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  How to: Import a classic car (Article)
  Obviously, your car needs four wheels and an engine for this option – and costs will be kept down if the car runs. Also be aware that the car could get damaged in transit, or bits of it go missing… A more secure method – and the recommended way if the car is valuable – is container shipping.
• PARKING FINES. What are my rights regarding parking penalties for parking in private carparks? (FAQs)
  Or the amount of the parking charge (for breach of the terms and conditions) does not represent a genuine pre-estimate of liquidated damages.” Barrie Segal of www.AppealNow.com  is recommending people to not appeal to POPLA although it will be run by a very experienced and highly respected parking adjudicator. The main reason is that there will not be any personal hearings of cases. This erodes a fundamental element of British law.
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  Review: Eufy RoboVac 11S (productReview)
  Eufy claims a full charge takes around five hours, but we often just left the 11S on the charging dock when it wasn't in use. When the vacuum starts to run low on battery, it turns off the suction and quietly, slowly makes a beeline to charge at its docking station - a sight which my partner found oddly sad. The RoboVac occasionally got into trouble and needed help getting free from under a dining room chair.
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  Dash cam buying advice guide (Article)
  Recording While most drivers will simply opt for a forward facing dash cam on their windscreen, some also want the peace of mind that comes with having a dual dash cam set up. A  rear dash cam could provide useful info in the event of a hit and run, like reg plate details or to evidence that the other driver demonstrated reckless driving just before hitting your car. It could also prove someone was on their phone at the wheel before they hit you.
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  Top 20: Camper van essentials (Article)
    Torch – from around £13 A torch is an absolute essential when holidaying in a motor home – and a wind-up LED torch is probably the best choice, since it will never run out of battery. For trips to the loo in the night it’ll come in extremely handy – in fact it’s probably worth having several torches in your camper van, just in case. This waterproof camping torch has three modes and is available with a solar charger for an extra pound.
• SPEEDING DEFENCES 1. Is inadequate posting of a speed limit a valid defence to a speeding NIP? (FAQs)
  Adrian Whiting, Assistant Chief Constable for Dorset Police and the Chair of the Dorset Strategic Road Safety Partnership, comments: "Chideock is a small rural community with a main road running through the middle of the village and we are reassured that no one has tried to suggest that the speed limit should be anything other than 30mph. "During the period this safety camera has been in operation it will have reduced drivers’ speeds through the village by acting as a deterrent, which will have helped to safeguard the safety of the people who live in Chideock and other road users.
• MoT Test Results and MoT Advice (Article)
  Headlight washers on vehicles first used from 1 September 2009 (if they have them) and daytime running lights on vehicles first used from 1 March 2018 (most of these vehicles will have their first MoT in 2021) will also be checked. How much does it cost? The maximum fee for a car is £54.85 and £29.65 for a standard motorcycle, however many MoT centres and garages offer discounted prices.
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  Cheap van tyre buying advice (Article)
  p(201350)a(3023386)g(19374226)url(https://www.atseuromaster.co.uk/consumer)" target="_blank">£26 *     Tyre  maintenance  advice Van tyres are tough but they can still develop damage from running on harsh surfaces. Look out for bruises, scuff marks and cuts. Any deformation on the sidewall or circumference should be investigated by a qualified specialist and as it may indicate serious internal damage to the tyre.  "Remember to look all around the tyre tread and on both sidewalls.
• CONSUMER RIGHTS: How do I reject a vehicle or get compensation for problems with a car? (FAQs)
  Additionally, a reputable new or used car dealer may have signed up to 'Alternative Dispute Resolution' (arbitration) under an Industry Code of Practice for Vehicle Sales run by the SMMT. This used to be called Motor Codes but has now been re-named The Motor Ombudsman . The Vehicle Sales Code covers transparent wording of adverts and pricing, clear and transparent invoicing, and the sale of a used car which is supported by a vehicle provenance check to ensure that it has not been stolen, written-off and is free of any outstanding finance payments.
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  Cheap van insurance (Article)
  Your complete guide to getting great and affordable insurance cover for your van or pick-up.
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  How to sell your van (Article)
  Local newspaper They might not be as popular as they once was, but local newspapers are still a useful (and often free) method for selling a van. Adverts will usually run for two or three editions, which means you will need to renew the advert if the van fails to sell.  Sign in the van window If you work on a busy building site then putting a for sale sign in the window may prove to be one of the best methods for selling your van.
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  Cheap camper van insurance (Article)
  If you’re considering third party cover get a quote for fully comprehensive too before you sign up - it may save you money in the long run. Think about security Camper vans and motorhomes not only spend a lot of time parked up at home, the rest of the time they can be in far-flung destinations rather than tucked safely away in a car park, so security is important.
• HIRING A CAR: Where can I hire a car in the UK and abroad? (FAQs)
  .   As well as providing cars for member usage on public roads, CLUBGT  also runs trackdays and various driving experiences for members, with event prices in addition to membership and dependent upon which car is specified for the occasion.  www.clubgt.co.uk ICONIC CARS IN ITALY: From July 2019, in anexclusive partnership with Grage Italia, Herz Italia is offering the customised electric FIAT 500 Jolly 'Spiaggina' Icon-e by Garage Italia in its “Selezione Italia” of iconic Italian cars in which to enjoy the fabulous country.
• CREDIT HIRE: What is it and how can it affect me if I am involved in a crash? (FAQs)
  Whilst the Serious Fraud Office - which has reduced its own average investigation time from 45 months in 2008-09 to 24 months this year - has a great deal of expertise available in-house and coercive powers of investigation, it does not have to run a business at the same time. But that's what Accident Exchange was forced to do as its wholly legitimate complaint of fraud was met by a desperate rear-guard action by Autofocus. The complete denial by insurers and those solicitors representing were using their success in trials to undermine the benefit of managing these claims within the ABI (Association of British Insurers) GTA protocol.
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  Modern classics set for London to Brighton run 22 Jan 2020 (News)
  This year's London to Brighton Classic Car Run will include a Modern Classics Run. The event, which also includes the Kit & Sports Car Run, is held on Sunday, May 31. Stephen Smith from event organisers GE Classic Motor Events said, 'As the classic car scene has expanded, so have the existing runs.
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  Renault named as London to Brighton run patron 12 May 2015 (News)
  Running the length of London’s busiest shopping street, the show will be held on Saturday, 31 October, the day before the Run, showcasing 125 years of motoring history. Speaking on behalf of Renault UK, Mark Waller said, ‘Life for Renault began back in 1898 – just two years after the Emancipation Run, which the Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run continues to commemorate today.
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  London to Brighton veteran run to mark 130 years of the car 7 Mar 2016 (News)
  This year’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run will celebrate 130 years of the car. The run – the world’s longest-running motoring event – will celebrate Karl Benz’s 130-year-old patent and the early days of German motoring when it takes place in November.
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  Bonhams becomes London to Brighton Veteran Car Run title sponsor 28 Feb 2014 (News)
  The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run has a new title partner, in the form of Bonhams. The London-based auction house, which has been running sales in conjuction with the world-famous event for several years, has confirmed that the run's name is now the ‘Bonhams Veteran Car Run’, and will remain so until the end of 2017.
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  Olympian to tackle London to Brighton run 9 Oct 2014 (News)
  Sir Ben Ainslie, the most successful Olympic sailor of all time, will take part in this year’s London to Brighton veteran car run on 2 November. Ainslie, who is leading his own team to challenge for the America’s Cup, will be a passenger in the 1904 Panhard-Levassor owned by Lord Irvine Laidlaw – a keen sailor and veteran run regular.
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  Vauxhall celebrates heritage on London to Brighton run 24 Oct 2014 (News)
  Vauxhall, Britain’s oldest surviving car manufacturer, will be celebrating its heritage by taking part in this year’s London to Brighton veteran car run.  The Luton-based firm will be entering a 1904 6hp single-cylinder open two-seater from its heritage collection in the event, which takes place on Sunday, 2 November. As well as taking part in the run, the car will also feature in the Regent Street Motor Show the day before.