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  • Vat on repair
    I have a vague recollection of this kind of thing being commonplace in motor claims when the insured is VAT registered - is the car a company car?... see more
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  • Accident
    @TC1474 thank you so much for your detailed response. I've submitted more evidence to the insurance company, namely a letter from Surrey police... see more
    by Neil1968
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  • Vat on repair
    @TC1474 I'm no expert on insurance but it was just a thought, from a business point of view. If the insurer did the repair in-house and no bills... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Sump cracker
    @NeilJ Did you get anywhere with this? I drove over the exact same thing with a car tailgating me and unfortunately didn’t see the signs before it... see more
    by Howler
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  • Sump cracker
    @NeilJ Did you get anywhere with this? I drove over the exact same thing with a car tailgating me and unfortunately didn’t see the signs before it... see more
    by Howler
    • Yesterday 22:29
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  • Road-Trip Ready: Top Tips for Driving in Europe (2025 Edition)
    We have travelled to Morocco by car via the Tunnel, France, Spain and then crossing via Algerciras, setting out shortly for another summer trip there... see more
    by UnhappyExplanation65
    • Yesterday 21:19
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  • Accident
    @Neil1968 wow, thank you for your detailed response, please excuse delayed response and I'm still trying to work out how to submit a response. see more
    by Neil1968
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  • Scam Warning: Exclusive RAC Car Emergency Kit Offer
    ALL such "free prize" / "you've qualified for our reward" surveys are fraudulent - and involve illegal use of brand-names such as RAC, Admiral... see more
    by frontfloater
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  • Vat on repair
    It doesn't matter whether it was insurance approved or not, the fact is that if it was a non fault crash, the OP is not liable for any costs... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Vat on repair
    Was the third party authorised by the insurance co? It could be that the company wouldn't have paid VAT if they repaired it on their terms...... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Vat on repair
    If you have been involved in a non fault crash and the bill is being picked up by the third party, then it is down to that third party to pay all... see more
    by TC1474
    • Yesterday 10:14
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  • Vat on repair
    Have been asked to pay vat on car repair that’s gone through third party was not informed before repair that I would need to pay vat see more
    by 652025
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  • Blown Turbo by RAC
    Firstly thanks for the reply. I made the description of events short so I will open up some of the points you have raised. The Turbo first; The car... see more
    by Bolkowbob
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  • Rear ended a car
    I was going to ask the same as NMNeil The only scenario I can think of that fits the story, is the driver in front was driving a Lotus and the OP... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • 07-07-25 22:02
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  • Overhead gantry speed limit activation point.
    Hi all Thanks for your advice's, views and joke comments. I am absolutely certain the previous two gantry speed limits were 60mph as I had passed... see more
    by Lesp
    • 07-07-25 21:19
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  • Rear ended a car
    Because he clearly wasn't following at a safe distance or at a distance that he could stop within the distance he could see to be clear! see more
    by TC1474
    • 07-07-25 20:00
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  • Accident
    The third party was at fault but these days the CPS like to take the easy option thereby avoiding the need to go to court and do their job properly.... see more
    by TC1474
    • 07-07-25 19:58
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  • Distractions
    I have a friend who 'never' indicates to change lanes. He bought a new car a few months back, and I saw him driving on the A40 a couple of cars ahead... see more
    by Rolebama
    • 07-07-25 19:11
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  • Accident
    Your posting makes little sense. A no fault head on collision, where the other driver got sent to a speed awareness course and you nearly died. You... see more
    by NMNeil
    • 07-07-25 19:08
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  • Rear ended a car
    If you were at a safe distance why did you still rear end the car in front of you? see more
    by NMNeil
    • 07-07-25 18:58
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  • Blown Turbo by RAC
    First advice would be find a solicitor because as far as I know there are none on this forum. TC1474 is a police office, so would have a fair... see more
    by NMNeil
    • 07-07-25 18:55
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  • Crash on the roundabout
    You will be held liable I am afraid, it is called strict liability unless you can prove that you were brake tested or that the third party did... see more
    by TC1474
    • 07-07-25 17:28
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  • Crash on the roundabout
    It is an offence to stop on a roundabout without good reason, exit blocked is a very good reason. Your description suggests you were not paying... see more
    by olduser
    • 07-07-25 16:10
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  • Thought I Was Just Parking... Ended Up in a Full Panic
    With hind sight, I say I was lucky to be driving tractors, off road, from about 10 -11 yrs old, lessons were learned often the hard way. The... see more
    by olduser
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  • Not sure if bus ran a red light
    OP The offence is committed if any part of the vehicle crosses the line. Forget the wheels, the bus probably has a 5-6 foot front overhang. Also,... see more
    by Beelzebub
    • 07-07-25 13:59
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  • Not sure if bus ran a red light
    Sneezing, I have similar lifetime problem but control it with medication, best action if caught with a sneezing fit is to pullover until it is back... see more
    by olduser
    • 07-07-25 13:42
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  • Distractions
    No he isn't, you are right, but he is not the only AD I know and many have told me the same thing. see more
    by TC1474
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  • Looking for Recommendations for ADR Driver Training Institutes
    I would have thought, a good book on the subject and a bit of discipline in working your way through it, would cost much less and do the job just as... see more
    by olduser
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  • Distractions
    But you've told us before that he's not a very good ADI! see more
    by Beelzebub
    • 07-07-25 13:03
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  • Distractions
    I have argued but just as a layperson, in my years of driving, I have never seen an accident, all could be accounted for but it does depend on the... see more
    by olduser
    • 07-07-25 13:01
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