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Re-sit driving test?
Just supposing you were to move to another country and sell your car here in the UK.. if didn't drive in the other country and came back after 5 years, would you have to re-sit your test? Would you have to re-sit it if you DID drive in the other country? Thanks in advance!
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Fitting USB sockets in car dash
I'm fed up with car makers who think that a 12v cigarette socket is enough in this day and age. Especially as its nowhere near where I want it. Has anyone seen any neat USB sockets which can be mounted in a car? All I want is to charge/power devices, so I don't need to connect it to the car stereo - it just needs to be…
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Astra mk4 sri alarm keeps going off ...
Since 8pm it has gone off 4/5 times, I today when placing baby in car seat whilst out accidentally clicked the close door button on fob, I immediately reset it and carried on putting baby in. 3 hrs after getting home it went off, I have clicked the alarm key and it stops only for it to happen again an hour or so later.…
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Big Family Car - What do you recommend?
Hi everyone, We have 2 Children and need a big ish family car. We also looking at a big boot too. We were looking at 7 seaters so if go out with family can take one car, if not have a very large boot. Which is also handy for DIY etc. Budget around £2.5k not fussed really about make just as long as they are reliable. And…
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Latest VW Golf (mk6) won't start!!!
Hi All, Can't believe my 3 and a bit year old car wouldn't start this morning. It tried when I first turned the key but after that was completely silent and not having any of it. Anyone know what this could be? Is this normal for a VW just over 3 years old? Thank you.
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motorbike on ebay
looking to buy a motorbike off ebay, what checks do i need to make to safeguard me from getting ripped off as you hear all sorts of stories
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New Car Website
Looking for deals on a new car, any one know any better websites? I have checked out: - Drivethedeal - ukcarbroker - carbuyer - broadspeed. Thanks
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unsecured load...what are the charges?
Hi after a bit of advice.... to cut a long story short my husband was driving home from work, with 2 small pieces of wood secured on top of his van... one piece came loose and caused a crack in the windscreen of car travelling behind.... husband stopped and apologised to the driver.. gave him his insurance and contact…
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Driving Lesson Theory Book Suggestion
Hi, Wanted opinions or suggestions on which one to get for passing theory test. Thanks in advance
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Food Prices on Virgin Trains
Hello I have not been on Virgin Trains before and I was wondering how much the food is on board? I will already have enough to carry and dont want to have to carry a bag of food to last the day from 6am-9pm. Thanks :)
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Bad Road Design causes Bad Driving?
The two recent threads "Bad Driving" and "Driver in overtaking lane at 65mph" have both had posts where the design of the road or junction is possibly a contributing factor. In answering one of the posts I found this website listing badly designed junctions. A bad road layout can confuse people. Or it can cause locals to…
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Provisional to full insurance & fronting
Hoping for some advice on a couple of queries I have :o OH and I have a shared car. I use it mostly as he does not need it for work (work is a short walk away). We have moved to a rural area and I will be spending a lot of time going back to visit parents and my eldest child who didn't want to leave. OH will need a car…
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Dilema
So my sister has just passed her driving test and I will be insuring her to use my car ON OCCASION I need my car for work I would say 80% of the time- I travel around a lot during the day to visit clients, collections, deliveries etc. I would say 90% of the "driving" time I do actually physically NEED the car- I can lug…
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What happens to vehicle after an accident?
I don't know all the details, but by mum has just called me cos my brother was in an RTA, he on a motorbike, hit by a car. He's in hospital, a few broken bones, lucky escape. Obviously he was pretty shook up at the site but recalls someone propping up his bike by a lamp post. When my parents went to see him he asked if…
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Laser Cut Car Keys.. cheapest place?
Hi guys and girls, thanks for your help. I want to get a car key cut, i have the new key (and the old one...!), and dont need any chips or anything electronic copied or coded, just the actual blade cut. It is a 2004 Peugoet and has a laser cut key. What sort of price should i pay to get this done? Any recommendation of a…
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Car hit in the rear...advise please???
Hi My Dad is a named driver on my car. Whilst driving, he stopped at some traffic lights and was hit from the vehicle behind. The boot section of my car has been 'caved' in, and the rear light smashed. Not yet sure if there is any 'unvisible' damage. I've only ever one minor accident before, whereby I believed at the time…
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Penalty Fare Notice with Southern Railway
Hi just needed some advice with a penalty fare i recieved. I bought two tickets (one for me, one for my brother) when travelling from East Croydon Rail Station to London bridge. I used my 16-25 railcard to get my discount. however i didnt realise that the self service machine applied the discount to both tickets. when…
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Looking for a Local Garage with good reviews?
Hi, Im looking for a local garage backed up by good reviews. Which is the best website when it comes to garage reviews? When it comes to garages/mechanics is there standard approval logo they must have? like e.g. Gas Safe for gas workers, Fensa for double glazing etc. So what standard/approval a garage/mechanic must have?…
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Paint Job Prices?
I am so ashamed to write this, but I'm looking for some opinions please :( I was on my way to an interview this morning, and against my better judgement I decided to park in a local multi-storey. I misjudged the tight gap for the space I selected, and ended up scuffing the paint on the car parked next to me (a small…
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Train to London
During July and August I will be travelling from the North West to London every Monday for 8 weeks to a meeting that will start at 5pm and finish at 7pm. I will be taking an afternoon train and returning the same evening after the meeting. Apart from the obvious of off peak travel, is there any other way of reducing the…
