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  • Britishness and parking skill
    I often an in cars with people and they'll re-park because they're not straight or whatever I do the same, but as long as I'm in my bay and not... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Mercedes developing solar paint to power EV's
    For many drivers, EV's are a great choice. Like any car, they have their pro's and con's, but could there be a technological step forward on the... see more
    by Mark07
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  • Parking
    In the UK, parking opposite double yellow lines is generally prohibited, regardless of whether your wheels are within the lines, if any part of your... see more
    by roninbrooks
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  • VIN stamping
    Tell Land Rover that they sold a vehicle that did not comply with the legal requirement to have a unique VIN and they need to fix it.... see more
    by NMNeil
    • Yesterday 20:37
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  • car written off
    Firstly, insurers are under a legal obligation to return you to the financial position you would have been in but for the negligence of their client... see more
    by TC1474
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  • car written off
    If you have not accepted the insurers offer on your car, check on the internet the value of a similar car to yours, and tell the insurers that is the... see more
    by olduser
    • Yesterday 16:56
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  • Car park prang - question validity of damage
    Thank you so much for your comprehensive reply. To give the guy the benefit of the doubt he was older than me and we didn't have a heated chat. I did... see more
    by Lumpalard
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  • DPF filter regeneration under platinum plus warranty
    I agree with olduser. Also, the terms state "A failure is the failure of a component to perform its normal function". The normal function of... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • U turning on broken line
    I know what signals mean - Left winkers mean, 'I just pulled in front of you' and Right winker means, 'I have overtaken you'😏 As to the original... see more
    by olduser
    • Yesterday 16:45
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  • DPF filter regeneration under platinum plus warranty
    As I read the T&C. DPF regeneration is normal servicing, and not covered. Failure of the DPF, say mechanical damage would/should be covered. But... see more
    by olduser
    • Yesterday 16:02
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  • Humour
    I found this by accident and it bought the thread about night driving glasses to mind. However, that thread was a serious question, and I just had to... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • VIN stamping
    Take your documentation to an approved body shop and ask them to do it for you. see more
    by olduser
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  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    I am not anti-EV, I just have a multitude of reasons why they are not for me. I live in a cul-de-sac and there are lockups at the top. The area in... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • car written off
    You can claim for uninsured losses. These can include damaged personal property in the car, alternate traveling costs, loss of income etc. I have... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Hybrid vs Electric
    When I worked, if I came across a new car at the petrol station, I would take a minute or two to talk to the owner. Most people will give a minute or... see more
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  • car written off
    Supposedly you can put in a claim for any resulting costs, i.e. any way you have been made worse off should be put right Whether these are... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • VIN stamping
    the one that Land Rover initially stamped is from the vehicle behind on the production line, I have letters off the police & dvla confirming this. It... see more
    by GPimpact
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  • Dilemma, what should I do?!
    3 weeks ago, I bought a 2013 2L Turbo VW Beetle from a dealer for £10k. The engine warning light came on. The diagnostic test has shown that the... see more
    by Snoozey
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  • Niche interest hotel room?? 🤔
    What; you never been to Vegas? https://www.venetianlasvegas.com/hotel/the-venetian/newly-remodeled-luxury-two-queen-suite.html ... see more
    by NMNeil
    • 10-12-24 21:51
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  • Sump cracker
    The thing is whoever put the sump breaker in the private road did'nt cause wilful damage, you did it yourself. see more
    by NMNeil
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  • DPF filter regeneration under platinum plus warranty
    Here's the warranty conditions, and the warranty clearly covers the DPF https://www.imperials.co.uk/documents/rac_leaflet.pdf see more
    by NMNeil
    • 10-12-24 21:22
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  • VIN stamping
    Why do you want a new VIN number stamped? see more
    by NMNeil
    • 10-12-24 20:42
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  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    It's just the anti EV and pro ICE crowd started with "They don't have enough range" Using a middle of the road car, the MG5, this has a range of... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • car written off
    Evening all, My car has been written off by a third party who drove into the back of me when I was stationary. I believe he was not looking (maybe... see more
    by skally
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  • Hybrid vs Electric
    I thought I'd share this article as it may be useful for anyone who is considering making the switch to electric. Survey: 87% give of EV owners... see more
    by Mark07
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  • Location Confusion
    I went out last night and looked for the two signs local to me, and they are gone. I have to say I don't know when they were removed as having seen... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Niche interest hotel room?? 🤔
    Agreed, these are fairly common. In fact, I've stayed in something similar when travelling as a family of 4 - I guess it's the most efficient... see more
    by Mark07
    • 10-12-24 09:13
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  • Niche interest hotel room?? 🤔
    That's not uncommon, in fact it used to be standard in Holiday Inns. As you say, two people who don't like single beds? see more
    by Beelzebub
    • 10-12-24 07:28
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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
    • 09-12-24 21:00
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