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  • Breakdown Incident Advice
    I'd certainly agree with the others' interpretation. However, I wonder, if you'd taken out a warranty - maybe even an RAC warranty - and the car... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Approaching middle age 😱
    Yes, I remember the insurance man calling, and as you say when they retired policies closed. After I retired, I started clearing out old... see more
    by olduser
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  • Breakdown Incident Advice
    It will be in the Terms and conditions. Read carefully, I think it can be interpreted that, the engine would start so not broken down. Or they... see more
    by olduser
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  • Foreign vs. domestic travel
    Depending on what cruise lines you use, there really is something for everyone. When we take my daughter and son in law, we tend to go Royal... see more
    by TC1474
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  • ULEZ Again
    @olduser I wasn't aware that it was because people were replacing it with drugs, that would make sense! From my limited experience when it... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • ULEZ Again
    If I remember correctly, the difference between the emissions levels was NOX levels (which I don't think are part of the MOT?), I think that was the... see more
    by olduser
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  • ULEZ Again
    I thought the problem in Japan was, as alcohol consumption fell the use of drugs increased. Whilst alcohol addiction creates many social problems,... see more
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  • ULEZ Again
    Would that life were that simple. We have developed a way of life that depends on instant transport, such that we cannot function without a car... see more
    by olduser
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  • Foreign vs. domestic travel
    @Rolebama The safety of traveling in the army seems a bit paradoxical to me in that, obviously it's your job to put yourself into danger so... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Will I get fined for this?
    @TC1474 thank you for responding. I definitely should have waited behind the white line until traffic cleared a bit. It was just so busy. I am... see more
    by Kimago123
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  • Will I get fined for this?
    It is a scenario that occurs quite a bit around the country due to poor planning and junction layout. If a Policeman had seen you, I very much... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Speed enforced before sign
    You are perfect right i already made enquiry to team camera and i asked exact timing for each picture see more
    by Megdrim
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  • Will I get fined for this?
    I’m quite a new driver so hope i explain properly! roads were very very busy, it was a very busy junction I approached the traffic lights which... see more
    by Kimago123
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  • Breakdown Incident Advice
    @Rolebama Many thanks, I have also come to the conclusion it’s one of the accessories on the Serpentine Belt. The RAC to be fair, did send out... see more
    by JSTee
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  • Foreign vs. domestic travel
    I am fortunate that I have been lucky to travel around the world since I was a young boy for both pleasure and business. I used to think nothing of... see more
    by TC1474
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  • speeding
    @POP There is a time frame for all offences. If you were stopped at the side of the road and reported for summons (as opposed to being given a... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Speed enforced before sign
    You need to check where the variable actually starts and where it finishes. Mistakes do and of course can occur, but with the variables it is rare... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Speed enforced before sign
    You've already had the correct answer on the MSE forum! ​​​​​​​Try ftla.uk for a full house. see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Breakdown Incident Advice
    Purely guesses, but my first thoughts are alternator bearings or water pump. see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Foreign vs. domestic travel
    In the Army I found that not many people mess with armoured vehicles on the road.😊 When I rode around on a motorbike there, I felt that, generally,... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Speed enforced before sign
    I can only sat that a while ago over a million pound was refunded, because a 20mph camera was installed on Uxbridge Road at Shepherds Bush in a 30mph... see more
    by Rolebama
    • 23-01-25 18:32
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  • ​​​​​​​Totting up Ban - re-test query
    As to the personal choice part, they probably think the risk is worth taking as the Police are so stretched, with there being so few around. see more
    by Rolebama
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  • ​​​​​​​Totting up Ban - re-test query
    NMNeill: I don't know about the legality or otherwise about disabling anti-pollution gizmos, but I believe it to be quite common, although they have... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • False Claim from via County Court Letter
    @TC1474 thank you again for your message. much appreciated. see more
    by Windermere123
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  • Speed enforced before sign
    On M 62 Westbound between j12 and j11 I got nip for doing 72 in 50 variabile speed. Problem its gantry whit speed limit its after their camera (can... see more
    by Megdrim
    • 23-01-25 12:33
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