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More parking trouble.

Or increase parking enforcement, just like some US and Canadian cities are doing.... see more

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Learning to drive at 39

Congratulations; and you'll be fine. You come across as being very intelligent and that will be very helpful because when you venture onto the roads... see more

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Vector SR Spot Speed Camera

I hesitate to disagree with your legal guys, but ... You should refer them to s.127(1) of the Magistrates Courts Act 1980: "Except as otherwise... see more

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Business idea?? & random thoughts about property

Strange to relate, not everything originated in London. In the Co-op's case it began in Rochdale, which I believe is somewhere in the north of... see more

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Business idea?? & random thoughts about property

What is now just Co-op started pretty much the same way, started as the London Cooperative Society and was run for the 'members'. Anybody could shop... see more

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The Perfect Storm..?.

Not strictly true. There is no obligation to give a free consultation, but some do give 30 minutes, some give an hour, but these consultations are... see more

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More parking trouble.

The other way would be to stop expending the road system! see more

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Vector SR Spot Speed Camera

I asked our legal people about this, they said it was still live because the leasing company had acknowledged receipt of the NIP, saying they were... see more

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Paint peeling from steel wheels (3 year old Duster)

The whole wheel, unless you specify otherwise. It looks as though there is some protective coating under the outer silver which is still... see more

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Rusty parts on newly bought 2022 Dacia Duster (incl. Exhaust)

I would say that is what I would expect for a car of that age. Nothing to be alarmed about. Some manufacturers do fit exhaust systems that resist... see more

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The Perfect Storm..?.

Unless it has changed recently, solicitors should give a half hour free. But not many people know this. Yes, I know of people who have been to a... see more

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Learning to drive at 39

That's great 😃 Have you been out on your own yet? I found the first drive without someone sat next to me was a slightly weird experience, but any... see more

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Learning to drive at 39

Thank you. I already have a car a Vauxhall Astra with my partner which I was already insured to drive. Lucky the insurance stayed the same given my... see more

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Learning to drive at 39

@Maza85 brilliant!!!! 👍 well done for that Have you got any idea what car you’re going to get?? I imagine being 39 (now 40?) you won’t have the... see more

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Learning to drive at 39

Just wanted to provide an update on this. Been quite a journey. I moved my test back after advice from my instructor. 3 weeks before I was due to... see more

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Rusty parts on newly bought 2022 Dacia Duster (incl. Exhaust)

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Rusty parts on newly bought 2022 Dacia Duster (incl. Exhaust)

Hi (Sorry to be back so soon with another question on the forum) I've just bought a 2022 Duster with 18k miles, from a Renault/Dacia... see more

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Paint peeling from steel wheels (3 year old Duster)

Thought I'd follow up with some close up photos now we have the car. One of the back wheels is showing a little bit of rust on the outside,... see more

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Delays and problems with garage fitting a reconditioned engine

@olduser Or it's been modified voiding the warranty. There's more to this story, so maybe the OP can elaborate. see more

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