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A couple of weeks ago I parked in a pay and display car park. I bought a ticket and put it on the dashboard tray as there was no sticker with it. Couldn't put it on the main dash at it would slide down behind the windscreen never to be seen again. Came back to find a PCN on my windscreen, so I...

Have you sold a vehicle and let a policy lapse because there’s only a few days left? I thought I’d use the forum to educate some about a circumstance that might cost a policy holder dear. Here we go.. 1. You own and insure a vehicle 2. With a week (ish) left on the policy you sell the...

Just saw this, wtf? Driving warning as major law change to come in TOMORROW to combat speeding BRITS are being warned about a major new law coming into effect tomorrow that could see your car installed with a speed limiter, making it automatically slow down if you are caught speeding. From...

Last night the storm blew down a fence that the farmer of the field had erected behind my fence. It’s knocked my fence down and broken the concrete post and other bits. Will he have to pay and how do I go about getting this resolved. He is a complete £#*(=£- so I am anticipating a battle.

Hi, Not sure if its been posted already (I couldn’t find it) but the licence towing categories are being changed. Basically, those who passed after 1997 no longer need to take an additional test to tow over 750KG...

Guys I have a t32, I want to tow my caravan which is pretty big but I’m unsure what I can tow without b+e on my license? Could anyone share any kind advice. I have read about the combined weight not being more than 3500kgs which prob leaves me 300kgs lol

Evening All, I’m contemplating purchasing a ‘T6’ 5 digit plate registration for my van. Those that have these already, did you go for custom sized plates and if so what size please? I’m looking to shorten them but not decrease the height of the plate. Anyone got any pics fitted front and...

There’s too much misinformation being pushed around about this. Folks should read the bill or (much easier) read the simple government factsheet below Wild camping - In essence It won’t be an issue as long as you are not going to cause criminal damage or anti social behaviour. so - If you plan...

Hi all, Needing a bit of advice. On our first trip away in the T6, we stopped off in Birmingham town centre for a bit of shopping. We had dog in T6 so I didn't leave it, let the Mrs and daughter go. We have came home to a "Parking Charge Notice" from ParkWatch :/ The area they are saying...

We’re down in North Devon on hols this week and there are loads of camper vans and motor homes around. There seem to be a few vans in the sea front car park where people are sleeping over night. I passed one that had a set of optics for the gin and it got me wondering. If I’d had a few beers...

Hi all. About to purchase a van, narrowed it down to a LWB T32 Kombi for £29k or a Shuttle for £26k. Same age (2019), both DSG and similar miles and spec. Kombi advantages to me would be the number of larger choice of mods, camping pods, converters, roofs etc and this particular one has a few...

North Wales Live: Foul four lettered swear word scratched on surfer's van parked up at Anglesey beauty spot. https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/foul-four-lettered-swear-word-18974064 Just saw this. A little annoying. Hope no-one else has experienced this. Thought North Wales was...

This may help someone else - My VW is a SWB T30 I got clocked going 62mph on the A39 in Cornwall. The ticket says EXCEEDED SPEED LIMIT CLASS OF VEHICLE! Here are the facts for those that do not know them. If your van meets certain criteria then it has the same speed limit as a normal Car. Here...

Was looking at installing/upgrading to LED DRL etc but then came across this "How to fit LED lighting to your car legally - Motoring Advice and News"have the rulings been revised or going by this LED'S are illegal unless original equipment,and what way would your insurance be affected if making...

Please could somebody explain what this means please - I’m trying to find out what the maximum weight of a caravan I can pull with my T6 4motion Kombi. Iv been told this is what I need to see to find out. Unfortunately it means nothing to me.... the Caravans i have been looking at vary between...

Has anyone fitted the H4 bulb upgrade from travelinlite? VW T6 Transporter Upgrade Headlight Bulb Kit & Led Fog Upgrade 15 Onwards | eBay Are they worth it over the standard bulbs? Or worth holding off until i can afford some aftermarket units. Many thanks Jordan

Followed this VW Transporter tonight, it had white reflective tape on the rear doors. Very distracting. Is it legal? Discuss..

Thought I would put this here, in case it was of use to anyone else. Today I received a speeding fine in the post from the Spanish DGT. It was incurred on our recent trip to Spain/Portugal. Apparently I was doing 113kmh in a 90kmh zone. I can't argue with them as I have no idea specifically...

I get that a T28 can gave a gross weight of 2.8 tonnes, but is that simply the specified weight, or the legal weight? If I load it to 3 tonnes, am I breaking the law or just risking breaking my suspension? I currently have a T28 T5.1 (why are they both 'T' numbers??) and sometimes I'm sure...

TFL - London - Rotherhithe Tunnel Fine Just a warning to anyone around London thinking of using the Rotherhithe tunnel to cross the Thames river . . . . TFL have just slapped me with a £130 fine for going through the tunnel !! Contravention - Vehicles more than 2 metres (6'6") high, 2 metres...