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Speed Camera - Have you been caught?
Did you know that recent Government legislation changing the Freedom of Information Acts gives you access to speed camera offences registered within the last twelve months and placed on a freely accessible website? Did you know that every time your car goes over even a mile or so over the speed limit, it is registered and…
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Insurance Company that accept 2yrs+ without policy and Still keep NCD?
Hi all, Which insurance company will still accept your No Claims Discount even if you have been without a policy for more than 2years but less the 3yrs. I know Norwich Union accept this, just want to know if there are others you might know of. Thanks.
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Camper vans vs converting a van/lorry?
we have started looking around at camper vans and they seem quite pricey - smaller ones from about 10k to a family one (which we are more interested in) from about 20K which we think is pricey. Has anyone converted a van/lorry into a camping car? any tips or ideas where to get competitively priced campers/camping cars…
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Fiesta 1.1i noisey
Well i have got a second hand car as a little run about for the time being But it sounds like a diesel when its a petrol the engine is too noisey any ideas Rgds
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Should I get an extended warranty for my 307?
I've had a peugeot 307 for 6 months now. The warranty runs out in a months time and their offering me an extended warranty for £199 for the year. I wouldn't normally bother but since i've had the car the -door handles have broken. -glove box lock stopped working. -indicators stopped working. -stereo ate CD's. -stereo…
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Exhaust for Rover 400
Hi guys, My boyfriends exhaust had gone (1.6 petrol) and wondered what are our cheapest options on getting a new one. At the moment his sounds like a V8 and he keeps turning boy racers heads! He has had a quote from an independant Tyre & Exhaust place for £85 +VAt for the mid and back sections and fitting. I'm one for…
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Cheap Sat Nav / PDA!
If your in the market for sat nav and/or a cheap pda, ive just bought an Acer n35 PDA from https://www.ebuyer.co.uk. It has a built in gps and Destinator 3 software preloaded........for the price of £199 (+vat) its blinkin' brilliant! The sat nav is very accurate (used for a week so far) AND you've got a reasonable PDA…
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Petrol Loyalty Schemes
I spend at least £140 on petrol a month, and there's few ways I can reduce this bill as it's my transport to work! As the prices between petrol stations don't vary much where I live, I wonder if anyone can recommend the best petrol loyalty scheme around at the moment? If i'm spending £140 anyway I figure it may as well be…
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New key - Toyota Yaris
My partner has just got a second hand Toyota with only one key with remote facility. Is there a way to get a cheap key for a "52" Yaris Fortyfoot
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Speeding 58mph in a 30mph but....
Okay, I know. This is what happened. I was leaving Hull on the A63 last June. This road joins onto the end of the M62, and has the national speed limit (where exactly it starts I couldn't say, but I was caught near Welton). Anyway as I left Hull I saw various roadwork signs including the one which illustrates 'lane ahead…
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Help - How do I remove chewing gum from carpet
I walked some gum into the car and I can't find a way of removing it from the carpet - which is black. In another forum ice was suggested - (hasn't worked) and also nail varnish remover - which I haven't tried as it's highly infamible and I'd rather only use as a last resort. Anyone know what to do - otherwise tomorrow…
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Cheap Rail Ticket Leicester to Aberdeen?
Can anyone help me find a cheap rail ticket from Leicester to Aberdeen, departing on 9th or 10th July and returning on 16th July. The cheapest I've been able to find is ridiculously priced at over £100. I know that there's the possibility to reduce the fare significantly by booking separate tickets for different legs of…
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Laser Car Alarms
Hi, can anyone supply a geo number in place of 0870 5502006 for Laser Car Alarms (uk) Ltd 5 Beeston Court Stuart Road Manor Park Runcorn Cheshire WA71SS I have searched the "say no to 0870" with no joy and got a number from a directory search, 01420 85999, but this says " number not recognised" Thanks
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Carsbymail
I'm thinking of using this site to buy a second hand car, the prices they send out seem to be pretty decent, anyone ever heard of / used them? http://www.carsbymail.co.uk
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Fantastic deal on a new Peugeot 307 cc 2.0 138 bhp
Just purchased a brand new 307 cc uk stock and main dealer. Deal was so good that my mate has bought one as well. Shopped around and it couldn't be touched... Peugeot have a deal at present for 0% finance over 3 years on their 307 cc until end of May, including the passport program Found a small family dealer called…
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Free car hire with RAC Breakdown
My car broke down and was off the road getting repaired for 4 days. It wasn't till my partner pointed it out to me, that I realised I was entitled to 3 days free car hire, through having one of the top RAC breakdown packages. Although the car broke down at home, and we knew what the fault was, we still had to call out the…
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1/2 Price Breakdown cover with Norwich Union direct
Norwich union direct offering half prince on all their breakdown insurance cover. Ive paid £44 for the full package of cover (recovery, home start, onward travel etc) for myself and partner in any car. Ring 08000964704 and quote CQM1 I waited till end when they said price then quoted the code so this way you know how much…
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New Tyres - Kwick Fit "Arrospade"
I have just been pricing tyres for my partner's car. - We want two 175/65 R14 H tyres for the MOT next month. Local garages are quoting about £40 each. Kwick Fit have Arrospeed at £41 for one, or £62.98 for two fully fiited. The tyres on the car at the moment are Semprit. The Costco is 90 miles away, they quote 70 dollars…
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Log Book Problem
HI, Thanks to all who helped on the insurance question i had. Now i forgot to mention something, I bought the car and am waiting for the guy to come back from holiday to get the log book. (it could be 3 weeks still though). Can any tell me can i get insured and taxed, mot'd without it so i can start driving or do i need…
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Any diesel mechanics out there?
I need to buy a cheap secondhand estate to fit my dogs! My husband wants me to get a diesel because of the high mileage I need to do, which is fair enough, I guess. I found one I liked at £1900, (1999 Fiat Marea Weekend 1.9 TD) but on enquiry the dealer said he had just discovered it had a dodgy head gasket and because he…
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