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Two weeks ago my husband was issued with a parking ticket in a carpark in Ipswich, Suffolk while visiting our son on father's day. This was on a Sunday when the car park is free, but it was given because...
In 2005 my motor insurer paid for repair to my car, which had suffered damage whilst parked in a French town. As there was no third party I forfeited my policy excess. In 2007 my car was rear end shunted...
I have been involved in a non-fault crash where the third party has driven into me at maybe 35 – 40mph, when I was stationary in a queue of morning traffic. The police were involved and she is being prosecuted...
A young man of about 21 has just run into the back of my mother's 2003 Skoda Octavia car on a level crossing. He was very pleasant, apologized and admitted that it was his mistake. He pressed the accelerator...
My husband and I were in bed on Feb 2nd 2009, the day of the really heavy snow, with our car parked in front of our house. We heard a commotion outside and when we looked out a foreign lorry driver in...
My daughter is in a slightly similar situation to T.F. In February she was pulling out of a side road (you have to edge out as there are cars parked on both sides of the main road and you cannot see)....
About 2 years ago I was the innocent party in a minor accident. The other party admitted liability and the claim was settled through his insurance without any problems. I sustained no injuries. Very recently...
I thought you might be interested in a new common sight on the A1 in the Netherlands: Almost every time I join this motorway at Deventer I see a Polish registered car transporter crammed with British registered...
You very kindly helped me overcome hesitancy on buying my 1yr old Jaguar XF S V8 back in March this year. All has gone well. It is as you said a fantastic car to own drive despite government taxes. However,...
I have a query regarding TRADE sale by which I mean cars sold on trade terms. I have read your FAQ section, in which you say, a car bought on Trade terms cannot be rejected under Sale of Good Act if something...
 

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