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Stupid motorists near emergency vehicles
I don't know what is wrong with people, two days in a row I've seen an ambulance trying to get through here (straight ahead)…
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Numberplate transfer help.
Does anyone know wether a number plate that is on a 50's motorised bicycle is transferable? its a 123 ABC style plate and there are papers with the bike but i dont know if the plate has already been transfered in the past.
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Train Seaon ticket questions
Hey! I wonder if anyone can help me, I'm thinking of getting a train season ticket but I wondered a few things about it. On the Terms and Conditions at http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/season_tickets/season_ticket_conditions.html it says:You can use your Season Ticket up to and including its expiry date for any…
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Car insurance & factory fitted options
I am seeking definitive information on a motor insurance issue which has recently arison with regard to factory fitted options on brand new cars. Is it a fact that when a brand new car is ordered by a customer from a car dealership & fitted with available options supplied & factory fitted by the car manufacturer, the…
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Police Speeding Ticket (Scot)
My partner was caught speeding today by the local, friendly, constabulary and has been issued with a ticket to take to the court. She has to pay £60 and have 3 points put on to her license. We are due to go on holiday in a couple of weeks time where we have a hire car booked under her name and our concern is whether she…
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Car insurance
Around 8 months ago I was involved in a very minor collision where basically someone drove into the back of me at traffic lights (their fault). As it was an awkward junction we couldn't really stop so I drove on to a safer place and stopped but the other party didnt stop. I took their reg number. Unsure what to do I read…
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MOT & Service: Kwik-fit vs local garage.
Hi! I'm wondering if anyone could help me with a bit of advice on picking a garage for an MOT & annual service. I've got a quote for about £250 on service + MOT (no discount for having two at the same time) from a local garage where I did my last service & MOT. Having an old almera, its a bit steep, especially when…
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Stung on courtesy car agreement...
I recently posted here about asking TfL for a refund on 2 PCNs that were issued to the rental company, on the basis that I had mistakenly paid the charge against the wrong vehicle. For each PCN, the company add an admin fee of £55 (this IS in their rental agreement T&Cs), so: PCN - 2x £60 = £120 Admin fees - 2x £55 = £110…
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I didn't see the massive wooden pole sticking out of the ground
I can only blame extreme tiredness, but this morning I somehow managed to park pretty much in a lampost without actually noticing. Actually, it was wooden, so I guess it's probably a telegraph post. I had to park partly on the pavement because it's a tight road, to allow emergency vehicles access. All things considered, my…
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MSE News: Fuel duty 'could rocket' to reduce Treasury shortfall
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "Motorists could face a 50% rise in fuel duty in future years to cover a £13 billion hole ..." Read the full story: Fuel duty 'could rocket' to reduce Treasury shortfall
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Do I transfer Car to wife?
Hi All I have had my own car for the past 12 years and have been paid a car allowance and fuel by my firm who made me redundant 4 weeks ago, but I am just about to start a new job and will be provided with a company car. The problem is I only took my new car on only 6 weeks ago on finance...at present the car is in my name…
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Insurance Claim Advice
To cut a long story short a few days ago a motorbike ran into the back of my car. The 3rd party has admitted responsibility so i can assume it will go down as 100% his fault. My car = Citroen C2 Furio (2004) 57,000 miles Damage = Panel damage to the rear bumber and rear passanger quarter panel. Tyre blown. No internal…
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speeding fine
had a days driving job 15 days ago think i was caught speeding by a camera van the firm has heard nothing how long do i have to wait
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Advice on advertised car - VW Golf
Hi How does this car sound? Or does anyone have any viable alternatives? Thanks!…
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Vauxhall Horn not working
I got in touch with Vauxhall reference my horn not working. It was one of the vehicles recalled for the CIM. I was told to take it along to my local Vauxhall garage to get an inspection done if it is the CIM Vauxhall would pay for the repair. My car has an intermittent fault on the CIM so they got in touch with Vauxhall to…
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Busses from Wolverhampton station
I'm struggling to find a bus timetable for busses from Wolverhampton railway station to Himley, it's possible I'm just rubbish at reading bus timetables. Does anyone have local knowledge who can tell me, I need to get a bus around mid day and return about 5pm. Alternativly any idea how much a taxi would cost?
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Used Car Problems
Hello. I recently purchased a used Volkswagen golf on the 21st of March with the mileage 87058. It now currently has just over 91062. It came with a new MOT and FSH. Allthough the MOT did have some adviseries from tyres close to legal limit and the Nearside Front constant velocity joint gater damaged. We was given a 3…
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Scrapping a car, what is a good price.
HI all, my escort has finally reached the end of it's life and will not pass it's MOT. the garage have suggested I scrap it saying there is good money in scrap at the moment. However I have no idea what is a good price. Do I just ring up one of the companies that advertise and will come and get it? What is a good price…
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Think I ran a red light
Lights on amber - and one of those situations where I judged the car behind me to be too close. Definite it was red when I crossed it. Anyone experienced this? Outcome? Please no fear-mongering. Thanks.
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National Tyres more like National Disgrace
I am absolutely shocked by the customer service from National Tyres at the Folkestone Kent branch. The employee swore at me and gave me verbal abuse when I took my vehicle back after work was carried out wrong. A fault that should have never happened. It was a simple job to replace the rear wheel bearing. They replaced the…
