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I caught an underage driver

That picture is magic - must be a labracadabrador. see more

by Rolebama
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Driving test eyesight test

Yes you are right, but that is for the new style number plates post 2001. 20.5 meters is still in force for number plates pre 2001 which is why it... see more

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Should there be regular review tests for drivers over 65 years of age?

As well as the standard of the practical driving test being too low, the same applies to the eyesight standard. And don't get me started on... see more

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Driving test eyesight test

@Usernametaken 20.0 metres, not 20.5. see more

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Driving test eyesight test

Yes. All the law states is that you must be capable of reading a number plate at 20.5 meters either corrected or uncorrected. But, test... see more

by TC1474
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Driving test eyesight test

Hi All, Quick question please if anyone can help, would I be allowed to try the 'read the number pate at 20 meters' test without glasses to begin... see more

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Another scam email address

Thanks for sharing @Rolebama. The RAC (or virtually any legitimate company) will ask for personal information via email. Take a look at this RAC... see more

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5 in 1 Jump Starter model No 391161

Hello, It sounds like your charger might be experiencing an issue. This could be due to a faulty connection or a problem with the charger itself.... see more

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DPF filter regeneration under platinum plus warranty

Do you have the T&Cs? Exhausts (of which the DPF is part) usually aren’t covered by stuff like this. Presumably they told you it’d be covered when... see more

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Car insurance

We had this situation but with house insurance, not car insurance, and decided the safest thing to do was to commit the cardinal sin of letting it... see more

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Car insurance

@Mancman If you have a claim pending prior to renewal you need to advise your new insurers, but it will probably have no effect until you renew.... see more

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DPF filter regeneration under platinum plus warranty

Hello all. I Purchased a 2022 Range Rover Evoque 10 months ago second hand from a garage, I purchased the platinum plus warranty through the... see more

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Black Friday

Overall the goal is to make a profit but there is a tactic called a loss leader where an item is sold at a loss to bring people in - a good example... see more

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RAC Email Problems

@MadDogMcG Hi MadDogMcG, I may have solved the problem of the email malfunction. And all thanks to Mark07 who has been a great help. The error... see more

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Black Friday

No large retail business is ever going to sell items at a loss, they aim always to be in profit. If anyone takes a hit it will be the manufacturer... see more

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Should there be regular review tests for drivers over 65 years of age?

Those of us involved in post test training have argued that the L test has not been fit for purpose for a very long time. The point has been long... see more

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Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe

I have seen demonstrated on TV a charging point which goes underground if not in use, or rather the connecting point is pulled up when required (the... see more

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Should there be regular review tests for drivers over 65 years of age?

I think, these assessments demonstrate that the driving test standard is too low, and it's intention is misguided. When people are learning new... see more

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Black Friday

When it comes to essentials, I think we are at the mercy of the sellers, but technology stuff is a completely different story. I buy all my stuff... see more

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Vauxhall closing van plant in Luton

It will be interesting to see what happens to the used EV market re battery replacement costs. The market fell flat for used Maestros and Montegos... see more

by Rolebama
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Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe

I believe it was estimated that 60+% of homes in the UK were in the situation of it not being viable to have fixed parking places for home charging.... see more

by Rolebama
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Insurance when accidentally breaking the law

Another driver was trying to get a blame case against me because I rear-ended him. Instead of claiming as a mistake on my part, he tried to claim I... see more

by Rolebama
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Insurance when accidentally breaking the law

Thanks for the replies so far everyone. It's reassuring to hear firstly that insurance would generally cover me for damages to others (my primary... see more

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