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I attended a wedding reception at the Marriott Hotel in Waltham Abbey last Saturday (8th September), On arrival we realised that the car park was pay and display, and because we did not have any change...
I am a very happy Hyundai i30 1.6 auto (2007) owner, my Father-in-law says I should always put the transmission into N while stopped at traffic lights, but I've read that the gearbox is designed with that...
I have an E46 coupe, which I can easily fit 1200 x 1800mm sheets of plasterboard in. I need to carry 2 doors of 1980mm- so there is an overhang (approx 100mm beyond the bumper edge) and the tailgate won't...
I recently suffered £900.00 of damage to my trike after hitting a deep pothole near where I live. I wrote to the Council explaining what had happened and attached a copy of the bill from the repairer,...
I have Ford Transit and use it to transport personal possesions to France. It is 3280 Kg GVW and was fully loaded on our last trip. On the return journey on Sunday if I went over 70 mph the water temperature...
A leaflet from the Department of Transport ("Be a smarter driver and save money") says this: "Don't coast downhill or towards the lights in neutral as this uses more fuel." Is this true?
I live in the country and drive a Fabia VRS 2011 shod with 205/40/16s. The roads are terrible. Apart from frequent punctures (potholes), the ride is very harsh. Would I benefit from changing to 16in or...
I am in hospital recovering from twice-done hip replacement. When I am discharged I will be taken from hospital by a friend and need to use a car with enough distance from the the front door hinge to however...
What is the position for a driver, identified as such by the registered keeper in response to a parking charge notice enquiry? Is his situation still as it were pre clause 56, ie. ignore the notice and...
My 34 year old son is a graduate student in California and is learning to drive there. He wants to buy a Toyota Prius and I'm happy to help out. I'd prefer he bought a new one but he says the insurance...
 

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