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I think we may both be a wee bit out-of-date. There are no summonses any more, since the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015. Instead, the... see more
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Like drivingforfun I had an exhaust blow out on my old Chevy S10 pickup, and that was loud. But the real issue was that it happen on the top level... see more
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People commit crimes every single day, but it's getting caught that's the thing to worry about. Any red light cameras in the area? see more
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“Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are pliable” Mark Twain see more
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I think Top Gear was one of the most entertaining programmes on TV. While I was laid up after my cancer op, I watched them again on catch-up. see more
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Sorry, I did not articulate that very well. What I meant was that being reported for careless driving is an alternative option as opposed to... see more
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How would that work? If the OP pleads NG and goes to court won't it be far too late to charge him with something else? see more
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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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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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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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Clearly not ... see more
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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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@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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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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@NMNeil thanks I found that video see more
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@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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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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@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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Probably the only time I would drive a pink car. see more
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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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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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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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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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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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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
- 25-05-24 14:01
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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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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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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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