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  • Obsession with fuel economy
    My last two cars before the current one were both diesels, and I bought my current one because it is very good on mpg. It's not just the mpg per se,... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Using a reversing camera on a test?
    I was told, and I do agree, that when reversing you should not only be looking where you are going, but what is happening around you. So if you have... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Dual carriage way
    I speak from 20 years as a retired Police rider, instructor and member of the SEG (Special Escort Group) They may have been on a shout which... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Over 5 hour wait-is this normal?
    I broke down yesterday morning on a dual carriageway at 7.15am. My engine literally just stopped at 70mph, I managed to get to the verge as there’s... see more
    by Lins1980
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  • Bad driving instructor
    I know there are 3 sides to every story (your side, her side, and in the middle: the truth) but she does sound like an awful instructor I think I... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Bad driving instructor
    I have booked intensive lessons with National Intensive who have booked a test for me, I actually called them yesterday for an update with who the... see more
    by jamauk
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  • Dual carriage way
    It's amazing how most of us have a panic moment when a police vehicle comes up behind us, even when we are fully law-abiding. If they had some... see more
    by Santa
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  • Obsession with fuel economy
    As a fleet manager, I used to do this stuff for a living. Many (most) people totally ignore one of the biggest costs of car ownership - depreciation.... see more
    by Santa
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  • Driving licences and the DVLA
    I had an interesting issue recently where the DVLA just couldn't get it right. After reapplying after being disqualified I started the learning... see more
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  • Anyone started their garden yet?
    A friend of mine, upon retiring, paid well over the odds for a nice house in Beds backing onto a wood. The back garden was around 80ft long, 60ft... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Obsession with fuel economy
    We had more customers complain about poor fuel consumption when I worked in workshops. Poor starting, lumpy tickovers and cutting out at traffic... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Obsession with fuel economy
    Random discussion topic… Unless people do upwards of 30,000 miles a year, why the obsession with fuel economy? Do people not realise the other... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Nizzen micra 06 going dead after 3 days of not use. Would removing the radio front he
    Hi @Frank88, Welcome to the RAC Community. Take a look at this recent discussion which you may find useful. "the most likely cause is a bad... see more
    by Mark07
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  • Nizzen micra 06 going dead after 3 days of not use. Would removing the radio front he
    My nizzen micra goes dead after 3 days of not using .would removing the radio front help. I switched off the interior lights . The boot door won't... see more
    by Frank88
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  • Battery dies after a day?
    As it's a new battery it's unlikely that it's bad, not a 100% guarantee but unlikely. Common causes are a constant but smallish battery drain, such... see more
    by NMNeil
    • 25-04-24 20:26
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  • Anyone started their garden yet?
    A Jeff Foxworthy joke, "If you cut your grass and find a car; you might be a redneck" The sad part is I qualify as a redneck 🤣 see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Stupid chemistry question
    I was always taught/told that there is no such thing as a silly/stupid question - only stupid answers. I remember at school playing with phosphor,... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • North Coast 500 . . .
    Something I'm ashamed to say I learnt well after passing my test Passing places are not just for passing a vehicle that you meet coming the... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • 25-04-24 17:39
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  • North Coast 500 . . .
    I grew up in that neck of the woods, so I can verify both the spectacular scenery and the unpredictable weather. FWIW I'd go in May. Often the best... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Battery dies after a day?
    I've got a 2005 2lr automatic golf that I bought last year second hand. When I first purchased it the battery lasted on avg 3 days, meaning if I... see more
    by CS111
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  • Anyone started their garden yet?
    @NMNeil I cut my grass last night for the first time this year 😁 The only thing I can seem to grow is weeds 🤷‍♀️ see more
    by XamSquishy
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  • North Coast 500 . . .
    @Rolebama Some of the sights are meant to be extraordinary, but you're absolutely right about the weather!! I believe there was hailstones in... see more
    by XamSquishy
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  • Stupid chemistry question
    I have to say that I love this type of question. I didn't know the answer and after some googling I'm still not sure. It looks like the answer is,... see more
    by Mark07
    • 25-04-24 12:49
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  • Anyone started their garden yet?
    Good catch, I certainly wouldn't want to harm them. ​​​​​​​The issue is that my house (and garden) seems to be a cut through for the cats to get... see more
    by Mark07
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  • Anyone started their garden yet?
    I read that lavender is toxic for cats rather than a deterrent. Assuming that you don't wish to harm them, I suggest an ultrasonic cat scarer. I have... see more
    by Santa
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  • Stupid chemistry question
    Just wondered if anyone here happens to know the answer to a random question I was reading about a few substances that exist which have an... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Dual carriage way
    I would have said they were on a shout and needed past but then why go into the filling station?? Could be they were on a call out but then were... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • 24-04-24 18:59
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  • Dual carriage way
    So im new to driving this morning had shock of my life when 3 police bikes seemed to be following me i was a little panicked , assuming id be pulled... see more
    by Paytonb63
    • 24-04-24 16:20
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  • Anyone started their garden yet?
    Mine has been a little ignored, and I'm not blessed with green fingers - any advice is welcome - I've done little more than keeping the grass mowed... see more
    by Mark07
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  • Anyone started their garden yet?
    That's how our garden started, just a few herbs for the kitchen and a few tomatoes in buckets. But with the ridiculous price of vegetable in the... see more
    by NMNeil
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