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I'm desperate to change my Zafira for a newer car, have been looking at various options, C3 Aircross was my favourite until I did a test drive and the chunky high bonnet was very different to my old Zaf,...
If I park on a wide pavement with double yellow lines painted on the road an I technically parking on double yellow lines? My son parked his van on a wide pavement so wasn't blocking either the pavement...
When I learnt to drive in the 1960s I was told to park with the wheels straight for two reasons: to avoid strain on the PAS in full lock and to facilitate easy exit from a confined space. Is this advice...
I need some advice on what to replace my Kia Picanto with. I have no off street parking (or potential for a charging plug) so need a petrol or hybrid car that is quite compact for parking. My daily commute...
Please can you advise me the best way to appeal a car park charge, when it was on private land with a ticket machine that only accepts debit cards and I have proof that two payments were made to cover...
The same person keeps parking day and night on my driveway and I can't get my car in.
I lower all windows to halfway when parked on the drive in full sun and high temperatures. Is this really the best thing to do especially where windows/ sunroof have some degree of tint?
I've just come across the headline: "Private Parking Code of Practice scrapped." Seriously, after all the hype, all the waiting, all the hope of a fairer deal for motorists and protection from predacious...
I live next door to a children's day nursery. For the most part, this is fine. Unfortunately, some parents park over my drive. I was late for a dental appointment last week as I couldn't get off the drive,...
I have received a ticket for obstructing a dropped kerb. There were no markings on the road indicating the kerb was in use and should not be obstructed. Is the council right to issue a ticket and deny...