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False Claim from via County Court Letter

What has happened is that you claim has been handed to a claims management firm who (like many these days) are owned by the insurance company but... see more

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Totting up Ban - re-test query

But look at the uproar against activating the speed limiters already installed in newer vehicles in the UK. Cries of "personal freedom"; "I'll... see more

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Totting up Ban - re-test query

@Beelzebub Reading the article it seems that some of the other 900 cars crushed were un roadworthy, this one just had a problem with the driver who... see more

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ULEZ Again

I took my car in for an MOT last Wednesday. Coincidentally, a friend took his non-compliant in at the same time. He came round yesterday with his... see more

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Not wanted here.

A bit off-topic, but I have a couple of friends who have changed their commutes to avoid the ULEZ cameras, they avoid the main roads and use... see more

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Approaching middle age 😱

I took out a life insurance policy in the early70s, when a guy used to come round every month to pick up payments. After about 18 months, he retired.... see more

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Totting up Ban - re-test query

It was the unroadworthy bit that got me too. As an aside, when people talk about dangerous speeds, they should look to their governments to sort... see more

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Approaching middle age 😱

We are all supposed to feel good about inflation! Governments look for 2% inflation, one of the justifications is supposed to be, it makes borrowing... see more

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False Claim from via County Court Letter

Thank you for all the reply so far. I have a follow up question. I have passed forms to my insurer who told me they will instruct their legal... see more

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False Claim from via County Court Letter

Hi @olduser, thank you for the reply. I have been also advised by my insurer that i should not reply to those forms as the insurer will instruct... see more

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Totting up Ban - re-test query

That's a very impressive speed for a vehicle which had to be crushed because it was "unroadworthy or defective. see more

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@Rolebama Australia is draconian. Maybe we should all follow their example for repeat offenders who can't be trusted with a deadly weapon.... see more

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Had to emergency brake and car crashed into me who’s at fault?

Brake checking reached epidemic proportions here, but it did encourage many drivers to get dashcams. Without video evidence it would be word against... see more

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Totting up Ban - re-test query

Some years ago there was a newspaper article about how many points various characters had on their licences without being banned. It was alleged that... see more

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Approaching middle age 😱

Postage stamps have gone up in price a ridiculous amount. From what I remember, in my youth, a postage stamp was 3d. Today they have gone up 132... see more

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Totting up Ban - re-test query

Yes, but that particular guideline refers you to section 36 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988, which sets out which decisions are mandatory. see more

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Totting up Ban - re-test query

They are sentencing guidelines. Most courts make their own decisions within the parameters of those guidelines. see more

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Totting up Ban - re-test query

An extended test is mandatory for those convicted of dangerous driving. For other offences, a re-test is at the courts discretion. For offences... see more

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Totting up Ban - re-test query

Has no bearing what so ever. The courts do not consult the DVLA, they leave it for the offender to book their extended test and take their chances... see more

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Totting up Ban - re-test query

This might be overoptimistic considering the bureaucracy involved, but would they take into account whether the person (or society) would benefit... see more

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Totting up Ban - re-test query

I have lost count over the years of the number of people I have booked who have ended up having to retake their driving test. However, there is no... see more

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Totting up Ban - re-test query

Hi everyone, To be clear I don’t have any current points and have been driving for 16 years. However, one thing I have always wondered. ... see more

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Approaching middle age 😱

Of course I have paid for postage and have used stamps, but I can't think of an occasion where I have bought them. I've just googled the cost of... see more

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Approaching middle age 😱

That's gone too. They're self-adhesive. see more

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Approaching middle age 😱

I've only ever sent a fax once. I was working in an admin job, around 2006-2008, so emails were an established standard practise. But for reasons... see more

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Approaching middle age 😱

Only things I didn't do was to own, or listen to, a Walkman or send a fax. As for some of the other comments I remember black Austin Westminster... see more

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Very loud metal-on-metal scraping sound

Hello, It sounds like you might have a wheel bearing issue. Wheel bearings can make a scraping or grinding noise, especially when driving forward1.... see more

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Did the TV have valves, they contributed to heating the house. see more

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