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  • Vat on repair
    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
    by TC1474
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  • Accident
    Thanks for the clarification on no fault. Your issues with the CPS mirror the issues we had here, which led to our theory that the District... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Rear ended a car
    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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  • Floods in New Mexico
    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
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Are EV Hubs the new pit stops?
    @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
    by Lily
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  • Are EV Hubs the new pit stops?
    @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
    by Lily
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  • Are EV Hubs the new pit stops?
    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
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Are EV Hubs the new pit stops?
    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
    by Lily
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  • Road-Trip Ready: Top Tips for Driving in Europe (2025 Edition)
    @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
    by Lily
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  • Floods in New Mexico
    I hope this is not affecting you NMNiel: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cren2zq1y3qo see more
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  • Vat on repair
    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
    by Nick
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  • Accident
    @TC1474 thank you so much for your detailed response. I've submitted more evidence to the insurance company, namely a letter from Surrey police... see more
    by Neil1968
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  • Vat on repair
    @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
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Sump cracker
    @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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  • Sump cracker
    @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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  • Road-Trip Ready: Top Tips for Driving in Europe (2025 Edition)
    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
    by UnhappyExplanation65
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  • Accident
    @Neil1968 wow, thank you for your detailed response, please excuse delayed response and I'm still trying to work out how to submit a response. see more
    by Neil1968
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  • Scam Warning: Exclusive RAC Car Emergency Kit Offer
    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
    by frontfloater
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  • Vat on repair
    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
    by TC1474
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  • Vat on repair
    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
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Vat on repair
    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
    by TC1474
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  • Vat on repair
    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
    by 652025
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  • Blown Turbo by RAC
    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
    by Bolkowbob
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  • Rear ended a car
    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
    by Drivingforfun
    • 07-07-25 22:02
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  • Overhead gantry speed limit activation point.
    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
    by Lesp
    • 07-07-25 21:19
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  • Rear ended a car
    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
    by TC1474
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  • Accident
    The third party was at fault but these days the CPS like to take the easy option thereby avoiding the need to go to court and do their job properly.... see more
    by TC1474
    • 07-07-25 19:58
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  • Distractions
    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
    by Rolebama
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  • Accident
    Your posting makes little sense. A no fault head on collision, where the other driver got sent to a speed awareness course and you nearly died. You... see more
    by NMNeil
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