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Online mincabs: any recommendations for airport transfers in London
there seem to be a lot of companies allowing online booking. Any recommendations. Before you say Addison Lee have given me the highest quote
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Which Brand of Timing Belt Kits?
Hi, I have just bought a 2005 Ford Fiesta. It has done 60,000 miles so I'm getting the timing belt changed. I am providing the parts myself as someone is fitting it for me, what brands are the best or should I stick to genuine Ford? Many thanks.
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Best car scratch repair product
Some waster has decided to key my car (and others) over the last few weeks and caused a lot of damage. They are deep scratches down to the white primer on a VW Polo 2002. Short of paying loads of money (and why should I) at the bodyshop, what is the best product out there for doing a good job of covering up/filling in ? I…
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Buying new-ish car for the first time
Apologies if this is covered in an article or other post somewhere. I've always bought old bangers, but have now got some cash together and want to buy a newer car to save on those awful garage bills. I'm a total novice when it comes to this sort of thing, so looking for advice before I go to Carcraft or wherever! I've…
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V5 to DVLA
Do people just send these off as ordinary post?? Weird q I know, but worries me that it will get lost in the post or something and then have no record of me no longer being the registered keeper of the vehicle. Do people send it off recorded??
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Buying A Used/Nearly New Car -Tips?
Hi I'm looking at replacing my clapped out car and have been to one local dealer today to have a look at cars. Clearly I don't know what's a good deal and what isn't. How do I know they're prices aren't inflated and what I should pay. Years ago my dad used to use Parkers, is that still a reliable guide to use (and is it…
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Can I get paid for my Whiplash Injury?
Does anyone know of a site that will pay me for making an accident claim? I know these claims are sold on, anywhere where I can get paid directly by the accident brokers?
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Sold a car, air con stopped working, buyer complaints
So I sold a car yesterday (28th May), I'm a private seller, the buyer test drove it thoroughly, bought it, took it away, signed the reciept which states sold as seen, and on the way home (around a 200 mile trip) they text me that the air con stopped working within an hour of them taking it away. They've had a company look…
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First ever claim - advice?
Hi everyone. Yesterday morning on my way to a new job(!) I was hit whilst stopped at a zebra crossing by a bus. We both pulled up and I got his details from him and everything was very civil - he accepted responsibility for it about 5 times! I called off at a local motor repairs place and they have advised me to use www.…
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Getting tyre looked at by non main dealer during warranty period?
Our car is still in its warranty (from new) period. We think one tyre may have a slow puncture. We're going away on holiday soon (long drive) so want to get it checked ASAP. Due to work, it's not practical to get to the main dealer before we go away so we want to go to a tyre place near MrTeapot's work. Is this OK under…
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Insurance No claims bonus
Hi I was wondering if anybody could help. I have insured my mondeo with Quotemehappy for £240 (£550 without), thanks to 7 years NCB. They have asked for proof, it took a bit of diggin but HSBC car insurance supplied proof. The porblem is they say the policy ended in feb 2010, over 24 months ago. This policy was on a…
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Beware cheap MOT deals?
I have just gone to my local F1 autocentre 1/2 price MOT and combined service discount, I also had two new tyres I knew the tracking was out as slight uneven wear on front. However, I was told the car has failed on headlight alignment I would not mind but the car has only done 3000 miles since its last mot at the same…
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Broken ignition key
My daughter has broken the ignition key for her car and is being quoted £111 plus VAT plus extra charges of £70 for security etc. Is this normal, it seems excessive.:(
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Another car deposit refund question
I know there are lots of threads about lost deposits when buying second-hand cars but I think mine is slightly different and I'm hoping someone can offer some advice. I recently placed a 'holding deposit' on an almost new car some 200 miles from where I live. I explained to the dealer that before I could complete the deal…
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any recommendations for a 125cc bike
starting to have motorbike lessons and i have come to the conclusion that as i have never ridden before it would be sensible to get a 125 bike for 12 months or so even though i will do the DAS test. can anybody recommend or suggest bikes to avoid?
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Newbie cycling wannabe bike buying advice please
Hi everyone, Hope you're all well. I'm in a bit of a quandary as I've decided would like to do a little bit of cycling to and from work to help stay fit and save a few pennies... Only trouble is I honed up the local bike shop and asked what I should look to spend for a half decent bike to ride to work and they said......…
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How much is this worth?
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/VAUXHALL-CORSA-C-1-2-16V-HIGH-FLOW-CAT-EXHAUST-MANIFOLD-/140759709474?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20c5eeb722 me like. <snip>
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MOT, Tax and License Questions
Hi I have just moved to a new address after splitting up with my girlfriend. Now at the end of this month my tax and mot are up, plus I need to change the address on my license. But I all I have is my photocard license and I am having trouble getting the rest of my paperwork off the ex. Any ideas what to do before the end…
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what to do?
Hi Chaps I have a car with Blackhorse HP agreement. I am 16 months into my contract, I have had the turbo go on my car which cost me over £1000 to fix and was advised by the garage when turbo's go on these engines Citroen recommend a new engine! The car seems to be ok now, although I can see soot developing on the turbo,…
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Changing insurance on car - what do i do?
Do i need to let my old company know or will the new company do that for me? Dont want the old insurer to continue charging! :eek::)
