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  • VIN stamping
    Tell Land Rover that they sold a vehicle that did not comply with the legal requirement to have a unique VIN and they need to fix it.... see more
    by NMNeil
    • Yesterday 20:37
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  • car written off
    Firstly, insurers are under a legal obligation to return you to the financial position you would have been in but for the negligence of their client... see more
    by TC1474
    • Yesterday 19:39
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  • car written off
    If you have not accepted the insurers offer on your car, check on the internet the value of a similar car to yours, and tell the insurers that is the... see more
    by olduser
    • Yesterday 16:56
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  • Car park prang - question validity of damage
    Thank you so much for your comprehensive reply. To give the guy the benefit of the doubt he was older than me and we didn't have a heated chat. I did... see more
    by Lumpalard
    • Yesterday 16:55
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  • DPF filter regeneration under platinum plus warranty
    I agree with olduser. Also, the terms state "A failure is the failure of a component to perform its normal function". The normal function of... see more
    by Beelzebub
    • Yesterday 16:52
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  • U turning on broken line
    I know what signals mean - Left winkers mean, 'I just pulled in front of you' and Right winker means, 'I have overtaken you'😏 As to the original... see more
    by olduser
    • Yesterday 16:45
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  • DPF filter regeneration under platinum plus warranty
    As I read the T&C. DPF regeneration is normal servicing, and not covered. Failure of the DPF, say mechanical damage would/should be covered. But... see more
    by olduser
    • Yesterday 16:02
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  • Humour
    I found this by accident and it bought the thread about night driving glasses to mind. However, that thread was a serious question, and I just had to... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • VIN stamping
    Take your documentation to an approved body shop and ask them to do it for you. see more
    by olduser
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  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    I am not anti-EV, I just have a multitude of reasons why they are not for me. I live in a cul-de-sac and there are lockups at the top. The area in... see more
    by Rolebama
    • Yesterday 14:47
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  • car written off
    You can claim for uninsured losses. These can include damaged personal property in the car, alternate traveling costs, loss of income etc. I have... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Hybrid vs Electric
    When I worked, if I came across a new car at the petrol station, I would take a minute or two to talk to the owner. Most people will give a minute or... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • car written off
    Supposedly you can put in a claim for any resulting costs, i.e. any way you have been made worse off should be put right Whether these are... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • VIN stamping
    the one that Land Rover initially stamped is from the vehicle behind on the production line, I have letters off the police & dvla confirming this. It... see more
    by GPimpact
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  • Niche interest hotel room?? 🤔
    What; you never been to Vegas? https://www.venetianlasvegas.com/hotel/the-venetian/newly-remodeled-luxury-two-queen-suite.html ... see more
    by NMNeil
    • 10-12-24 21:51
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  • Sump cracker
    The thing is whoever put the sump breaker in the private road did'nt cause wilful damage, you did it yourself. see more
    by NMNeil
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  • DPF filter regeneration under platinum plus warranty
    Here's the warranty conditions, and the warranty clearly covers the DPF https://www.imperials.co.uk/documents/rac_leaflet.pdf see more
    by NMNeil
    • 10-12-24 21:22
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  • VIN stamping
    Why do you want a new VIN number stamped? see more
    by NMNeil
    • 10-12-24 20:42
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  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    It's just the anti EV and pro ICE crowd started with "They don't have enough range" Using a middle of the road car, the MG5, this has a range of... see more
    by NMNeil
    • 10-12-24 20:39
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  • car written off
    Evening all, My car has been written off by a third party who drove into the back of me when I was stationary. I believe he was not looking (maybe... see more
    by skally
    • 10-12-24 18:27
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  • Hybrid vs Electric
    I thought I'd share this article as it may be useful for anyone who is considering making the switch to electric. Survey: 87% give of EV owners... see more
    by Mark07
    • 10-12-24 14:51
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  • Location Confusion
    I went out last night and looked for the two signs local to me, and they are gone. I have to say I don't know when they were removed as having seen... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Niche interest hotel room?? 🤔
    Agreed, these are fairly common. In fact, I've stayed in something similar when travelling as a family of 4 - I guess it's the most efficient... see more
    by Mark07
    • 10-12-24 09:13
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  • Niche interest hotel room?? 🤔
    That's not uncommon, in fact it used to be standard in Holiday Inns. As you say, two people who don't like single beds? see more
    by Beelzebub
    • 10-12-24 07:28
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  • Niche interest hotel room?? 🤔
    A hotel I looked at, a nice one - not a dodgy one, had a room with 2 double beds in it. I assumed it was intended as a twin room for people who... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • 09-12-24 21:00
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  • New EV Purchase Question
    If it's anything like watches, which is may well not be, it will be because the dealer wants to make sure it's for your personal use. They don't want... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Car park prang - question validity of damage
    Your situation is not uncommon. I have lost count of the number of crashes like yours I have dealt with over the years. First and foremost, do... see more
    by TC1474
    • 09-12-24 19:43
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