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Can I ask the OP to keep us informed and especially let us know if the High Court Sheriff's were of use in his situation. It may help others in the future.
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Isn't the use of these type of crossings covered in the highway code? Plus i'm still wondering how the OP's VRM was recorded.
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PCN Appeal help/advice please
sailor sam replied to harrystottle's topic in Local Authority Parking and Traffic Offences
You forgot to mention that it's within a bus lane which is why there is a no loading restriction. I doubt that you will get anywhere with this as no loading means just that. Others may have more input. -
Speeding Ticket Letters not received
sailor sam replied to Mdock23's topic in Speeding and Motoring Offences
Hi and welcome to CAG. I would think the only thing you can do is contact the police force concerned and explain the situation to them. Providing no such similar offence has been committed within the last 3 years, a speed awareness course would of most likely been offered. -
With respect HB, I don't normally disagree with the site team or make a fuss. My main objective here is to provide the best possible advice to the OP and if that means bending a few rules, then so be it. AFAIK, the High Court Sheriff service is a bona fide agency which obtains results where CC bailiffs have failed. Their services have been suggested by many members on this site before so I don't see the problem. Of course the OP can simply find them for himself via Google so removing my link seems a bit petty if I may say so.
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I'll go along with that Helio, but I think that unless CC have Alfa trained technicians, the OP's Mito should of gone to an Alfa dealership. Sounds to me like it may have even had some Alfa warranty left on it. But on the other hand, it sounds like it's had a front end "knock" of some sort which would need explaining by CC. Highly unlikely that a track rod being broke and having excessive wear would exist on a car which may be less than 3 years old unless it has some 'unpleasant' history. But in any event, you hit the nail on the head about aftermarket sales, especially with newer cars. Alfa's need to be maintained correctly (as you no doubt know) mainly because of their oil consumption.
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And.. so what? The reason I posted it is to assist the OP. From what i've heard and given the OP's circumstances, I think it's worth a try.
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Lol, i'm not saying any such thing. I am merely correcting you in that both Fiat and Alfa are not cars to be avoided. I used to work in a Fiat/Alfa dealership in the mid 90's when yes, there were issues with Alfa but not so with Fiat. Fiat has come a long way since the corrosion years and the current range is pretty much as good as anything else for the same money. And since around 2003, Alfa has also made progress when the whole range was re-vamped. I personally am disappointed with the fact that they have not replaced models like the 159, Brera and Spider although I suspect that there are new modes in the pipe line. Remember, Jeremy Clarkson states; "you are not a true petrol head until you've driven an Alfa Romeo". And on that bomb-shell, i'll bid you goodnight!
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Like I said, my (almost) 14 year old Punto HGT still drives like it's less than a couple of years old. Only the state of the driver's seat let's it down where my fat backside has rubbed against it getting in and out over the years. And, I presume you know of the Tipo's crumple zone?
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Oh dear... easy! My Uno Turbo easily achieved that, so did my Bravo HGT, my Coupe and even my current Punto HGT which is a 1.8. And yes, I have driven VW and would agree that they are up there with Fiat. Try researching the manufacturer with most European Car of the year awards...
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Ok, well i've owned; Fiat 127 1050cl Fiat Strada 65cl Fiat Mirafiori cl Fiat Supermirafiori (had door corrosion but fixed under warranty even though it was out of warranty) Fiat X1/9 VS Fiat Uno 75 cl Fiat Uno SX Fiat Regatta (had probs with this one) Fiat Uno Turbo (suffered seized turbo but was fixed under warranty) Fiat Fiorino (van) Fiat Punto Cabrio Fiat Bravo HGT Fiat Coupe 16v Fiat Punto HGT (Still got this which is now 14 years old) Alfa Romeo 159 JTS Q4 3.2 Lusso (Current) Out of all the above, I can honestly say I have only had no problems other than the ones I have indicated. Yes most cars were bought brand new and I only kept them a couple of years each but my current Fiat was bought new in March 2000 (Punto HGT) and still runs like new with no rattles, squeaks or knocks and apart from a cam belt change, there has been no Major bills. Its just coming up to of done 75k. I also have an Alfa which is the first one i've owned and it is a beaut... not just in looks but how it drives. And regards a Fiat 600... are you sure you owned one? They haven't existed for quite a while now. Plus I doubt your Tipo or Punto had rust as both these were bulit with all the exterior panels being galvanized. I think I am qualified to say that I would always recommend Fiat for value for money when buying a family car BUT having only owned the Alfa since the end of last October, i'll get back to you on that.
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Why as my link been removed? The organisation could be useful to the OP under the circumstances.
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If you are going to slag off a particular marque on here, it maybe good to give us your reasons/experiences. Most people who slate Italian cars have never even driven one so can you enlighten us please?
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Have a word with these guys; [Commercial link removed for checking.]
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Maybe a good idea (especially with an Alfa) to get it checked by an authorised dealer with fully trained technicians.
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You maybe right, but I don't buy the fact that the train drive recorded the OP's VRM while travelling at 30mph.
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Did you get some pictures? Although the police should be able to qualify your claim if necessary. Basically if the the Water Company were carrying out repairs (you don't make that clear) and have left the hole exposed, then they would be responsible. But ultimately the local authority are responsible for maintaining the roads so I guess you would approach them first. If you go after them yourself, you would need to send them a bill/estimate for the damage. Of course, you could see if your insurers will deal with it but it should be pretty straight forward TBH.
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I doubt that very much. I think some kind of photographic evidence is required. Besides which, I can't see how it would be possible for the driver of a train travelling at the speed you state to take your reg number.
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Could be... if the V5 was in the name of the seller rather than his business name, it suggests that it was his own personal car. Unless the sale was completed on his business premises he could argue that it is in fact a private sale. Traders don't normally want more RK's listed on the V5 than necessary. Normally, the previous owner remains on the V5 until the car is sold on. The fact that the V5 has the actual trader named as the RK could convince a court that it was a private sale. HOWEVER, as the seller is a car trader, a court may consider that the seller ought to have the expertise to know about the car he is selling.
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Trader listing cars as "spares or repair"
sailor sam replied to JuryMan77's topic in General Motoring Issues
Like I said Helio, we will agree to disagree on this one. As you say, your sale is different as you are not a trader. -
Was the seller's name on the V5C?
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Complicate Tax disc / clamping issue.
sailor sam replied to DougStevens's topic in Speeding and Motoring Offences
In that case, you probably are not the RK then. In which case it's not your problem. I assume you are using the SOGA in an effort to reject the van and obtain a refund? -
Trader listing cars as "spares or repair"
sailor sam replied to JuryMan77's topic in General Motoring Issues
As I said, we will agree to disagree. IMO describing a car for sale as "spares or repair" is implying that it cannot be driven or is not "fit for the purpose" at the point of sale. To me the trader is simply using the term so he can avoid the SOGA coming back and biting him in the bum. This may be perfectly ok when selling to another trader but i'm not sure it is fully cosha selling to Joe Public this way. Also, I still say that promoting test drives could be considered as saying the car in fact is drive-able and as such, must be fit for the purpose. Do we also know if the car is taxed, insured and has an MOT to enable it to be test driven? Anyway, I am highly unlikely to purchase a car in this way so I think I am done here. -
Complicate Tax disc / clamping issue.
sailor sam replied to DougStevens's topic in Speeding and Motoring Offences
Oh dear, complicated one this! Well as I see it there are 2 separate issues here as far as you are concerned and one as far as the DVLA are concerned. The DVLA will pursue the RK of the vehicle as its is his/her ultimate responsibility to ensure the vehicle is taxed or SORNd. So as far as that is concerned, the buck stops with you i'm afraid. However, providing to can prove that the seller supplied the van with the incorrect tax disc, you MAY be able to claim any consequential losses via the small claims court (if necessary). I say "may" because again, really it is your responsibility to check the legality of your vehicle so I am slightly concerned that the judge will not be as sympathetic as you deserve. Having said the above, what does the seller have to say about the incorrect tax disc? -
Trader listing cars as "spares or repair"
sailor sam replied to JuryMan77's topic in General Motoring Issues
Not wishing to prolong this thread to the point of it becoming the typical "point scoring" argument, but I think we will agree to disagree on this Bob. While I would agree that it's refreshing to see a trader as open and frank as this, but its still dosn't change the simple fact that any trader can spout as many terms and policies as he likes... it dosn't mean to say that such terms can avoid the SOGA completely. You mention the term "sold as seen", well you should know that term made by a trader is about as use as a ash tray on a motor bike legally. And I still am not convinced that you can advertise a car for sale as "spares or repair" (which means it's a non-runner) to a member of the public and then say it can be test driven. I think a judge would find that very contradictory as far as the description of the car was concerned. Personally I think this is the greatest grey area in this. AFAIK, if you sell a car as "spares or repair" to a member of the public, it cannot be driven away and as such, offering test drives surely means in fact the car is being sold for the purpose of what it is intended for.
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