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• "6+ points may prohibit your application" 18 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  I nearly crashed my car when I heard those words on the radio as part of a job ad tonight for driving instructors, together with the stipulation that a UK or EC licence is required. I've just checked the ad on line and it's true. So you can learn to drive on the right and (apart from our Irish chums) not have English as your mother tongue, then get more than 6 points on your licence and you still might be OK to train others how to drive?
• Do people drive rental cars differently? 6 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  We are often advised here to be careful about buying ex-rental/company cars as they are often abused. Now how exactly people abuse them? I was examining my own driving habits whenever I got a rental car and found that I am guilty of following :) 1. Never waited engine to warm up before doing 70 mph on motorway [sometimes engine already warms up before joining motorway though]. 2.
• Drink driving query 7 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  My idiot fiancé has been caught driving whilst disqualified under the influence bailed pending charges, he was also charged with resisting arrest, then last week he got caught on the Motorway speeding and was given a producer (they didnt PNC him) obviously he has not complied with the producer- can anyone advise me what view the court will take on this, he also recently got arrested for criminal damage falling through a window, can anyone advise as I am worried sick!!
• Peugeot 307 SW (2002 - 2008) - 2003 2.0 unblock diesel filter 22 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  hi i am looking for some advice i drive a pug 307 2.0 hdi on a 53 plate anyways when i was driving the other day i had an "anti pollution fault" warning come up followed by "unblock diesel filter" i have looked through the other posts on here but cannot make sense of it(sorry) i took it for a long drive today going about 60-70 for about 30 mins but it is still on anyone help me with this problem?
• Cars you have driven this year 14 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  You have to nominate the one you had most fun in My list VW touran Seat Altea XL VW T5 Transporter Fiat Punto (l/H drive) Fiat Croma (L/H drive) Nissan Cashcow Skoda Octavia Clio 1 Clio 2 Clio 3 BMW E60 Chevrolet Matiz (L/H Drive) Lexus RX400H Vauxhall Zafira (mk1) Most fun? The Punto. 88,000kms, dented, dirty 80 Euros for 4 days hire, in the hills of Crete it was a HOOT!
• UK driving vs Candian Standards. 3 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Having just returned from Canada, it was such a joy to drive over there doing some 1500 miles. No Big Brother Cameras, Passing either side, Giving way to each other to merge, Just indicate to change lanes (No problem), Who cares about speed limits and Pedestrians having the right of way crossing a road on a green.
• Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - Loud banging when driving 17 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Didn't have a clue what it was of where it was coming from so got out and looked under the car and couldn't see anything out of place... got back in and carried on driving but was still happening so turned around and limped home in it... As I said, the banging is rhythmic - the faster I go, the more (quickly) it bangs but still at regular intervals... Anyone got any ideas what the problem could be?
• Changing an ignition coil on a MkV Golf 30 May 2007 (Forum)
  Is it easy? My *third* ignition coil seems to have died on me whilst driving to work this morning. This leaves me 80 odd miles away from home with a car that doesn't feel like driving. I am pretty certain it's the ignition coil again. Unsurprisingly none of the VW Garages could fit me in today (though one helpfully told me I shouldn't be driving the car), so I am now thinking I might need to pick the part up and fit it myself.
• Driving Lights Wiring Help 9 May 2007 (Forum)
  Hi Guy's and Girls I wonder if I could ask some advice please. I have bought some Maxtel Driving Lights which did not come with any wiring kit which is not a problem in itself as I can do this myself. However, the question is this: I am a little confused as there is only one wire coming form the back of the plastic lamp housing which is terminated with a small tubular crimp connector.
• What is a "motoring emergency"? 29 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  So, the question is, what exactly is a "motoring emergency". Does this policy provide cover for me to drive my grandma around in her own car? I'm actually insured on the policy as a named driver, but it may be cheaper to remove me if I'm only going to drive the car with my grandma in it. There's nothing specific named in the policy booklet, it simply says that the insurance policy rights transfer to me when I'm behind the wheel, and that the driver must have a full driving license.
• Golf mk2 misfire 3 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  at cold it revs up fine on choke , after 10 seconds it will missfire to the point that im needed the accelerator to keep it running, after approx 40 seconds i can let it idle its self and the misfire goes. now if i drive it straight to work, after 5-10mins of steady driving it starts to miss again and the only way to clear it is pull up and idle. the problem does not occur if i fully let the car warm up idling and then drive it.
• Driving to Stirling from north of Perth 31 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  It's a complete a pain in the ass, with queues to leave the motorway and queues to rejoin it. The diversion probably makes you drive at least 8 miles needlessly. Better just heading through Perth to the A9. It's exactly what they don't want you to do and it's quicker and cheaper.
• Driving Down Through France 11 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Next Summer we are planning to drive down to the Perpignon area from the channel ports. We know to avoid the first week in August as all of France is on the road then. If was looking for advice on the following points :- 1) I estimate it is about 750-800 miles, is this feasible to do in 2 days, given that I have to think of my wife and 9 year old ?
• Europe drivespots 24 May 2005 (Forum)
  Just about to leave for 5 days touching down in Amsterdam from London One problem is driving on the opposite side of the road! Any tips on speed limits or driving or motels in France/Holland/Switzerland. Is there any of these countries you would rather not drive in , any cause.From what I have heard France has one disadvantage ie numerous toll roads and its extremely hilly in Switzerland.
• Vectra on the drive 3 May 2005 (Forum)
  Most of all, I miss the noise and torque of the V6. Overall I'm happy with it and I actually think it's nicer to drive than my work 3.2. Doesn't bother me that it's got a Vauxhall badge. And I'm determined to keep it longer than my usual two years.......cough!!
• Computer related questions. Volume 42 7 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  How do I go about getting info off this hard drive then? Do I need to take it somewhere to be plugged into something and burnt to CD?
• The Top Gear Thread - Vol 10 19 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Hardly attentive driving whilst mainatining a high level of control. And they used what used to be called walkie-talkies! Difference between them and mobile phones, please?
• Running & Servicing Euro LH Car in GB 14 May 2004 (Forum)
  Apart from the various import/tax etc things, what are the issues with getting a LH drive VW serviced here - are any of the bits specifically for left-hand drive cars, and therefore going to make a cheap to buy car expensive to run ?!
• Regulations for Driving on the Continent 19 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  The didn't mention the usual stuff about red triangles, spare bulbs and first aid kits but the following might be of interest. 1. In Spain, if you need spectacles for driving, you must carry a spare pair with you. 2. In France it is illegal to contact the emergency services by mobile phone - only the roadside emergency phones will do. I don't think this would stop mt ringing 112 or whatever for an ambulance or from a crash scene.
• Not singing in the rain! 6 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  How on earth can we educate some of these people to make allowances when driving in these conditions?