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What car??
Hi, Don't know if anyone can let me pick their brains. We have a 1999 VW Passat estate with about 120 000 miles and it's starting to get to the point where we think it will be cheaper to get another car rather than pay repair bills for this one. Question is, what should we be looking for? This is a petrol 1.8 sports turbo…
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Trading in a car- should I fix it up
Hi there I'm looking to trade in my car and get a new one but it has a few scratches and minor dents. I wondered if I should try to at least cover up the minor scrathes get it looking its best by polishing the outside and cleaning the interior and if this would increase the value of the trade in? Sorry if this sound a daft…
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Automatic speed camera in France
Hi there, has anyone experience of getting flashed by a fixed speed camera in France? I was driving from Spain, unexpectedly because daughter had chickenpox so couldnt fly. I was in my own car not a hire car. Has anyone received a fixed penalty through the post from one of these cameras? Was it a fine and points? I know i…
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Cars' value?
Hi, I want to sell my Volvo 850.Is it possible to find a genuine valuation online? Many thanks Carmen x
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What's a reasonable state for a second hand car to be in..
Obviously age depending but mine is a 2005 MG-ZR and as some of you know it has a pulling problem when i brake, have just had it down the tyre place and they say all is well in regards to tyres, tracking etc but the left hand side brake disk is slightly worn and the drivers tyre is worn and has about 1000k left.. Should i…
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Car damaged by my son - insurance query
Hi My son (11) was in a friends car, and upon opening the door bumped the wheel arch of the adjacent car (he wasn't used to the weight of the door). An unfortunate accident, for which he was very sorry and upset about. My friend has said they will claim on their car insurance to fix the damage to the other vehicle and the…
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CrossCountry trains promo - 10% off railcard fares !!!
http://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/Sale/Default.aspx?PromoCode=RAILCARD book before 31/8/08, 2 singles seem to be way to go: EDI - Newcastle & return ( 22/24 August ) 2 singles = £13.50 round trip ! Dundee - Edinburgh & return ( 22/23 August ) 2 singles = £6.25 round trip ! ( Have a rummage about - some great deals for…
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Breakdown cover for Commerical vehicle
Does anyone know of any companies that provide breakdown cover for a car that is classed as a commerical vehicle? It's basically an old car that is used to ferry staff around but we're using it to go away for a week and i'm a bit worried about having no cover. We have a policy with tesco but that's for our personal car…
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Car Bodywork
Hello Not sure if this the right forum but i will ask anyway. My car has a few scuffs & scratches & i would like to know if anyone can recommend a good bodyshop in the Wirral. Also has anyone tried one of the SMART car repair franchises like Chips Away. Thanks
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garage phoning mum to say mot out!!
apparently the garage where i have my car serviced and mot'd phoned my mum on the 5th asking for me and told her my mot was expired!! actually it runs out on the 15th!! i have not lived at the address for many years but origionally when i purchased the car i was at my parents and they had my contact details their. as i…
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Panel damage repair
My NQD wife unfortunately reversed our car (2003 Volvo S80) into a wall. Here's the damage (click to enlarge): Damage is to driver's side just above the wheel arch. Any thoughts on the best way of effecting a repair? Or should I just leave it? It doesn't bother me too much, but don't want to leave it if it will rust. This…
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Wierd car noise!
Hi all, Currently outside my house is a car making the wierdest noise ever. It is a constant squeaky buzzing noise, high pitched and really loud!! Could it be a car alarm but with a flat battery? Or something else? All suggestions, and what I should do about it, welcome! Thank you!
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Southwark Council parking fine
Hi, During the past year, my husband and I have been travelling to London to hold a stand on Borough Market, in Southwark. There are parking restrictions in the usual areas in which we parked on Fridays (and we therefore avoided them), but these were not in force on Saturdays (or so we thought). One Saturday last April, my…
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Speed camera detectors
Hi, I am looking to buy one of these gadgets. Can anyone give me any reccommendations i.e. Talex, snooper, road angel which would give the overall best performance. I am not a speed merchant by any means but am straying onto strange territory soon. Thanks Sally
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Car garages
I have heard there is a website that rates garages, does anybody Know what it is?
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6 month old car with "rattle" - advice please
Could I ask for your advice please. I bought a 6 month old 207cc in April this year from the Peugeot dealer and it came with the Lion Used Car Warranty plus, of course, the Peugeot manufacturer's warranty. It quickly became apparent that there was a loud rattle coming from the back of the car. Looking on 207cc forums, it…
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Bite Card for Rail users (FREE)
20 per cent off Food + Drink at Railway Stations across the Country http://www.bitecard.co.uk/
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Info On Reclaiming High Train Fares
Hi, I have looked for a similar page but cant find this question. My question is, is there a legal loophole/consumer right where by i can claim back £300 for a single trip me and 2 friends did from Kings cross To Leeds. We missed our train due to Underground, but we left 40 minutes advance (from oxford circus) which i dont…
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For Sale Sign In Car
I heard somewhere that it is illegal to have this displayed - is this true??
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Cheshire Day Ranger (Trains)
You can go Quite Far on This one,And if you have a Railcard (Young Persons,Disabled,Family+Freinds) its Even Cheaper,For Full Details + Map go to http://www.northernrail.org/offers/dayrangers/Cheshire+Day+Ranger