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Feeling defeated: looking for advice

@TB90 I think that obstacles are there to be overcome, and from what you've described, you can drive...the challenge is passing the test. I shared... see more

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Moja car insurance - Validation

Hmm, this doesn't sound right. A few years ago, an older relative stopped driving. I forgot to cancel their insurance and it auto-renewed and the... see more

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Any ideas on what this suspension (?) noise might be please? Vauxhall Corsa D

I'm glad to hear that it's fixed! see more

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Any ideas on what this suspension (?) noise might be please? Vauxhall Corsa D

Just wanted to come back to say we had the shock absorber and top mount changed today and all is good. Perhaps that might help someone in the future... see more

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Feeling defeated: looking for advice

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

by Santa
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Moja car insurance - Validation

So my father took out insurance with Moja car insurance recently to surprise me but my sister found a better price so we’ve been trying to cancel... see more

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Driving Wrong Way With Extra Stupid

As a former cop I saw it on far too many occasions, and they often resulted in fatalities. Some were drunk or drugged, others confused, but for most... see more

by NMNeil
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My advice for learner drivers

some great advice, can be so hard being a new driver see more

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Ran a red light and feel guilty as sin

i would say that most people have a ran a red light at one point in their lives try not to stress about it too much, you'll be fine unless you've... see more

by JohnChester14
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Ugliest cars in your opinion

I was about to say fiat punto, but this one definitely beats that, what a strange looking car see more

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Insurance claim help

I have no idea, but I think they may be as confused as I am now on re-reading the OP. He was dealing with the 3rd party insurer ,but they're now... see more

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Insurance claim help

I was very surprised by Beelzebub's comments above, and have just come off the phone with FSO. Beelzebub is quite correct and their advice is to... see more

by Rolebama
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Driving Wrong Way With Extra Stupid

@Rolebama, sorry to hear this, it sounds pretty scary to me. Cars can be repaired/replaced, but thankfully you're ok! Personally, the only time I... see more

by Mark07
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Insurance claim help

@Beelzebub, do you think the citizens advice bureau may be able to help? see more

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Peugeot 308 wheel bearing problems

Thanks for coming back to share this and I'm glad you got to the bottom of it - I'm sure this post will be useful for someone else, hopefully they... see more

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Driving Wrong Way With Extra Stupid

I think we have probably all heard of incidents of people driving the wrong way on motorways and dual carriageways. I have twice experienced it, and... see more

by Rolebama
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Insurance claim help

The OP's dispute is with the 3rd party insurer, with whom he has no contract. AIUI the FSO deal only with disputes between insurers and their... see more

by Beelzebub
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Insurance claim help

My advice is to phone the Financial Services Ombudsman, and be guided by them. 020 7964 0500. I have used them in the past, and was very happy with... see more

by Rolebama
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Peugeot 308 wheel bearing problems

I've figured out the problem the new hub cone was too small causing the hub to torque up before the bearing made contact with the drive shaft face.... see more

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Ugliest cars in your opinion

I've never been a fan of the Fiat Multipla's design. see more

by Mark07
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Feeling defeated: looking for advice

Hello everybody. First time poster here looking for some help with an unpleasant situation. I have been struggling to procure a driving licence... see more

by TB90
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Insurance claim help

I was wondering if anyone in here could help me out with an insurance claim. On 14th June, someone reversed into my parked car causing damage to... see more

by thelonestoner
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Ugliest cars in your opinion

I don’t find the car particularly ugly but more the image it portrays … the BMW XM might as well have a nose stuck to its grille so that it can look... see more

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My advice for learner drivers

I was going to add the exact same thing - I think I had 15-20 hours of lessons but I’d be the family chauffeur whenever my parents needed to go out... see more

by Drivingforfun
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Me again! MOT questions 🥹

Not bad Mark - is that an RAC service including a staff discount??! 🙃 see more

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Responsible schools and colleges

In the late 80s and the 90s, one of my neighbours ran charity for terminally ill children. They bought a minibus for use as an ambulance. The dealer... see more

by Rolebama
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One rule you’d change to make driving better

I had an idea years ago that cars should have linked impact explosives around the car, so that in the event of a collision both cars would be... see more

by Rolebama
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fordfocus

I think I would start with checking alternator output and then battery. Alternator output should be around 13.8 to 14.4volts, Battery should be... see more

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