One of the things I most miss about driving in the UK is the fact that people used to flash their lights at me to warn that there were traffic cops or some other undesirable hazard further along the road. […]
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02, 2013
Tag Archives: London
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01, 2013
The Easy Way to Avoid Parking Charges
Parking charges. They’re great, aren’t they? Well, not really. So how could you avoid them without facing the full wrath of the law? You could become a diplomat I suppose.
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01, 2013
Are You Paying an Arm and a Leg for Your Parking?
Figures recently released suggest that many of us are paying an arm and a leg to park our cars. There seem to be two different situations in which you will pay a small fortune for the undeniable pleasure of leaving your […]
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12, 2012
An African Adventure in a Panda
I love reading about the wacky adventures of crazy motorists who want to push themselves and their vehicles to the limit. A trip I just read about which sounds awfully exciting is the attempt to break the time record for […]
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12, 2012
How Many Speed Cameras Does It Take to Catch a Speeding Motorist on the M25?
I kind of like speed cameras. This probably comes from not having seen one since I moved away from the UK. This means that I associate them with orderly driving and sticking to the law and I would love to […]
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11, 2012
Volvo’s new V40 range
Volvo has unveiled it’s latest V40 line-up and it’s a very impressive mix. I’m a huge fan of Volvos – having had a couple that were real workhorses – but the new model makes Volvo a real contender for the […]
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10, 2012
Classic Cars and Memories of Pea Soupers
Don’t you sometimes get the feeling that you were born in the wrong century? I felt this way again the other day when I saw the details of the Regent Street Motor Show. Don’t get me wrong, I like the […]
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10, 2012
How Vehicle Leasing Can Help You Step Up a Gear
Vehicle Leasing Could Be Your Answer In An Unstable Economy Vehicle Leasing in London is becoming an increasingly popular option for individual motorists and businesses who want to save money and get their finances into gear in these cash-conscious times. […]
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10, 2012
Capital Car Leasing Without Complications
Car Leasing does not have to be a scary or complicated process. First Vehicle Leasing can help steer motorists towards a great car leasing deal in London, with a wide range of quality vehicles and affordable plans. All too often, […]
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10, 2012
Kia’s new Picanto ‘City’ is prowling the streets
It went on sale this week and there’s no doubt you’ll be seeing a few of these City models because they are a bargain buy. Or a better lease deal…it’s your choice. The new motor is part of Kia’s ‘Originals’ […]
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09, 2012
What Do You Hear When You Are Driving?
I am not sure if you have already heard about the Sound Taxi doing the rounds in London over the last week or so. Maybe you were even lucky enough to be able to see it pass you by and […]
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08, 2012
Do You Prefer Roundabouts or Sheep?
Last week I talked about learning to drive and passing the driving test. I don’t have a crystal ball or a time machine (I wish I did) but now some news has come out about where you are most likely […]
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08, 2012
City Bus Innovations: Bigger or Faster?
My experience with public transportation is particularly bad and so I never take the bus. But if I would, I’d pick this new very long one by a German Fraunhofer Institute for traffic and infrastructure systems. In places like London […]
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08, 2012
No More Idling in London Please
I have always wondered how long I should wait before switching off when I am stuck in traffic or waiting for my wife to finish putting on her makeup. The latest piece of advice from the Energy Saving Trust didn’t […]