Oh us poor thick as two planks drivers, motorways without hard shoulders in the dark arn't too complicated in the least for us, what they are is terrifying for the poor soul who breaks down on one.

Maybe not so bad if you are able bodied and on your own, assuming you arn't on an elevated section (remember to pack parachute) you should with a bit of luck be able to get out and over the barrier before something huge cleans what was once your car from the carriageway, nothing against competent drivers of large vehicles at all, it's simply more likely to be a HGV in the left lane and HGV's do not come with crumple zones.

If you are less able bodied or have infirm passengers or children in the car, the nightmare scenario is too horrible to imagine.
A hard shoulder was an unpleasant enough place to have to stop, but at least it wasn't a live running lane.

More and longer refuges needed, and more lighting of smart motorways, if nothing else refuges should be street lit immediately so they are more visible than current.

My current count so far is around 6 unwarned of stationary vehicles in live lanes in west mids M6 area alone, and several elsewhere, even at just over 50mph when you come upon a surprise stopped vehicle in a live lane it's shocking just how fast you are closing on it as you try to merge into the adjacent lane.

One wonders if improvements will be made to the Stafford/Stoke sections, the Coventry section, and the Northampton to Jct 13 sections currently under construction now that Jim O'Sullivan is on the case, something simple for us simple folk :-) Read more

Transport related, and lightheartedly pre-Xmas.

youngrovergirl getting over her Spinal surgery, ok in the car for about an hour but wanted to take her away for new year.... Read more

I have had an engine management alert saying Immobiliser sensor malfunction and after a few tries coming up saying press O.K the car started could it be the start of a sensor packing in ? Read more

The trouble with 911s, and indeed all properly proper sports cars, is that by the time you can afford one, its just too late.

I so wanted one 30 years ago, but with starting a business, a family and a thumping big mortgage, at that time, it was never going to be more than a dream. Now that I'm at a point in life when its more of a possibility, I would just look like a rather sad old geezer trying a bit too hard to hang on to my lost youth.

I suppose I could get a beige one. Read more

The driver's side window is refusing to close up. Taken it to garage and they confirmed that the regulator needs replacing but could be anywhere between £200-£300 for parts and labour. What is the general consensus on doing this yourself?

I am a total beginner when it comes to car maintenance, but I have a fair amount of tools. Obviously there are videos out there too.... Read more