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  • Sump cracker
    Apparently "sump breaker" is what it's called. Metal railings in the middle of the road high enough to smash the sump but not easy to see. ... see more
  • Sump cracker
    What exactly do you mean by "sump cracker"? How much is the damage? Your insurance should cover it, but the excess may be too much. see more
  • Was my Driving instructor wrong
    The relationship between learner and instructor is important. People learn in different ways; with some firm/clear direction will motivate them,... see more
  • Sump cracker
    The other day I was driving at the speed limit on a residential road. I was following a map which showed the road going exactly where I wanted to go.... see more
  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    Please note, in the above I have implied that two 240V phases in a three phase supply would add up to 480V, this is for simplicity's sake. In fact... see more
  • Local Roadworks
    Interesting; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c93p1wgxgzyo Towards the end of the video, a man remarks on the road sweeper not sweeping his... see more
  • Was my Driving instructor wrong
    Seeing as you asked: You must understand, a car has the potential to kill, and therefore must be used carefully, there are very basic laws and... see more
  • Was my Driving instructor wrong
    My last example, was my instructor wrong to slam on? see more
  • Was my Driving instructor wrong
    Hello I'm just about annoyed and confused with my instructor with my resent lessons I Drove back in covid and failed my test 3 times back then,... see more
  • Local Roadworks
    I had a good idea recently: if they're struggling to fill all the holes, they could melt down all the speed humps and use them to fix the potholes, 2... see more
  • Local Roadworks
    Well, the good news is that all the local roadworks are finished, and it appears they have done a good job. No pothole 'fixing', but complete... see more
  • Cannot afford private settlement
    As already stated mentioned, you are not in anyway obligated to settle privately, in fact this is frowned upon as it opens so many cans of worms. ... see more
  • Cannot afford private settlement
    No you have no obligation whatsoever to do that, in fact people are generally strongly advised against doing so If you've already informed your... see more
  • Cannot afford private settlement
    Hi everyone, would appreciate some advice really. So I accidentally hit someone's car in a car park, theirs is stationary. They requested to settle... see more
  • Transport Minister Q&A
    We can only wait and see what ideas emerge, politicians of all parties are enthusiastic about road charging. I can see many snags in that approach,... see more
  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    I think the marketing strategy would be to install in partnership with the local authority, say with the LA taking a cut of the profit or just... see more
  • Sold a faulty car
    The law was clearly on your side until you had a garage work on it (Google UK consumer rights on second hard car purchase) Having anyone making... see more
  • Sold a faulty car
    Maybe wrong but I'm quite sure having someone look over the car doesn't lessen your rights (or greaten your responsibility) in any way, whether you... see more
  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    Burying a power cable under the pavement is decidedly non-trivial, given what might be there already. Electricity, gas, telecomms, water, sewerage,... see more
  • Sold a faulty car
    I bought a car from a sole trader. He bought the car to me. I told him I had a machanic to look over the car as i didn't want him to rip me off. The... see more
  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    The idea is all well and good about underground cables, but. as I see it. you cannot have a designated parking place on a public road. It certainly... see more
  • I caught an underage driver
    That picture is magic - must be a labracadabrador. see more
  • 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
  • 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
  • Driving test eyesight test
    @Usernametaken ​​​​​​​20.0 metres, not 20.5. see more