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  • Niche interest hotel room?? 🤔
    A hotel I looked at, a nice one - not a dodgy one, had a room with 2 double beds in it. I assumed it was intended as a twin room for people who... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • New EV Purchase Question
    If it's anything like watches, which is may well not be, it will be because the dealer wants to make sure it's for your personal use. They don't want... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Car park prang - question validity of damage
    Your situation is not uncommon. I have lost count of the number of crashes like yours I have dealt with over the years. First and foremost, do... see more
    by TC1474
    • Yesterday 19:43
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  • Car park prang - question validity of damage
    I'll preface this by saying I'm completely inexperienced with accidents despite being in my late 40s. I've never had one. I was at a Dunelm car park... see more
    by Lumpalard
    • Yesterday 17:12
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  • New EV Purchase Question
    The car would be registered on the day of collection. First registration to the dealer who would keep this for 6 months before transferring to... see more
    by Piperdog123
    • Yesterday 16:35
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  • New EV Purchase Question
    OK, so the car is already registered. To whom? And when? Bear in mind that the warranty period will have starter on the date of first... see more
    by Beelzebub
    • Yesterday 16:32
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  • New EV Purchase Question
    Thank you all so far for your responses. The dealer (main dealer) says they've bought a bucket load of vehicles under a fleet arrangement which... see more
    by Piperdog123
    • Yesterday 15:37
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  • New EV Purchase Question
    I'd guess the dealer bought the car on very favourable terms, and the manufacturer's condition was that it be used as a demonstrator for six months. see more
    by Beelzebub
    • Yesterday 15:23
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  • Bob iverson
    I had a spurious claim attempt against me a few years ago. Definitely contact the Ombudsman and the Police, and be guided by them. Be aware though,... see more
    by Rolebama
    • Yesterday 15:03
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  • New EV Purchase Question
    Seems like the dealer is up to something. As Olduser states above, you would be the keeper, and registration document should be in your name and... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Location Confusion
    @Beelzebub The signs 'Welcome to Middlesex' were, as I say, put up in the 80s. Whether it was some kind of 'revolt' against being included in Greater... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Ford Focus St-3 advice
    Ford should be about average as far as running costs. Cost of servicing is more to do with the garage rather than the particular car. If you find... see more
    by olduser
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  • Location Confusion
    A story doing the rounds some years ago was that the 'townies' that had moved in to a village resented having an address in Pigs Bottom Lane. They... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Bob iverson
    May I suggest that you look at punctuation in future as this is very difficult to read... Anyway... It sounds like the registration late of... see more
    by TC1474
    • Yesterday 13:51
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  • Ford Focus St-3 advice
    It's not specific to this model, but the tips in the discussion linked below might be useful. Tips when buying a used car see more
    by Mark07
    • Yesterday 11:27
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  • Bob iverson
    At the moment I am involved in a cash for crash scam with direct line.without getting to complicated we received letter from direct line in August... see more
    by Bobiverson
    • Yesterday 09:50
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  • Ford Focus St-3 advice
    http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408263299794 Hi, I was hoping for some advice. I found this car and hopefully going to look at... see more
    by Popc9
    • Yesterday 09:14
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  • Sump cracker
    Maybe should have gone to Specsavers. see more
    by Beelzebub
    • 08-12-24 16:49
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  • Location Confusion
    Did they change it to, 'Sooty Boy Lane'?😀 No maybe not, Sooty fans would object!☹ The, 'Sweeps Apprentice Boy's Lane' is getting close but it's a... see more
    by olduser
    • 08-12-24 16:23
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  • DPF filter regeneration under platinum plus warranty
    With all of these warranties, you need to read the terms and conditions. Servicing the DPF is part of the normal servicing of the vehicle, therefore... see more
    by olduser
    • 08-12-24 16:07
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  • Sump cracker
    It would appear, if you have a grievance, it should be with the satnav map but if you read their terms and conditions they will have it covered. ... see more
    by olduser
    • 08-12-24 15:38
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  • Turned in the incoming vehicle lane from lights
    Mistakes happen. If there was no "No Entry" sign for the lane you turned into, again don't worry, just learn from your mistakes. We have all... see more
    by TC1474
    • 08-12-24 15:31
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  • Local Roadworks
    I have looked for information on life but I cannot find any comments. Asphalt mixed with shredded tyres has been used as a road topping, and is... see more
    by olduser
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  • New EV Purchase Question
    I would want to check what my insurers thought of this, I would assume if they are happy I would be happy, better still if the insurers would put it... see more
    by olduser
    • 08-12-24 14:19
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  • VIN stamping
    I hope this helps, below was found on the internet. "In the UK, replacing or altering a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is illegal unless done... see more
    by olduser
    • 08-12-24 13:56
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  • Location Confusion
    Ha ha, that's quite funny I think I remember something like this recently, a road called Black Boy Lane or similar, named after chimney... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • 08-12-24 10:00
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