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James Foxall @jamesfoxall

Creator of content around all areas of motoring

Joined April 2011
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Bearing in mind increasing reg plate thefts, might it not be helpful for @DVLAgovuk to have web page for drivers to report having their number plate stolen? Just an idea...
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Marc Priestley@f1elvis
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I love my @Tesla, but I’m so disappointed with the customer service. My seat control button snapped off during normal use & my steering wheel’s delaminating, all within the 1st year, yet #Tesla say the warranty doesn’t cover them! Surely it’s not fit for purpose @elonmusk?
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Company does a study of the automotive sector's most common passwords. 123456 is the most common. Number eight is penispenis. In 2023. You'd like to think we were better than that. @NordPass
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The govt's £200m for potholes might sound generous. Then you realise the @AIA_Asphalt says it'll take £14 BILLION to sort them all out.
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I've just signed @DailyMirror's 38 Degrees petition calling on @bbc to re-instate @GaryLineker to #motd #BringBackGary #ImWithGary - please sign and RT you.38degrees.org.uk/petitio… via @38degrees

Reinstate Gary Lineker to Match of the Day

Outside the headquarters of the BBC in London is a statue of the writer George Orwell. It bears the words: “If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they don’t...

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Looking for someone who lost their driving licence through totting up but managed to keep it with the exceptional hardship argument. It's for a story. Pls DM. Can be kept anonymous if needed.
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Doing long distances in an EV isn't just eminently possible. It's also remarkably civilised. #TeleCars #bmwgroup telegraph.co.uk/cars/feature…

France holds no fear for the intrepid electric car adventurer

Is it feasible to travel across the continent in an EV? It’s less nerve-racking than you might imagine

telegraph.co.uk
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It’s worth checking the coolant in your engine regularly and if it needs topping up, getting the right coolant is important. Here’s how you go about it. We even run through what the different colours of coolant mean. Read more at askthecarexpert.com/right-co…
Apple CarPlay is a piece of software in the sound systems of modern cars that enables the car to talk to Apple iPhones. But can you get it on an old car. The answer is yes. And there are some sophisticated and stylish options. We investigate at askthecarexpert.com/apple-ca…
The SEAT Tarraco is the Spanish firm’s largest model and a rival (and close relation) to the Skoda Kodiaq. The Tarraco represents great value for money and we’ve lived with one. Find out what it's like as a used car at askthecarexpert.com/seat-tar…
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If you need a new tyre, what kind of tyre should it be? Can you use a different brand? Mixing constructions is illegal and neither should you fit winter and summer tyres on the same car. So how do you find out what tyres you need? We reveal all at askthecarexpert.com/mixing-t…
Performing an oil change on a car is, on paper, one of the simpler maintenance jobs. But while theoretically easy, the reality is it’s dirty, you need the right tools and you must follow certain guidelines to do it as safely and responsibly as possible. askthecarexpert.com/oil-chan…
What is Euro 6 we were asked. All new cars built sold after September 2015 and registered after September 2016 had to be Euro 6 compliant, whether petrol or diesel. Currently these won’t be penalised in Ultra Low Emissions Zones. Find out more at askthecarexpert.com/euro-6-c…
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The commodious boot on the new @TeleCars long-term @SKODAUK Octavia vRS has been put to good use. And it's not just the practicality; the 245PS poke's pretty impressive too.
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Question about engine fans: they turn on when you stop driving because no more cooling air is being forced into the engine bay. This causes the temperature to rise, automatically triggering the fan. Once the heat has dissipated, the fan should cut out. askthecarexpert.com/engine-f…
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Towing trailers, including caravans, horseboxes and even jet skis, is a minefield. The minimum you need is a full driving licence to tow anything. What you tow is limited by the combined weight of the trailer and the vehicle that’s towing. Read more at askthecarexpert.com/trailer-…
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Electric cars might be technically more complex than models with an internal combustion engine, but they cost around a third less than petrol or diesel models to service. This is because electric motors have far fewer moving parts. Read more at askthecarexpert.com/electric…
Low emissions zones were first introduced in Greater London and are now appearing around the UK. Although they sound quite scary for car drivers, most of us have no need to worry about them, at the moment. We explain why here: askthecarexpert.com/low-emis…
The Qashqai has been an unlikely hit for Nissan. At the vanguard of the crossover/SUV bodyshape revolution and with latterly, an eye-catching design, it’s remained a fixture in the top 10 best-selling cars in the country. Read our quick used car review: ow.ly/vGE250DEytG
It’s a myth that you must use the manufacturer’s garage or mechanics to preserve a new car warranty. But any work you have done must be carried out to a manufacturer equivalent standard with approved parts. Read all about keeping your warranty intact here: ow.ly/zrS150DEyN4
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