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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... ...

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... ...

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... ...

JinnyJoan

Going To Hospital

to see Sister today when a lady followed me into the car park and said that there were like flaps collapsed under front of my car. I thanked her for pointing it to me but can I say I never heard... ...

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Would You Get In One Of These?

https://futurism.com/the-byte/four-die-trapped-burning-tesla /> seems tesla cars are quite frequently leaving people locked inside. ...

melv16

Cyclists In London (Kamikaze)

It's anarchy in the UK! I've just had a couple of nights in the capital and I'm astonished with the driving of the cyclists. Going through red lights is the norm, as is swerving round pedestrians... ...

pulmicort1415

Peugeot 308 Mirror Problem

Peugeot 308 2017. Driver side mirror will not fold in either manually or automatically. Was squeaky quite a while

bednobs

Odd Noise In Honda Jazz

I'm not often in the car with my husband but today when we were travelling in his car there was a high pitched beep every 30 seconds when he was going 70 mph or above. He can't hear it due to his... ...

crisper

'56 Proton Savy Problem

Hello, wonder if any of you have any thoughts or idea's on this problem. Proton Savy has failed its MOT due to a disintegrated front, offside shock absorber, its not safe to drive, but you can no... ...

davebro3

Car Safety Checks

A friend just had a narrow escape when a wheel on his camper van came loose. It could easily have come off with disastrous consequences. He had had the vehicle checked over by a local independent ... ...

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