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Obtaining C1 Category on Licence
I want to obtain the category C1 on my driving licence so that I am able to drive vehicles up to 7,500kg. I’ve looked into obtaining this qualification and it seems like a total minefield to me. I’ve looked through a couple of websites for organisations near me and I’ve struggled to understand the information they have…
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RE: Train season ticket refunds during the Olympics?
Hi all. I have a Train season ticket from Southampton to London with the underground included too - and was wondering if anyone had heard if the train companies and London underground will be offering refunds to the people that they are advising to seak other methods of getting across London? Seems a bit unfair that I have…
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Family car purchase. pls help!
I am so stuck and need some opinions before i start going into garages to look at cars. My family: 2 adults 4 children aged 6, 10, 13,16 Budget 6.5k Useage: I am mum I do school runs and local runs. 13&16 year olds are in the car maybe once a month, weekends they are all with their father. On a normal day it is just myself…
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Manchester to Cornwall
HI, In August I am cycling from Manchester to Cornwall. We are hoping to stay in Hostels/B&B's. Does anyone know a good route that will make sure we pass Youth Hostels along the way? I may just copy the lands end to john ogroats route but I don't know the best one to take. Cheers
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Cutting losses with car - best way to sell
Hi Don't normally post on here, but looking for some advice. I have a 55 reg Peugeot 307 which has been nothing but trouble since I bought it. In the last 3 months I have had to replace the exhaust, 4 tyres (not the cars fault I know but still an expense) and the radiator. It has now broken down again and I feel like I am…
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police impounded sons car
my son got his car impounded for no insurance or tax he had just got it motd . he took it for a spin round car park to see if the rattle was still there after putting tie on wheel mud flap. anyway he was going to tax it and insure it monday . his girlfriend changing her car insurance that is for both of them from her car…
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Advise on new tool set?
Looking to get some new tools starting with a socket set. Looked at the halfords pro range but you do get stuff like imperial sockets that I will not use and sockets are 12 point. I have been looking at the Britool 98pc set which looks like it comes with hex 6 point sockets and is all metric. Another set is something…
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Quickest route from Peterlee to Darlington
Can anyone recommend a quick route from Horden (near the cost road) or Peterlee to Darlington? Google Maps suggests it will take around 40 minutes but I could really do with it being quicker... maximum 30 minutes (door to door). Routes I have heard so far: 1) A19 south, A66 Darlington; 2) A19 south, Hartlepool/Sedgefield…
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One-way car/van Hire - Pick up in London and drop off in Glasgow?
Hey, My boyfriend is moving from London to Glasgow at the start of September and we're looking into the possibility of hiring a car/van for a one-way trip from London up to Glasgow. He doesn't have a lot of stuff so a car would probably suffice. Thought it would be cheaper to hire a car than for me to drive down from…
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will my car fail the MOT if you can`t read the mileometer
Hi, Selling my old zaffira,the bulbs gone in the mileometer & you can`t see it(digital). Question is:will it fail a mot on this?
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UV dye for coolants and UV torch needed
My coolant is leaking, I'm losing about 100-200ml per month which is causing me a bit of concern. I watched on yt how a guy in america was using UV dye to find leaks. Pour the dye into the coolant tank, and leave it to stand for a couple of hours, come back later at night with a UV torch and you can basically see exactly…
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Headlight beam adaptors for continental travel
Can headlight adaptors for the continent be fitted before leaving the country? My neighbour who's a bit of a petrol head says you shouldn't fit them until you're across the channel as they dazzle uk drivers. I was under the impression they suppressed the beam for viewing road signs and it didn't matter when they were…
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Any idea on cost?
for a new clutch including fitting for a citroen c4? Looking for a rough figure. Thanks everyone!!
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long distance taxi/moving van
I hope this is the right forum, please move if not. I am moving from Brighton to Norwich and need to find a long distance taxi or a similar service. We don't have much (no furniture) to transport but it's too much to just take on a train. There would have to be enough for 2 people and a few travel bags and boxes (an estate…
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Is there anything I can do?
I live on a hill and my neighbours car has rolled down the hill and into the back of my car :mad: He has said we can work out whether to go through insurance or he'll pay for the damage. I've just had a quote, which is fine, but have been told that it'll take 3-4 days to fix. So basically I'm going to be without my car for…
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Radio Code for Ford Ka Please!
Hi, I've heard some of you guys can help with radio codes. I know I could get it from other web sites (and pay their fees) but hoped maybe someone on here can help me first. Its a Ford Ka (Y Reg) serial number: M021680 Thanks!
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Insurance cover for first time buyer
Hi guys, I'm going for my driving test next week and assuming I pass I'll be looking to buy a car ASAP, probably from a private seller. How does the insurance work when test driving the car? If the owner is insured fully comp, would that cover me to test drive the car? I'm assuming that I won't be covered if the owner only…
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Monthly Servicing Plans - Any Good?
Hi All I noticed on a website at work that a local garage is offering a 2-3 year deal on servicing where you pay per month by Direct Debit plus get an MOT discount thrown in. I realise there could be all sorts of pitfalls with this if it's long term contract (tied in for repairs, whatever they say is wrong, savings on MOT…
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Which Mechanic to trust?
Our car has had a burning smell coming from under the bonnet since yesterday. A friend has suggested it could be a clutch problem. In any case, I wondered how people chose the mechanics they use? We have a Honda and know that the Honda official place will charge over 3x as much to fix anything. There is a Halfords repair…
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C180 56 Plate - Air Lock?
My old man owns a Merc C180 56 Plate. He recently filled up his windscreen washer water tank, and since then it has stopped working, no water comes out of the jets,yet the pump works fine.my old man believes that he has an air lock due to him rushing and filling the water tank up too quickly. Can anyone help with the best…
