Provisional drivers teacher, insurance?
If I'm a provisional driver, insured to drive the car, does the driver over 21 need to be insured to drive my car?
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After having only four new posts this morning, I got 17, yes seventeen new post notifications this morning! It seems I've been sibscribed to those threads. A mod switched it off for me a while ago but...
View ArticleWhat's going on with this site?
Despite there being only four new posts this morning, I got 17, yes seventeen new post notification emails this morning! It seems I've been subscribed to those threads. A mod switched it off for me a...
View ArticleWhy haven't I been offered a speed awareness course?
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I have recently changed from a Ford Focus with the suspended type accelerator pedal to a VW Golf with a hinged to the floor type pedal. After a few weeks I started getting (right) heel pain when...
View ArticleHit car whilst reversing from sensory gates
I was in a private housing complex where you have to pull up to the gates then reverse as they open, I checked my mirrors and went back as I went to stop the car jolted by another car coming from...
View ArticleCar Advice
Hello guys, Basically I've had my car for about a year now until recently it broke down and I have to declare it off the road. I originally paid a £1000 for it. The guy gave me so much joy with the...
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In December 2012 I was involved in a minor accident - it was her fault but she says it was mine. To cut this long story short the claim was closed in June 2013 but my then insurers, Aviva, never...
View ArticlePeugeot problems with non starting
Hi 206 (2008) 1.4S was started using a booster and now it won't start. Does turn over. I have no central locking, no electric windows, no heater. I have found two faults using OBD diagnostic. "P1612:...
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View ArticleLorry ran into the back of me, when checked, my insurance ran out the day...
Hi, Got a very quick question. My wife was hit by a lorry as she was in statuary traffic, not a lot of damage but boot will need replacing, my wife got all the blokes details and he agreed it was his...
View ArticleNeed some advice on accident!
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I have driven a 2008 CMax 2.0 TDCI Powershift for 70k miles without issue and really enjoyed this car however over past few weeks it is running really roughly. On acceleration it bumps and bangs and...
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