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Thanks both, couple of very interesting ideas there. The lower alarm setting is worth looking into. thanks so much @Santa and @XamSquishy see more
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It's common for internet providers, newspaper subscriptions etc. to offer freebies if you threaten to shop elsewhere else due to crap service. see more
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The only times the driver in front can be liable are if they deliberately stop to engineer a "cash for crash" situation, or when the car in front... see more
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My car (Mondeo Mk5) has two settings on the alarm. Full alarm, which reacts to any movement inside the car, and reduced alarm which only reacts to... see more
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@Zubenelgenubi I had a similar issue with a previous car. My neighbours were RAGING! I took it into a local garage and they suggested it was the... see more
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Hi all, first post here. I have a 14 plate Mokka and the alarm will go off sometimes. It's not an often thing but definitely had a few bouts of... see more
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@Bing I think it's definitely worth it while you're getting the benefits for free, even just for the fuel discounts (I have a Shell garage near work... see more
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Hiya! I've been thinking about a staycation this year and have gone down a bit of a NC500 rabbit hole! Has anyone ever driven this route... see more
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@Beelzebub Hahaha 🤣 . . . I did use the term somewhat loosely. The young lad was great though I have to say :) see more
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@Rolebama that's really interesting! Glad Im not the only one!!! see more
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Determining fault in a motorway collision depends on various factors such as traffic laws, road conditions, and the actions of each driver involved.... see more
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Hi, I have Legal Care Plus and the accompanying policy booklet clearly says the policy is against me and not my vehicle. Fine. It also allows me to... see more
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Mating season for the skunks is quickly followed by the pregnant female looking for a safe place to have her kits. And they are very protective so if... see more
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@Beelzebub The OP asked about how close the parked car was to the intersection and how he had to drive on the wrong side of the road to pass it, so... see more
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There's no such thing as "insurance fraud", just fraud, which is an imprisonable offence The offence is committed if a person makes a false... see more
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I don't usually think about wildlife problems. Realistically, the only time I do is when I have to avoid a deer or fox on the road. The most serious... see more
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@Beelzebub Don't know. I suspect German, as I was told by a German police officer. But who knows if it extends to others. see more
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Whether something is considered insurance fraud depends on the specific circumstances surrounding the incident. If the turning off of your toilet's... see more
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Germen insurers, or UK? see more
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A tip I learned in Germany recently. Although many motorways have no speed limit, if you are at fault in an accident where you were driving over... see more
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Wow, that's a startling picture. Over the past few days, it has finally felt like we've entered Spring, but I'd still happily take your 33C, for a... see more
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Let's suppose the red car was parked just 5 metres from the junction. What difference would it have made to the OP's question? see more
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Yesterday it was 91F (33C) with 65MPH winds. New Mexico is in the worst drought in 1,200 years with the the mighty Rio Grande now being more like... see more
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Taken from the Highway Code " DO NOT stop or park: near a school entrance anywhere you would prevent access for Emergency Services at or... see more
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@GossopsGreen HC Rule 180 applies to the driver turning right. "Wait until there is a safe gap between you and any oncoming vehicle." which... see more
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Thank you all for your replies so far. I understand the quote "The rules in The Highway Code do not give you the right of way in any circumstance,... see more
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An acquaintance fell afoul of French law because he had left his hi-viz jackets in the boot with other stuff for Continental driving. Apparently you... see more
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I worked on cars for a total of over 40 years as both a hobby and a profession. Ten of those years were with the AA as a Patrol. The most difficult... see more
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The RAC breakdown T&C's (page 7) define the UK as "In this policy, UK means England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, and the... see more
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