June 2024
I visit a hospital where parking is often non existent however a few meters away there is a very wide almost deserted road with permit parking only sections 08-10 & 14.00 -16.00, the majority of the road is double yellow lines that do not go onto the kerb.
Can I legally park on the double yellow lines using my Blue Badge? The areas with permit times are sectioned off with white lines.... Read more
Hi, I have sold a car on motorway.co.uk to a dealer in Northern Ireland. They are sending a transporter over today and he’s making a few stops, collecting a few cars and getting to me this evening, which is fine.
I’m worried that the online DVLA notification isn’t available after 7pm. Obviosuly I’ll make sure payment is taken prior to them taking the car but should I give them them V5C and then notify online tomorrow morning or should I do it the old way and complete yellow section 4 and keep that and post it
off, rather than doing it online?
Thank you
Jay Read more
On-line the next day is still quicker & more reliable than the post.
Remember to note down the V5c numbers before you hand over the V5C...
Hey wonderful people, I'm hoping you can help me. There is nothing wrong per se but the car is making noises that I would love clarity on
Here is an audio clip that I have taken whilst sat in the drivers seat - it is this odd pumping kind of sound. You will have to turn your volume up quite a bit. ... Read more
Unfortunately, I drove it a bit this morning and it is still making the pumping sound. Oil filler cap comes off without too much work so appears to be fine
Hi all, thought I'd give you all a try to see if anyone has any suggestions please.
My '15 plate Fiesta Titanium seems (maybe) to have a temperature sensing fault on the Climate Control.... Read more
He’s “the man”.
I was at a traffic light and it was red, and I didn't notice at first but there was an ambulance behind me with lights flashing but no siren. Now initially I thought I should push forwards past the red light to give room as there was no other space for the ambulance to move forwards. Then I hesitated and thought no I can't do that as I might cause an accident wry cars coming across. I moved off when green, moved to the side to give the ambulance room and it turned on the siren and sped away.
It did make think what is the law here and the right thing to do? I found this here - www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/about-us/what-we-do/adv...e... Read more
If they wanted you to get out of the way they would have switched the sirens on. That they didn't was an indication you were not expected to move over the white line, which as you say, would have been an offence.
Different in Germany, by the way - here, you are expected to move forward enough to allow the emergency vehicle to enter the crossing.
My first posting and I am stuck. Would appreciate some help.
Did a regular engine oil / filter change after 7 months and c. 6000 miles. Engine is clean, 60k miles and oil and filter usually changed twice a year. No sediment in the old oil.
I was day dreaming and mistakingly overfilled slightly. Opened the sump plug to drain the excess oil and nothing. No signs of any sediment. And nothing has fallen in whilst filling.
Prodded around the sump hole with wire. And ran the car 5 minutes to warm the oil. Made no difference.
Filler cap was undone. Ive removed the new filter and housing and refitted. Made no difference.
No oil warning light showing but the engine is making that noise due to the overfilling. So I really want to drain the excess.
I’d be immensely grateful for any suggestion as to how to resolve this.
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Before the rush. Its quite likely to become a pilgrimage site. Amulets with vials of the miraculous oil, coach parties, charter flights from Saudi Arabia.
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Hi, a friend of mine has recently bought a 2018 xtrail. She says that she hears a beep when she drives past certain places. It is unrelated to speed as it happens at the same locations each time she drives past them. There is nothing showing on the dash. Any ideas gents? Read more
Some Nissans beep to highlight things to be cautious of, kind of like a terrible co driver. It can be switched off in the satnav options.
Just received a Notice of Intended Prosecution for speeding. 36 MPH in a 30 MPH zone, automated camera. I have no previous points history.
A couple of questions:... Read more
For clarity, I was responding to this (which I should have made clear):
"No previous points [my emphasis] and no recent Speed/Driver Awareness Courses should mean, assuming the alleged offence was not in Scotland, you'd be offered a course…"...
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That isn't universal - I find that roughly 50% of council carparks which charge for parking either charge Blue Badge holders the standard rate or offer a concession like 30 mins extra rather than offer free parking for Blue Badge holders....