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Driving

What do I do if I’ve had my number plate stolen? I just received a speeding fine for driving on a road I’d never been on

Criminals clone cars – give them new identities – using a stolen number plate. It can result in no end of trouble for the innocent party, largely because some authorities…

By James Foxall6th September 202312th September 2023
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Driving

Can I request CCTV footage of my car being damaged in a car park?

CCTV is an increasingly common part of our lives. If your car is involved in an accident, there’s a good chance CCTV footage will capture the moment and possibly even…

By James Foxall19th August 202322nd August 2023
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Driving

I’m worried about relay car theft? What’s the best car theft prevention?

There’s been a dramatic increase in car theft and it’s down to crooks being able to hack into a car’s electronics, specifically proximity or ‘keyless’ locking systems. It’s called relay…

By James Foxall6th June 20196th July 2020

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