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  • Swinton Insurance,,,,never !!!
    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
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    • Today 11:26
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  • Responsible schools and colleges
    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
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    • Today 11:13
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  • Idiot Spotting for Beginners
    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
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    • Today 11:06
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  • Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red
    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
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    • Yesterday 11:18
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  • Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red
    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
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    • Yesterday 08:46
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  • Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red
    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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    • 27-05-24 08:46
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  • Why do vans have central rear-view mirrors?
    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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    • 25-05-24 13:28
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  • Death of the Handbrake
    @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
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    • 25-05-24 09:41
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  • Death of the Handbrake
    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
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    • 25-05-24 09:33
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  • Why do vans have central rear-view mirrors?
    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
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    • 23-05-24 09:07
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  • Collision with garage door
    Let the insurance companies sort it out. see more
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    • 22-05-24 20:13
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  • Useless Trivia
    It would have taken a worker on an average wage about three months to earn £42 in 1913. see more
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    • 22-05-24 11:07
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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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    • 20-05-24 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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    • 20-05-24 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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    • 20-05-24 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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    • 20-05-24 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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