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  • Aurora
    Didn't catch them but loads of folks at my work did. Bit annoyed as it was a G5 storm. Don't think they come alone often. see more
    by Zubenelgenubi
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  • EV Footprint facts
    I found this article regarding electric vehicle batteries which I thought makes some interesting points and certainly puts me off wanting an EV for... see more
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  • Speed limiters in July
    My understanding is that the option to over ride will remain, not least because (at the moment anyway) we are not a member of the EU anymore, and it... see more
    by TC1474
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  • NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
    Hi Trevorhill171, Thanks for sharing your story. We'd love to hear the outcome and understand how the community was able to help. The advice... see more
    by Mark07
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  • M25 junction 16/17
    "Lane closures" usually means just that - some lanes will be closed but not the whole road. ​​​​​​​You will not be able to see the level of... see more
    by Santa
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  • M25 junction 16/17
    Hi All My first post on here. I am travelling in the early hours of the 17th May clockwise around the M25 from the M4 up to the M11 for stansted... see more
    by Chris2302
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  • Speed limiters in July
    I'd imagine there will be a period that will allow drivers to get used to the limiters, then the option to disable will be removed. I wonder if they... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Speed limiters in July
    My understanding is that drivers here in the UK will be able to over ride the speed limit in a similar way to how cruise control is deactivated ,... see more
    by TC1474
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  • NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
    An offence will be specified on the original NIP. If it is just a section 3, this is very broad and wide ranging under the heading of careless... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Speed limiters in July
    To add I believe Japan has a hard speed limit of 112mph or something which is only turned off upon entering a race track Their enthusiast car... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Speed limiters in July
    Personally I've never actually bought a car based on its top speed It's all about acceleration, handling, smoothness etc. for me I don't even... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Speed limiters in July
    I'm seeing a number of articles saying that starting on July 7th, all new cars sold in the EU and the UK must have speed limiters fitted as standard.... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
    But the OP hadn't given any specific details of the alleged offence, which is what I was asking, and that careless driving is a very broad category... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Minor petrol pump issue
    Some nozzles do seem oversensitive. Some cars seem to have restricted fillers. All I can suggest is that you need to insert the nozzle fully into... see more
    by Santa
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  • Gearbox malfunction after service
    ​​​​​​​Hi, looking for a bit of advice please. I have a 2018 Audi A4 avant stronic tfsi done 44k. On the 9th jan this year it went in for a full... see more
    by Kat8763
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  • Repair concern
    If the car is considered unsafe and/or unroadworthy and you decide to drive it and, as a result a crash or further damage is cause, liability will be... see more
    by TC1474
    • 11-05-24 22:22
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  • Minor petrol pump issue
    Filling my car today the pump clicked off like they sometimes do but this time it wouldn't start again I'd paid at the pump so just put my card in... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • 11-05-24 20:17
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  • Motability nightmare
    Old thread but I had a small incident with my Motability car and the RAC came out within 90 mins or so and sent me home in a taxi, which was a couple... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Waiting times for rescue
    @Drivingforfun The battery was under RAC warranty and we took out at home cover to deal with such eventualities - difficult to get anywhere to get a... see more
    by Joolz123
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  • NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
    An NIP is just as it says on the tin "A Notice" It is not saying that anyone will be prosecuted, it is in effect advising that further enquiries... see more
    by TC1474
    • 11-05-24 10:57
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  • Waiting times for rescue
    @Joolz123 yep 7 hours for a flat tyre and that wasn’t even the worst see more
    by Camieberwell
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  • Motability nightmare
    @bestieno7 I totally agree. I’m new to the scheme, I got my first motobility car at the beginning of March and was reassured that breakdowns would be... see more
    by Camieberwell
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  • Aurora
    Did anyone see the northern lights last night? I didn’t, but I’d love to see any pictures you may have had. see more
    by Mark07
    • 11-05-24 08:46
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  • Repair concern
    I would like to be able to assume the financial/legal risk is on them seeing as they have explicitly agreed to insure a non-roadworthy car Whether... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • 11-05-24 08:28
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  • NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
    If the OP had been stopped by the police, he would almost certainly have been warned of prosecution, so no NIP required. As you say, the NIP must... see more
    by Beelzebub
    • 11-05-24 05:26
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  • Could flying cars 'takeoff'?
    And you though your insurance premiums were sky high (pun intended), now add the possibility that the car can now fall out of the sky and it's going... see more
    by NMNeil
    • 10-05-24 18:51
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  • NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
    What is being used to accuse you of the offence. Was it from a video, were you stopped by the police? The NIP has to state the offence as well as... see more
    by NMNeil
    • 10-05-24 18:32
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  • Humour
    Couldn't find a suitable thread for this, but it did make me smile. Apparently made by Goodyear in 1951. see more
    by Rolebama
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  • School Memories
    We had some very good teachers at all the schools I attended. I learnt how to make a variety of bombs, and how to distill alcohol as well as a lot of... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
    How do you know that was the original NIP? AIUI many (most?) hire companies lease their cars, in which case the RK might well be a finance company. ... see more
    by Beelzebub
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