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  • Minor petrol pump issue
    Filling my car today the pump clicked off like they sometimes do but this time it wouldn't start again I'd paid at the pump so just put my card in... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • Today 20:17
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  • Motability nightmare
    Old thread but I had a small incident with my Motability car and the RAC came out within 90 mins or so and sent me home in a taxi, which was a couple... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Waiting times for rescue
    @Drivingforfun The battery was under RAC warranty and we took out at home cover to deal with such eventualities - difficult to get anywhere to get a... see more
    by Joolz123
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  • Nip
    An NIP is just as it says on the tin "A Notice" It is not saying that anyone will be prosecuted, it is in effect advising that further enquiries... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Waiting times for rescue
    @Joolz123 yep 7 hours for a flat tyre and that wasn’t even the worst see more
    by Camieberwell
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  • Motability nightmare
    @bestieno7 I totally agree. I’m new to the scheme, I got my first motobility car at the beginning of March and was reassured that breakdowns would be... see more
    by Camieberwell
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  • Aurora
    Did anyone see the northern lights last night? I didn’t, but I’d love to see any pictures you may have had. see more
    by Mark07
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  • Repair concern
    I would like to be able to assume the financial/legal risk is on them seeing as they have explicitly agreed to insure a non-roadworthy car Whether... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Nip
    If the OP had been stopped by the police, he would almost certainly have been warned of prosecution, so no NIP required. As you say, the NIP must... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Could flying cars 'takeoff'?
    And you though your insurance premiums were sky high (pun intended), now add the possibility that the car can now fall out of the sky and it's going... see more
    by NMNeil
    • Yesterday 18:51
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  • Nip
    What is being used to accuse you of the offence. Was it from a video, were you stopped by the police? The NIP has to state the offence as well as... see more
    by NMNeil
    • Yesterday 18:32
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  • Humour
    Couldn't find a suitable thread for this, but it did make me smile. Apparently made by Goodyear in 1951. see more
    by Rolebama
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  • School Memories
    We had some very good teachers at all the schools I attended. I learnt how to make a variety of bombs, and how to distill alcohol as well as a lot of... see more
    by Rolebama
    • Yesterday 13:19
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  • Nip
    How do you know that was the original NIP? AIUI many (most?) hire companies lease their cars, in which case the RK might well be a finance company. ... see more
    by Beelzebub
    • Yesterday 11:39
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  • Nip
    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
    by Santa
    • Yesterday 10:23
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  • Nip
    @Santa I have returned the NIP and said I was the driver but I contest that the NIP was even sent within the 14 days as it was dated 1st April, which... see more
    by Trevorhill171
    • Yesterday 08:23
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  • Nip
    @Santa I understand that the registered keep must be served with the NIP within 14 days, but the alleged offence took place on the 14th March 2024... see more
    by Trevorhill171
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  • Nip
    @Trevorhill171 Careless or inconsiderate driving does not imply that there was a collision. Someone reported you, possibly with video from a dashcam... see more
    by Santa
    • Yesterday 07:46
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  • Nip
    @Beelzebub the alleged offence is careless or inconsiderate driving, this was a hired car from Europcar mine was in the workshop. As you know... see more
    by Trevorhill171
    • Yesterday 07:24
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  • Nip
    @Trevorhill171 What is the alleged offence? Many offences don't require a NIP, and so are not subject to the 14-day rule? Are you the registered... see more
    by Beelzebub
    • Yesterday 06:02
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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
    by Santa
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  • 2 speeding ticket in one week
    So one ticket is for 20- 30Km over in a 90 KPH zone, so between 110 and 120 KPH and you want to appeal? I do love an optimist 🤣 see more
    by NMNeil
    • 09-05-24 20:52
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  • Nip
    @TC1474 Thank you I thought what I had read was correct, The NIP stated date of the alleged offence was 14th March 2024, The date on the NIP was... see more
    by Trevorhill171
    • 09-05-24 20:04
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  • School Memories
    I'm trying and failing to think of anything comparable that happened when I was at school I always assumed schools back in the day were super... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • 09-05-24 18:56
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  • Nip
    Check the post mark on the envelope. As you are aware it has to be issued within 14 days of the alleged offence (unless it is a verbal NIP) and it... see more
    by TC1474
    • 09-05-24 18:39
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  • Repair concern
    I hit a diesel spill and slid off the road into a ditch , left side of the car was badly damaged, wheel tyre and undercarriage, The garage... see more
    by Taylor2000
    • 09-05-24 18:16
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  • Vehicle not showing up on MyRAC app
    Hi Jamie64, Welcome to the Community. When did you join? Are you having the same issue? Is there an on screen message? see more
    by Mark07
    • 09-05-24 12:23
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  • 2 speeding ticket in one week
    @MarkKevinHi Are you aware that this is a UK forum? Speeds and limits here are in mph, not km/h. ​​​​​​​(Also, we tend to write in English😉) see more
    by Beelzebub
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