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I was recently sent a NIP and the speed limit was 40mph on this particular road,and was told I was doing 51mph. My SatNav gives me a different speed as to that of the van speedometer. Given that I...
Clause 56 of the Protection of Freedoms Bill states: "Recovery of unpaid parking charges Schedule 4 (which makes provision for the recovery of unpaid parking charges from the keeper of a vehicle in cases...
Following your advice I usually use Shell Diesel (I know you recommend some other varieties), I pass on this advice to others. However I usually get a response along the lines of 'all the diesel comes...
I would appreciate your advice on the use of snow chains as the season to be miserable approaches. If the tyre treads become filled with compacted snow why don't the chains become likewise affected? In...
Whilst driving to work today, I had to pull in sharply to let someone pass on a narrow road which meant I went into a fairly large pot hole (2-3 inches deep - photo taken). It damaged both of my passenger...
I have taken your and others advice about fitting winter tyres (Federal Himalaya SUV 225 55 18). I have found that they have affected the handling of my truck. It now tends to follow the contours of...
HonestJohn I have a Golf Plus 1.6 Tdi 7 speed DSG Bluemotion, bought new 8 months ago. You have commented several times on the VW DSG and a hestitation in the transmission when moving off. I have what...
Please could you tell me the power band of the engine of a Honda Civic EX GT VTEC, and how that should affect the way I drive it. (Please don't assume any techinical knowledge on my part, so make your...
Will 255/55 x 18 winter tyres be ok to fit to my Sportage which currently has 235/55 R18 fitted? The winter tyres would be fitted to suitable steel wheels rather than the existing alloys.
I am thinking of fitting winter tyres to my Nisaan Qashqai 1.6 N-Tec. The existing tyres are 215/55 R18s with rating of 99V. I am having great difficulty finding equivalent sized winter tyres. Can you...