March 2021
Drivers may be fined up to £120 for breaking new driving law introduced today (msn.com)
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During a conversation recently a friend insisted that it is good policy to completely ignore the letters from parking companies that follow up their penalty charge notice. She said her son told her it is fine to do this. I was sceptical in view of the laughably named "Protection of Freedoms Act" that has been enacted for some years now. I understood this gave the parking companies the right to access the DVLA and pursue the registered owner/keeper of the errant vehicle. So if the driver ignored the letters they have some recourse against the owner/keeper. I am sure that Middleman or Bromptonaut or DVD may have some current information regarding this and I would appreciate some enlightenment. Thank you.
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It transpires that her misdemeanour took place some 2 years ago in a car park on an Asda site. The reason for non pursuance or prosecution will probably be down to Asda not wishing to antagonise its customers. That's my view anyway.
If it was two years ago she may well have got away with it. ...
I just got this email from one of our two insurers.
I only insure one motorcycle and a trailer with them! ... Read more
cash cow found found alive and well! Quick joint the band wagon before the wheels drop off and we're left with EVs that pay nowt to us.
We'll think of something. Yes, a rubber wearing the road-out tax, that's it. Read more
The main motoring organisations have become so commercialised that they are now more interested in selling insurance and car loans than representing the interests of their members.
I gave up on the AA years ago and now have roadside assistance as part of the extended warranty on my everyday car. The specialist insurance policy on my classic car includes roadside assistance as standard.
What utter, utter rubbish Grant Shapps is talking. Doing away with the hard shoulder on motorways is madness. GO LEFT is the advice, go left to WHERE? I drive a fairly modern car (18 plate) but the thought of having to make an emergency stop on one of these death-trap motorways terrifies me. I have been driving for over 60 years and this idea of "smart motorways" is the most ridiculous idea ever. Her's a suggestion, Mr Shapps, drive on to a "smart motorway" and stop in the left-hand lane, or "go left" and see how you survive.
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I have a daughter who is back driving after a year in hospital some years ago - she was a rear seat passenger when the car she was in was "T" boned - it broke her neck. She now drives with hand controls. Her use of "Smart" motorways frightens me because if her car stops for whatever reason, she cannot get out as she is paralysed from the waist down so will have to sit there waiting for a lorry to hit her and snap her neck again which will kill her. I have written to Shapps and others but just get a standard brush off letter. These roads are a death trap and should be put back to hard shoulder operation whatever the cost.
Southern Tyke
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I washed my car today main body, wheel arches etc. Up until i washed the car the car was running fine.... Read more
Yes all the lights light up as normal and the starter motor has a strong turn over.
Hi All
I will keep this short, recently a 110 hp turbocharger was fitted instead of the 90hp which should have been installed. Would that be why I get sometimes get no response when I accelerate particuarlly above 30mph, and, between 30 and 50mph.
It’s feels ok in 1st and 2nd gear but lacks response after that.
I also found that the air intake pipe (down stream of filter) is loose fitted, i.e there is no indication that there should be a clamp, or other way of securing the pipe,
Sorry for my lack of technical know how,
Kieran Read more
Yes of course thanks
But was just needing some tech info as per post.
Cheers
Hot on the heels of bicycle and other monthly subscription services, drivers can now get electric cars on a renewable monthly basis, with everything included – even free charging.
A number of firms are now offering this fresh take on driving, effectively giving people a chance to try electric vehicles without the commitment of buying or entering a lengthy leasing agreement.... Read more
Obviously evesare more expensive to buy than an ice car.
Hello everyone
I’m looking for a replacement car, and hope you might be able to help with some recommendations.... Read more
Citroen DS4 2.0 150 well worth a look as a motorway car. I ran one for five years and loved it. Quiet at speed, good seats and creature comforts. 50mpg on average, with a heavy right foot. Reliable (but Bluetooth could be glitchy). Wasn't impressed by the dealerships but the car itself was good. Otherwise Insignia B 2.0l 170 diesels might be worth a look with the AGR seats, although even the hatch is a long car.
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I've been looking at a BMW X5 E70 3.0 diesel 2009.... Read more
If you look on the V5C it will specify what the homologated emissions were. We had 2 Euro 4 diesels one with a DPF (2008 BMW 1 series) and one without (2006 Ford Focus). The particles are the important one, for Euro 4 a DPF was only required if it could not meet the requirement without one, the limit was 0.025 g/kg. The figure for the Focus was just below this but the 118D was way down in single figures, seem to remember 0.004.
But some manufacturers did fit one even if not required, pretty sure Peugeot did....
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