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You have fewer rights when buying from a private seller because parts of the Consumer Rights Act don't apply But, the seller must: Accurately... see more
- Today 09:04
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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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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
- 30-04-24 08:08
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The traffic lights should not be a problem for you in this. The cameras are set to catch people who drive through a red light. If there were... see more
- 29-04-24 10:45
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It's amazing how most of us have a panic moment when a police vehicle comes up behind us, even when we are fully law-abiding. If they had some... see more
- 26-04-24 21:45
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As a fleet manager, I used to do this stuff for a living. Many (most) people totally ignore one of the biggest costs of car ownership - depreciation.... see more
- 26-04-24 21:42
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I read that lavender is toxic for cats rather than a deterrent. Assuming that you don't wish to harm them, I suggest an ultrasonic cat scarer. I have... see more
- 25-04-24 07:49
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Our garden has got totally out of hand. The professionals are coming on Wednesday to make a start. see more
- 22-04-24 16:19
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@Md01 Hopefully, that will be the end of it, but we have seen cases where insurance claims pop up a long time after the event. see more
- 22-04-24 16:18
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I have looked at the link on Street View and I can't see the problem you describe. There are a lot of slip roads to choose from. see more
- 22-04-24 08:13
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They state that they will not recover cars without a current MOT, so I guess not. Of course, I would have assumed that a car on its way to be tested... see more
- 22-04-24 08:05
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There is a proposal but it only goes part-way towards scrapping the distinction: It's worth mentioning that there has never been a distinction... see more
- 21-04-24 17:18
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@Drivingforfun The designers choose a set of ratios to match the power/torque of the engine and a combination of attributes like acceleration,... see more
- 21-04-24 17:10
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Morgan Motor Company Limited is a British motor car manufacturer owned by Italian investment group Investindustrial. Everything is... see more
- 20-04-24 13:12
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I have a service contract with my local Ford Dealer and when my car goes in for its annual visit, they invariably ask me if I want a brake fluid... see more
- 19-04-24 17:58
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I have mixed feelings about unions. Ideally, they should be able to negotiate better terms and conditions for their members that will benefit them... see more
- 19-04-24 17:53
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Typical Ford dealer price for the service is around £250, although as Beelzebub say, that can vary a lot. Some dealers offer a discount on the MOT if... see more
- 19-04-24 17:49
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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
- 18-04-24 11:16
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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
- 18-04-24 11:09
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"It's my right of way" are thoughts that frequently come before a collision. In normal driving, there are many situations a driver has to deal... see more
- 15-04-24 20:27
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It looks as if an IDP is a requirement for non-EU drivers (like us) in Spain, but according to... see more
- 15-04-24 13:56
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I think the law is pretty much the same in France: From this, I think that your four-year-old can be in a forward-facing seat (with the seat... see more
- 15-04-24 09:39
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I am sure you are correct. My wife has been sorely tempted to "accidentally" scratch cars that block her wheelchair's progress. In my time as an... see more
- 11-04-24 20:02
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Yes, you must leave it to the insurance companies to resolve. I agree that it sounds pretty scammy. The whole brother-in-law's trade insurance... see more
- 11-04-24 09:06
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Specific questions like this are best asked in a forum dedicated to that model. https://www.qashqaiforums.co.uk/ see more
- 10-04-24 08:53
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1. Since you aren't making a claim, there will be no cost to you, apart from a probable premium increase at renewal (which would have happened... see more
- 08-04-24 22:55
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What you needed was a "Smart" charger. That should be able to revive a totally flat battery given time. It will also maintain the battery in between... see more
- 08-04-24 09:39
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I would look the insurance company's number up (not use one from the letter) and ask them. see more
- 05-04-24 16:09
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30-04-24
- 08:08 - Santa mentioned Chris22 in post Car accident repairsChris22 You need to talk to ...
- 05:47 - Paytonb63 mentioned Santa in post Dual carriage waySanta i know what you're s...
29-04-24
- 13:13 - DriverFR mentioned Santa in post Crossed red traffic light by going reverse.Santa thanks for your repl...
22-04-24
- 16:18 - Santa mentioned Md01 in post Illegally parked carMd01 ...
21-04-24
- 17:10 - Santa mentioned Drivingforfun in post Why wouldn't this work?@Drivingforfun The designers choos...
18-04-24
- 15:12 - Zubenelgenubi mentioned Santa in post Car alarm goes off randomly...to. thanks so much Santa and XamSquishy
15-04-24
- 12:01 - Mark07 mentioned Santa in post Child in front with active airbag?...f you Beelzebub and Santa
21-03-24
- 15:17 - Kash mentioned Santa in post What is this term in a RAC reportSanta Thats great many tha...
- 13:07 - Santa mentioned Kash in post What is this term in a RAC report@Kash Found it: Schutz U...
- 12:12 - Mark07 mentioned Santa in post What is this term in a RAC report...�@Santa, it looks like you p...
- 10:35 - Santa mentioned Kash in post What is this term in a RAC report@Kash I can't work it ou...
20-03-24
- 10:40 - Clareb67 mentioned Santa in post Learner insurance conundrumSanta. Many thanks. My o...
18-03-24
- 16:57 - Cjm mentioned Santa in post Who’s at faultSanta yer police hit in to...
- 13:09 - Mark07 mentioned Santa in post Named driver on other vehicleSanta is right, in this sc...
17-03-24
- 17:30 - daughterlearner mentioned Santa in post Test Examiner was wrongSanta it does seem very un...
14-03-24
- 09:08 - Mark07 mentioned Santa in post Pot hole pay out with nda...lined to agree with Santa. Of course, if there...
07-03-24
- 17:09 - Poggs mentioned Santa in post Looking for advice following a prangSanta Thanks. The family m...
25-02-24
- 20:55 - Santa mentioned Rjd2822 in post Smart motorway cameras - Help!Rjd2822 Beelzebub...
24-02-24
- 18:45 - Santa mentioned Beelzebub in post A mother is calling for tighter rules for new drivers.Beelzebub I am well aware of t...
13-02-24
- 16:02 - Mark07 mentioned Santa in post Sidewall tear in 1 month old tyre...n, but i agree with Santa, it's probably just ...
30-04-24
- 10:39 - Beelzebub quoted Santa in post Car accident repairs@Chris22 You need to talk ...
25-04-24
- 09:00 - Mark07 quoted Santa in post Anyone started their garden yet?I read that lavender is to...
- 07:49 - Santa quoted Mark07 in post Anyone started their garden yet?I still need to weed the dr...
24-04-24
- 14:08 - Mark07 quoted Santa in post Anyone started their garden yet?Our garden has got totally...
20-04-24
- 13:12 - Santa quoted NMNeil in post Unionization@Beelzebub But only Morgan ...
11-04-24
- 20:02 - Santa quoted Drivingforfun in post Illegally parked carI accept they may have used some d...
- 17:53 - Drivingforfun quoted Santa in post Illegally parked carI should in fairness, add ...
05-04-24
- 08:34 - Santa quoted Drivingforfun in post Tips for driving in EuropeAs for headlight bulbs in France, ...
03-04-24
- 17:22 - Santa quoted NMNeil in post Is LabMechanix any good?The company has only been i...
23-03-24
- 18:19 - Beelzebub quoted Santa in post UK photocard driving license in 1999The same question is all o...
- 18:12 - Santa quoted Beelzebub in post UK photocard driving license in 1999A strange question indeed. May...
21-03-24
- 12:12 - Mark07 quoted Santa in post What is this term in a RAC report...�@Santa, it looks like you p...
20-03-24
- 14:51 - Santa quoted Clareb67 in post Learner insurance conundrum[QUOTE=Clareb67;139385]@Santa. Many...
17-03-24
- 12:18 - Beelzebub quoted Santa in post Test Examiner was wrongWhen I took my first test,...
14-03-24
- 09:08 - Mark07 quoted Santa in post Pot hole pay out with nda...lined to agree with Santa. Of course, if there...
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27-02-24
- 12:27 - Beelzebub quoted Santa in post Speedometer vs GPSI have noticed the same th...
- 10:36 - Santa quoted Drivingforfun in post Speedometer vs GPSOne thing I have noticed with my c...
26-02-24
- 15:32 - Beelzebub quoted Santa in post Smart motorway cameras - Help!@Rjd2822 Beelzebub and R...
01-02-24
- 16:52 - Beelzebub quoted Santa in post After a CollisionNot much change then. My t...