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Save on gas idea. Can it be done?
Hello! I go across the border to shop and save a lot of money. I find the gas price in Washington is really low compared to the high prices in BC. The only problem is I can only fill the tank of my car. The gas runs out in a week or two. I can only go to U.S. once every month. So I'm thinking of buying a plastic gas tank,…
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AA members alert - cut your costs by at least 10%
If you're an existing AA member, you might want to know the AA recently cut its online prices for new joiners. But in a less-than-impressive "reverse loyalty bonus" move, it's not automatically passing those cuts on to existing members. You have to ask to get the benefit! A friendly helpline operative told me AA staff had…
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WTD:Accurate Car Valuation
This may be a regular question on this forum, if so I apologise. Does anyone have a good site that provides accurate car valuations for selling privately ? I am getting quite different results using the AA site and Parkers. Cheers Gremilex
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car fuel economy comparison
Can anyone guide me where to look for an easy comparison of the fuel economy of motors to enable the right choice of a new or used purchase? thanks in anticipation
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National Express Coach Seats For A Tenner
National Express is offering a million £10 seats one way meaning they should be guaranteed and generally available to the public. For over 60s and children under 16 the seats are £5 each. It may be possible to find it even cheaper with the following (less of them though so not definitely available). National Express itself…
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Whats better...coasting in neutral or in gear??
hi all, one question, im aware that coasting is dangerous and you dont have much control of your car and of braking when you're coasting, however, many people say (including jeremy clarkson) that if you coast , you should do it in neutral because your car isnt needing any fuel to keep it turning. But, a mechanic told me…
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rights after buying a van
hi....my son bought a w reg van last monday and the engine has bust and beyond repair...does anyone know what rights he has before he goes back to see the garage he bought it from.. :confused: thanks
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Dangerous 2002 Renault Clio, Please Help!!
Firstly I apologise for the length of this post but any advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated: I own a (2002) Renault Clio Expression1.2, 16v, Quickshift+. This is Automatic but also has a manual option by clicking a button on the gear stick to put it in manual mode and vice versa. I have had numerous problems…
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GNER refund
Don't know if I'm the correct forum but please move me if not. I returned yesterday from London to Durham with GNER rail. I travelled down early that morning to pick up my 6 year old son. However his mother only just told me when I arrived that he was ill (hmmm). So I had to return to Durham on my own. However while on the…
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MyRAC Vehicle Details from Number Plate
Click Here takes you to the RAC homepage, select MyRAC (4th down on left hand menu) and upon registering you are able to search for vehicle details using it's number plate. This might be useful in providing vehicle details after an accident / incident. You might want to briefly check correct year of manufacture or number…
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wanted:woman instructor with automatic
hi,please help. i'm looking for a lady instructor who has an automatic car. i live in bury,so anyone who's willing to come to bury. i have had some lessons,in a manual car and one in an automatic and realised that the automatic is for me,but there are no lady instructors around.the last one left to have a baby.
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Virgin trains?? Manchester
Hi - sorry if this is already covered. I wish to travel from Manchester to Edin. Previously lived near Burnley and Blackburn and managed to get cheap Virgin train tickets (£11 singles) as long as booked ahead enough. Currently (past few months) can't seem to get them from Manchester or Blackburn or Burnley. Has Virgin…
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cheap car hire? are you out there?
hi guys & gals my other, correction, "better" half's car has a problem and she cant get it fixed until the end of month would lend her mine, but she doesnt do auto gears want to hire a car, but well expensive, even easy.com! thinking of getting a cheapish car, use it for 2 weeks and selling it for what i can get does…
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british cars kept abroad
How should I best insure a British registered lhd car which is kept in the EU for most of the year? Can a British car be MOT'd in Spain or Portugal?
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OK then - what's the best price for diesel down your way?
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Insurance write off ?
Help Please, I am waiting for my garage to come back to me as to whether my car is an insurance write off or repairable. Can anybody advise me where insurance companies get their prices from when valuing my car for write off purposes, I have heard of Glass Guide , is this right ? All help appreciated, Many Thanks
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Cheapest Number Plates
I need a number plate for my car for when I have the bike rack on. So far I found https://www.serviceshop.co.uk which does them for a tenner. I can't imagine getting one much cheaper but just thought i'd ask Cheers!
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Denial of Freedom: More Tests for Drivers over 70?
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Vauxhall 3 day test drive
Is this a good money saving tip? Vauxhall offering a three day test drive? Simon
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Bargain motorbike
If anyone is looking for a "new" motorcycle. they should try Fowlers of Bristol. I've just bought a pre-registered Suzuki SV1000 for £3999 with 3 miles on the clock.The rrp of this bike is £5849.We live 450+ miles from Fowlers so we bought it over the telephone and had it delivered.It arrived today and it is SUPERB!!!! :D