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Number plates

In fairness I don't see how they can make selling a number plate harder, as it's not illegal to own it - i.e. in your kitchen drawer, nor does it... see more

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Number plates

This has been going on for years. I was arresting people in the 70's for using false plates and it is unlikely to get any better anytime soon. ... see more

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Manufacturers returning to legacy car models

Nearly. In French MR2 is actually pronounced "Em Er Deux", which does actually sound like "merde". see more

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Paint peeling from steel wheels (3 year old Duster)

Two pack paint is like epoxy resin, the actual resin and a hardener. Mix them together and they chemically cure to give a very tough coating.... see more

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Paint peeling from steel wheels (3 year old Duster)

Many thanks for the reply. That's interesting that you should say all that as I have an update... The dealer has now offered to get the wheels... see more

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Reminds me of the story about Ford When they wanted to introduce the Si. Sierra Si, Escort Si and the Ka Si. Got a little upset when they learnt the... see more

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More parking trouble.

In principal, I am against parking on or partially on pavements though I must admit if I arrive in a street where everyone is parked on the pavement,... see more

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"Hope springs eternal". I think, it dates back to the 1700's the full line goes' something like, "Hope springs eternal in the human breast" ... see more

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This made me think of the car names that went wrong but being lazy I asked AI (well it's going to save save humanity!) to show a few. ... see more

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Shush, keep it quiet, if Trump notices we are using American words he will put a tariff on them! see more

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Paint peeling from steel wheels (3 year old Duster)

I would guess the wheels were originally powder coated rather than spray painted. In theory powder coating gives a better more reliable finish but... see more

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UK Hits 75,000 EV Chargepoints milestone

For many EV's they could be charged at work using a 13 Amp socket, a fast charge is not required. The costs from a public charging point is a... see more

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Number plates

I suspect they'l be around for a good while yet - presumably at some point being replaced by something more advanced by technology that we don't know... see more

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UK Hits 75,000 EV Chargepoints milestone

I think removing the VAT on public chargers is a start, not nearly enough, but a step... if either type of charging is a luxury (the vague definition... see more

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Found on the BBC News; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgj5w7wpg95o Are number plates now past their use by date? see more

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Where are the UK's hotspots for car theft - how have you been affected?

Stumbled across this recent article on This Is Money about what happens with the stolen vehicle if it's recovered and how people often wrongly... see more

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UK Hits 75,000 EV Chargepoints milestone

I totally get that aswell @Drivingforfun - the difference is cost is definitely an obstacke they need to overcome. I did note that there are plans... see more

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UK Hits 75,000 EV Chargepoints milestone

Not owning a driveway I'd struggle, because my only option is to pay the public charging fees. A typical EV hatchback - not a sporty one - consumes... see more

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UK Hits 75,000 EV Chargepoints milestone

The government recently announced that a major milestone has been reached as the number of EV chargepoints reached 75,000, a deployment rate of one... see more

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Paint peeling from steel wheels (3 year old Duster)

Hi all I’ll soon be buying a Duster. I’ve chosen a 2022 plate Essential. The dealer sent a video when it first came in and then another after... see more

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Breakdown cover expiration

@Beelzebub You are quite right, but in mitigation I plead the insinuation of these Americanisms into our language. see more

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Manufacturers returning to legacy car models

Personally, I think it shows a lack of imagination. Much like the film industry with their sequels/prequels and remakes, or the music industry with... see more

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Cedric and Gloria were good enough for Nissan, so don't rule out Jeff and Dave! see more

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I think there's a line in here that could work for some of the younger buyers in the market as well though... the ones that aren't blinded by the... see more

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I was quite interested in the Frontera to be honest - I drive a Grandland at the minute and wouldn't mind going up a size - I thought this would fit... see more

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I can understand re-using the Capri and the R5, which were very popular in their day. But the Frontera? As far as I remember, it was a re-badged... see more

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I really don't understand this but there's surely some quite educated people who've judged it to be a good idea? The way I see it, the revived... see more

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