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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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  • 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
    by MagicGentleman
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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
    by MagicGentleman
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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
    by MagicGentleman
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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
    by Beelzebub
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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
    by TC1474
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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
    by sj315
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  • Consumer Rights Act Query
    @TC1474 ​​​​​​​I will absolutely do that. Thank you again see more
    by STEVEFORREST
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  • Consumer Rights Act Query
    @STEVEFORREST Here is a link to the Which Magazine page on rejecting a car. There is a very good pro forma letter attached. ... see more
    by Santa
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  • Consumer Rights Act Query
    I will say it again. Speak to the specialists and experts at one of the bodies I mentioned. They cannot make deductions other than mentioned, but... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Consumer Rights Act Query
    @TC1474 Thanks for the advice. He got in touch again this evening to say the mechanics had identified the problem (partially blocked pick up... see more
    by STEVEFORREST
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  • Impact of lighter wheels
    A quick sample of websites suggests a 2% to 5% fuel saving. A lot depends on the relative weights of cars and the sizes of wheels. ... see more
    by Santa
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  • Consumer Rights Act Query
    The 30 days commences from the moment you take delivery of the vehicle, so the fact that you are still within your 30 day period, formally write to... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Impact of lighter wheels
    I'm aware that switching to lighter wheels has a positive impact on a vehicle's dynamics, handling, comfort and such which is disproportionately... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Useless Trivia
    Thanks for sharing this! I love stuff like this, especially when money is involved as I enjoy seeing how prices compare to today If it helps a... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • membership no
    hi i have recieved email from you to download myrac app but tring to sign in but your app asking membership number i have got policy through my... see more
    by j10yaa
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  • Consumer Rights Act Query
    Well I'm well within the 30 days. My concern is that he could hold onto the car for repairs beyond the 30 days or so close to the deadline that I... see more
    by STEVEFORREST
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  • Consumer Rights Act Query
    The Motor Ombudsman at What are a consumer’s legal rights when buying a car? - The Motor Ombudsman lays things out quite clearly if you are outside... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Consumer Rights Act Query
    @NMNeil Yep, hes a trader... and im not unsympathetic that he will be out of pocket, but ive had physical ownership of the car for about 10 days... see more
    by STEVEFORREST
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  • Consumer Rights Act Query
    https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/15/section/20/enacted 10)To the extent that the consumer paid money under the contract, the consumer is... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Consumer Rights Act Query
    Hi all... fairly simple one I purchased a second hand clio a couple of weeks ago that turned out to have an oil pressure fault. Within 10 days of... see more
    by STEVEFORREST
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  • Useless Trivia
    Was tidying some of my clutter, and found my First Edition Motor and Gas-Power Pocketbook. 1913 price 5/-. In 1913: Road tax (Excise Duty) was £2... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2
    Drivingforfun: Do you mean the ones on the straight off the roundabout after the water tower south of Biggleswade, the Potton turnoff? I think these... see more
    by Rolebama
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