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I have just received a speeding fine from France whilst driving a hire car. 80kph in a 70kph zone apparently. I thought I was generally driving very carefully but this is only 6mph over the limit. The...
I am told that the most fuel efficient way of driving in any gear is to drive at or nearest to the peak torque rpm for the engine, is this true? If not what is the peak torque rpm best used for?
Does a lorry driver negate his insurance policy if he drives along a lane which is signposted as "unsuitable for HGVs"? The incidence of irresponsible drivers using our single track lane (damaging the...
How much oil does a BMW 530d auto gearbox hold?
Im not a UK native so forgive me if my question is obvious to everyone else. I received a parking fine charge in the mail this morning from a company called UKPC. The photograph is indeed my car, and...
Recently I was a passenger in a car being driven in the outside lane, during rush hour, on a Friday evening. All three lanes of the motorway were busy with traffic moving at about 40mph. I looked across...
Who is at fault if a car reverses from a parking bay into another car passing it.
My daughter (22) has received a Notice of Intended Prosecution for contravening a red traffic light. It refers to S36(1) RTA 88 R10 TSGD 02 & Sch 2 RTOA 88 and states that the allegation is supported...
I attended a wedding reception at the Marriott Hotel in Waltham Abbey last Saturday (8th September), On arrival we realised that the car park was pay and display, and because we did not have any change...
I am a very happy Hyundai i30 1.6 auto (2007) owner, my Father-in-law says I should always put the transmission into N while stopped at traffic lights, but I've read that the gearbox is designed with that...
 

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