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  • Mercedes developing solar paint to power EV's
    Instead of spending squillions of Euros developing this new technology, why not simply put solar panels on the roof and bonnet? I'm sure they could... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Mercedes developing solar paint to power EV's
    Haha, it'd be the window tax all over again. Those drawbacks make sense. If they were to also apply here, I'm hopeful that cost effective... see more
    by Mark07
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  • Mercedes developing solar paint to power EV's
    I vaguely remember something similar from a few years ago. The idea then was to use a wrap. There were two drawbacks mentioned, the first was... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Britishness and parking skill
    With the increase in larger cars on the road, there was investigation into making bays bigger. Went the way of the Dodo. What aggravates me is the... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Driving in error with no insurance and car written off by another driver
    You can't claim - it isn't your car. Your son can, and the at-fault party should pay. The fact that the driver wasn't insured doesn't make any... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Dilemma, what should I do?!
    I believe it's up to the dealer - they have the choice between making it right or giving you your money back If they choose the former, make sure... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Driving in error with no insurance and car written off by another driver
    Advice please- I drove my son’s car, which he has left on my driveway while away and I had a flat tyre, thinking as I had 3rd party insurance to... see more
    by Wintertime
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  • Sump cracker
    Or a Band A income-related fine at court. see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Sump cracker
    I was referring to the penalty for ignoring a no motor vehicles sign which is a £100 fine. The sump breaker did a lot more damage than that. If... see more
    by NeilJ
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  • Sump cracker
    Isn't its prime purpose as a deterrent, accompanied as it is by a number of signs? Before their sump has been broken, a driver has to ignore No Motor... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Britishness and parking skill
    In that example, you may be right. The broader idea of straddling two bays does grind my gears though. see more
    by Mark07
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  • Sump cracker
    Nonsense. The sump breaker has no purpose at all other than to cause wilful damage. That's what it's designed for. The law does not allow private... see more
    by NeilJ
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  • Britishness and parking skill
    Off-topic but being pedantic I think the black car in your photo is the worst one. The BMW driver in my opinion came along and saw he'd have his car... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Britishness and parking skill
    That makes sense to me Mark, but I'm talking about people who are parked fine i.e. legally, in a bay, in no-one's way - the only thing wrong is... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • Yesterday 13:17
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  • Britishness and parking skill
    For me personally, there's an element of etiquette/manners with a little self-interest mixed in there too - if I park within my bay, I imagine it... see more
    by Mark07
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  • Parking
    The OP posted his question in 2009. It seems unlikely that he's still waiting for an answer. fifteen tears later BTW the rules on yellow lines... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    I think there are different conversations to take into account. Personally speaking, I could have a charging point installed at my house. I would... see more
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  • Britishness and parking skill
    I often an in cars with people and they'll re-park because they're not straight or whatever I do the same, but as long as I'm in my bay and not... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Mercedes developing solar paint to power EV's
    For many drivers, EV's are a great choice. Like any car, they have their pro's and con's, but could there be a technological step forward on the... see more
    by Mark07
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  • Parking
    In the UK, parking opposite double yellow lines is generally prohibited, regardless of whether your wheels are within the lines, if any part of your... see more
    by roninbrooks
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  • VIN stamping
    Tell Land Rover that they sold a vehicle that did not comply with the legal requirement to have a unique VIN and they need to fix it.... see more
    by NMNeil
    • 11-12-24 20:37
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  • car written off
    Firstly, insurers are under a legal obligation to return you to the financial position you would have been in but for the negligence of their client... see more
    by TC1474
    • 11-12-24 19:39
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  • car written off
    If you have not accepted the insurers offer on your car, check on the internet the value of a similar car to yours, and tell the insurers that is the... see more
    by olduser
    • 11-12-24 16:56
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  • Car park prang - question validity of damage
    Thank you so much for your comprehensive reply. To give the guy the benefit of the doubt he was older than me and we didn't have a heated chat. I did... see more
    by Lumpalard
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  • DPF filter regeneration under platinum plus warranty
    I agree with olduser. Also, the terms state "A failure is the failure of a component to perform its normal function". The normal function of... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • U turning on broken line
    I know what signals mean - Left winkers mean, 'I just pulled in front of you' and Right winker means, 'I have overtaken you'😏 As to the original... see more
    by olduser
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  • Personal injury claim?
    Something similar happened to my brother a few years ago. An uninsured driver ran a stop sign and hit his car, causing injuries and a big mess with... see more
    by CaptainTurner
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  • DPF filter regeneration under platinum plus warranty
    As I read the T&C. DPF regeneration is normal servicing, and not covered. Failure of the DPF, say mechanical damage would/should be covered. But... see more
    by olduser
    • 11-12-24 16:02
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  • Humour
    I found this by accident and it bought the thread about night driving glasses to mind. However, that thread was a serious question, and I just had to... see more
    by Rolebama
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