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Have you ever been walking back to your car and wonder where it started off its life? No? Nor have we but isn’t it nice to know something new! Here we have broken down how to find out where your vehicle came from using the registration number. Whenever the DVLA issues a new vehicle registration plate, they actually follow a very simple system as to how they determine what letters to give out. The first letter of any number plate stands for the local area in which it was initially registered; for example, L stands for London. The second letter then identifies which DVLA office in that local area the registration took place. Some places use multiple letters but use the same office. New Ford vans for sale in Bridgend There are some letters that you won’t ever find at the start of the number plate sequence and they are Z, Q and I. Here is a list of the first letters of number plates and where they stand for. Where is yours from? A - Anglia B - Birmingham C - Cymru

As many of us are now planning our imminent summer holiday, there are some rules that you need to abide by if you are planning on driving through another country. The use of dashcams in the UK is perfectly legal providing the device doesn’t impair your vision of the road in any way. In fact, the police will use dash cam footage during prosecutions. It is however illegal to record audio without notifying passengers or the driver. Here is a list of some notable countries and their laws on the use of dash cams: United States – Restricted under certain state laws. Portugal – Banned entirely. Belgium – Legal to own and use however it is restricted to private use only. France – Legal to own and use however it is restricted to private use only. If you do happen to record an offence that then the footage must only be sent straight to the police and not publicly posted anywhere. Austria – Banned entirely. Carry fines of up to £22,000 for repeat offenders.

There seems to be some confusion in the world of motoring with some myths being made-out to be true. With the increase in popularity of social media there are plenty of people out there that think they know best just because they overheard someone mention something in the toilet of a pub four years ago. However, many are not true. Take a look at our Top 4 Driving Myths Uncovered . 1.       Is it legal to drink whilst driving? There is no law that says you can’t sip a bottle of water whilst operating a vehicle on UK roads however if it is deemed that you are distracted by taking a drink then you could land yourself a fine for careless driving. 2.       Is it legal to smoke and drive? This one seems to be raised quite often but the answer is yes, it is perfectly legal to smoke and drive however the same laws apply as above. If it is deemed that smoking is causing a distraction, then you could land yourself a fine. That being said, it is now illegal to smoke whilst you

There comes a time in our lives when we return to the car after a quick sprint around Poundland, sweat dripping and hands full of shopping, only to find one of those big yellow stickers of hate slapped on to your windscreen. Now as much as it frustrates us, if we were in the wrong we must take it on the chin and cough up the fine. However, there are some instances where you can appeal a parking ticket and the fine may be deemed unfair by the council or an independent adjudicator if: ·         Signs were wrong  - If the signs weren’t visible or gave the wrong information. ·         The traffic warden got it wrong  - E.g. if they gave you a ticket when they shouldn’t have. ·         An error on the letter or ticket  - If they’ve left out any information on the ‘Notice to Owner’ letter, then you could get it waived. ·         You didn’t own the vehicle at the time  - You’ll have to prove this, such as information you provided to the DVLA. ·         Your car was