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• Vauxhall Meriva A MPV (2003 - ) - 1.6auto do they really drive that badly ? 16 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  My father has a 1.6 petrol Meriva 08 Automatic. I have not driven another auto in this model & the dealer doesn't have another auto to drive but I have to ask do they really drive that badly ? its all or nothing when you go to pull away & does so with a jerk and is so indecisive when changing gear
• Is200 - Baby on the way - What Next? 12 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I've been driving my IS200 for yonks now and absolutely love it but, with another child on the way, it's going to be too small for the five of us. With a budget of only 10K I'm having real difficulty finding something rear wheel drive that's under 2 litres with decent driving dynamics & the total
• earplugs & driving 25 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  The subject of wearing earplugs when driving came up on another thread. Some people thought it a good idea, others thought it might be dangerous. Having thought about it, the idea increasingly appeals to me. Earplugs come in different forms, and very few would block out loud noises. In fact, I
• Thank you police! 24 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Driving to work this morning on Motorway, an idiot in an Impreza was driving very badly, switching between lanes making people literally swerve to avoid him. This wasn't the usual rush hour driver, this was really bad! I phoned the police and explained his driving, gave reg number and they said
• New car - close shave! 8 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Not sure if this has come up before (if it has no doubt DD will confirm) but some friends of mine were on the verge of buying a new Mazda 3 last week. They'd done their homework, looked at several cars and had a test drive. Just before signing up and parting with their cash, however
• Are YOU a good driver? 12 May 2005 (Forum)
  Following this guy yesterday while driving home I was thinking to myself what a bad driver this bloke was, talking on his mobile, not indicating, going over the white lines etc. Then I thought, I wonder what drivers following me think of my driving. Picture yourself following yourself home
• 1st major drive Exeter to Southampton 28 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, I am visiting friends in Southampton/Winchester, its my first major long trip and hope you guys can answer some of my questions (stupid as they may seem). I've been driving to work on the motorway for a good couple of months now, so i have got some good experience of this type of driving. I am
• Insurance Post Code Lottery. 22 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Can anyone figure out this madness which is really begining to hack me off. I drive a 91 Escort 1.8D. I'm over 50. I live on the London outskirts and travel daily to work in Essex. 75% of my driving is done in Essex. My car is parked in my companies car park which is safe, has CCT and security
• Night driving. 9 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  I know quite a few people who are finding driving at night difficult. Ok when they are on the motorway or well lit roads but B roads when an oncoming car has those superbright searchlights for headlights theycan be blinding. Some taillights are so starkly bright you can't look at them. White
• self-driving Uber 4 x4 (Volvo?) - Driverless car kills pedestrian. 27 May 2018 (Forum)
  It's the first time this has happened. Police said that a safety tester was in the driver's seat when the crash happened, but that the vehicle was in self-driving mode. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2018/03/19/driverless-uber-car-kills-female-
• 100 Year Old Driving School & ROSPA 13 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  Watching 100 Year Old Driving School last night and i saw a RSPOA (Royal Society Prevention of Accidents) recommend an automatic to a older lady as she was always in the wrong gear. We have heard plenty of horror stories re autos and older drivers Bad Advice from such a body....
• Ford KA 2003 - Driving with heater on full 9 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  Hi I'm having to drive around with my heater on full to stop the temperature light coming on, what is the most likely cause?. Coolant levels are fine had an air block a while ago but that is all sorted now. Don't dare take the car further than local areas. Thanks
• Ford fiesta - Driving after an accident 21 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  My sons car has been in an accident, rear end damage that appears to be minor (bumper is intact but either side plastic bits sticking out and crease in boot) It has been reported, waiting for a response from the other insurance company, but is it ok to carry on driving
• insuring a foreign car to drive back home 7 May 2011 (Forum)
  I am a uk resident working in norway. i recently bought a second hand van to drive home to the uk. I will be returning home for good. Is there a uk based insurance company that will give me cover that i need to get the vehicle back. Once in the uk i will register the van for use in the uk
• Driving gently to ameliorate high fuel prices 6 May 2009 (Forum)
  As I expected, the subject of recent high fuel price increases has been forgotten, just as it was every other time there were increases. If the subject didn't get regularly forgotten I'd still be driving gently to ameliorate the fact that petrol has gone up from being 5 shillings a gallon.
• Driving in Gran Canaria? 12 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Have booked a weeks R&R in November in Gran Canaria (Maspalomas). Never been to the islands so I know nothing. Do Back Roomers think it's worth hiring a car or is public transport OK? What are the roads and driving like and any advice on rental companies to use/avoid? All advice appreciated
• obstructing a driveway 15 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  It seems to be established that the road in front of a house is a public highway and anyone can park there - not just the owner/tenant. How about a drive to a garage or when the occupant parks on his front garden? What is the LEGAL position if someone parks in a manner to:- 1. Prevent access
• Car for SWMBO 10 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Wife is learning to drive and needs to practise but finds my car Rover 416 a bit hard to drive, so was thinking of buying a car that she could practise in and drive when test is passed. Budget is £600 to £800 and at the most the car will be covering 8,000 miles a year, looking for something
• Driving bigger cars 16 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Other than just getting used to it, is there a best way of getting the hang of driving a bigger car? I'm getting better at the side distance, but reversing around things (E.g. parallel parking) and up against things still gives me the heebie-jeebies! I always seem to manage a fairly good parallel
• What happened to Test Drive magazine? 5 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Does anyone know if Test Drive magazine has been pulled from publication? I liked the format and down to earth road test articles but I haven't seen the magazine in the shops for a couple of months now and a Google search doesn't give me any info. Nor does Dennis Publishing website.