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Having a terrible time with car insurance company - advice please?!
I wonder if anyone could advise me on the following issue I am having… I was in a car accident in October 2011. A car drove into the back of my car, whilst I was stationary at a traffic light. I took the details of the car and the man driving it. My bumper was damaged, but the car was still driveable. I reported it to my…
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Long term car leases
Me and my wife are thinking about leasing a car which seems to becoming an increasingly popular alternative to buying/ having one on HP. Any bad stories out there and companies you would reccommend? Just fact finding at the moment.
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Bikesure (and comparison sites generally)
wonder if someone on here can help with a debate I'vejust had with Bikesure. Looking to change bikes and originally did a quote through MCNComparejust to get a cheap quote on the current bike (TPFT as I just needed to keep the insurance up). With that bike sold I want to change to a new one. Before ringing I did another…
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Off duty cops nabbed speeding
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/9932373.North_Yorkshire_PC_caught_during_blitz_on_speeding_bikers/ 2 off duty coppers nabbed speeding doing 86mph in a 60mph zone, one PC accepted the driver awarness course and was not prosecuted, the second PC argued the toss and went to court as her denied he was speeding. At Bridlington…
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U-turns on narrow lane - legal?
My house fronts on to the verge of a narrow country lane leading to next door's farm and I'm having problems with drivers almost hitting the house when they attempt to u-turn; one yesterday literally came within an inch of my front wall. There is a layby/turning point further along the lane by the entrance to the farm and…
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Car Sounds Like A Helicopter!
Hi All, I have a 2005 Mini Cooper which has 64,000 miles on the clock. I have just had the gearbox bearings replaced at a cost of £580. Having had the car back from the garage for a couple of weeks, another problem has developed. When turning left it sounds like a helicopter. I just wonered whether anyone knows if this is…
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Grove & Dean car insurance?
Hi on a comparison site Grove & Dean http://www.grove-dean-insurance.co.uk/car-insurance.aspx car insurance was the cheapest. Never heard of these & just wondered if anyone had used them & their experience. They say breakdown included, but I can't find any details of which breakdown company they use? Thx
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2002 Honda Accord Alarm Problem
Morning, I am having an issue with my alarm. A couple of weeks ago I started preparing my car for sale as it has been replaced by a company car. The battery was flat so I charged it up and got it going. The alarm kept going off for a few minutes then stopped and the car was working fine (key fob and key both working). I…
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Oil in Water Tank
Car wouldnt start had AA out, water tank filled with oil but AA says its the starter motor. he drained water tank and flushed with kettle water, said should be ok had starter motor replaced on weekend by local garage. AA suggested that the oil could be headgasket. I need a full service and MOT so wanted to brace myself for…
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Help booking train tickets
Hello, I need help booking train tickets online so I can see my girlfriend at her uni but I have never booked tickets before and feel I will be ripped off. I am going from London Victoria to Falmer in Brighton. If someone has some spare time could you help me find a good site or a way to get them cheaper please? Leaving on…
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Nissan Primera Front Suspension Bush?
Hello guys, about to take my car around a few garages today to see what they'll quote me for a new suspension bush (Nissan Primera 05 plate) I'm just hoping there's a few experts on here who can let me know their thoughts on how much it should cost? Hopefully I'll avoid myself getting ripped off. I spoke to Nissan last…
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Moving house with a SORN car
Hi, We're on the move and will need to bring my other half's BMW with us, which is currently off the road and SORN with no tax or MOT. My question is, how do we move the car 200 miles legally? Can we tow it on a dolly, or does 'off road' have to mean all 4 tyres? Can we trailer it? How do we know if we are exceeding the…
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Train travel Hull - Truro
Hi Everyone, I hope someone could kindly help . My elderly Mum is travelling from Hull to Truro and wants to travel between 15th - 17th Dec and only change once. The cheapest I can find is £93.00 and that's with her senior rail card which seems ridiculously high. Does anyone have any ideas to make this trip a bit cheaper?…
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Car Max Group
Anyone heard anything about Car Max Group? Looking to purchase a car from them. They seem good - free warranty, fully checked vehicle etc. etc. Can't find any reviews online. Link here
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Red Spotted Hanky Question
Hi - hope someone can help. I have just purchased a rail ticket from red spotted hanky, and used the credits in my account - I have not paid any extra on my credit card. It says you need the booking ref and credit card to pick up the tickets - since no credit card has been used, will there be a problem at pick up? It is…
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Gatso. How long do they have
When you are flashed by a Gatso camera, how long do they have to send you a notice of prosecution?
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Code for Alfa Romeo 156 radio
Can anyone help me , i need code for Alfa romeo 156 radio Type : 932 No : 60621186 AL0932W0419181 V80419181 Thanks in advance
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Bizarre DVLA driver license renewal sent to wrong address!!!
Not sure if correct place to post this. My renewal notice to renew my picture on my drivers license has been sent to my address and my parents in law's address! Thing is, I have never lived at my parents in law addresss and I have nothing posted to their address. Why would the DVLA have done this? Some kind of fraud going…
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Citroen C4 VTS. 06 plate.
Took the above to the main dealer for MOT, it passed but the new style form states what needs to be done, adding to over £1600 of work. From clutch to tyres, even the the boot needs new struts. The previous MOT was done at a station where it was solely that, no servicing, gave it a clean bill of health. Of course I realise…
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Personal Lease vs Business Lease
I was on FB earlier and there was a link for Merc C class at £244, this was for a business users, but when I changed it to personal lease it went to £492. Can anyone explain why personal lease is so much more expense than business lease?
