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• SPEEDING DEFENCES 1. Is inadequate posting of a speed limit a valid defence to a speeding NIP? (FAQs)
  The likely impact of these radical changes is that motorists appearing on their first appearance will struggle to be granted an adjournment of their case by the court in order to seek legal advice. This is likely to lead to two potential problems: 1. Motorists will feel pressured into entering guilty pleas at the first hearing without the benefit of legal advice that may give light to a defence; or 2.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Vivaro 2001 - 2014 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  PK5, PK6, PF1 and PF6 manual transmissions are prone to failure, due to a build issue. The pre-load on the bearings are massively over torqued, leading to failure in gearboxes with mileages as low as 20,000 miles. Once these are repaired, and correctly installed they should last indefinitely - any Vivaros that might have had a problem certain to have been repaired by now.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Toyota Hilux 2004-2015 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Check that the propshaft has been greased, the couplings still have greasing points, as they’re typically overlooked when servicing. If the front one dries up it can lead to it failing and cracking the gearbox casing, which will result in an expensive fix. It’s rare, though. A full service will typically cost about £250 +VAT, keep on top of that and the Hilux shouldn’t present any issues.
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  Top 10: Gifts for cyclists (Article)
  The obvious use is for tying your bike to fences and the like, but use your imagination and it's also good for securing your bike to car roof racks, attaching a bag to a chair or even fixing a dog lead to a drainpipe. The Z Lok has its limits, after all, it'll never be as secure as a more expensive bike lock. But for occasional use, it's really very good. It's light and easy to transport - and very versatile, with a range of uses that are only limited by your imagination.
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  Top 10: Gifts for teenagers (Article)
  Disney villain or Star Wars face masks These are perfect for anyone who fancies a pamper sesh while also understanding that Disney villains were the real leading ladies. In this pack of three, you'll get facemasks of Ursula: super hydrating cucumber to soothe and moisturise - Maleficent: antioxidant green tea to refresh and revitalise skin and Cruella De Vil: calming coconut for nourished and supple skin.
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  Top 10: Gifts for teenagers (Article)
  Disney villain or Star Wars face masks These are perfect for anyone who fancies a pamper sesh while also understanding that Disney villains were the real leading ladies. In this pack of three, you'll get facemasks of Ursula: super hydrating cucumber to soothe and moisturise - Maleficent: antioxidant green tea to refresh and revitalise skin and Cruella De Vil: calming coconut for nourished and supple skin.
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  Top 10: Ways to prevent car theft (Article)
  You'll most often see them outside of businesses or shared accommodation where parking is difficult to regulate, leading to designated parking spaces being taken. However, they're also a wise buy if you're worried about your car, van, caravan etc being nicked. The posts will obviously only work in some instances, on driveways where there's no way to get out without folding the post down.
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  Review: Fitbit Alta HR (productReview)
  The Fitbit Alta HR will last about five days in our experience before it needs charging. The charger clips onto the device — so if we lose it we can't just use the generic Micro USB lead we have knocking about. A replacement charger will also set you back £17. The charger is easy to use, but the cable is almost ridiculously short, meaning you have to charge it on the floor. It was charged behind our sofa most of the time, meaning we forgot to put it back on after charging a few times.
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  Top 10: Best car films (Article)
  Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) Taking the Mad Max theme and jamming it up to 11 with spectacular cars, eye-catching stunts and flame-throwing guitars, Fury Road is a reboot of the Mad Max franchise in a post-apocalyptic battle for precious resources that sees Tom Hardy take the lead role. Gaining widespread praise for its action and storyline, Mad Max Fury Road was named as one of the best films of 2015 and bagged six Academy Awards too. It’s not a film for concourse enthusiasts as the starring vehicles are heavily modified, but there is fun to be had in trying to spot the origins of the outlandish creations.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Dispatch 2007-2016 (Article)
  It’s situated under the driver’s seat, which, should the drainage holes around the front of the cab get blocked can lead to water getting under the seat and causing havoc with the electronics. Check for dampness, and clear the drain holes periodically to prevent this from happening. Even dry that ECU is also known to throw up fault codes, these often relating to the combined fuelling relay module, replacing this often removes the spurious warnings.
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  Used Pick-Up Buying Guide: Nissan Navara 2005-2016 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  The propshaft needs grease applied regularly, if it’s not been don it can wear the joints, leading to it going oval. Vibration through the drivetrain points to this. It’ll not be a chap repair, either, costing upwards of £700. Check, and never ignore, the engine warning light.
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  Review: Nextbase 522GW dash cam (productReview)
  The 512GW struggled to deal with exposure changes (like when the sun came out from behind the clouds) and would often lead to very dark footage. The 522GW doesn't struggle with the same issues, as you can see in the footage below. Bear in mind YouTube compresses the videos, so quality is lower than it would be downloaded straight from the MicroSD card onto your PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone.
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  How to buy a used camper van (Article)
  Take extra time to check the seals around all these modifications, as they can let water in, leading to water traps and, ultimately, corrosion. We’re not suggesting you start peeling back rubber seals, but do have a close look around areas where the bodywork has been modified to check for any signs of water getting in.
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  How to sell a classic car (Article)
  All manner of Porsche 911s were for sale when the model turned 50 in 2014 - although this eventually lead to market saturation towards the back end of the year. Attract the right people In some ways, selling a classic is all about exposure - but it has to be the right kind. You want to make sure that as many potential buyers as possible see your car.
• DPFs: What are they and why do they go wrong? (FAQs)
  However, this does not always work, particularly if the car has done a high proportion of short runs from cold starts and instead of burning off the particulate the extra fuel can instead find its way into the engine sump, contaminating the lube oil and sometimes leading to such a rise in sump oil level that the engine can start to run uncontrollably on its sump oil and will self-destruct. The alternative 'active' cycle is an additional injector that injects either diesel fuel or an additive directly into a burner in the particulate filter.
• HIRING A CAR: Where can I hire a car in the UK and abroad? (FAQs)
  More at www.streetcar.co.uk   ANOTHER CAR RENT-BY-THE-HOUR CLUB   Zipcar says it has more than 180,000 members and 5,500 vehicles in major metropolitan areas and university campuses, including Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington DC, Vancouver, Toronto and London, England. As a leading urban lifestyle brand, Zipcar provides a convenient and cost effective transportation alternative for individuals, businesses and universities in 50 cities throughout North America and the United Kingdom.
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  How to buy a scooter (Article)
  Others, though, can be recharged in half that time and ride for up to 60 miles before needing to be plugged in again. Look for an EC scooter that uses lithium-ion batteries and not lead-acid ones that are heavier and slower to recharge. There are plenty of different styles of electric scooter available and prices start from as little as £700, rising to more than £12,000 for BMW’s C evolution.
• SMART REPAIRS: Who repairs minor damage to my car, its trim and wheels? (FAQs)
  On modern cars with bonded windscreens this is better than having the entire screen replaced because removing the old one can damage the car body leading to leaks and rust. (Autoglass and Auto Windscreens and many others offer a similar service.) ALLOY WHEEL REPAIRS : www.thewheelspecialist.co.uk (Franchises nationally) www.smartwise.com (Franchises nationally) www.wickedwheels.co.uk (0870 3003 224) comes to your car to fix the wheels www.lap-tab.co.uk www.jagwheeltrims.co.uk Replacement Jaguar chrome wheel trims to fit the S Type, early XKR and the XK/XKR series London and South East www.a1alloys.co.uk The Old Forge, Chantry Lane, Bromley BR2 9QL, tel 020 8464 3971.
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  How to sell your van (Article)
  In rare cases, you lose the money and your van while the buyer is never seen again.   How can I avoid it? Leading online payment service PayPal recommends you never transfer money to anyone you don’t know after an alleged overpayment. See it’s  PARKING FINES. What are my rights regarding parking penalties for parking in private carparks? (FAQs)
  Barrie Segal of AppealNow.com is now recommending motorists to appeal to POPLA. The reason is that the Lead Adjudicator of POPLA has now published a key case in which it was decided that the parking company must demonstrate that the amounts they are demanding are genuine pre-estimates of their loss.