new car yesterday on hire purchase. Its on 0% finance for 3 years initially and I pay £191 per month. The total of the car is £11,000. The dealer continually tried to sell me gap insurance for practically £400 for 3 years!!! I'm not privy to all things gap insurance related but thought this was…
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jaguar xtype 2.0d sport
I have a jaguar 2.0d sport 54 plate.When accelerating with a good few revs I get a belch of black smoke coming from exhaust.I have been told this is normal with this type of car as its muck build up in the BEL valve not too sure about that one. I don't get the chance to do a lot of driving big distances and usually just…
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vectra tow bar
does any one know if a tow bar from a 51 plate vectra fit on a combi van? just had a question as selling tow bar and i havnt got a clue so said i would ask on here and get back to them, rather tell them the truth than sell them it and it dont fit thanks in advance
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help/advice on train travel please
ok. someone on here always gives me the most/best information on train travel. on 18th and probably 19th of june. going from arundel to regents park. leaving arundel at around half 6am. need to be at the central london court no later than 9.45am. 2 adults, and i will have a disabled persons railcard. think there isnt a…
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Extending Tax Disc?
Hi everyone :) My DH has just purchased a car that has about 5 months left on the tax disc. His current car is about to be sold to one of those scrap yards (I can't for the life of me think what they're called lol) but it still has about 3 months left on the tax disc. Is it possible to have the remaining old car tax put on…
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Advice on automatic hybrid/ diesel 5-dr cars please
Hello I am looking to buy a 2nd hand automatic car, at least 5 doors, with a budget of £10-12 k. Hybrid or diesel. I would drive about 6-7,000 miles a year, most of it urban use, including a commute and school run. We have shortlisted the Auris hybrid, and Honda jazz, VW Polo as well. Any opinions from people with…
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One year old car depreciation
Hi I was looking to buy about a year old Volvo XC90. How much do you expect a new car to depreciate in year one? Comparing the used car prices with drive the deal or other car broker prices, it appears that I would be better off buying new. e.g. a fully loaded XC90 R-Design would set me back 32k using drive the deal. What…
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Headlamp bulb power/current
One of my headlamps was playing up. Started working again, maybe dodgy contact. I checked resistance of some standard 12V 60/55W spare headlamp bulbs on multimeter. The resistance of the 2 filaments (for Dim/High beam) seems to 0.3 ohm. Does that make sense ?? As with basic physics Current I=V/R, would give I=12/0.3 =40…
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Accident dragging on!
I had a car accident 4 years ago. Some moron reversed into me at 5-10mph whilst I was parked. The car had a big dent which the 3rd party's insurers have made an interim payment for. I was injured - genuinely. At first it was just muscular pain in my arms and whiplash to my neck. My insurers arranged physio which I had for…
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Would a dealer match another new car price?
Hi all, Just looking for some advice... I was looking at getting a just-used car but the new prices on Buyacar.co.uk and elsewhere are actually cheaper than just-used, on some models I'm looking at (I think it's because there's a facelift out in Summer and they want to get rid of stock). Anyway, I went into BMW dealer…
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mondeo radio code
hi guys im in need of a radio code for 6000cd ford serial no m008006 thanks in advance mick.
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Used car inspections service
I want to buy a car vw golf 1.6 petrol mk4, not too fussy about the year (it's my first car), but basically anything I can find that looks like a good deal for my £1500-£2000 price range. I don't really know anyone good with cars to take with me to help out with all the necessary checks. I'm going to read up on some used…
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Car accident and 50/50 outcome
Hi I was involved in a car accident two years ago in July where it wasn't either person fault. It was on a blind bend and a minor bump. However it was more ecomical for the car to be scrapped than repaired. It was paid for ok by the insurers, however I had a excess of £300 to pay. I paid that, however it has taken until…
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Parking ticket in my own flat car park!!!!
Hi all, I hope you may be able to provide advice on the following situation: I rent a flat in Birmingham city centre and have been there with my other half for over 2.5 years. Our rent inclides a 1 bed flat and a car parking dpace within the underground car park (not allocated just park within a cetain zone). The…
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An excellent response to a Private Parking 'Fine' from a blogging Barrister!
http://timkevan.blogspot.com/2012/03/challenge-to-private-parking-charge.html
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Legality of parking on residential roads?
We live on a small residential estate. It is one small, windy road, with some houses on it, which ends at a small parking area for the houses (as ours) that are on a pathway, with no vehicular access. Behind our houses is the back of a garage & car showroom, whose front access is at the front of them, onto another main…
