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Warranty scam!

"Will I have to pay anything when I claim on my car warranty?" If your repair is covered under the warranty, you won’t have to pay for anything,... see more

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Consumer Rights Act Query

Of course he knows it, he's just hoping that you don't. see more

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Need advice

I’ve just joined this forum, but I need some advice on what to do. A month ago, I was involved in an RTC, which I believe was not my fault, let me... see more

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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

by Santa
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Why do vans have central rear-view mirrors?

A relative is just on their 4th van and mentioned that it has a rearview mirror in the cabin, as did others Apart from to make sure the bulkhead... see more

by Drivingforfun
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Collision with garage door

Let the insurance companies sort it out. see more

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Impact of lighter wheels

Lighter tyres is not something I'd ever actually considered, probably stupidly I have experience of swapping runflats for regular tyres and the... see more

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repairs

And your question is?? see more

by NMNeil
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Impact of lighter wheels

I was always taught that one of the best ways to increase drive quality and road-holding was to reduce unsprung weight, which was why the majority of... see more

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Useless Trivia

Interesting that you say that, Santa The calculator says £42 is £18,650 in labour terms so maybe some inaccuracy there I don't know many people... see more

by Drivingforfun
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Accident whilst overtaking

@Beelzebub Thanks for answer. see more

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Collision with garage door

was allowed to drive my transit van into a customers underground garage - with couple of cm clearance to the powered up and over door. On... see more

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Accident whilst overtaking

@Skripa50/50 is probably fair. Lack of observation by TP, but you should have anticipated that and sounded you horn. see more

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Accident whilst overtaking

Hello, Could you help me to understand my situation? I had a car accident. We were moving on the country road: the garbage truck, the third party... see more

by Skripa
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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

by Santa
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Warranty scam!

@iwantademo123 I bought a 3 year warranty with RAC when buying my used Audi Q5 from Fords of Winsford, Trafford. I paid £1000 for 3 year cover. Its... see more

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Useless Trivia

Something I found amusing was the 3 pence a gallon fuel duty - £5 odd today, which is quite similar to the proportion of the £7/gal we pay for fuel... see more

by Drivingforfun
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Ford Fiesta 1.5 tdci Strange Power Loss Issue

Hi, just had the exact same problem with my ford, similar mileage same model and year. Replaced my brake light switch and accelerator pedal as obd... see more

by Sagar2
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Useless Trivia

I am very much into the idea of "How many x could I buy with what I actually received as pay in 1970 and 1980, compared to how much would I need to... see more

by Rolebama
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Did I make a mistake at the traffic lights?

No need to thank me three times! "some part of me told me was good decision to stop when lights changed for amber"- that part was right, amber... see more

by Beelzebub
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Did I make a mistake at the traffic lights?

@Beelzebub Thanks mate , you're helpful as usual.I will know in next two weeks , maybe even earlier I’m not happy with that but I can’t do anything.... see more

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Did I make a mistake at the traffic lights?

@Beelzebub Thanks mate , you're helpful as usual.I will know in next two weeks , maybe even earlier I’m not happy with that but I can’t do anything.... see more

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Did I make a mistake at the traffic lights?

@Beelzebub Thanks mate , you're helpful as usual.I will know in next two weeks , maybe even earlier I’m not happy with that but I can’t do anything.... see more

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Did I make a mistake at the traffic lights?

@MagicGentlemanThe offence is committed if any part of your vehicle crosses the line on red. If it was entirely over the line, or if you didn't move... see more

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repairs

I have been booked in for a repair no way can i get through 2 hours i have been on hold see more

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Did I make a mistake at the traffic lights?

Hello, I have a question, I think I made a mistake today.While driving along York St in Belfast (this is an intersection with a traffic light camera)... see more

by MagicGentleman
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Hit a bus when it hesitated at a roundabout

A crash is only deemed to have happened if damage or injury was caused to a third party. If in this case there was no damage other than to your... see more

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Hit a bus when it hesitated at a roundabout

The title is pretty self explanatory, I have dashcam footage showing several cars entering the roundabout on the right hand lane whilst this bus in... see more

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Consumer Rights Act Query

@TC1474 I will absolutely do that. Thank you again see more

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