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The law changed about 10 years ago that insurance companies cannot force you to use their in house repair shops, you are free to use anyone you wish... see more
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It seems to be a universal mindset, have a collision which is your fault and immediately try and find someone or something to blame. Like the... see more
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They have to do everything bigger over there, don't they My thoughts are with them in seriousness, I think I read there'd been several deaths... see more
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@Drivingforfun hahahaha love this, they are living their best lives and he can't wait to join them. 🤣 When is getting an EV? Tell him we are... see more
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@Drivingforfun hahahaha love this, they are living their best lives and he can't wait to join them. 🤣 When is getting an EV? Tell him we are... see more
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I think I'd like the experience if I was doing it for work... My dad works in property maintenance and he's been dreading being moved to an... see more
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Have you visited an EV hub yet? With more EV charging stations offering coffee, Wi-Fi, and a comfy place to pause, we’re curious... Have you... see more
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@UnhappyExplanation65 that's quite the adventure. I've travelled a bit around Spain and I'd add Segovia to my itinerary: fantastic city and a lovely... see more
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I hope this is not affecting you NMNiel: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cren2zq1y3qo see more
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I have a vague recollection of this kind of thing being commonplace in motor claims when the insured is VAT registered - is the car a company car?... see more
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@TC1474 I'm no expert on insurance but it was just a thought, from a business point of view. If the insurer did the repair in-house and no bills... see more
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@NeilJ Did you get anywhere with this? I drove over the exact same thing with a car tailgating me and unfortunately didn’t see the signs before it... see more
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@NeilJ Did you get anywhere with this? I drove over the exact same thing with a car tailgating me and unfortunately didn’t see the signs before it... see more
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We have travelled to Morocco by car via the Tunnel, France, Spain and then crossing via Algerciras, setting out shortly for another summer trip there... see more
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ALL such "free prize" / "you've qualified for our reward" surveys are fraudulent - and involve illegal use of brand-names such as RAC, Admiral... see more
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It doesn't matter whether it was insurance approved or not, the fact is that if it was a non fault crash, the OP is not liable for any costs... see more
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Was the third party authorised by the insurance co? It could be that the company wouldn't have paid VAT if they repaired it on their terms...... see more
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If you have been involved in a non fault crash and the bill is being picked up by the third party, then it is down to that third party to pay all... see more
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Have been asked to pay vat on car repair that’s gone through third party was not informed before repair that I would need to pay vat see more
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Firstly thanks for the reply. I made the description of events short so I will open up some of the points you have raised. The Turbo first; The car... see more
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I was going to ask the same as NMNeil The only scenario I can think of that fits the story, is the driver in front was driving a Lotus and the OP... see more
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Hi all Thanks for your advice's, views and joke comments. I am absolutely certain the previous two gantry speed limits were 60mph as I had passed... see more
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Because he clearly wasn't following at a safe distance or at a distance that he could stop within the distance he could see to be clear! see more
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I have a friend who 'never' indicates to change lanes. He bought a new car a few months back, and I saw him driving on the A40 a couple of cars ahead... see more
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