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A few months ago I remember reading an article that stressed the importance of taking rest periods and remaining alert on long journeys. I cannot remember if it was in one of your answers, but as it has...
I am 73 and, on your recommendation exchanged my Renault Laguna 2.2 TD Family 7 seat estate, under the scrappage scheme. I followed, very closely, your continued recommendations for the Hyundai i10. One...
Over the years we have become used to seeing Volvos and their Daytime Driving Lights. This annoying and 'indicator light hiding' feature now seems to be spreading to other manufacturers. Recently I've...
Despite requests for a 20mph speed limit or that chicanes be provided, the main artery of our estate has recently been ‘blessed’ with seven pairs of the dreaded speed cushions. In the main they have made...
Regarding the matter of a UK resident driving a foreign registered car, previously deemed illegal by the DVLA, I received last week a letter from DVLA. Amongst other comments the letter states that 'In...
I was wondering if you could advise me on a tricky question. My employer wants me to drive a company car that I know has faulty brakes. I have asked numerous times for them to be rectified and the response...
I would like some advice as to if there are recognised standards that apply to the height and shape of kerb stones. I recently drove along the beach car park and caravan park access road in the north...
I thought the following sorry tale may be of interest to your readers. A Czech lorry unfortunately changed lanes on the motorway and smeared along the nearside of my car. He stopped and I pulled up behind...
After a few successful years in business, at the age of 41, I am treating myself to a Porsche Cayman. This is a step up in performance from anything I have owned before. Can you recommend some organisations...
Approximately 18 months ago Transport for London paid for a 20mph speed zone with speed humps/cushions to be set up in the Marshalls Park area of the London Borough of Havering. This system is supposed...