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Canary42

Driving Age

We hear a lot about upper age limit, but here's why the lower limit should be raised to 25 (or perhaps a limit on engine size for first 5 years). A terrible waste of... ...
18:47 Wed 18th Dec 202417 answers, last by davebro3 10:58 Thu 19th Dec 2024
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barry1010

Lease A Motability Car Or Buy Used?

My friend needs advise.  Her car is starting to cost her more than it's worth so she needs a change. Her husband is entitled to a Motability car, using his DLA to pay for it. In the long term... ...
11:45 Tue 17th Dec 202417 answers, last by barry1010 14:35 Tue 17th Dec 2024
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chrisuk013

Moped Advice

I'm in the market for my first moped. I'm potentially looking at a 125cc. 
  What I'm wanting to know is, how loud are modern mopeds when first starting up the engine and also when riding? ...
06:04 Mon 16th Dec 20245 answers, last by davebro3 10:19 Mon 16th Dec 2024
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bednobs

"Improvements" In Cars

ok, so there are some i couldnt do well without -power steering and auto lights off are two i can immediately think of. however, i'd stuggle to recommend the following: tiptronic gearboxes (it NEVER... ...
19:12 Wed 11th Dec 202415 answers, last by davebro3 15:19 Thu 19th Dec 2024
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barry1010

Intending To Order Your First Motability Car?

I have just discovered that you will get an extra £750 - if you order the car before January 3 2025. It was due to end on December 31st but has been extended.  This money can be paid directly to... ...
07:47 Tue 10th Dec 20243 answers, last by barry1010 08:55 Tue 10th Dec 2024
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Treacle71

Why Is Rac Charging Me A Cancellation Fee?

I scrapped my old car yesterday and when I tried to cancel my monthly payments for breakdown cover with the RAC, they said I'd have to pay a £99 cancellation fee!  They said because I've had two... ...
10:40 Sat 07th Dec 202435 answers, last by Treacle71 07:33 Mon 09th Dec 2024
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Hymie

Common Car Modification That You May Have, Invalidating Your Insurance

Insurers will use any excuse they can dream up, not to pay a claim – this is getting ridiculous.   I recall they tried claiming fitting a roof-rack was a modification that invalidated the... ...
22:51 Wed 04th Dec 202416 answers, last by barry1010 14:51 Thu 05th Dec 2024
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barry1010

Lost Locking Wheel Nut Socket

I have contacted the last place it was used, no joy. Can't find the Julian code in all my paperwork, can't recall ever seeing it, so can't order a new one from main dealer. What options do I... ...
10:48 Tue 03rd Dec 202427 answers, last by netherfield 10:49 Thu 05th Dec 2024
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Treacle71

Car Won't Start, But Rac Can't Find Anything Wrong

When I turn the engine on, it starts, then cuts out. This happens each time. RAC said he can't find anything wrong and I'll need to take it to a garage 🤷. I asked him if he thought it was worth... ...
19:12 Fri 29th Nov 202486 answers, last by Treacle71 12:19 Thu 05th Dec 2024

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