Airport parking - How secure is your car?
17 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (451)
In recent years, airport parking has become a popular choice for holiday makers instead of booking a taxi for airport transfers in the UK. After a well deserved break abroad, you want nothing more tha...
17 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (451)
In recent years, airport parking has become a popular choice for holiday makers instead of booking a taxi for airport transfers in the UK. After a well deserved break abroad, you want nothing more tha...
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Car slamming
16 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (546)
We know that there are many insurance frauds circulating with some new ones starting up all the time. Police and the car insurance companies see a trend and the investigation starts but in the mean ti...
16 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (546)
We know that there are many insurance frauds circulating with some new ones starting up all the time. Police and the car insurance companies see a trend and the investigation starts but in the mean ti...
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Cash for crash car fraud driving up insurance quotes
14 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (380)
Earlier this year it was estimated that insurance quotes would rise by as much as 13%; though most of us were sceptical the majority of drivers found that this was in fact very true. Drivers of all ag...
14 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (380)
Earlier this year it was estimated that insurance quotes would rise by as much as 13%; though most of us were sceptical the majority of drivers found that this was in fact very true. Drivers of all ag...
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DSA info pack for new driving instructors
02 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (603)
As a newly qualified instructor, the prospect of setting up your own independent driving school may seem like a far-fetched idea without any proper guidance and information. This is why many new drivi...
02 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (603)
As a newly qualified instructor, the prospect of setting up your own independent driving school may seem like a far-fetched idea without any proper guidance and information. This is why many new drivi...
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Driving in Europe
23 Sep 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (569)
To begin with, remember that they drive on the right in Europe, so if you are thinking of taking your own right hand drive car, you may have some problems. It could be worth your while to check out th...
23 Sep 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (569)
To begin with, remember that they drive on the right in Europe, so if you are thinking of taking your own right hand drive car, you may have some problems. It could be worth your while to check out th...
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NHS car leasing
17 Sep 2010 | Comments (1) | Views (1338)
As an employee who as part of their job description needs to travel regularly, your employer may offer you the option of leasing a car instead of using your own personal car. Having a leased car is us...
17 Sep 2010 | Comments (1) | Views (1338)
As an employee who as part of their job description needs to travel regularly, your employer may offer you the option of leasing a car instead of using your own personal car. Having a leased car is us...
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Car shipping to Spain
14 Sep 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (430)
As more and more people move abroad to start a new life, almost all families will also ship the car they have purchased in the UK as well as other personal belongings and furniture. The warm weather, ...
14 Sep 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (430)
As more and more people move abroad to start a new life, almost all families will also ship the car they have purchased in the UK as well as other personal belongings and furniture. The warm weather, ...
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Car clamping and towing to be outlawed
26 Aug 2010 | Comments (1) | Views (499)
For years British motorists have been bearing the wrath and unfair clamping and towing fines that incur when parking on private land. As there are no current rules to how much a clamper can charge, ra...
26 Aug 2010 | Comments (1) | Views (499)
For years British motorists have been bearing the wrath and unfair clamping and towing fines that incur when parking on private land. As there are no current rules to how much a clamper can charge, ra...
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Driving With Dogs
25 Jul 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (309)
Often you will see people driving with dogs and sometimes you may wonder whether the dogs which are taking a ride in the car find it fun and feel happy or they take it as nothing other than a nerve-wr...
25 Jul 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (309)
Often you will see people driving with dogs and sometimes you may wonder whether the dogs which are taking a ride in the car find it fun and feel happy or they take it as nothing other than a nerve-wr...
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Minicab Insurance
10 Jul 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (645)
Before understanding why it is important to have minicab insurance, one needs to know what exactly a mini cab is. There are basically two types of taxies, private and public, where each of them requir...
10 Jul 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (645)
Before understanding why it is important to have minicab insurance, one needs to know what exactly a mini cab is. There are basically two types of taxies, private and public, where each of them requir...
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Expired driving licence
01 Jul 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (662)
Since the introduction of the new photo card licence, the driving licence itself doesn’t expire until your 70th birthday. The photo on the licence does expire every 10 years from the date of fir...
01 Jul 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (662)
Since the introduction of the new photo card licence, the driving licence itself doesn’t expire until your 70th birthday. The photo on the licence does expire every 10 years from the date of fir...
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Expired endorsements
28 Jun 2010 | Comments (1) | Views (623)
If ever your licence is endorsed with points for a driving conviction, you are still able to drive unless they disqualify you or you exceed the current total of 12 penalty points. Each conviction will...
28 Jun 2010 | Comments (1) | Views (623)
If ever your licence is endorsed with points for a driving conviction, you are still able to drive unless they disqualify you or you exceed the current total of 12 penalty points. Each conviction will...
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DVLA complaints and problems
10 Jun 2010 | Comments (7) | Views (1614)
A year ago there was a feature on BBC1’s Watchdog featuring DVLA and the many problems that they have failed to resolve. You would think that having just one organisation that does everything wo...
10 Jun 2010 | Comments (7) | Views (1614)
A year ago there was a feature on BBC1’s Watchdog featuring DVLA and the many problems that they have failed to resolve. You would think that having just one organisation that does everything wo...
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Surrendering your driving licence
07 May 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (612)
There may come a point in your life where you or your doctor will deem you unfit to drive a vehicle. It may be for a short period of time or it might be for longer. If this is the case, you will need ...
07 May 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (612)
There may come a point in your life where you or your doctor will deem you unfit to drive a vehicle. It may be for a short period of time or it might be for longer. If this is the case, you will need ...
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Driving licence when over 70
01 May 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (1712)
As long as you are a fit and you're a healthy individual with no medical conditions that may pose a threat to other drivers, then there is no reason why you can’t drive even after the age of 70....
01 May 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (1712)
As long as you are a fit and you're a healthy individual with no medical conditions that may pose a threat to other drivers, then there is no reason why you can’t drive even after the age of 70....
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Lost licence on medical grounds
26 Apr 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (1341)
Having a medical condition or illness does not always result in a denied application for a provisional licence. If you have the backing of your GP and the DVLA have asked you to attend a medical, then...
26 Apr 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (1341)
Having a medical condition or illness does not always result in a denied application for a provisional licence. If you have the backing of your GP and the DVLA have asked you to attend a medical, then...
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Short period driving licence
23 Apr 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (813)
When you get your full driving licence, it's usually valid for many years to come. However many people forget that there is an expiry date which needs to be checked to make sure it’s still valid...
23 Apr 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (813)
When you get your full driving licence, it's usually valid for many years to come. However many people forget that there is an expiry date which needs to be checked to make sure it’s still valid...
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Driving vehicle without permission
22 Apr 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (364)
There may a time when you need to borrow a friend or family members’ car for an errand or to pop into the nearby shops. If you do not inform the owner of the vehicle that you are borrowing the v...
22 Apr 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (364)
There may a time when you need to borrow a friend or family members’ car for an errand or to pop into the nearby shops. If you do not inform the owner of the vehicle that you are borrowing the v...
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Driving in the UK on a foreign licence
20 Apr 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (550)
If you have a licence from Europe and want to drive in England, you must comply with the local motoring laws and be over the age of 17 for cars and 21 for lorries and as long as the vehicle you want t...
20 Apr 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (550)
If you have a licence from Europe and want to drive in England, you must comply with the local motoring laws and be over the age of 17 for cars and 21 for lorries and as long as the vehicle you want t...
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Medical conditions and driving
16 Apr 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (526)
When you decide to start taking driving lessons, you will need to apply for a provisional licence that will allow you to take driving lessons before qualifying for a full UK driving licence. When you ...
16 Apr 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (526)
When you decide to start taking driving lessons, you will need to apply for a provisional licence that will allow you to take driving lessons before qualifying for a full UK driving licence. When you ...
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Speed awareness course
08 Apr 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (787)
If you are caught speeding, the consequences are usually a £60 fine and 3 penalty points issued on your licence. As a result of this conviction, you will need to let your insurance provider know...
08 Apr 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (787)
If you are caught speeding, the consequences are usually a £60 fine and 3 penalty points issued on your licence. As a result of this conviction, you will need to let your insurance provider know...
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Car Forums
01 Apr 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (1351)
Most of the time when we have problems with our car, we turn to the Internet to find answers. Sometimes an online search can pretty much lead you to a website which answers your question or give you e...
01 Apr 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (1351)
Most of the time when we have problems with our car, we turn to the Internet to find answers. Sometimes an online search can pretty much lead you to a website which answers your question or give you e...
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Short term van insurance
29 Mar 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (419)
There may be a time in your life where you will need to insure a van either for personal use or business use. If you only plan to use it for a short period of time, then it's worth taking out a short ...
29 Mar 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (419)
There may be a time in your life where you will need to insure a van either for personal use or business use. If you only plan to use it for a short period of time, then it's worth taking out a short ...
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Hit and run accidents & laws
20 Mar 2010 | Comments (1) | Views (614)
Hit and run is classed when you hit a person or personal property including a vehicle and failing to notify the owner afterwards. Depending on how serious the collision and damage was caused, yo...
20 Mar 2010 | Comments (1) | Views (614)
Hit and run is classed when you hit a person or personal property including a vehicle and failing to notify the owner afterwards. Depending on how serious the collision and damage was caused, yo...
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Mini cab licence
16 Mar 2010 | Comments (3) | Views (1938)
Being a licensed mini cab driver can be very profitable with the average salary ranging from £2,000 to £2,500 a month. There are many things to take into consideration before pursuing this...
16 Mar 2010 | Comments (3) | Views (1938)
Being a licensed mini cab driver can be very profitable with the average salary ranging from £2,000 to £2,500 a month. There are many things to take into consideration before pursuing this...
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Car insurance premium rise for 2010
15 Mar 2010 | Comments (1) | Views (427)
There’s another blow in store for car drivers this year in 2010 as insurance premiums are set to rise for the second year in a row. Last year, unknown to most drivers, insurance premiums rose by...
15 Mar 2010 | Comments (1) | Views (427)
There’s another blow in store for car drivers this year in 2010 as insurance premiums are set to rise for the second year in a row. Last year, unknown to most drivers, insurance premiums rose by...
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Repossessed cars scam
14 Mar 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (449)
There have been reports of a new scam circulating involving repossessed cars being reported as stolen. It is not yet clear if insurance companies have caught on to this or even if all of them are awar...
14 Mar 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (449)
There have been reports of a new scam circulating involving repossessed cars being reported as stolen. It is not yet clear if insurance companies have caught on to this or even if all of them are awar...
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Driving instructor supplies
13 Mar 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (399)
One of the first things that you will need to so after qualifying as an ADI (approved driving instructor) is to get all the professional materials, signage and advertising. The good thing is that sinc...
13 Mar 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (399)
One of the first things that you will need to so after qualifying as an ADI (approved driving instructor) is to get all the professional materials, signage and advertising. The good thing is that sinc...
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Trick banned drivers use to drive again
12 Mar 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (673)
Have you ever wondered how a banned driver is able to get back behind the wheel again? It has been found that there are a few ways that you can cheat the system to get your driving licence back again....
12 Mar 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (673)
Have you ever wondered how a banned driver is able to get back behind the wheel again? It has been found that there are a few ways that you can cheat the system to get your driving licence back again....
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Driving without tax
10 Mar 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (672)
As a vehicle owner, we are all obliged to display a road tax disc to show that we have paid road tax for the vehicle being driven. If you do not display a road tax disc, you can get pulled over by a p...
10 Mar 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (672)
As a vehicle owner, we are all obliged to display a road tax disc to show that we have paid road tax for the vehicle being driven. If you do not display a road tax disc, you can get pulled over by a p...
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Bicycle for two - Tandem bikes
06 Mar 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (2602)
Tandem bicycles are cycles that have two seats and are also known as bicycle for two. They date back to the late 1800’s but are less common nowadays to 10 years ago. It’s said that the tan...
06 Mar 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (2602)
Tandem bicycles are cycles that have two seats and are also known as bicycle for two. They date back to the late 1800’s but are less common nowadays to 10 years ago. It’s said that the tan...
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Top ten least reliable 4x4
04 Mar 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (546)
With all the recent bad weather, many people are asking whether or not it is a good idea to switch to a 4x4 for their next vehicle purchase. The recent findings released by Warranty Direct looked at t...
04 Mar 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (546)
With all the recent bad weather, many people are asking whether or not it is a good idea to switch to a 4x4 for their next vehicle purchase. The recent findings released by Warranty Direct looked at t...
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Bus lane penalty and usage
03 Mar 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (768)
As a learner driver, one of the first things you are told is to always use the bus lane if the notices say you can. For example some bus lanes are only operational during certain times, usually 8-10 a...
03 Mar 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (768)
As a learner driver, one of the first things you are told is to always use the bus lane if the notices say you can. For example some bus lanes are only operational during certain times, usually 8-10 a...
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Speed Bump - The Facts
02 Mar 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (624)
Most places in the UK now have speed bumps in place as a speed breaker and in most places they are very effective such as near schools and quiet residential roads. There are many drivers who cannot do...
02 Mar 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (624)
Most places in the UK now have speed bumps in place as a speed breaker and in most places they are very effective such as near schools and quiet residential roads. There are many drivers who cannot do...
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Eating while driving
01 Mar 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (464)
Research has been carried about the effects of eating whilst behind the wheel and like other distractions such as putting in a new CD, this can cause accidents and also hinder judgement. If you eat wh...
01 Mar 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (464)
Research has been carried about the effects of eating whilst behind the wheel and like other distractions such as putting in a new CD, this can cause accidents and also hinder judgement. If you eat wh...
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Rent a car under 21
22 Feb 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (6701)
The soonest you can get your driving licence here in the UK is 17 and that’s if you’re lucky enough to have passed the theory and practical test just after your seventeenth birthday. Not e...
22 Feb 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (6701)
The soonest you can get your driving licence here in the UK is 17 and that’s if you’re lucky enough to have passed the theory and practical test just after your seventeenth birthday. Not e...
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Totting Up Procedure & Ban
19 Feb 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (415)
The totting up system was introduced as another way to punish drivers besides the original fine and driving ban. It is also an additional method of monitoring drivers who keep re-offending. The courts...
19 Feb 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (415)
The totting up system was introduced as another way to punish drivers besides the original fine and driving ban. It is also an additional method of monitoring drivers who keep re-offending. The courts...
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Driving Without MOT
18 Feb 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (1519)
A lot of people only remember that they need to do an MOT when their tax disc needs to be renewed. So when this time approaches, off they go to a certified garage or mechanic to get their car checked ...
18 Feb 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (1519)
A lot of people only remember that they need to do an MOT when their tax disc needs to be renewed. So when this time approaches, off they go to a certified garage or mechanic to get their car checked ...
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Extended Driving Test
14 Feb 2010 | Comments (1) | Views (800)
Extended driving tests are given by a court as a result of careless driving or an offence that causes the court to hand out this requirement before being let back onto the road. The court will order t...
14 Feb 2010 | Comments (1) | Views (800)
Extended driving tests are given by a court as a result of careless driving or an offence that causes the court to hand out this requirement before being let back onto the road. The court will order t...
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Top 10 most stolen cars
01 Feb 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (670)
With over 40% of the population admitting to being a victim of car theft, you wouldn’t have thought that car crime is still as rife today as it was 10 years ago. In 2008 alone there were 150,000...
01 Feb 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (670)
With over 40% of the population admitting to being a victim of car theft, you wouldn’t have thought that car crime is still as rife today as it was 10 years ago. In 2008 alone there were 150,000...
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Driving Whilst Disqualified
28 Jan 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (585)
Many people still drive after receiving a driving ban even though the court has revoked their licence. Temptations to take the car to the shop just down the road are very common and sometimes people t...
28 Jan 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (585)
Many people still drive after receiving a driving ban even though the court has revoked their licence. Temptations to take the car to the shop just down the road are very common and sometimes people t...
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Car Shipping to Mauritius
21 Jan 2010 | Comments (5) | Views (897)
If you already have a car here in the UK and you’re planning to move to Mauritius for good, then it might be worth considering shipping your car there. Sometimes you get really attached to your ...
21 Jan 2010 | Comments (5) | Views (897)
If you already have a car here in the UK and you’re planning to move to Mauritius for good, then it might be worth considering shipping your car there. Sometimes you get really attached to your ...
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Category C Write Off
19 Jan 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (748)
Cat C Write Off is a vehicle that is repairable but the cost of the work to be carried out would exceed the value of the vehicle; it is by no means unsafe to buy or sell. As long as the DVLA has ...
19 Jan 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (748)
Cat C Write Off is a vehicle that is repairable but the cost of the work to be carried out would exceed the value of the vehicle; it is by no means unsafe to buy or sell. As long as the DVLA has ...
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Car ringing - How to avoid it?
18 Jan 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (414)
This is the term used for stolen cars that have had their identification numbers swapped with another vehicle. Usually these car identities have been replaced by a written off vehicle thus giving them...
18 Jan 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (414)
This is the term used for stolen cars that have had their identification numbers swapped with another vehicle. Usually these car identities have been replaced by a written off vehicle thus giving them...
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Advantages and disadvantages of alloy wheels
17 Jan 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (1023)
With a growing number of people still wanting to customise their cars, one of the ways to stand out is getting alloy wheels. If you are purchasing a new car you can usually request alloy wheels at an ...
17 Jan 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (1023)
With a growing number of people still wanting to customise their cars, one of the ways to stand out is getting alloy wheels. If you are purchasing a new car you can usually request alloy wheels at an ...
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Joyriding
14 Jan 2010 | Comments (1) | Views (1176)
Joyriding is illegal in most places around the world and the UK is no exception. Driving a car without the owner’s permission is illegal and if caught you could face a fine, a prison sentence an...
14 Jan 2010 | Comments (1) | Views (1176)
Joyriding is illegal in most places around the world and the UK is no exception. Driving a car without the owner’s permission is illegal and if caught you could face a fine, a prison sentence an...
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Category B insurance write off
13 Jan 2010 | Comments (1) | Views (954)
If your car has been classed as a Category B Insurance Write Off, then this will mean that the car must not be driven again but roadworthy parts and components may be sold. Structurally the vehicle ca...
13 Jan 2010 | Comments (1) | Views (954)
If your car has been classed as a Category B Insurance Write Off, then this will mean that the car must not be driven again but roadworthy parts and components may be sold. Structurally the vehicle ca...
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Category A insurance write off
11 Jan 2010 | Comments (1) | Views (422)
If a car has been given a Category A Write Off, then the car can only be sold to the scrap yard only. The same goes for the parts of the vehicle. In most cases the damage is too severe and so even aft...
11 Jan 2010 | Comments (1) | Views (422)
If a car has been given a Category A Write Off, then the car can only be sold to the scrap yard only. The same goes for the parts of the vehicle. In most cases the damage is too severe and so even aft...
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Cut and shut vehicles - Why they are dangerous!
08 Jan 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (428)
There are an estimated 30,000 cut and shut vehicles on the road with most of them belonging to unsuspecting motorists. With the country in a recession, many buyers are looking for cheap cars rather th...
08 Jan 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (428)
There are an estimated 30,000 cut and shut vehicles on the road with most of them belonging to unsuspecting motorists. With the country in a recession, many buyers are looking for cheap cars rather th...
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Short period driving disqualification
07 Jan 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (474)
There are many people who receive a short period driving disqualification because of a whole range of reasons - the most common being drink driving or driving recklessly. If you fall into this categor...
07 Jan 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (474)
There are many people who receive a short period driving disqualification because of a whole range of reasons - the most common being drink driving or driving recklessly. If you fall into this categor...
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