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EV Footprint facts

The materials used in lithium based batteries all come from the same sources, sometimes involving child labour, so the environmental issue is the... see more

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EV Footprint facts

My apologies, I did misquote. see more

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I drive a Peugeot 208

@Santa brilliant, thank you see more

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I drive a Peugeot 208

every twelve months (or 12,000 miles) see more

by Santa
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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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Speed limiters in July

I once drove a customer's car on the M25 whose owner said it would not go any faster then 70mph. He was quite right, even on the long downhill... see more

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What made me happy today

I remember going to Lotus factory near Wymondham, which is pronounced as Windham some years ago. It was only because there was a brown sign for Lotus... see more

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What made me happy today

I’m happy today because I have an old stockbroking account with Hargreaves Lansdown that I used to fool around with as a teenager thinking I was... see more

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What made me happy today

I didn’t know that about Eaton Socon If you want to be really puzzled, try working out how some of the Norfolk towns are pronounced see more

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Third Party Threats

You may not want to read the following as it did not have a good outcome. My friend was in an almost identical situation. First car hit him, he was... see more

by Rolebama
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M25 junction 16/17

Those junctions are local to me, and I would suggest the following: Come off the M25 at J16 onto M40 . (There are two slips here so take the 2nd one,... see more

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Red light

@Beelzebub thank you for your reply, so there’s no way for me to see who was actually driving, I suspect who had stole my car and would love to... see more

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Red light

I believe that if you received notification you can ask for copies of photos. see more

by Rolebama
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Red light

@Ethan24 No, red light cameras are positioned to capture the rear of the car together with the red light. see more

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What made me happy today

Got my internet back (again). Also found an email from Monday confirming part of the compensation has been put in my account. Looking forward to my... see more

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Third Party Threats

@TC1474 Thank you for your reply. Yes please I would appreciate the contact of your old Boss. Many thanks see more

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I drive a Peugeot 208

I drive a Peugeot 308 how often should I service it see more

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Red light

My car was stolen and I received a red light notice, does anyone know if they take pictures of the drivers face see more

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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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NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)

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NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)

Yes, but there is nothing there to confirm that it was the first NIP. see more

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Waiting after the stop line due to car turning right not positioning well

OP, if the whole of your car had cleared the stop line when the lights turned read, you're in the clear. If any part crossed the line on red, an... see more

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Waiting after the stop line due to car turning right not positioning well

Appreciate that. Just a random idea though, would this case not be the same principle as to cars turning right who has gone beyond the stop line... see more

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Third Party Threats

Third party insurers acting like bullies is common place mainly because they will do anything to mitigate their losses and if they can reduce their... see more

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Waiting after the stop line due to car turning right not positioning well

Short answer is Yes, you could be prosecuted for failing to comply with an obligatory traffic signal. Even though you may feel you have mitigating... see more

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EV Footprint facts

Taking for granted that the details shared are reasonably accurate, I think that's a valid position to take. Personally, I drive a petrol car, but... see more

by Mark07
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Third Party Threats

I think someone more knowledgeable will reply in more detail but I think your idea of letting your insurance company fight it out on your behalf is... see more

by Drivingforfun
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Third Party Threats

Hi, So I have had two people crash into the back of my car in two months. First drove off and I dealt with my insurance which is still ongoing. I... see more

by Shonyashoo
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NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)

Right, that now makes sense. To those of us in the profession, section 1 is usually a section 1 of the Road Traffic Act, but Road Traffic Offenders... see more

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