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Advanced driving course?
I'm on the hunt for an advanced driving course - something to be able to push my skills up a notch or two. Maybe an IAM one, maybe something else. Can anyone recommend one?
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What's this piece of music?
I know this is very random but generally you are a knowledgable lot! I'm trying to find the music behind this video: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8PQ4VGMDMQU Also some on here may like the video/not seen it before!
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Which car option -help my head is pickled!
Hi all I could do with some unbiased help. I have a 04 plate VW polo 1.4- 135k on the clock but had an virtual engine rebuild at 95k due to cam belt going (not my fault as had been done to time but faulty belt) I drive approx 10000miles now max but used to do a lot more. I have had car for 7 years and fancy a change now to…
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Claim Fast
Help, dont know if I have done the right thing. Never had an accident in 40 years until last week. A car was half parked on the pavement half on the road and started reversing towards us as we were stationary waiting to turn onto the main road. Had hand on horn for about 3 seconds but it kept coming back and bang ! We…
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Can anyone help me sort this out re hyundai i110 61 plate
Hi one and all l brought this January 2012 ?new but had issues with it first it had faulty pin front passenger side which could have collapsed at anytime, when asked why no recall said they didn't have to until they knew a vehicle was faulty found this hard to believe because suspension could have collapsed and l had been…
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Private seller or approved used?
Hi, Thinking of buying a second hand car. Was wondering if it is advisable to buy an approved used car from a company dealer or from a private seller in terms of transparency, hidden faults etc etc. I know there will be a cost difference, but if the difference is around 1000 quid then is it worth considering? Secondly, are…
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New Driver Insurance
Does anyone know if it is possible to take out a seperate insurance on my wife's car for our son who has just passed his test? The quote to add him as a named driver on the existing policy is close to 2k. A seperate policy comes out at about £700.
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Travelling into London by car
I'm travelling to London from the north next Monday and looking at train times/ costs it seems like travelling by car would be better. I need to get to Marble Arch ideally or Bond Street tube station. I'm looking to park at a station near the outskirts and travel in by tube. Any suggestions on what would be the best…
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Insurance Company to pursue me for cost of claim
Hi There, My wife recently had a minor incident in our car, whereby she was struck by a motorist from behind as they were exiting a roundabout. The key piece of information is that she was travelling to a work event and not her usual place of work. Our policy was for personal and commuting, The insurance company has said…
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Possible Change of Car
Hi all I'm considering changing my car for something a little more economical. I (think) I can get around £3,000 for my current car (will need to check properly first though) so that will be around the budget (can probably afford to throw in an extra thousand or so if absolutely needed). I currently drive an 07 plate Ford…
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Car Choice - Help
Women.... My wife is a District Nurse and has a Picanto 1 2011 reg, with about 12k on the clock. Apart from the wheel trims, its in A1 condition. FSH from main dealer etc. However, she informs me that due to runing anbout more in the car, the car is uncomfortable and lack the AC. I can understand her sentiments, we've had…
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MSE News: Asda to cut petrol prices by 2p per litre
"Drivers filling up at Asda will see petrol prices fall by up to 2p/litre from tomorrow" Read the full story: Asda to cut petrol prices by 2p per litre Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum? Intro Guide.
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Cost of Driving Licence to fall
The cost of applying for a driving licence is going to be reduced, and about time. If you’re a new driver, it costs £50 to apply, but under new rules, in the future it’ll only cost £34. If you’re renewing your licence after 10 years of driving, it’ll now cost you £14 instead of £20. In addition to that, all driver…
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Value of the Panda?
The Missus in the Panda and the next door neighbour in a Disco had a coming together on the lane on Saturday night and the Panda did not come out of it very well and will be written off (I hope). Fortunately they have accepted full liability. Their insurer has said they use Glasses Guide to value ours. My question is can…
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Good service centres in Chelmsford
I am new to Chelmsford and I need to get my old car serviced in Chelmsford. I have some known issues with my car and it is due for MOT. I am planning to get the service done at a garage/service centre and MOT at the Council MOT centre. Could anyone please suggest reliable, value-for-money service centres in Chelmsford? I…
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Mods and car insurance ?
Hi I have a oldish car a 99 reg civic Im thinking about installing a mpg gauge something like a diy mpgunio to try and save some fuel and money.What mpgunio does is monitor one of the fuel injectors and the vehicle speed sensor to calculate mpg in real time. Im worried that this is classed as a mod and because it has diy…
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Ford Focus Estate 02
We are in desperate need to buy another car, our old faithful Mondeo has given up on its transmission, but it is a 20 year old car. We've seen a Ford Focus Estate 1.8TDCi Ghia, 130,000 mileage, diesel, manual, 5 gear, asking price £1,200 private sale. It's got a little bit of rust around one of the back wheel arch and a…
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Are black boxes any use in an insurance claim?
Just curious as wife is going through an insurance claim at the moment and we've just discovered that the other driver has had a 'black box' fitted to her car. Just what do these black boxes record and as we're convinced it was not my wifes fault,is there likely to be any valuable data on it for insurance purposes? Just…
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Dash Cams Shadow GT680W
:j I have just fitted a Shadow GT680W dash cam with GPS. Having seen the thread on the Meet and Greet scam and knowing what fidlles the car park management companies are up to with ANPR, dash cams look to me an essential self-protection tool. I'm amazed motor manufacturers don't fit them. I wonder how many motorists have…
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VW PCP-Early settlement?
Have agreed a purchase of a VW Polo for son with £1000 finance discount based on taking PCP finance. Intention is to early settle full PCP as early as practical after taking car-Dealer has mentioned you can do after a couple of months & one has said 6 months I guess due to retention of their commission? What are the terms…