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  • Sump cracker
    Maybe should have gone to Specsavers. see more
    by Beelzebub
    • Yesterday 16:49
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  • Location Confusion
    Did they change it to, 'Sooty Boy Lane'?😀 No maybe not, Sooty fans would object!☹ The, 'Sweeps Apprentice Boy's Lane' is getting close but it's a... see more
    by olduser
    • Yesterday 16:23
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  • DPF filter regeneration under platinum plus warranty
    With all of these warranties, you need to read the terms and conditions. Servicing the DPF is part of the normal servicing of the vehicle, therefore... see more
    by olduser
    • Yesterday 16:07
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  • Sump cracker
    It would appear, if you have a grievance, it should be with the satnav map but if you read their terms and conditions they will have it covered. ... see more
    by olduser
    • Yesterday 15:38
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  • Turned in the incoming vehicle lane from lights
    Mistakes happen. If there was no "No Entry" sign for the lane you turned into, again don't worry, just learn from your mistakes. We have all... see more
    by TC1474
    • Yesterday 15:31
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  • Local Roadworks
    I have looked for information on life but I cannot find any comments. Asphalt mixed with shredded tyres has been used as a road topping, and is... see more
    by olduser
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  • New EV Purchase Question
    I would want to check what my insurers thought of this, I would assume if they are happy I would be happy, better still if the insurers would put it... see more
    by olduser
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  • VIN stamping
    I hope this helps, below was found on the internet. "In the UK, replacing or altering a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is illegal unless done... see more
    by olduser
    • Yesterday 13:56
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  • Location Confusion
    Ha ha, that's quite funny I think I remember something like this recently, a road called Black Boy Lane or similar, named after chimney... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Turned in the incoming vehicle lane from lights
    @TC1474 thank you for your reply yes, my light was green so I moved over. however the lane I moved into was for incoming traffic.( i was supposed... see more
    by OjRaSo
    • 07-12-24 19:04
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  • Turned in the incoming vehicle lane from lights
    @OjRaSo Why have you made the assumption that you did something wrong? If the light was on green, no offence. If the light was going through... see more
    by TC1474
    • 07-12-24 18:59
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  • VIN stamping
    Can anyone point me in the direction of someone who can stamp a VIN in the boot of my car please ? see more
    by GPimpact
    • 07-12-24 18:46
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  • Turned in the incoming vehicle lane from lights
    @Beelzebub no mine was green but the lane I moved was red! There was no vehicle so I couldn’t appreciate it was an the wrong road. see more
    by OjRaSo
    • 07-12-24 17:32
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  • Turned in the incoming vehicle lane from lights
    @OjRaSo Why would you get a fine if the lights were green? If you mean the green lights turned red, then maybe. First, the lights don't turn... see more
    by Beelzebub
    • 07-12-24 17:28
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  • New EV Purchase Question
    I've been thinking about buying a brand new EV and currently there are some major discounts around. Found the car for me - MG4 Trophy long range.... see more
    by Piperdog123
    • 07-12-24 17:22
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  • U turning on broken line
    Don't get me started on signals, one of my pet hates. I fail more people on driving assessments and on advanced test for giving the wrong signals at... see more
    by TC1474
    • 07-12-24 16:34
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  • Turned in the incoming vehicle lane from lights
    Hi i turned into the road of incoming vehicles after the red lights turned green. There were no vehicles on the road then. I realised it immediately... see more
    by OjRaSo
    • 07-12-24 16:08
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  • Location Confusion
    There was (and always is) local resistance to any boundary changes. I recall particularly lots of news stories about Rutland residents erecting signs... see more
    by Beelzebub
    • 07-12-24 15:19
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  • U turning on broken line
    The official line on U-turns - (from "Driving - the Essential Skills, The Official DVSA Guide") - is full of cautionary advice, and in particular... see more
    by Beelzebub
    • 07-12-24 15:12
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  • U turning on broken line
    I was always taught to signal any intention to other road users. There is no signal for 'I am going to do a u-turn', so you should not be doing it... see more
    by Rolebama
    • 07-12-24 14:44
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  • Sudden unintended acceleration
    I can't remember the circumstances why, but I had cause to drive a car, (on a private road alongside a runway), with foot hard on the brakes and... see more
    by Rolebama
    • 07-12-24 14:36
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  • Location Confusion
    Sorry, I was born in Middlesex. She was trying to tell me in 1975 that Middlesex did not exist, but one of the questions she asked was relevant to... see more
    by Rolebama
    • 07-12-24 14:21
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  • Sudden unintended acceleration
    The Cleo has computer positioned throttle, that is when the driver move the accelerator pedal the position of the pedal is turned into a signal and... see more
    by olduser
    • 06-12-24 21:50
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  • Location Confusion
    What was the argument about / which "side" were you arguing for? I decided to look up Middlesex as it's one of those places I'd heard of loads of... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • 06-12-24 20:18
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  • Location Confusion
    These days, if the sorting machines can read the post code, the only person to read the address will be the postman/woman who puts it through the... see more
    by olduser
    • 06-12-24 20:05
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  • U turning on broken line
    @Peter0130 In law unless there is a sign saying "No U Turn" then absolutely nothing to prevent you from carrying out the turn other than opposing... see more
    by TC1474
    • 06-12-24 17:07
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  • U turning on broken line
    Err, not in that traffic! The solid white line and the arrows, are saying there is a hazard ahead, (off the bottom of the picture) so best not... see more
    by olduser
    • 06-12-24 16:49
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  • U turning on broken line
    @Mark07 I have added the link of picture to the post. see more
    by Peter0130
    • 06-12-24 12:07
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