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About Santa
Join Date | 13-04-12 |
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Latest Activity | Yesterday 17:01 |
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I usually like to give practical advice, but after reading your post, I wonder if you should give up your ambition to get behind the wheel. Even... see more
- Yesterday 16:58
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Most likely, a problem with the ignition switch. It shouldn't be an expensive fix. see more
- 05-06-24 22:15
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YES it does matter that you buy the correct battery for the car. For example - If your car has start/stop technology (the engine switches off when... see more
- 05-06-24 12:58
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Good advice there from Mark. I would add: Once you master the basics - steering, gears, brakes, etc, try to get some practice as a learner with a... see more
- 05-06-24 12:47
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Wasn't it some Japanese cars that used to have the wiper stalk on the left and indicators on the right? You would see cars approaching a junction on... see more
- 03-06-24 17:47
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This sounds very much like the "reconditioned-engines.co.uk aka brentsouth trading aka heathrow engines" scam. Paying them is no guarantee that you... see more
- 31-05-24 14:59
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@NMNeil If you are posting links to American idiots, I like this story: ... see more
- 29-05-24 15:09
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Try the Key Replace team on 0330 159 0952 see more
- 29-05-24 15:02
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Without checking (to avoid spam) I guess that they come top of the list on comparison sites. I have written about this before because some... see more
- 29-05-24 11:26
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Back last century, I did a similar course and took a test organised by Worcestershire County Council so that I could drive a Council minibus to take... see more
- 29-05-24 11:13
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Experienced drivers develop a sixth sense about these situations. It was impressed on me at the learner stage that buses at stops are a potential... see more
- 29-05-24 11:06
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I didn't spot the date - my bad. To "challenge an FPN (or more likely a COFP)". you would obviously have to opt for an appearance in a magistrates... see more
- 28-05-24 11:18
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Not boring at all. The OP still has a few days to wait and see if the dreaded brown envelope drops on their mat (14 days plus bank holidays}. ... see more
- 28-05-24 08:46
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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
- 27-05-24 08:46
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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
- 25-05-24 13:28
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@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
- 25-05-24 09:41
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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
- 25-05-24 09:33
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I have wondered the same thing myself. HGV and large vans don't have them. Of course, many smaller vans have windows in the rear doors, so there... see more
- 23-05-24 09:07
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Let the insurance companies sort it out. see more
- 22-05-24 20:13
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It would have taken a worker on an average wage about three months to earn £42 in 1913. see more
- 22-05-24 11:07
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@STEVEFORREST Here is a link to the Which Magazine page on rejecting a car. There is a very good pro forma letter attached. ... see more
- 20-05-24 21:44
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A quick sample of websites suggests a 2% to 5% fuel saving. A lot depends on the relative weights of cars and the sizes of wheels. ... see more
- 20-05-24 20:38
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@Michaeldeezer. I suggested that if the repair was less costly, it may be worth dealing with it yourself. The sort of thing I have in mind is... see more
- 20-05-24 12:19
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It's a £30k car, so they won't write it off for a £3k repair. You estimate the cost of the repair may well be wildly out. IME repairs are always a... see more
- 20-05-24 09:19
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As a retired driver of long lorries, frequently on narrow roads, I will say that the main thing in these circumstances is to do something positive.... see more
- 16-05-24 22:25
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every twelve months (or 12,000 miles) see more
- 15-05-24 12:54
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There was a time when, after a minor bump, it was reasonably safe to come to an arrangement with the other driver. I did it myself a couple of times... see more
- 15-05-24 12:52
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29-05-24
- 19:34 - NMNeil mentioned Santa in post Idiot Spotting for Beginners@Santa Took a local <remove...
- 15:15 - Mark07 mentioned Santa in post Key Replace..what's the phone number to call?...0952 Good call from Santa, that number is avai...
- 15:09 - Santa mentioned NMNeil in post Idiot Spotting for BeginnersNMNeil If you are posting l...
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- 09:41 - Santa mentioned Drivingforfun in post Death of the HandbrakeDrivingforfun Staying home may not...
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- 21:44 - Santa mentioned STEVEFORREST in post Consumer Rights Act QuerySTEVEFORREST Here is a link to th...
- 12:19 - Santa mentioned Michaeldeezer in post Should I claim?Michaeldeezer. I suggested that i...
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- 13:37 - Mark07 mentioned Santa in post How often should I get a service?Santa is right. I took th...
- 12:56 - Ethan24 mentioned Santa in post How often should I get a service?Santa brilliant, thank you
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- 21:02 - Mark07 mentioned Santa in post EV Footprint facts...on is required. As @Santa mentioned, a few dec...
- 19:15 - M27 mentioned Santa in post Need help with claimSanta no details of the pe...
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- 10:46 - Santa mentioned Mark07 in post Minor petrol pump issue@Mark07 My local (Tesco) fil...
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- 08:23 - Trevorhill171 mentioned Santa in post NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)Santa I have returned the ...
- 08:20 - Trevorhill171 mentioned Santa in post NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)Santa I understand that th...
- 07:46 - Santa mentioned Trevorhill171 in post NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)@Trevorhill171 Careless or inconsid...
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- 15:58 - Sarah1971 mentioned Santa in post Dodgy mot on private car purchaseSanta he sold it to me wit...
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- 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...
05-06-24
- 13:00 - ElCapitain quoted Santa in post My advice for learner driversGood advice there from Mar...
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- 17:09 - Drivingforfun quoted Santa in post Idiot Spotting for BeginnersNo doubt contributors to t...
- 15:15 - Mark07 quoted Santa in post Key Replace..what's the phone number to call?...0952 Good call from Santa, that number is avai...
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- 11:18 - Santa quoted Beelzebub in post Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went redBTW (since we're in pedantic m...
- 10:04 - Beelzebub quoted Santa in post Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went redNot boring at all. The OP...
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- 18:10 - Santa quoted TC1474 in post Speed limiters in JulyMy understanding is that dr...
- 11:10 - Mark07 quoted Santa in post Minor petrol pump issueInteresting to note that y...
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- 14:47 - Santa quoted Rolebama in post What made me happy todayWent to visit my daughters y...
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- 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...
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- 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 ...
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- 08:34 - Santa quoted Drivingforfun in post Tips for driving in EuropeAs for headlight bulbs in France, ...
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- 17:22 - Santa quoted NMNeil in post Is LabMechanix any good?The company has only been i...
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- 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...