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Do you consider your pets when buying a car?
If you buy an electric car the government will give you a £5K grant towards the cost but with battery charge times long and usage time short, would you consider buying one?
With the Government considering changing the time between MOTs to two years from one, will you be waiting until the next MOT or diving under the bonnet to give it your best shot?
If you were to buy a car tomorrow what would be the most important factor when choosing a car?
A man in Grimsby has been prosecuted for flashing his headlights at other drivers to warn them of a police speed trap.
The man believes it is his civic duty to warn others of the speed trap. The police believe he was obstructing the police officers from doing their duty.
Source: BBC News
The man believes it is his civic duty to warn others of the speed trap. The police believe he was obstructing the police officers from doing their duty.
Source: BBC News
It has been proposed that in certain areas councils should turn off their traffic lights at certain times of the day.
This is currently being tested in Ealing:
"The council hopes the move will see drivers learn to co-operate and cross junctions on a first come first served basis.
It came up with the idea after the lights failed one day at a busy junctio
This is currently being tested in Ealing:
"The council hopes the move will see drivers learn to co-operate and cross junctions on a first come first served basis.
It came up with the idea after the lights failed one day at a busy junctio
"Christian" driving is driving with extra consideration to others – letting others out of side roads – in the belief that others will treat you likewise. Some believe drivers will reach their destination quicker and easier by driving by the motto of "one good turn deserves another".
Pay As You Go motoring is a form of road taxation in which motorists are charged on a per mile basis. The cost of each mile depends on various factors, including: how heavy the congestion is, what time of day it is, and the total number of miles travelled.
The evenings close in earlier and the first frosts appearing, what do you think are the biggest problems when driving in the Autumn?
Today's roads are more distracting than ever inside the car and out - with satellite navigation systems, occasionally bizarre traffic calming, and of course, passengers, The AnswerBank wants to know, what distracts you most?
Buying car insurance is undoubtedly one of the least enjoyable parts of motoring. As such, how do you prefer to go about purchasing it? Do you like the speed and detached nature of buying online? Or do you feel the need to speak to someone on the phone? Or is it even preferred to visit a insurance broker in person and sort out your car insurance that way?
Do you own a second vehicle for work or pleasure?
Has the thrill of driving been dampened by higher costs or the green agenda for you?
Recently a member of the AnswerBank team found themselves faced with a renewal quote for their car insurance which was More Expensive than their previous premium. This is despite an additional year of No Claims Bonus and a completely clean driving licence.
Have any AnswerBankers faced a similar renewal hike, and what did you do when faced with it?
When it comes to insurance claims we can all find dealing with our insurance companies a pain - especially when the accident wasn't even our fault. With this in mind, have you, or would you, ever "exaggerate" a motor insurance claim?
We all know that the open road can be a joy to drive - yet the key component of this statement is "open". When faced with everyone we have to share the nation's roads with we may feel differently about "the joy of driving". Some are rude and others are quite frankly dangerous. With this in mind, which driver "type" do you think poses the most risk to others?
December the 19th is said to be the most dangerous day to drive on British roads. The combination of last minute shopping and families coming together over long distances means the roads may be jam packed.
How Many Penalty Points Do You Have On Your Driving Licence?
Do you think garages intentionally try to rip off customers?
Do you think speed cameras are an effective deterrent?
With road tax hikes hitting those with 2001-2006 registered cars, would you consider selling up and buying a pre-2001 model to escape the tax mans wrath?
Are women drivers more fuel conscious than men?
Is it time for car companies to take 4x4s out of their car ranges?
What do you think of the tougher penalties for drivers caught using their hand-held phones whilst driving?
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