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Is there a difference in fuels?
Long discussion at the weekend with a friend about whether or not thee is a difference between the fuels sold by the suprmarkets and those at (e.g.) a BP station. I would have thought not that much but my friend was adamant that his car runs quieter, smoother and gets better mpg using the BP diesel than the stuff from…
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Ever tried mixing Acetone or Ethanol into fuel?
I'm just curious. A work colleague used to buy Acetone and then {I Think} he used it to raise the Octane number of std pump fuel. That's what he said he was looking into anyway. It's just got me thinking if there's any cheap HC source that could be mixed with petrol to lower the cost a bit.
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deposit for car purchase
I'm thinking about buying a used car which is going to need an inspection taken out on it. Once we have agreed a price what is the best way to ensure that the vendor does not sell the car to someone else before I get a professional inspection on it ? Is it normal to put a deposit down and if the car is OK then paying the…
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Rover - dead electrics
Hi 2-3 weeks back we had a flat battery on our rover 416 (p reg). It was jumped a couple of times and the we changed the battery and all seemed fine. All was fine until yesterday, when my boyfriend broke down in the car on the motorway. Whilst he was driving the head lights started flickering and he managed to pull over…
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Can I use Tip-ex on the V5?
Slightly unusual situation here! I've just purchased a car from a friend - he bought it himself only a few days ago, but circumstances mean he now has to move away. I have the V5, and the Green slip that is part of the V5 - but they both have his details written in under the 'new owner' bit, ready for sending to the DVLA.…
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Crewe to Hartlepool - can someone help!
I am travelling to hartlepool to crewe either on monday (after 3pm) or tuesday (anytime) after reading some of the threads I found that not many people recommend thetrainline.com. I have never used any other company. So, with a yp rail card what is the cheapest people can find. Thanks in advance. Louise
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£1 trainfare Portsmouth to London
There was a letter in the Portsmouth News a few weeks ago about train tickets from Southampton & Portsmouth to London and back again for £1 each way. It canbe as little as that but there are restrictions and you have to set a time and you have to get on at the main stations. Anyway we,ve booked return tickets - two adults…
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Cheaper train travel (Merged)
On BBC Look North there was a story tonight saying that GNER, Virgin and Midland Main Line were altering their pricing stratergies and bring them into line with the no-frills airlines. That is there may be some cheap ticklets out there going into London. Midland Main Line are offering a single to London from Sheffield for…
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London Transport - Oyster Pre-Pay can be cheaper than season ticket
Hi - this is the first time I've posted but I've had great tips from reading other's posts. I don't know is this has been posted before, but I couldn't find any matches when I searched for 'Oyster'. For those who don't live in or around London, well, it's of no use to you! Oyster is the electronic ticketing system being…
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how do i compare storage space of vans ??
i need to hire a van to move some bulky items . is there a website that shows comparison of the storage area ...suppose in "cubic feet" or whatever ? i'm sure a ford transit is too big but i have no idea about other options. i'm looking for "smaller van but with big space" !
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Airport Parking Charges
I had to pick up passengers from Stansted airport, and stayed for about an hour in their short stay car park. Going through the barrier afterwards, I found myself being charged £5. Later I was told that it is cheaper to stay in the mid-stay car park. Incidentally, while I was waiting for the plane, I took a walk round the…
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Are UK Diesel fuel prices too high?
Having driven in Europe a few times recently I have been puzzled that in most EU countries, the local pump price for diesel fuel is often 20% cheaper than unleaded petrol. In the UK, the pump price for diesel is typically 5% higher than unleaded. Does anyone know if this is down to our tax/duty regime or is it that the…
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VW Passatt oil light problem
For the past couple of weeks I've been having a problem with my oil light (wee symbol of an redish oil can) coming on every 2 or 3 days on the way to work. It beeps, comes on, flashes and then goes off about 5 to 10 seconds later. The first time I stopped and put more oil in but it came back on a few days later. I have…
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Help!!-Need help with Car tax!!
Hi guys, not sure if this is the right forum but im in a bit of a panic over a situation regarding my Car tax! I moved flats just over a month ago and have been in the process of changing addresses with banks car insurance etc and realised that yesterday that my tax on my car runs out this month and I havent had the chance…
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National express promotional code / discount?
Anyone have a promotional code or discount voucher for National Express?
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Want to buy Ford Focus TDCI
Hi I want to buy a Ford Focus TDCI, it needs to have air con, be in silver or light met blue. (want it for the wife). I am based in Cheshire and have rung my local ford dealers with no joy. I can go up to £8000. I have searched the usual places, Autotrader,fish4cars etc with no joy. Can anyone recommend where I could…
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Contaminated Petrol
Hi, I have recently had a bad experience with my car and would like views or help in how to go about getting action. My car developed a fault and went into a main dealer, after 5 days the result was a diagnosis of 'A PETROL/DIESEL MIX IN THE FUEL SYSTEM'. Now if this was my fault I would keep quiet and just pay the money…
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To buy with main dealer or not?!
Hello All! Ok I know that there is someone on here that can help me. This is the situation. My Dad bought me a Renault Clio 3 years ago and has been kindly making the payments. The car is due to be changed on the 3rd January when the new clio is released. When I took my car back to be valued it came in under the estimated…
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Be aware of a new car-jacking scheme.
This is one of those emails that is doing the rounds ATM. I received it today. I don't know if it's true or not :confused: But the message makes sense to me. I thought I'd share it...I'm not sure if it's been posted before :confused: I hope it helps someone else :santa2: rob :xmassmile Be aware of a new car-jacking…
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Internet car broker offers good deals - legitimate ?
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Bought a car, van or motorbike on Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) or Hire Purchase (HP) since 2007? Discuss the probes into hidden discretionary commission and undeclared commission - and how to complain.
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