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  • Third Party insurers
    @TC1474 I had no idea. Here all police reports are a public record, and other than a fee for copying, which has a maximum amount that can be... see more
  • Speed of light
    For strange thoughts try Quantum Physics, Atoms are made up of a core of Protons with Electrons in orbit rather like a miniature solar system, that... see more
  • Can We Recommend Products?
    I suppose PTSD had not been identified in those days or not recognised. Dulling the senses with booze, certainly for the RAF, I don't suppose the... see more
  • Noise cameras
    It doe's appear to be a more logical system, giving you chance to fix the problem, and I doubt the, 'victim' will be inclined to try it again. see more
  • Noise cameras
    @olduser I agree, it's down to the manufacturer. But some states have a better idea. If the police stop someone fro a loud exhaust, and they carry... see more
  • Petty complaints
    September 1st is the start of dove hunting season, and without fail at sunrise we would get multiple calls from visitors to Roswell claiming that a... see more
  • When you get older
    What I find difficult about old age is our brain still thinks we are young. Sitting in the chair or laying bed we think, this needs doing or doing... see more
  • Can We Recommend Products?
    I can understand your comment. I am currently reading "Tail End Charlie" (another John Nichol book)which is about the bomber crews of both the RAF... see more
  • Explains why you never see a poor vet.
    In my book, the greatest thing (and perhaps the only thing) that UK politicians ever did was set-up the NHS. ​​​​​​​Unfortunately, they have spent... see more
  • Can We Recommend Products?
    I have read much on WW1 and WW2 and some of the more recent wars, mostly with flying involved but inevitably I started reading about army and navy to... see more
  • Anybody completed a Bucket List?
    An old school friend, who went into the RAF flying helicopters, described helicopters as 10's of 1,000 of parts that never wanted to fly being made... see more
  • Electricity Saving
    There is more money to be saved when using a washing machine to make sure it is fully loaded each wash. I visited one of the grandchildren a while... see more
  • Petty complaints
    Back on the holiday complaints. For a while, I lived in Norfolk, the house we were renting was well back off the road down a long drive. There... see more
  • Noise cameras
    I think I am correct in saying the UK vehicle construction regulations (2006) set maximum noise from cars at 74db, motor bikes 80db, and heavy goods... see more
  • Third Party insurers
    As It appears, it was your neighbour who suggested settling outside insurance? If that is the case I would write to him giving him fourteen days to... see more
  • Petty complaints
    I know that one: "You fitted a clutch, now the brake lights don't work." "You changed a fuel pump relay, now the indicators don't work." etc etc... see more
  • Incident
    Firstly, please do not refer to the "Fast" lane unless you enjoy winding people up. There is no such thing 😉 Right, that's the first bit out of the... see more
  • Third Party insurers
    @Kopkid64 The third party insurers are simply deploying delaying tactics as it is their way of slowing the claims process up as they use the excuse... see more
  • Car MOT failed - Need help on how to cancel insurance and scrap car?
    Paying insurance monthly is more than likely not a "pay as you go" type scheme but a 12 month policy, with the insurance company simply providing you... see more
  • Electricity Saving
    Go off grid if you can. With such a small power usage it may be an economic alternative. see more
  • Noise cameras
    An update https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/legal/2024-10/new-noise-cameras-in-successful-first-trial/ see more
  • Third Party insurers
    If the police did take a statement from an independent witness get a copy of the report and send that to your insurance company. see more
  • Petty complaints
    @Rolebama When working in the car repair field we would have cars delivered on the back of a trailer with a no start condition. I'd find and fix the... see more
  • Electricity Saving
    In a lot of companies the big shareholders are actually the minority, the majority of shares are owned by e.g. pension funds, so the beneficiaries of... see more
  • Happy 116th Birthday to the Ford Model T
    From some of the stories you've shared, it may not have been one of the most impressive machines you've experienced, but it'll certainly be one of... see more
  • Electricity Saving
    I do everything I can think of to use less electricity, not because I am particularly environmentally conscious, but because I hate giving... see more
  • Happy 116th Birthday to the Ford Model T
    Honestly, I never found an owner who would let anyone else drive their precious babies, and as I needed to sit in passenger seat to check... see more
  • What is it with some drivers?
    The water tower is exactly it. I double back over the bridge and head toward Sutton and Potton along Pothole Alley. see more
  • Worst Gadgets In a Car
    I have a stupid bong sound. So far it has bonged to indicate a door not closed properly, a passenger seat belt not secured, tyre pressures out of... see more