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Cost for Cancelled Insurance due to missing call
More than (last company) haven't yet provided me with my no claims. After I get a letter remind me from Sheila's wheels (new company) I ring them an explain. Thats fine they say, just send it when you have it 1 1/2 later I get a letter saying policy is cancelled (5 days ago, lucky I haven't been caught). Spoken to them for…
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Changes to car insurance
Hello I've had Trackstar fitted but my car insurer won't give me a discount even though it cost a fortune to fit. It's Thatcham Cat 5 approved, done by a factory fitter, not a cheapie. But when I did some quotes on a comparison website with the same data, they all came back with cheaper quotes, even the company I'm with -…
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Marker posts on major roads.
Hope someone knows. On all major roads I see small marker posts, roughly every 100 yards about a couple of feet high, anyone know what they are there for ?
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Private Selling a Car
Hi Just after a bit of advice, might sound like a silly question but I want to sell my car privately, I have no idea really when it comes to cars (typical girl in mid 20s as long as it looks nice then im happy) lol I have a set price that I would ideally like would just like a few pointers that would increase the chances…
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flat battery while in the garrage
Hello Can anyone put some light on the problem I have? About 2 weeks ago my car was taken to the garrage for a repairs (dent to the front wing due to accident that was not my fault). Yesterday it was delivered by a service man who jump started it, told me to drive around because the battery was flat and then drove off. I…
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Train, Chesterfield - Blackpool North 10/11 August
Hi everyone, Wondered if anyone has any tips or can find a better deal? I'm needing to travel via train from Chesterfield to Blackpool North station, on 10th August, I need to arrive around or before 11am. I need to return on the 11th of August leaving Blackpool around 3pm. The cheapest I found was £55 return, can anyone…
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Speed limits when towing - Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy
I'm trying to find out the speed limits when towing a trailer (1100kg) in the countries mentioned above. I've found different information depending on the site I visit, the below is a summary of what I believe to be the latest information. Netherlands - 90kph Germany - 80kph (some reports suggest following lorries at 90kph…
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New car - profit making extras...
Hi all, I'm struggleing with my google-fu at the moment. Basically my Dad has just ordered a new car - the dealer has kindly added nearly £1000 of extras onto the price of the car... I've already got the GAP insurance (they were wanting £600!!) part covered and (the guy has reluctantly removed it from the bill) and will be…
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Anyone know how to change rear light bulb on Peugeot Partner van?
Anyone know how to change rear light bulb on Peugeot Partner van?
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haggling with a used car dealer
Saw a used car at a dealer for £9995 and want tips at haggling. I know there is a lot of leverage when buying a new car but not sure when it comes to a used car. A valuation on the WhatCar website gives a dealer price for the car at £9615 with the same mileage. Have a car for part exchange too and will not be taking…
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MSE News: Petrol prices set to fall further, says AA
"The price of petrol at the pumps is continuing to fall and could dip even further ..." Read the full story: Petrol prices set to fall further, says AA
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Buying Ex MoD car please help!
This is tricky situation and would welcome your views! I'm just about to buy an ex MoD car off a small dealer with full service history. I've been told that as its MoD for security reasons the plates have been changed and the car has had to be registered with the DVLA again. The dealer has a new V5 log book which shows he…
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Glasgow-London with power sockets?
Hi, so I'm going to be going to London soon, and from past experience I know I'm going to need to travel some way that lets me use a laptop. It's just hell otherwise, and I can't sleep when travelling. I've always gotten there and back via Megabus, and it's just down to luck whether or not the bus you get has power…
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Buying a used car on finance?? A few questions.
Hi. My current motor failed its MOT miserabley today and I think the time is right to be getting a new motor. Basically, I checked my credit rating a few months ago, and it seems Ive been using a bank account since leaving school which does not appear on my credit report. Im in employment and although Ive only been with my…
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train from home to Truro
want to get to truro at some point in late august/early september, from bognor regis. returning in 5 days. can anyone suggest the best place to split the ticket, or any other cheaper ways to go?? would the best bet be to get an off peak return ? (used to be called a monthly saver return). thanks.
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Hyundai Trajet Vs Volvo V70
Hi I am in the market for a seven seater, although will only have a budget of around £2000, I have been looking at these two. Which one would you go for? Mel x
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thetrainline.com refund rip-offs?
Hi there, Wondered if anyone's had problems with thetrainline.com and refunds or can suggest what we should do about following: Last night, husband purchased off-peak travel card for travel to London today - £29.50 (plus a bizarre £1 admin charge). He was to use the card he'd purchased the tickets on to collect tickets…
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bike value - looking for guidance
seen a ybr custom 2008 (59) for £1400, and a CG125 for £1200. i have been on wisebuyers.co.uk that suggest the ybr custion is £1120 on a private sale excellent condition and the CG in the same condition is £700. are the asking prices wrong or are the wisebuyers figures wrong? Is there another price comparrison / guide site?
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M6 where to get petrol?
I will be travelling from Scotland to Reading down the M6 and I will need about 50 litres of petrol and my tank only holds 30 litres. Where would be a good place to fill up again, preferably on the M6 some where past Birmingham as the last time I left the motorway to fill up I got lost?
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I actually want to buy one particular car from a dealer "sold as seen"
I actually want to buy one particular car from a dealer "sold as seen". It was a trade-in and will get punted to auction. Without a vat number and being in the motor trade, I can't buy it due to soga kicking in and the dealer, quite rightly, doesn't want to be liable if it goes "pop". Only option is to buy it at auction,…
