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• Pushbike Incident 18 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  We had a discussion during which  it was confirmed (as my son had said) that the driver was not in the vehicle when he placed his bike on the pavement (was outside, but looking at water running off the guttering), I asked if they checked behind the car prior to reversing they said no and asked if I did, the car has a camera and sensors but they said neither picked it up (light was on, on the bike). The person said they would contribute £30 which I am not happy with and left, it wasn't a pleasant situation with the teenage daughter shouting from the other room.
• Unable to complete s172 5 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  We had shared the driving and neither of us could remember who was driving at the time, neither of us recall seeing a speed camera or seeing a flash. My girlfriend suggested we just put her name down and she take the points, but I really didn't want to give false information. I was going to request the photographic evidence, and noticed they had enclosed an FAQ which pointed out they didn't have to provide photographic evidence until the case went to court.
• Peugeot 306 - Heater Matrix Replacement 24 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  If possible try a radiator sealent before replacing the matrix as this is a 2 to 3 day job which makes the interior of the car look like a train crash once you've taken out dash, air flow boxes, wiring loom, steering wheel, airbags, windscreen wiper assembly. 2. Use a Haynes manual, digitial camera, enevelopes for the 30 or so screws and fixings, tape for marking unused block connectors on the wiring loom. 3. Take photographs as you disassemble - as many as you can - the envelopes will be necessary for batching the screws by area and writing where they come from - This is essential for re-assembly especially if it could be several days later.
• Accord Dtec Auto - five months in 25 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  This is the first Honda i have had,i got an auto because i do quite a few miles 18300 thus far and find manuals too much like hard work in heavy traffic,unlike the auto which is smooth and relaxing,for a big car the Honda has a surprisingly light feel to its handling,the ride is a bit harsh and fidgety if you are looking for a smooth ride this is not it although its far from uncomfortable as the seats are the best i have had in a car. The Accord has a lot of kit ,satnav,bluetooth and reverse camera being the most useful ones day to day so i think its good value compared to others. Fuel economy sits around 40/41mpg and the best i have seen is 46mpg mixed driving. I bought this car to be a reliable workhorse for at least five years and after five months it has been problem free as you would expect,it is not the best looking car out there but who cares it fits our needs as a big functional family car.
• Local colour (a leaf out of oilrag's book) 1 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  With another couple of hundred yards looking ready to fall the other way, onto the pavement, at any moment. Just opposite the only speed camera in existence that I know to be a good idea.... there may be others but I don't know any. Yes, I have been taking a small grandchild for her afternoon trot. Up in Kensal Rise, a black Maybach parked outside a restaurant making all other cars look badly tailored and semi-destitute.
• Displaying the VED disc 14 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  As I passed a spy van yesterday, the word "tax" appeared in its otherwise covered back window. My car is properly taxed, and I can only think that the camera picked up on the old tax disc still displayed on the windscreen alongside the new disc on the dashboard (fully visible from outside). This has prompted me to check out regulations; the extract below may be of interest.
• Taxed but DVLA say not 21 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  When I ring up I get the runaround, passed from one clueless jobsworth to another and I'm at a loss as how to get this resolved. I'm still driving the car, I'd be lost without it, needless to say I'm concerned that the cameras or the police aren't going being very interested in my excuse.
• Are you a "swaggering petrolhead" ? 21 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  While fully supporting law enforcement, many concerned citizens have therefore wondered whether the most effective way to reduce accidents is to replace police traffic patrols with speed cameras. However, such questions do not disturb the intellectual certainty of Mr Monbiot. According to his article in Tuesday?s Guardian, critics of official policy, including road safety experts and serving police officers, are nothing more than ?
• Traffic flow vs. speed limit 14 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Does anybody know? I also think that if these limits really do improve flow, it would make sense to use SPECS cameras, as that would do a better job of keeping speeds steady, and if this ultimately makes people's journeys shorter, it's a good thing (though the problem with this is the ridiculous 10% overstate that are legally permitted on speedometers - my Volvo seems to be perfectly calibrated, but generally most cars are not).
• Falsely accused 7 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  In the end it was only the fact that I was noisily demanding, in front of a shop full of people, that she call the police to settle the matter that caused her to climb down and accept that 'You might just be telling the truth, so I think I'll let it rest rather than bother the police.' To say I was gob-smacked would be an understatement! I'm still wondering if it was Candid Camera. Cockle
• Toyota Prius plug in 2017 - Very quick review 7 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  Plenty of kit: radar cruise, brake assist, lane departure warning (one to turn off if I knew how), reversing sensors and cameras, there are ample other buttons and warning symbols available! Over 15 miles and about an hour the computer stated 160mpg – only need for petrol was when defrosting and on one stretch of road which has a 60 limit and petrol cut in to aid acceleration.
• Land Rover Discovery 2 - Fighting with insurance(HELP PLEASE) 25 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  It took the front bumper, wing mirror, gash down the side. Its all repairable. This is what was sent from the gentleman who had a dash camera who stopped to help us(if you would like to view it please let me know) "You can see your Discovery joining the A45 at the previous roundabout and I follow both vehicles. The small DPD van that comes between us obscures the view a bit but if you step through a frame at a time you can actually see the point of contact.
• Are motorists their own worst enemy? 31 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  ", "...demonstrators blocked the road for a total of eight hours...", "...since its installation last year the camera has caught 40,000 speeding motorists...". Where did it all go wrong? There was a time ? not that long ago, even ? when motoring in the UK was not just a means of getting from A to B, but was also something to be enjoyed; something we were allowed to enjoy.
• Got pulled. 9 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  All I can say its a good learning experience and it shows the value of having trained police officers in cars rather than fixed cameras. The cameras can't differentiate between fast and safe and fast and stupid. All the best folks and may you be as fortunate. Bill
• 2022 Range Rover 30 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  0.30 drag coefficient Cabin filters that stop SARS and COVID pathogens Clearsight front camera system (you look through the centre screen and it's as if the front of the car is see through so you can place the wheels) 3 feet wading depth. A terrain response system that knows what terrain you are on.
• Kia XCeed - Kia Xceed PHEV review 8 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  I managed to get a First Edition model which has every conceivable option on it.To name a few it has a power tailgate,electric memory seats,sunroof,heated seats in the front and rear,heated steering wheel,cooled seats,digital dash board and every safety item such as blind spot monitoring,lane keep assist,collision avoidance etc. It comes with front and rear parking sensors and camera and even parks itself!. I have installed a type 2 charger at my house and after plugging the car in,the charging takes approx 2 and half hours from empty to full and costs 45p per charge on cheap rate night time electricity.The car comes with an app on the phone to set charging times,lock and unlock the car and check various other thing remotely on the car.
• Peugeot 2008 1.2 130 EAT6 Allure Premium - The first thousand miles 3 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  Messy styling where the dash abuts the quarterlight, which I see is much improved in the new model. The reversing light is a bit dim - we'd trade the camera view on the touchscreen for a brighter one.  That's about it so far.  I'll do another mpg measurement in a year's time. 
• All rental vehicles - Car hire company toll fee scams 23 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  These type of fines are charged to us without negotiation from the relevant authorities and we are unable to enter discussion with you or them about the fine itself. Unfortunately due to surveillance cameras it is rare any efforts with the fine issuer results in it being cancelled.  We do sympathise with you but can only follow procedure, please note some charges may or may not included additional fees to cover any extra charges we may incur therefore the rate being paid to us is higher.
• big van! - reckless driving 25 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  I only have 3 points on my licence for jumping a red light 2 years ago, and I am otherwise not a bad driver.  There were no witnesses but seeing as it was on a busy main road probably cameras somewhere. And please don't think I'm a  boy racer, just a bit rash at times,which I am now of course regretting as I don't want my insurance premium to put me out of business! Thanks for reading.
• BMW new 1 Series - new 1 series, gieven to me with a fault 31 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  We called up again, and said this is unacceptable, I had children in the car, we have speed cameras, and it is unsafe to travel with the car. I said I would bring the car in the following day.  The service department said they had no availability until Wednesday,m which I said was not happening, and I wanted it fixed asap.