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Trains more expensive near Christmas?
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BBC video of cyclists with helmet cam
I saw this video in BBC today of an Essex cyclists who got a helmet cam and his now recording his journey. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-19710937 Can't believe the Essex Police said that they didn't see any offence being committed! What do you guys think? :)
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Best large budget bike ( 23" )
I need a new, affordable bike with a large 23 inches frame as I'm 6'4" tall. Any recommendations?
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DAB radio help please!
Hi I want to get a DAB radio for my car, can anyone tell me if I need to by any extras for this or is the radio itself all I need? I tried looking on the Halfords website and it seemed to suggest that if I were to get an adapter for my current radio then I would need an aerial, but it doesn't mention needing this with a…
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Car problem
Please help, fella was trying to change oil filter in my 2006 clio and touched the alternator with the tool. It sparked and so did the battery. Now the car is dead it will not start and even the lights will not turn on. Checked fuse all seem ok. We think the battery could be flat but we have charged it and still nothing…
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Buying a new car
Buying a new car and dealer has asked i pay using a credit card. Would this be better than using a debit card?
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AA called window exploded
Wondering if someone can help me. A friend of mine was driving a hire car (kendle cars from aldershot) and the window exploded. He said he didn't hear anything hit it and it seamed fine. He's stopped at the side of the motorway with AA on route to him now. I don't suppose anyone will know if they can replace the window at…
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NCP airport parking tip
I thought I'd share a bit of a cheat with NCP airport valet parking I've just come across. My example is when checking prices online for Birmingham airport the difference between short/mid parking and the Valet service was £15. So I just opted to park myself and save the £15. However - before completing the reservation it…
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Dumb question.. New boots.. how do you stop them wrinkling on the clutch?
Hi all This is a dumb question about an issue thats been annoying me for a while. New boots.. when using the clutch, the front of my shoe (and toes) always end up being bent upwards and thus leaving crease marks that are worse on one boot than they are on the other. How do you guys get around it?
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Really weird HPI check from the AA - can anyone decipher?
I just did a car data check via the AA for a car that we're interested in. I usually use autocheck but it couldn't find the plate so I used the AA instead as I wanted a site that checked for outstanding finance. Anyway, the report is confusing as hell. I've added the pertinent parts below: So confused. How could an '05'…
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RAC Car Insurance
I'm buying car insurance online for my elderly grandparents from the RAC as they came out cheapest. What I want to know is if they actually post out the documents in the post. As with them being old timers, they would rather have physical documents in their hands and not online documents. I got stung when i bought their…
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Car Dealers & Credit Card Surcharges
Could someone clarify if buying a car from a car dealer has a standard credit card 'surcharge' - I have spoken to one company who state they "normally have a 1.5% credit card charge" Is this standard throughout the UK? I am just trying to keep my costs down as much as possible :)
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Car recommendation for motorway use (£5k-7k)
Hi guys - looking to buy a car shortly ideally want to spend between £5k-£7k. I am not fussed about having the "best" or most "stylish" cars but it would need to match the following criteria: * Diesel * Good for motorway usage * Relatively low/reasonable running costs * Hatchback/Coupe have no need for Estates or Jeeps *…
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Can I appeal against my Parking Ticket?
Hey there, Just wanted to run a situation by you, would love to hear the thoughts of fellow MSE'ers who have been in a similar situation. I live in Lewisham London and received a parking ticket today. 1.) There were signs up signalling pavement parking was permitted. 2.) However when I came back I was issued a ticket…
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ford raido code help
Hi i need the code for my radio if anyone can help me its a ford foucs number on radio is m122717 thanks
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new car repairs?
Hi, I brought a new car two weeks ago, it is an 09 plate Meriva which has done 20k miles. Today the clutch has started sticking. I've got a three month warrenty from the dealership I brought it from and am taking it down on Tuesday to get it looked at. I just want to know what right I have, the warrenty doesnt cover normal…
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Private plate being sold with the car..
Hi all, I'm selling a car for a family friend and she wishes to throw in the private plate with any sale as she has no use for it. Is there any paperwork that has to be done/signed to ensure the new owner take ownership of the plate as well? Thanks, Z
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wewillbuyyourcar.com referral?
Hi, We are thinking of selling a car through wewillbuyyoucar.com and noticed if we say someone recommended to us they will get £25 M&S vouchers. I don't know anyone personally so wondered if anyone on here has a reference number and wanted them? Sorry if this is the wrong place to post - am new at this. Thanks.
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MSE News: Supermarkets cut petrol prices
"Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco cut up to 3p/litre off diesel and unleaded prices ..." Read the full story: Supermarkets cut petrol prices
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Warranty advice needed
I've just put my 2 year old Fiat Panda in for its service, and have been given a report which states that the offside front suspension is worn and is 'safety critical' . This will be replaced under the 3 year warranty on the car. BUT - the report also states the offside tyre is "worn on inner edges due to ball joint worn"…
