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  • Credit Cards in France/Europe - Problem?
    I have been to both France (Bordeaux via Paris) and Spain (Seville) in the last six months, and experienced no problems. . see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Dodgy mot on private car purchase
    Hi, I bought an old car with new mot which was done 25/1 I’ve just had it serviced and been told there is no way it would have passed the mot and... see more
    by Sarah1971
    • Today 14:16
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  • Credit Cards in France/Europe - Problem?
    Our local Ladies Clothes shop has a Bureau de Change in the back. I was in there Wednesday with the wife and I overheard two people asking for... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • What Gave Me 'The Hump' Today
    The linked document (from Parliament itself)) explains that the current procedure has been in place since the Ballot Act 1872. I can't confirm that -... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Drive in health checks ?
    Modern cars are so much more reliable generally, there should be no need for a weekly check. Most of the things I used to do on my weekly checks are... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • What Gave Me 'The Hump' Today
    I used to go to my local Community Centre where I was given the top copy off the pile with no identifiers at all. At that time I handed over my... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Theft
    The problem is that if the defendant (AKA guilty b*stard) claims there was no mens rea, then it is up to a court to determine. The police and CPS... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Theft
    Inserting appropriate caveats... IMO, at the point of taking a sealed parcel, it is reasonable to assume that their mens rea was to permanently... see more
    by Mark07
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  • Drive in health checks ?
    What kind of thing do you want doing every week? Anything that needs doing that often, you can do yourself. I can't imagine it being economical,... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • Yesterday 14:27
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  • Theft
    If I understand correctly, theft is "unauthorised removal of property with the intention of permanently depriving" Crucially, if you give it back... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • Yesterday 14:11
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  • Drive in health checks ?
    Are they worth having. I am responsible for my company car so wish I could have a drive in garage who will take of it every week. What are your... see more
    by Jeffbenn77
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  • European Entry/Exit System (EES)
    ​​​​​​​Later this year, we expect the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) to be introduced. For a more comprehensive overview, check out this RAC article. ... see more
    by Mark07
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  • What Gave Me 'The Hump' Today
    This is not new, it's been that way pretty well forever. So far as I recall form my school-days (sixty years ago) it can only be used with a court... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • What Gave Me 'The Hump' Today
    I went to vote today. Handed over my Voting Card ad Driving Licence. He called out a number to the lady handing out the Ballot Papers, three today... see more
    by Rolebama
    • Yesterday 10:48
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  • What made me happy today
    I saw this tweet whilst doom scrolling and it brought a smile to my face... I hope you enjoy it too. 😀 see more
    by Mark07
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  • I have been reading other Forums.Some are really Brutal ??
    Hi Zongalero, Welcome to our Community! Have a look around, ask some questions, share your own knowledge and experiences, then put your feet... see more
    by Mark07
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  • I have been reading other Forums.Some are really Brutal ??
    Is there any need?? I have scrolled through a number of threads on here and it is really civillised. Hands up if you have made a driving... see more
    by Zongalero
    • Yesterday 08:15
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  • North Coast 500 . . .
    I have been tempted by a Scotland trip several times but keep going off the idea. I do love driving but get bored quickly - 3 hours to Yorkshire is... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • 01-05-24 21:49
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  • My first experience with an EV
    I hear the argument a lot that they are here to stay, get used to it, if you have a problem with them it’s your problem because they are perfect, or... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • 01-05-24 21:41
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  • My first experience with an EV
    The car slowing when you take your foot off the accelerator is regenerative braking. Rather than get rid of the inertia the car has accumulated by... see more
    by NMNeil
    • 01-05-24 20:48
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  • Is LabMechanix any good?
    Just wanted to leave a note as I just had my first service in the UK with LabMechanix yesterday and wanted to say the customer service was up to... see more
    by Arie20929
    • 01-05-24 12:38
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  • North Coast 500 . . .
    If you're planning a trip to/around Scotland and looking for areas of natural beauty, you'll be spoilt for choice. I imagine other community... see more
    by Mark07
    • 01-05-24 12:19
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  • Owner Ignorance of Bells and Whistles
    Whilst this made me chuckle, I also know I'd do the same thing. I'm pretty sure there are buttons in my car which I've never pressed and I don't... see more
    by Mark07
    • 01-05-24 10:54
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  • Obsession with fuel economy
    Funnily enough, a friend of mine recently changed their car to a younger model. They did point out that as it's a hybrid it'll be more fuel... see more
    by Mark07
    • 01-05-24 10:37
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  • Me again! MOT questions 🥹
    I've just booked in for an MOT and interim service (next month), I'll make a note to come back and share the total cost. 🤞 there won't be any... see more
    by Mark07
    • 01-05-24 10:25
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  • Dual carriage way
    Hi @Paytonb63, I've been driving for a number of years (and so far) I haven't been pulled over, but I can imagine this would make me a little... see more
    by Mark07
    • 01-05-24 10:19
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  • Legal Care Plus - clarity around cover for other family members
    Hi @tarun, Be sure to come back and let the community know what the outcome was. ​​​​​​​Thanks. see more
    by Mark07
    • 01-05-24 09:59
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  • My first experience with an EV
    I'm surprised to hear this. These days, it is pretty rare that I encounter a petrol station which doesn't provide hose that reach both sides of... see more
    by Mark07
    • 01-05-24 09:46
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  • Owner Ignorance of Bells and Whistles
    I guess most of us only read the manual when things go wrong. I recall an article in a car magazine where their reviewer drove across France in their... see more
    by Santa
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  • Owner Ignorance of Bells and Whistles
    Wow that is quite something ha ha Today my car sensed a van on the opposite side of the road and it beeped at me very loudly and a large picture... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • 30-04-24 15:32
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