It's that time of year again, when front and rear foglights are either left on all day or completely ignored by the majority of drivers. Dazzle, dazzle, blaze, blaze, reflect, reflect.
Drivers who are (i) forgetful, (ii) completely ignorant of traffic rules, (iii) in an unfamiliar borrowed/hired/stolen(!) car tend to over- or under-illuminate the road ahead, and the combination of ever-brighter HIDs and LEDs, badly-adjusted halogens and endless reflections from puddles in the never-ending succession of potholes, all contribute to a Cold War of dazzle that takes few prisoners. (Perhaps the French were right all along and we should all be gently cruising along in a soft tunnel of yellow hue!) Read more

Hello everyone! I just bought my first car, a used one from a garage I found on AutoTrader. Everything seemed fine at first, and it still drives well, but I’ve noticed three warning lights have appeared on the dashboard. After some googling, I’ve identified them as the check engine light, the EPC light, and a brake warning light (a red exclamation mark inside a circle). When I turn the engine on, there is sometimes a loud, awful screeching sound which I’m not sure is related to these warning lights.

I don’t know much about cars, and I bought this one to get more confident driving and just to get from point A to B. I’m still a young driver, and so I can’t really afford to do too many repairs, and I feel this is unwarranted especially since its only been a week since I bought it. I even have a photo that shows the dash lights on, and the mileage at 89994 (it was 89974 at its last MOT done this month before I bought it). I know it’s a very old used car and so I cant expect anything too perfect, but I think 3 warning lights appearing 20 miles into my owning the car is crazy. The dealer reassured me that the car was well-maintained, had no problems, and that I wouldn’t regret the purchase. Now I’m starting to feel like I might have been sold a car with underlying issues.

Is it normal for these lights to stay on? For context, they turn off when I’m driving but stay on after all the other dash lights turn off. Can I ask the dealer to fix these issues for me, and are they legally required to agree? What are my next steps? I’ve already bought my insurance, and taxed it for the year. I’m sorry for all the questions. It’s my first time dealing with anything like this, and I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed. Thanks in advance for all your help!







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News that discussions are underway for a collaboration between the two companies and Nissan May allow Honda to produce cars at the Sunderland factory which is running under capacity.

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Hi,
I’ve read lots of posts on this and would love some advice, there is a particular post from Middleman that points towards thiswhich was a very helpful read but not sure which tack I take…
I have received 2 charges on the SJPN, firstly the failure to provide information and secondly the speeding notice itself.
I have never received anything and knew nothing about it until now (genuinely)…
However I have read that they are not likely to go with the deal (accept speeding notice if failure to provide is removed) just because it wasn’t received.
I have also had a speeding fine previously and have paid immediately, leaving something so serious is not in my nature.
However, this year has been an incredibly tough year with my father being seriously ill with cancer and managing many 6 hour trips to visit, we also have adopted twin 8 year olds, one with many special needs and I probably don’t need to justify why our life is hectic right now….
Not sure which to mention and whether to go for the deal…
Any advice very much appreciated. Read more