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does anyone know law regarding brakes on farm trailers??

yesterday I was talking with farmer about 3 miles away and he told me that he has fitted another axle to his 18 foot bale trailer so that the trailer brakes are applied when he presses footbrake in...

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2005 Renault Clio 1.2 16v Wont Start

Hi all, i've have my Clio for about 4 months now, since i've owned it it's always done this thing where it will idle really badly (only for a few minutes) after starting it if i just leave it parked....

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was operation market garden a complete failure

last night I watched a bridge too far which was a movie about trying to shorten the war but was a failure with heavy loses so did it do any good at all .. I am sure someone will know

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Reluctance to help unsociable neighbours.

In our row of semi-detached houses (adjoining houses shown by hyphen), there are: 89-91 93-95 97-99 etc. We moved into 97 some 32 years ago. Everyone got along fine, except 93 and 95. 95 (retired...

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Food for thought.....

This is the problem with computers, they only understands 1 and 0 or yes or no, A human can get away with getting stuck between two options or I did my best... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-41504285

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Drop Curb

We are looking at buying our first home! Unfortunately, the double driveway only has half a drop curb at an angle rather difficult to pull in using. We would like to apply to the council to have this...

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Range rover p38 starting issue

Hi all my Range Rover p38 2.5d 2002 has being playing up lately ..sometimes it will Start no problem other times the engine will turn over for 8-10 seconds before it actually kicks in but today it...

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MOT Question

Hi all, I took my car for a MOT on Friday, I found that the garage I took my car too has taken my car to another garage. My car failed on drop links and a shock, which is not a problem and can be fixed...

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Maximum life sentence for death by dangerous driving

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-41627240 Sounds like a good move. Obviously the life sentence will only be for the most extreme, aggravating circumstances, but I hope it will be a better deterrent than the...

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Haven't got Telematics box installed due to horrible communication with...

Started my policy on the 4th October 2017 and I am now two days away from having my policy terminated, or the price in the insurance rising. The Black Box installation team has been absolutely...

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more crash for cash stories

I have just been listening to lunchtime radio and an article about crash for cash scams and it seems to be getting worse.. a truck driver was blamed for hitting a car when there was no damage to either...

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third party claim - process?

my vehicle pulled into the right most parking spot, right next to a moving van which was loading office furniture. everyone left the vehicle but just one last person, who was still in the process of...

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Insignia Engine Issues

I have a 2015 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 Ecoflex. The car was purchased March 2016. It has been back to the dealer for repairs to the engine 6 times since April 2016. It judders at 1500 rpm and struggles to...

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1x12 volt battery instead of 2x6 batteries on old tractor.... is it ok

this question is about charging system on old tractors but I am confident someone here will know last night I was talking with someone about old tractors and he said that when old tractors eg major,...

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Diesel emmissions.

This week, went into town on the bus - our bus service is Arriva. During the journey, at one point we were following another Arriva bus in front of us. On the rear panel, instead of the usual advert,...

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D4 and driving licence

Hi, quick question that I can't seem to find an answer anywhere... I have got C category licence and will be over 45 shortly. I have received D4 form in post (medical for cat C), but not really using...

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why have post office changed to petrol delivery vans?

a few minutes ago I was in the local filling station and I was surprised to see the local postman filling his 17 reg post van with petrol, when I mentioned this to him all he said was yes and it is a...

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Looking for a 7 seater

Hi, I’m looking for a 2003-2005 7 seater diesel (below £1000) that’s got good mpg, cheapest on tax and insurance and most reliable I’ve been looking at Ford galaxy, VW Sharan and Seat Alhambra Just not...

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Great day for UK motorsport!

Congratulations to Lewis Hamilton - 4 times World F1 Champion and an amazing achievement for Elfyn Evans on willing Wales Rally GB!

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Highway Code signs test

Bit of light hearted fun.. How much do you know? 10 road signs I will confess to being a smart **** and as I got 10/10 without cheating :D I did find it easy.....But then I am required to know what...

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