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• Future of Pass Plus 9 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Whilst flicking through the DSA magazine (dad gets it being a driving instructor) I noticed that the success or not of Pass Plus is currently being questioned. One incentive for new drivers to take the test is the possibility of securing lower insurance rates, but research is finding that Pass
• Pass Plus 9 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Good Afternoon, I've been following this forum since July last year, but not actually posted anything. I am currently contemplating doing the pass plus scheme having passed my driving test yesterday. The reasons why I am not sure about it is that, I am currently in my forth year of five
• Pass Plus 15 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  My 22 yo step son has just passed his driving test today. One of the 38% who get through first time in Chesterfield. He is now going for Pass Plus, a good thing I believe. But does it really make a big difference to insurance premiums or do only some companies accept it.
• Pass Plus in Scotland 23 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Apparently the Scottish Executive has decided to sponsor the pass plus course to the tune of £75, so it should now only cost you £15 if you live north of the border If you know anybody who is eligible, do all you can to encourage them ! -- Go on, get out of the car... http://www.mikes
• Pass Plus in N. Ireland 10 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi folks, I was wondering if any one could recommend an instructor for the Pass Plus course in Northern Ireland, (Greater Belfast, North Down area). This is for my 18yr old son who has just passed his driving test. Unfortunately we could not get insurance to cover him for the main
• Skoda - MOT wing mirror housing... will it pass? 9 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  The wing mirror housing for my driver's side mirror is broken. I replaced the mirror itself which is fine, but the housing is basically missing so you've just got the internal structure plus a couple of wires visible. Will this pass an mot?  
• Mazda 5 2010 - Annual Mileage estimate 10 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  .   Pass Plus I will be finishing my pass plus this weekend. I am am insured with Admiral along with my wife. She does not have pass plus. We both are first time driver
• Ambleside by pass? 26 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Thinking of taking my carvan {23 foot, plus 16 foot Volvo} through Ambleside in the Lakes on Easter Monday, en route from Coniston to Keswick. Anyone had experience of the traffic {North bound} on an Easter Monday thro' Ambleside ? Don't fancy taking the Caravan over the kirkstone Pass, the M6
• Maybach. Budapest - Maybach GLS SUV and sedan plus Merc eqe 24 Sep 2023 (Forum)
  . but could pass on the others.
• Getting my 17 year old on the road 3 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I'm facing the dilemma of many parents. My son is coming up to 17 and keen to get onto the road. I've got about £5k to get him started - car plus insurance. I am totally unclear about how to tackle this - should I buy a car once he has passed his test (and his pass plus)? Should I buy him a car
• Advanced Driving 12 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  I am about to start my IAM advanced driver training and was wondering what other back roomers opinions are on pass plus/iam etc -- Temporarily not a student, where did the time go???
• Just passed test! Now need to swap insurance. Help 16 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I'm 23 years old and Recently passed my test and pass plus, I insured myself on a Toyota Yaris that belonged to my girlfriend but now find I need instead to be insured on my mums car , which is a mini cooper s 2004, my policy with ecarinsurance doesn't cover me to drive my mum's car til I'm over 25
• AUDI A3 - MOT 7 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Might i pass on a piece of advice and personal experience please. My 8 year old Audi has just passed it's MOT with no advisories. In discussion with the garage I asked if the test  was based on the condition of the car NOW or whether the testers projected ahead on the roadworthyness
• Insurance for young drivers 18 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  might specialise in this field. Obviously she will buy online and encourage daughter to obtain her 'Pass Plus'....out of curiosity what is the insurance group on a Daewoo Lanos 1.6 petrol please?
• mot test 4 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Hi I took the car for an mot today it passed but i dont know its emission levels if they did the emmisions test how do i find out the results Regards J Stephenson James Stephenson Fiesta MK3 popular plus owner/driver/cleaner/polisher/doctor.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 2.0 Door mirror glass replacement 18 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Door mirror glass replacement Usual problem- passing vehicle touched the unit and cracked the glass. This was a heated version. Replacement drivers side glass 1050588 was £17.61 plus vat. Spares department fitted the replacement in seconds. ( Haynes has a complex proceedure that I did
• An Update - PT Cruiser.. Not so mad? 16 May 2018 (Forum)
  To follow on to the last thread. Took the PT cruiser for an MOT this morning. Passed no advisories. All is well. £200 bargain car obviously plus £40 for the MOT... Did not want to see it go to a scrappy.... Yes, to some, it is different... to some ugly, but a tip
• Mobile phones in-car use 24 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Just been announced that from February 27th the fine for using a handheld mobile phone whilst driving will double to £60, plus three licence penalty points. If this proves as effective as current ineffectiveness on stopping this practice I'm not holding my breath
• Hole in front valance. Will it pass MOT? 24 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Hi All, I'm about to take my car for it's mot and am worried about a hole in the front valence. It's an area where it rusted through - i've so far rubbed it down and painted with rust inhibitor plus a coat of primer but have yet to actually fill the hole with the mesh and filler I have. The hole
• Four legged rather than 4 wheel drives - Horses plus accidents 10 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  Re Horses article: as I live in "horsey" area I often slow for horses and their riders; usually giving them a wide berth or stop until they have passed, especially if I do not recognise the more local riders. However I do not approve of riderless horses or ponies being led on a rein