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I have been tempted by a Scotland trip several times but keep going off the idea. I do love driving but get bored quickly - 3 hours to Yorkshire is... see more
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I hear the argument a lot that they are here to stay, get used to it, if you have a problem with them itβs your problem because they are perfect, or... see more
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The car slowing when you take your foot off the accelerator is regenerative braking. Rather than get rid of the inertia the car has accumulated by... see more
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Just wanted to leave a note as I just had my first service in the UK with LabMechanix yesterday and wanted to say the customer service was up to... see more
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If you're planning a trip to/around Scotland and looking for areas of natural beauty, you'll be spoilt for choice. I imagine other community... see more
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Whilst this made me chuckle, I also know I'd do the same thing. I'm pretty sure there are buttons in my car which I've never pressed and I don't... see more
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Funnily enough, a friend of mine recently changed their car to a younger model. They did point out that as it's a hybrid it'll be more fuel... see more
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I've just booked in for an MOT and interim service (next month), I'll make a note to come back and share the total cost. π€ there won't be any... see more
- Yesterday 10:25
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Hi @Paytonb63, I've been driving for a number of years (and so far) I haven't been pulled over, but I can imagine this would make me a little... see more
- Yesterday 10:19
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Hi @tarun, Be sure to come back and let the community know what the outcome was. βββββββThanks. see more
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I'm surprised to hear this. These days, it is pretty rare that I encounter a petrol station which doesn't provide hose that reach both sides of... see more
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I guess most of us only read the manual when things go wrong. I recall an article in a car magazine where their reviewer drove across France in their... see more
- 30-04-24 22:53
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Wow that is quite something ha ha Today my car sensed a van on the opposite side of the road and it beeped at me very loudly and a large picture... see more
- 30-04-24 15:32
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A friend asked me to 'have a look' at his son's new car as it was behaving 'strangely'. The son took me out for a drive, and we were on a country... see more
- 30-04-24 14:10
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I, very briefly, worked for an insurance approved workshop. The first week they forced a third-party manufactured front bumper on a car, and I was... see more
- 30-04-24 13:55
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OK, then as mentioned, you need to speak to the third party insurers and tell them that you are not satisfied with the quality of work carried out,... see more
- 30-04-24 12:49
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OK, so those are the insurers you should be talking to. see more
- 30-04-24 12:20
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@TC1474 my partner just reminded me that we did not sign off when taking delivery of the car because the weather was horrendous and the guy said... see more
- 30-04-24 11:53
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Yes using the young lad who caused the crash insurance see more
- 30-04-24 11:45
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It took me a while to get used to the throttle when I was given an electric courtesy car. As you say if you lift off the car slows down significantly... see more
- 30-04-24 11:08
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If I've understood the OP correctly, he was dealing with the third party's insurer, not his own. Perhaps he could clarify? see more
- 30-04-24 10:39
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Did you sign off the vehicle as being repaired to a satisfactory state when you collected it? If you did, this might cause an issue as it is normal... see more
- 30-04-24 09:44
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What if I don't feel safe in the car anymore and don't want the repairs rectified? Am I within my rights to have it written off ? βββββββ see more
- 30-04-24 09:15
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An interesting report. Any car can develop a fault, so I would just chalk that one up to experience. Charging in the rain (and we do seem to... see more
- 30-04-24 08:20
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@Chris22 You need to talk to your insurance company. They should arrange an inspection to verify that the repairs were unsatisfactory and then get it... see more
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I hired a car recently. I chose an EV because it was cheaper, and also because I was (which is a rarity) by myself without my young family, so I knew... see more
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@Santa i know what you're saying but like i said im knew now 1 police car or bike behind me yeah , 3 i was a little startled lol see more
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As already mentioned, an NIP is not a conviction for anything it is simply letting you know that consideration is being given as to whether to... see more
- 29-04-24 18:54
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@Beelzebub. Oh thank you so much for these clarifications. Iβm really relieved . βββββββπ see more
- 29-04-24 17:50
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1. The traffic light cameras are triggered when a vehicle passes over a sensor. They take two photos, to prove the vehicle was moving. In your case,... see more
- 29-04-24 17:29
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