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Who is at fault, minor bump in the gym parking

Exactly. The Highway Code is clear on this, and the OP was almost certainly taught to turn round and look, and he would had to do so to pass his... see more

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Who is at fault, minor bump in the gym parking

At a guess, the best you could hope for is 50/50. I think, you have to prove the other vehicle drove into you, rather than them having to prove... see more

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Multiple exhaust outlets

In my youth, it was potato's we pushed up exhaust pipes but potatoes were cheap then... see more

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The UK introduced the breathalyser 57 years ago!

Years back I worked in Southern Ireland, one morning the engineer turned up looking well hungover. I gently I said, "morning, good night?" He... see more

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Is it worth buying a GPS Speedometer.

I'm unsure how accurate it is, but Google Maps shows your speed as you're driving, I'm assuming that it operates based on GPS data. see more

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Is it worth buying a GPS Speedometer.

Have a look at you satnav's settings, there may be an option to show your current speed, and if it's mapping info is up to date it will show the... see more

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How do you drive economically?

I had a Nisan Leaf a while ago, and you could arrange the heater (heat pump) to run while the car was charging, to de frost it. I'm not sure why... see more

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Speed of light

It must have been around 65yrs ago that I learnt that nobody, or anything, is here. We only used to be. As we only see reflected light, whatever... see more

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Speed of light

Yes, I looked at the extract, and found it frustrating but I think it is common with technical literature. It's written for those that know but if... see more

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Who is at fault, minor bump in the gym parking

Hello all, any help greatly appreciated. I was coming out of a parking bay at my gym when I bumped into a car that came into the parking way but... see more

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European Breakdown Nightmare

Hi CatherineSharpe, Welcome to the Community. I imagine that you're already aware, but just to be sure, let me share these contact options. As... see more

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Courtesy or no Courtesy

Hi Mazzad, Welcome to the Community. I'm glad to see that everything is resolved, though I'm sorry to hear that your overall experience wasn't... see more

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How do you drive economically?

That sounds like the New Mexican equivalent of when Brits leave cars running on a winter's morning to defrost them. see more

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The UK introduced the breathalyser 57 years ago!

DUI (Driving Under the Influence) is a real problem here, and some attorneys rely on it to make their living.... see more

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How do you drive economically?

Although illegal you'd be amazed at the number of empty cars parked at the supermarket in the middle of summer that have the engine running to keep... see more

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Speed of light

I'm the same. I've always had an interest in electronics, but when it comes to the maths part, I wished I'd paid more attention at school. A... see more

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Courtesy or no Courtesy

My car less than a year old broke down and had to be towed to dealer. Despite being told European would contact me within 24hrs and deliver a... see more

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Is it worth buying a GPS Speedometer.

Cheers Driving for fun, I’m waiting to hear if I’ve been ‘done’ as I’d just come off a dual carriageway onto a 20 and the police were hiding at... see more

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The UK introduced the breathalyser 57 years ago!

It used to be my most common arrest (My record was 8 drink drivers in one night), and once the road side intoxicator was introduced to replace the... see more

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Dremel advice

I have owned a few cordless ones, and although they have been good, I have been put off them because of batteries running out. The corded ones are... see more

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The UK introduced the breathalyser 57 years ago!

A friend of mine was a coach driver, doing European tours, in the 70s. All the coaches the company owned had breathalyzers as part of the starting... see more

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The UK introduced the breathalyser 57 years ago!

57 years ago today on 8th October 1967, the first breathalyser was used in the UK by Shropshire police. This was a major step forward compared to... see more

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Is it worth buying a GPS Speedometer.

Just to add I think there was something about the GPS speedo also not being entirely accurate either. If I remember right, they are accurate at sea... see more

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Is it worth buying a GPS Speedometer.

I bought one several years ago for my first car, I had a Mini which had the speedo in the centre console and I wanted to be able to see my speed in... see more

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Dremel advice

My Dad's Dremel, which belonged to my Grandfather, has broken after about 50 years and we want to get him a new one for Christmas We are stuck as... see more

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Speed of light

It's good or understandable up to the Quantum stuff, and I think String Theory is in there near the end. Most of it relates to our experience of the... see more

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Using a recovery vehicle(Not RAC) for car with no MoT

A garage must have the appropriate business insurance which includes employer and public liability insurance in place just the same as any other... see more

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Using a recovery vehicle(Not RAC) for car with no MoT

A neighbour (in Norfolk) had a car damaged while being transported, the carrier told him to claim on his car insurance. He said, there was... see more

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How do you drive economically?

@Beelzebub I claim it was a grey moment, honest. Yes my mistake you are correct it is the Square of speed, sorry folks! see more

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How do you drive economically?

I was quite amazed recently at how much difference driving style makes, I knew it obviously made a difference but I didn't expect almost 50% more... see more

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