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Driving Wrong Way With Extra Stupid

I have lost count of the number of times I have had to deal with or get involved with vehicles driving the wrong way up a Motorway or dual... see more

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Drink driving

@Drivingforfun It is not illegal to drink whilst driving, and that includes alcohol as it is the amount of alcohol in the blood that becomes an... see more

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Drink driving

I'm not asking for myself - promise I'm just asking out of curiosity after seeing someone doing this earlier today Is it legal to drink alcohol... see more

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Feeling defeated: looking for advice

I’m saying this as someone who has a handful of health conditions myself so am not intending to sound un-empathetic… but, while merely having... see more

by Drivingforfun
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Driving Wrong Way With Extra Stupid

Not as exciting as driving the wrong way on a dual carriageway but someone was driving along the wrong side of the road in town a few days ago trying... see more

by Drivingforfun
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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

by Mark07
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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

by Mark07
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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

by Mark07
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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

by 404State
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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

by Faisal292002
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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

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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

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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

by Mark07
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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

by Mark07
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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

by Mikeklim
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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

by Drivingforfun
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