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• SPEEDING OFFENCE CODES: What do the various endorsement codes mean? (FAQs)
  CodeOffencePenalty points CD40Causing death through careless driving when unfit through drink3-11 CD50Causing death by careless driving when unfit through drugs3-11 CD60Causing death by careless driving with alcohol level above the limit3-11 CD70Causing death by careless driving then failing to supply a specimen for3-11   Offence codes CD80 and CD90 must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of conviction.
• YOUNG DRIVERS. Where can youngsters aged 11 - 16 learn to drive safely? (FAQs)
  It has been proved beyond any doubt that if youngsters are taught to drive properly between the ages of 11 and 16, they become better more responsible and much safer drivers than if they don't start driving until the more impressionable ages of 17-19. Two major initiatives in the UK now allow them to do this, at modest cost, and progress from merely being able to make a car go safely to developing high levels of driving skills, including skid control, before they reach the age when they can legally drive on the road.
• PASS PLUS: What is Pass Plus and will it reduce my insurance?  (FAQs)
  Pass Plus Courses consist of six post-Driving Test lessons giving instruction in driving not covered by the test. This is course work only, to increase awareness skills, with no further test at the end. Town driving Driving in town can be daunting: rush hour traffic, complicated junctions and traffic systems... learn the skills to deal with all these and more.
• SPANISH LICENCE: How long can a Brit drive on a British licence in Spain? (FAQs)
  More here:  www.spainvia.com/drivelicenceletteradsl.htm . Covered by EU Directive 91/439/CEE where citizens do not have to change their Driving Licences and Spanish Law after a Court decision in Brussels after Spain objected to drivers from other stateds not having to undergo regular medicals.
• YOUNG DRIVERS INSURANCE: Where can I find cheap insurance for younger drivers? (FAQs)
  www.i-kube.co.uk">www.i-kube.co.uk Young Driver 'Pay How You Drive'  black box telematics scheme that cuts premiums by monitoring driving:  www.co-operativeinsurance.co.uk/youngdriver Young Driver Price Comparison site:  TAXING A CAR YOU HAVE BOUGHT: How do I legally drive home a car I have bought privately? (FAQs)
  
• RUNNING-IN A PETROL ENGINE: What's the best way to run-in a petrol engine? (FAQs)
  Leave factory fill of oil for the first year or 10,000 miles. An early oil change to fully synthetic can prevent this happening, as can driving at low engine revs and driving at steady speeds. So, depending on the engine, self-impose yourself a rev limit of between 4,000 and 5,000 for the first 1,000 miles, and be sure you vary your revs and occasionally reach that limit.
• WINTER TYRES: Should I use different tyres for the winter? (FAQs)
  In our experience, Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons in 60 profile were good enough to get a Peugeot 2008 with Grip Control up a snow covered 1-in-3 ski slope.   Advice from the Michelin Man on driving safely in winter Michelin's cold weather tyres are actually designed for driving in all winter conditions, not just snow and ice. As soon as the temperature drops below 7°C it makes good sense to fit cold weather tyres on your vehicle.
• DRIVER TRAINING: Where can I get advanced driver training? (FAQs)
  •AMG Passenger Experience – £30 for 15 minutes •AMG Experience – £170 for 1 hour •AMG Advanced – £470 for 3 hours •Off-Road Passenger Experience – £30 for 15 minutes •Off-Road Experience – £110 for 1 hour •Mercedes-Benz of your Choice - £85 for 30 minutes •Kids Driving Experience - £40 for 30 minutes. •Kids Driving Experience - £75 for 1 hour. •Young Driver Training - £40 for 30 minutes. •Young Driver Training - £75 for 1 hour.
• DUAL MASS FLYWHEELS: What are they and why are they so much trouble?  (FAQs)
  Poor starting from the starter motor engaging on the starter ring on the flywheel. And failure of drive, blamed by dealers as clutch failure and charged for as clutch failure, when really the lack of drive is because the two parts of the dual mass flywheel have separated. Van specialists weld together the two parts of the flywheels of Transit vans to prevent separation trouble, but this leads to very rough running.
• ELECTRIC CARS: Is an EV right for me? (FAQs)
  6th September 2007: GoinGreen, the UK importer and retailer of the zero-emission Reva G-Wiz AEV (Automatic Electric Vehicle) announced that the improved performance G-Wiz ac drive has been reduced in price and now starts at £7,299 (basic model inc VAT). The original model, the G-Wiz dc drive is discontinued. A disadvantage is a life of just 3 years for the £1,400 battery.
• NEARLY NEW CARS: Where are the best places to source a nearly new car? (FAQs)
  • Fords of Winsford, Wharton Retail Park, Weaver Valley Road, Winsford, Cheshire, tel: 0845 345 1016; website: www.fow.co.uk • Motorpoint, Chartwell Drive, West Meadows, Derby, tel: 01332 347357, website: www.motorpoint.co.uk • Car Giant (formerly Great Trade Centre), Hythe Road (off Scrubbs Lane: continuation Wood Lane); White City, London NW10 6JR, tel: 020 8969 5511; website: www.cargiant.co.uk • The Motorhouse, A5 Watling St, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1SL. tel: 01543 506060, website www.themotorhouse.co.uk • Motus, Wryley Brook Retail Park, Walkmill Lane, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 0XA, tel: 01543 462300, website www.motus.com • Trade Sales of Slough, 336-338 Bath Road, Slough (Near Heathrow: J6 or J7 from M4); tel: 08701 222 980; website: www.trade-sales.co.uk • Direct Cars Ltd., Eckington Way, near Crystal Peaks, Sheffield S20 3FG, tel: 01142 511222 ; website: www.directcars.co.uk • Direct Vehicle Sales, 8 Westgate , Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2AT Tel 01765 605041 or 07939 136990 website www.directvehiclesales.co.uk • Autoquake Internet based used car supersite www.autoquake.com NEARLY NEW AND USED CAR BUYING SUPERSITES • Motorpoint, Chartwell Drive, West Meadows, Derby; tel: 0870 1209611; website: www.motorpoint.co.uk • Trade Sales of Slough, 353-357 Bath Road, Slough, Berks SL1 6JA; tel: 0870 127 3763; website: www.trade-sales.co.uk • The Motorhouse, A5 Watling St, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1SL. tel: 01543 506060, website www.themotorhouse.co.uk • Motus, Wryley Brook Retail Park, Walkmill Lane, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 0XA, tel: 01543 462300, website www.motus.com • Car Giant, Hythe Road (off Scrubbs Lane: continuation Wood Lane), White City, London NW10 6JR; tel: 020 8969 5511; website: www.cargiant.co.uk • Fords of Winsford, Wharton Retail Park, Weaver Valley Road, Winsford, Cheshire; tel: 0845 345 1016; website: www.fow.co.uk • Stephen Rayns Ltd., Leicester; tel: 0116 261 2200.
• HIRING A CAR: Where can I hire a car in the UK and abroad? (FAQs)
  Ultimate Drives ( www.UltimateDrives.net ) is an experience company that links special cars with special driving roads. Its range of 'Switzerland & Beyond' driving breaks offers high performance cars cruising along some of the best driving roads in Europe and finishing in pampered 5 star luxury like the Eden Roc or Widder Hotels.
• COOLING SYSTEM AIRLOCKS: How do I get rid of an engine cooling system airlock?  (FAQs)
  Continue after the thermostat opens until the engine starts to overheat and the fan starts. Then replace the expansion tank cap. Drive the car round the block at normal speed. When you get home, leave the engine running and VERY SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY AND USING A BIG RAG OR TOWEL, release the expansion tank pressurecap just enough to let any air out, but close it cagain before coolant comes out.
• SELLING A CAR AFTER THE OWNER DIES: How can I sell a car after the owner has died? (FAQs)
  If a driver has died, send the person’s driving licence and registration certificate (V5C) to DVLA. Include a letter with the documents explaining: your relationship to the person who has died the date of death their name, address and date of birth If you don’t have the V5C then just send the letter.
• AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: What are the different types?  (FAQs)
  DL382 is a seven speed longitudinal DSG with a wet clutch pack and a torque capacity of 400Nm, used in front wheel drive Audi A4, A5 and A6. DL501 is a seven speed longitudinal DSG with a wet clutch pack and a torque capacity of 600Nm, used in Quattro four wheel drive Audi A5, A6, A7 and A8, and the Porsche Macan.
• DPFs: What are they and why do they go wrong? (FAQs)
  Not recommended for sale in the Channel Islands and inner city driving. • Customers who continue to drive the vehicle with DPF light on – Continued driving with the DPF light on and without successful regeneration results in excessive soot loading of the DPF, to a point where it is above 95% loaded.
• TOWING LAWS: What is the new tachograph law about towing?  (FAQs)
  Since 1-5-06 all new vehickes registered since that date towing for hire or reward with a gross train weight of 3,500 kg are required to have a tamper-proof digital tachograph which uses a credit card-type record to monitor driving hours and journey times. Additionally all vehicles first registered from 1996 not previously fitted with a tachograph, but now used for towing for hire or reward with a gross train weight of 3,500 kg are also required to be fitted with a digital tachograph.
• INSURANCE IN FRANCE: I have heard that the car is insured, rather then the driver. Is that true? (FAQs)
  The main difference between car insurance in France, and the UK is that in France, you insure the car rather than the driver. Once your car is insured, anyone who has your permission can drive it. You must always have evidence of insurance on the car. When you receive your insurance documents they will include a small tear-off to stick to the windscreen, as proof of insurance; you MUST also carry with you the signed certificate of insurance, together with your carte grise, and the certificate from the Control Technique, if required as a result of the age of your car.
• SPEEDING DEFENCES 1. Is inadequate posting of a speed limit a valid defence to a speeding NIP? (FAQs)
  www.motordefencelawyers.co.uk   www.motoringlawyers.com Expert team of solicitors fight for your driving licence Freeman Keep On Driving: www.freemankeepondriving.com Swift legal assistance with driving offences Speeding?