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Country lane accident. Am I at fault?

It depends on what view the insurance takes. It will be argued by the other side that you were not driving at a speed where you could stop within... see more

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Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red

All you can do is wait and see if the dreaded brown envelope containing an NIP drops through the post within the next 14 days (assuming you were in... see more

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Why do vans have central rear-view mirrors?

The rules regarding mirrors are actually quite complicated so I will endeavour to keep it simple Dual purpose vehicles - before 1 June 1978 An... see more

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Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red

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Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red

It would help if you told us which country you are in. In England, the Registered Keeper would get a form to fill in within 14 days to state who... see more

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Most embarrassing vehicle you’ve driven?

@Drivingforfun When my Audi A3 had to go in twice for a software update (which took a week each time), they lent me an A5 cabrio. Lovely... see more

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Country lane accident. Am I at fault?

I was driving down a small country lane about a car and a half in width. I turned a corner and there was another car driving the other way. I braked... see more

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Peugeot 308 wheel bearing problems

@NMNeil thanks I found that video see more

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Peugeot 308 wheel bearing problems

@Rolebama interesting idea. I did check the torque rating and it was tightened while the wheel was still up in the air. I'm tempted to try that idea. see more

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Most embarrassing vehicle you’ve driven?

Rolebama’s thread with the pink car prompted me to ask Mine is pretty boring - I once managed to blow the exhaust of a new-to-me supercharged MINI... see more

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Chucking decent stuff away

@Rolebama I know what you mean about your area. I don't know whether you ever watched the old Top Gear episode where they mock the people of... see more

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Would You Drive This Car?

Probably the only time I would drive a pink car. see more

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Chucking decent stuff away

A friend of mine goes round the charity shops around here. Around a week ago, he found a year old 42" TV for £20 because they could not test it. Took... see more

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Why do vans have central rear-view mirrors?

Like Santa, above, I too have visited a few production lines, over a span of 40+yrs. Some have put me off ever buying one of their products. Women... see more

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Chucking decent stuff away

My brother recently offered a few bits to the family from his flat, to save them from the bin - some framed art-y pictures, a mirror and a table, the... see more

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Why do vans have central rear-view mirrors?

Exactly. Vans are built either as panel vans (with rear windows and without bulkhead as standard) or as chassis-cab units, on which you can mount any... see more

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Why do vans have central rear-view mirrors?

I'm aware you still can configure a car yeah but only with set options. My point was if you don't want something that comes as standard, it wouldn't... see more

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Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red

I done this exact same thing yesterday! I am a new driver and I’m paranoid about this so much! I am hyper vigilant now when I drive. What happened in... see more

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Why do vans have central rear-view mirrors?

I have been lucky enough to tour a few car and truck production lines. Assembling the correct parts to make a specific model is a sophisticated... see more

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Why do vans have central rear-view mirrors?

Back in the late 60s/early70s, you could have a car built to your specs. A friend/neighbour bought a Ford Anglia 105E. Choice of colour of car,... see more

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Death of the Handbrake

My daughter's Audi has an electric hand brake, and I hate it! As to safety statistics, in the first years of the M25, it was rated the most... see more

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Peugeot 308 wheel bearing problems

325nm seems high. I would check with a Peugeot dealer workshop. FWIW: Years ago when I worked on some Renaults, we had a similar problem with crush... see more

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Death of the Handbrake

@Drivingforfun Staying home may not be the best idea. According to ROSPA: The home is the most common location for an accident to happen... see more

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Death of the Handbrake

Frankly, given the rate at which driving emergencies unfold, I seriously doubt that any passenger, seeing the driver suffering from a medical issue... see more

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Death of the Handbrake

I do actually accept there is a level of risk but as somebody who works with statistics every day I’d suggest everything is a risk and that if you’re... see more

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Death of the Handbrake

Every car and truck I've ever owned or driven here in the US had a foot operated parking brake which can only be operated by the driver, even in all... see more

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Ran a red light and feel guilty as sin

I was stopped at a red light and the next set turned green, mistaking that green light for mine, I proceeded. Realising no one was following me, I... see more

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Peugeot 308 wheel bearing problems

Fortunately Peugeot aren't sold in the US but it seems your problem is not uncommon. Supposedly it can happen if you change the bearing and tighten... see more

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