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Tailgating should be made a criminal offence
I've come to the conclusion that after several incidents of tailgating over recent weeks, that it should be seen as serious as drink driving/texting at the wheel etc. I'm not a sunday driver by any means nor a bad driver - I'm not perfect either but I do consider myself to be a safe one no the less. Yet, people still feel…
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Downsides to cancel a 10 month car policy?
I have another thread on here running, with me trying to get back to be the main driver, and not a named driver. I say this, to not dilute, or obscure, the replies on there. I am a named driver, on my wifes insurance, 65% no claims, which expires mid September. It is a smallish car, and the premium for the year, is approx…
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Which cycle to buy for over 60s ?
Hi I am considering cycling to help improve my health and fitness but I have no idea what cycle would be suitable for me! The area I live in is basically flat, I am a 64year old male I can't afford anything expensive so any suggestions please. Thanks
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Very nervous car driver
I passed my driving test about 6 months ago and i've always been a bit agitated whilst driving. I think the only reason i passed was a major overdose of calming tablets and a lenient examiner. (she put a scribble in the major bit on the scorecard then marked it as a minor instead for not stopping at an unmarked crossroads…
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UK Car rental, damage waiver question
Hi all, and thanks in advance for reading this. I've rented cars a few times recently from Enterprise, and not had any problems. This time, however, when I brought the van I'd rented back, I found some marks on the rear wheel arch, where I'd apparently brushed against something. There was no denting or any visible effect…
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Blackpool - Preston return question
I'll be undertaking training with the NHS for six weeks from the middle of August for my new job. My worry, as a non-driver, is how I am going to get to Broughton, Preston on time each day (8.45am) as cheaply as possible. So far, I see my options as: 1. Train (from Blackpool North) and bus (number 40/41 from Preston Bus…
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Fiat Punto ELX 2002 - 71,000 Miles - Cambelt?
Hi all! I have awful knowledge of car garage costs, and as my cars just passed the 70k mark, I'll be saving up to get the cambelt, timing belt and possibly water pump changed asap. Cars a fab little runner, but as I have no history of these being changed, I'd rather do it before anything snaps! Any ideas on how much…
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(Mechanical genius required) Brake pedal spongey even after brake shoe adjust
Hello all. I have an issue with my brakes that I'm a little confused about. A few weeks ago the rear drums started grinding a little which I put down to the shoes needing to be replaced as the handbrake was also a little ineffective. Checked fluid and it was almost empty so topped it up. I ordered the drums, but before…
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Brake fluid/clutch fluid interchangeable..?
I drive a Hyundai Accent and felt the clutch pedal go soft on me for the first time today accompanied by difficulty in changing gears. I'm hoping it's just a question of topping up the clutch fluid rather than anything more costly - but I can't check this properly until tomorrow. In the meantime I've checked the manual...…
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Penalty for being on the wrong train
Hi, I am Dutch and recently moved to Cambridge. Last week I urgently had to go to London. I purchased a return ticket from the machine and jumped on the London bound train which was waiting on the platform. When my ticket was checked it appeared that I was on the wrong train, First Capital Connect, while my ticket was for…
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Petrol - Tesco Clubcard Points or Nectar Points
Which is the best? I believe 2 clubcard points = 1p....or is it 4 clubcard points = 1p for petrol:huh: but not sure about Nectar points? I sometimes wonder whether to fill up at BP or Tesco.
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Off peak return train ticket question
Sorry to sound a bit dim, but I have never booked tickets for myself. I want to go to Warrington on Friday (won a comp woo! ;) ) and come back Saturday. I don't want a rigid timetable because if something goes wrong with the kids, I want the option of taking the next train instead of having to pay a premium. I've found an…
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train question
This is something I have wondered for a while so thought would just ask and see what would happen in the follow situation. A family have train tickets to go on holiday/see family, one of the members of the family is a small baby (say 3 months old) who is travelling in a pushchair (no car seat). Half way through their…
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More damage to my parked car! (photo)
My car was parked in the back road outside my home today and found this damage when I went back out to my car. Door mirror knocked off and unsalvageable and scrapes on the paint work above the door handle and even on the glass. Also notice the marks near the bump strip and near the 'GLX' sign on the front quarter. Possible…
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Greater Anglia not honoring refund of unused tickets
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Free/cheap parking near Gloucester Station
Hi All, I've got a new job and with it a long and expensive commute that is going to involve the train and car. I want to reduce costs as much as possible so does anyone know of any free/cheap (less than £15 a week) parking within 10 minutes walk of Gloucester station? It needs to be somewhere that I can keep the car…
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Contract Hire Calculator
Hi All, I am looking to contract hire a new car. I have looked on the internet (and searched this forum) for spreadsheets that show how the dealers calculate the monthly cost but so far I have only been able to find them for lease agreements. Would any of you happen to have a spreadsheet that I could plug the figures into…
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Advice needed quickly (second hand dealer problem)
Hello. I was wondering if anyone could help with a bit of advice? On Friday hubby and I went to view a Renault Clio at a second hand dealership. We weren't expecting miracles from it- especially as it's 18 years old - but we need a car that will at least tide us over for a while (hubby's job relies on having transport). It…
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40 MPH limit - advice or the law?
Recently, a series of county roads have been given a 40 mph limit, from 60 mph. There's a good reason for this at times, since cattle, sheep and horses roam freely at these locations. I have personally attended a nice new Volvo XC90, extensively smashed in the front, shattered screen and bent roof, with a very shaken…
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Alternative Fuel - Green Fuel - Bio-Fuels
Wondering if anyone was successfully using an alternative fuel in their car's Specifically a Vectra 2.0 DTi? (53 Plate)
