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  • Black Friday
    No large retail business is ever going to sell items at a loss, they aim always to be in profit. If anyone takes a hit it will be the manufacturer... see more
    by olduser
    • Today 16:39
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  • Should there be regular review tests for drivers over 65 years of age?
    Those of us involved in post test training have argued that the L test has not been fit for purpose for a very long time. The point has been long... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    I have seen demonstrated on TV a charging point which goes underground if not in use, or rather the connecting point is pulled up when required (the... see more
    by olduser
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  • Should there be regular review tests for drivers over 65 years of age?
    I think, these assessments demonstrate that the driving test standard is too low, and it's intention is misguided. When people are learning new... see more
    by olduser
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  • Black Friday
    When it comes to essentials, I think we are at the mercy of the sellers, but technology stuff is a completely different story. I buy all my stuff... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Vauxhall closing van plant in Luton
    It will be interesting to see what happens to the used EV market re battery replacement costs. The market fell flat for used Maestros and Montegos... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    I believe it was estimated that 60+% of homes in the UK were in the situation of it not being viable to have fixed parking places for home charging.... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Insurance when accidentally breaking the law
    Another driver was trying to get a blame case against me because I rear-ended him. Instead of claiming as a mistake on my part, he tried to claim I... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Insurance when accidentally breaking the law
    Thanks for the replies so far everyone. It's reassuring to hear firstly that insurance would generally cover me for damages to others (my primary... see more
    by ben001
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  • Black Friday
    I have to admit I'm coming round this... I used to be one of those people who'd never buy anything (except bread and milk) unless it was on offer,... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • Today 12:23
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  • Night driving goggles
    Thinking back to when I first started driving, I commented about approaching vehicle lights at night to an experienced driver, his response was,... see more
    by olduser
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  • EV handling?
    I think it worth adding, whilst the lower CG of a car with batteries underneath helps to resist body roll, and the extra weight both help tyre grip,... see more
    by olduser
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  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    I can't charge at home. With my petrol car, I can easily find a filling station, and be in and out in 5 minutes. With an ICE I would have to find a... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    @olduser This preoccupation with "I won't buy an EV because I can't charge it at home" is nonsense. After all how many houses have their own petrol... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Black Friday
    There's so many retailers on and offline that over the last few years have been selling products as low as they could already just in order to get... see more
    by onestitchloose
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  • Insurance when accidentally breaking the law
    You are partly right. It gets a bit complicated so I will try and keep it simple. When it comes to road crashes, there are two aspects of law... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Insurance when accidentally breaking the law
    To add to the above info (which I found useful), I might have understood this wrong but I think breaking the law doesn't necessarily mean it was your... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Black Friday
    A website I use which is actually quite a respectable company did a site wide 20% off promotion last year and I found it quite surprising that almost... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • Yesterday 18:42
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  • Drink driving
    A bit over the top perhaps? https://www.foxla.com/news/deadly-police-shooting-brea see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Black Friday
    I came across a web page a while ago which had photos of pre-black friday prices. It showed how prices had been artificially inflated pre BF and how... see more
    by Rolebama
    • Yesterday 15:06
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  • Another scam email address
    I mentioned on another thread that emails involving certain addresses. I have another: <removed scam email address>. This is another that promises... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Insurance when accidentally breaking the law
    The way the law works is that you are required to have in force a minimum of Road Traffic act insurance cover which is in effect third party only and... see more
    by TC1474
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  • renewing licence at age 73. If I lose C1 and D1 (minibus) can I regain them later?
    I teach D1 licence holders for the MiDAS qualification so I come across this a lot. The short answer is No, once it is off your licence that is it... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Car insurance
    Current policy expires 01/12/24 renewed and paid with new company on 28/11/24. On 29/11/24 had an accident on the way to work, first in 20 years.... see more
    by Mancman
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  • renewing licence at age 73. If I lose C1 and D1 (minibus) can I regain them later?
    I am 73 early next year. I thought my licence was valid until my birthday, but I've just discovered that it expires in two weeks. Therefore, I have... see more
    by Wellie
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  • Black Friday
    Did anyone manage to pick up anything good? I managed not to buy anything this year except for a yearly whisky, this year a bottle of 15 year old... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • Yesterday 10:13
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  • Insurance when accidentally breaking the law
    (Note: this is hypothetical as I don't drive yet. I'm just trying to understand the insurance.) If through genuine, honest error I break the law... see more
    by ben001
    • Yesterday 09:34
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  • Drink driving
    This might make a few of you chuckle. Back in the day, the Xmas drink driving ads were filmed using real traffic crews but actors playing the part... see more
    by TC1474
    • 29-11-24 21:54
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