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Join Date 13-04-12
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  • Consumer Rights Act Query
    @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
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    • Yesterday 21:44
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  • Impact of lighter wheels
    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
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    • Yesterday 20:38
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  • Should I claim?
    @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
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    • Yesterday 12:19
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  • Should I claim?
    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
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    • Yesterday 09:19
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  • Humour
    @Rolebama I am having trouble working out what's going on in the Goodyear picture? see more
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    • 16-05-24 22:27
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  • Using passing places
    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
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    • 16-05-24 22:25
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  • How often should I get a service?
    every twelve months (or 12,000 miles) see more
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    • 15-05-24 12:54
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  • Third Party Threats
    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
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    • 15-05-24 12:52
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  • Waiting after the stop line due to car turning right not positioning well
    As always, it's in the Highway Code. see more
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    • 15-05-24 08:55
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  • Need help with claim
    If you have the details of the pedestrian, you may be able to make a claim from them. I knew someone who did this and the person he hit was covered... see more
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    • 13-05-24 21:53
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  • Speed limiters in July
    Overriding the set speed has not deactivated any of the cruise controls I have used in cars or HGVs. Pressing the brake or clutch is the normal... see more
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    • 13-05-24 18:10
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  • Minor petrol pump issue
    @Mark07 My local (Tesco) filling station allows me to preset either a set number of litres or an amount in multiples of £10.00. Interesting to... see more
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    • 13-05-24 10:46
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  • EV Footprint facts
    I agree that there are some serious questions about the benefits of switching to EV. It's not just cars either, but all those scooters and bikes made... see more
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    • 13-05-24 10:44
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  • M25 junction 16/17
    "Lane closures" usually means just that - some lanes will be closed but not the whole road. ​​​​​​​You will not be able to see the level of... see more
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    • 13-05-24 09:19
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  • Minor petrol pump issue
    Some nozzles do seem oversensitive. Some cars seem to have restricted fillers. All I can suggest is that you need to insert the nozzle fully into... see more
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    • 12-05-24 11:11
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  • NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
    I am a little puzzled by the timeline. The original NIP would have gone to the RK who would have returned it completed. How do you know when it was... see more
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    • 10-05-24 10:23
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  • NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
    @Trevorhill171 Careless or inconsiderate driving does not imply that there was a collision. Someone reported you, possibly with video from a dashcam... see more
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    • 10-05-24 07:46
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  • School Memories
    I went to a boarding school and although we did "physics" there was no chemistry teacher. We got access to the cupboard where all kinds of chemicals... see more
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    • 09-05-24 21:58
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  • What made me happy today
    In case you don't know, Eaton Socon is pronounced Eaton Suesoon. Just thought I'd mention that:) see more
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    • 08-05-24 14:47
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  • Could flying cars 'takeoff'?
    My understanding is that road and flying vehicles have so little in common that a viable hybrid is simply not practicable. Cars and planes have... see more
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    • 08-05-24 08:27
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  • Solid white lines
    Highway Code Rule 129Double white lines where the line nearer to you is solid. This means you MUST NOT cross or straddle it unless it is safe and you... see more
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    • 06-05-24 08:25
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  • Dodgy mot on private car purchase
    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
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    • 04-05-24 09:04
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  • Owner Ignorance of Bells and Whistles
    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
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    • 30-04-24 22:53
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  • My first experience with an EV
    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
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    • 30-04-24 08:20
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  • Car accident repairs
    @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
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    • 30-04-24 08:08
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  • Crossed red traffic light by going reverse.
    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
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    • 29-04-24 10:45
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  • Dual carriage way
    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
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    • 26-04-24 21:45
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  • Obsession with fuel economy
    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
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    • 26-04-24 21:42
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  • Anyone started their garden yet?
    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
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    • 25-04-24 07:49
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