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  • Number plates
    Many people are against personalised plates, but given my 30 years experience of enforcement, it actually makes policing easier as personal plates... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Economical cars vs. economical driving
    I mentioned this on another forum in a response to someone but thought I’d put the question here… Do others notice the economy of “economical”... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Number plates
    Why don't we do what many other countries do and issue a licence plate to an individual driver which can then be changed from vehicle to vehicle when... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Paint peeling from steel wheels (3 year old Duster)
    Two pack has been around for over 40yrs. It works very well, and as NMNeill says above, is very durable. My thoughts on the paint on those wheels ... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Number plates
    It would also discourage people from buying "personal" plates. Some might say that would be a good thing. However, it would deprive the DVLA of a... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Number plates
    As most cars now have plastic bumpers, would it be feasible to mould a piece of reflective material into them, and then burn the reg no into this?... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Number plates
    I thought about this a little more and I think that maybe new cars should be fitted with something like an RFID transmitter that could be triggered... see more
    by Santa
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  • Number plates
    @Santa Problem is one of the first questions we would ask when responding to many crimes was "Did you get the license plate number?" So the plate... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Old quotes that still ring true
    "The love of money is the root of all evil." ​​​​​​​From the King James bible - Timothy 6:10 see more
    by Santa
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  • Number plates
    Since most cars have the same number for life, it would seem reasonable to me for it to be indelibly etched onto the car's bodywork. Maybe the... see more
    by Santa
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  • Number plates
    In fairness I don't see how they can make selling a number plate harder, as it's not illegal to own it - i.e. in your kitchen drawer, nor does it... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Number plates
    This has been going on for years. I was arresting people in the 70's for using false plates and it is unlikely to get any better anytime soon. ... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Manufacturers returning to legacy car models
    Nearly. In French MR2 is actually pronounced "Em Er Deux", which does actually sound like "merde". see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Paint peeling from steel wheels (3 year old Duster)
    Two pack paint is like epoxy resin, the actual resin and a hardener. Mix them together and they chemically cure to give a very tough coating.... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Paint peeling from steel wheels (3 year old Duster)
    Many thanks for the reply. That's interesting that you should say all that as I have an update... The dealer has now offered to get the wheels... see more
    by 404State
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  • Manufacturers returning to legacy car models
    Reminds me of the story about Ford When they wanted to introduce the Si. Sierra Si, Escort Si and the Ka Si. Got a little upset when they learnt the... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • More parking trouble.
    In principal, I am against parking on or partially on pavements though I must admit if I arrive in a street where everyone is parked on the pavement,... see more
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  • Old quotes that still ring true
    "Hope springs eternal". I think, it dates back to the 1700's the full line goes' something like, "Hope springs eternal in the human breast" ... see more
    by olduser
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  • Manufacturers returning to legacy car models
    This made me think of the car names that went wrong but being lazy I asked AI (well it's going to save save humanity!) to show a few. ... see more
    by olduser
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  • Breakdown cover expiration
    Shush, keep it quiet, if Trump notices we are using American words he will put a tariff on them! see more
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  • Paint peeling from steel wheels (3 year old Duster)
    I would guess the wheels were originally powder coated rather than spray painted. In theory powder coating gives a better more reliable finish but... see more
    by olduser
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  • UK Hits 75,000 EV Chargepoints milestone
    For many EV's they could be charged at work using a 13 Amp socket, a fast charge is not required. The costs from a public charging point is a... see more
    by olduser
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  • Number plates
    I suspect they'l be around for a good while yet - presumably at some point being replaced by something more advanced by technology that we don't know... see more
    by Nick
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  • UK Hits 75,000 EV Chargepoints milestone
    I think removing the VAT on public chargers is a start, not nearly enough, but a step... if either type of charging is a luxury (the vague definition... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Number plates
    Found on the BBC News; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgj5w7wpg95o Are number plates now past their use by date? see more
    by olduser
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