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Keeping old drivers licence when renewing at post office?
My drivers licence is currently my only form of valid ID and I would struggle without it for 3 weeks. Would the post office allow me to keep hold of it until I receive my new one? On my reminder letter it does say to take my driving licence or tell them why it can't be provided. If they can't let you keep it, would I still…
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Unlimited European Car Insurance for an under 25
Hey, I'm due to start studying in the Republic of Ireland next month, and plan on taking my car across. I have found many insurance companies that offer a max of 90 days, or 180 days within one policy year. However, I would need more than this. The only option I've found is Saga or Stuart Collins, both of which would not…
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Logbook Help
Not sure if this is in the right section. Basically the log book for the first car I bought spelt my surname wrong which I didn't notice at the time. The address, first and middle name is correct just the surname. My father has basically owned the car for the last ten years but now wants to scrap it My signature has not…
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Accident in car park.
I was in a car park when someone reversed into me. The other driver admitted responsibility. We exchanged details. The damage was only a couple of scratches, so I was to get my car repaired and he would pay. When I arrived home the other driver phoned me to say he had spoken to his insurance company and it was me who…
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Car boot lock showing unlocked but it's locked
Hi, I have a Renault Megane 2008 model. I am having trouble with it's boot locking sign on the dashboard. It shows that the boot lock is open and sounds the alarm but when I check, the boot is actually locked. Then I open the boot, move the lock with my finger and then lock it again. The dashboard sign then goes away. This…
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Fiat 500 electric fault brake fail
Good morning Just a short email to see if you will cover my story of the Fiat 500, it's had a brakes fail which caused an electric fault which caused it to catch on fire within seconds, the car is only 3 years old with less than 11000 miles on the clock, if my boys would have been in this back of this car, I would have had…
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An idea to solve traffic - idiot shaming signs!
My other half and I were discussing this idea as we drove home through the traffic delays today and wondered why no one has ever tried it. I have the delight of commuting on the A303 past Stonehenge daily and invariably morning and (mostly) evening there is a queue. If you're not familar with the stretch of road it's…
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Wrong 'Valid From' Date
Hi all, I just exchange my full Australia driving license to a UK one. But I notice that my valid from is wrong. I passed my Australia license in June 2014 which was stated on my license, but I realised my new UK driving license stated it is valid from '<22/6/18', which is very odd because I have no idea how they came up…
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Changing Car Bonnet Colour.
Hi My car bonnet colour is getting is faded away and I wanted to know if I can change the colour to black or another blue as it is cheap to the original blue. Will this need declaring to insurance or dvla. And will it raise the premiums ?
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No through road signs with cameras
Hi all, I've now seen this twice and don't know really about any enforcement or really how best to deal with it. On a supermarket it stated no through road to go through the supermarket car park to get from one road to another as the alternative was a long way round. Also Bristol Parkway station, signs saying private road…
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Mobile Speed Camera
I was going 35mph on my cars speedometer passed a mobile speed camera do you think it's 100% certain that I will receive a fine?
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Car Accident emerged from left onto main road
Hi I was driving along my usual main road to work, I was continuing straight and saw 2 cars at a give way on my left, coming from a lane. one behind each other, waiting, I continued . all of a sudden the first car pulled straight across me heading for the lane exactly across the opposite to where she came from, cutting…
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Quick puncture repair
CAR, VAN, MOTORCYCLE and TYRE TUBELESS PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT. EMERGENCY TYRE KIT. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-VAN-MOTORCYCLE-TYRE-TUBELESS-PUNCTURE-REPAIR-KIT-EMERGENCY-TIRE-KIT/322455961879?hash=item4b13df8117:g:VF4AAOSwuLZYzShO A friend recomended the above repair kit, but I am not sure if he has ever used them. If you…
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Car Insurance. Why it pays to shop around.
Hi folks. Just like to give you an oversight of my car insurance renewal. I drive a Civic Type S, 8k miles/year 2k of which is business. On fault claim from early 2016. Tesco insurance last year £503.83 Renewal quote from Tesco £474.67 Phoned them to cancel, new quote offered £436.51 Went to Confused.com looking for…
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selling car
Hi Does anyone here have experience of selling a car worth 14k in the market ? it is bmw 4 series which has a value of 16 k retail and 14k trade. i want to try and sell it privately for 15.5 or 15k . would people spend that much cash from private buyer? I personally don't and always prefer to spend 2-3k more and buy it…
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Minor Accident
Hello All, bit shook up right now! I just pulled out across two lane traffic, the first lane I was being offered the chance to pull out, but the second lane I clipped the back of another car going past on the back left bumper. The damage was minimal (bumper was down 4/5 millimeters and I don't much care about my banged up…
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14 day NIP rule
Hi guys, I have a NIP issued to me. Date of offence is 02/06/2018. Date the letter was issued 22/08/2018 Obviously this is outside of the 14 day window. Any ideas where to and how to reply rejecting the letter? Thanks in advance.
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LJLA Court Date
Hi, I'm in Court for Stopping at LJLA. Generally it's being discussed on Pepipoo site but was advised to put a post on here in relation to a Lay Rep possibly coming to Court with me.
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Used car warranty - RAC Platinum Maintenance cover
Hi, Just looking for some advice as I purchased a new (well used) car today. 5 years old with 46k miles. The dealer has offered me the option of taking the RAC Platinum Maintenance and Breakdown cover for £499 for 3 years. My question is whether its worth it or not? Has anyone got any experience of this as I am clueless…
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DRP fine - do I pay, please help
Sorry to start a new thread but I have tried reading through the newbies parking fine advice and as there is a lot of information, I got a bit overwhelmed and wasn’t sure what to do still. I parked in Sainsburys car park in May this year and over stayed the allotted time (I was nearly 39 weeks pregnant and had to find a…
