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My car was put out of use around 10 years ago and I have had it stored on a driveway since, with the hopes and dreams of one day being able to restore it to its former glory and stupidly I completely forgot...
I'm being taken to court for having no insurance. I've spoken to my insurer and there was an admin error and one letter was incorrect on my registration. The premium was fully paid. My query is in the...
With reference to the email by CK, as a magistrate I have two comments to make. 1: When I am on the bench I do not regard the evidence by the police as being greater than that of a defendant or any other...
I assisted a colleague of mine a few months ago after a no-fault accident he was involved in. He was T-boned by a young motorcyclist as he turned right into a side road, the motorcyclist had overtaken...
I was caught by police crossing red traffic light and without a licence. The incident happened 15 months ago. Police told me that I will get a summons from court. I didn't receive any summons 'til now....
Paid a deposit on a motorhome (trader selling it) after I left I needed some info so emailed him with info required. He has never contacted me I always contact him and get excuses, he had agreed to deliver...
My wife recently parked in the Chester Retail Park Car Park and overstayed the maximum free time of 3 hours by 26 minutes. She has now received a letter from 'Parking Eye Car Park Management' demanding...
During last year summer (June 2010) I had an accident which resulted in my car going into the garage. The car was kept in the garage for four months due to lack of parts (which had to ordered in) and incompetent...
I put £10 into a ticket machine at P&O Ferries, run by PPS. When I returned to my car two days later there was a 'penalty notice' for £30, rising to £100 if not paid within a certain time. The ticket showed...
I am about to go to Small Claims Court on the 21 September and I am terrified. I feel there is a claim to be heard. It started last August when I purchased a Ford Focus diesel 1.8-litre from a local garage....
 

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