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  • School Memories
    If at first you don't succeed... đŸ˜‚ see more
    by Mark07
    • Today 22:03
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  • School Memories
    We had a very 'hands on' teacher at my Primary School. We made a hot air balloon out of metal coat hangers and tissue paper. Set it off in the... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • What made me happy today
    Thanks for that, I didn't know. I think it's wonderful the way some of our place names are pronounced. see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Theft
    There is a clause in the Theft Act which covers being deprived of the use of your property. Possibly also covered by Human Rights Act. Most of our... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Are Cars Spying On Us?
    I remember reading a story a while ago. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/owner-discovers-rare-50000-audi-7207521 I see no reason why any Audi... see more
    by Rolebama
    • Today 21:17
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  • Theft
    There have been no felonies in English law since 1967, so "feloniously" is meaningless. see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Theft
    Felonious taking - not ‘unauthorised’ taking see more
    by Jamie64
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  • Vehicle not showing up on MyRAC app
    How long does it take for my vehicle details to show up on the MyRAC app. see more
    by Jamie64
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  • Are Cars Spying On Us?
    You may have more legal protection than we do. " There are no federal laws regulating what carmakers can collect or do with our driving data. And... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • What made me happy today
    In case you don't know, Eaton Socon is pronounced Eaton Suesoon. Just thought I'd mention that:) see more
    by Santa
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  • What made me happy today
    Went to visit my daughters yesterday. The oldest one took us to Eaton Socon. There is a Hotel Chocolat retail outlet there with a cafe. Their hot... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Could flying cars 'takeoff'?
    There have been a few flying cars over the years, none of which really took off. (Forgive the pun.) I think they have all been particularly ugly,... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Could flying cars 'takeoff'?
    Unless they were fully automated i.e. not having some kind of autopilot but having no user controls at all, I would have thought they would only be... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • Today 09:32
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  • Could flying cars 'takeoff'?
    Have i imagined this, or was there a car (I want to say in the 70's) which was loosely designed on the aerodynamics of an aeroplane wing - I guess to... see more
    by Mark07
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  • Could flying cars 'takeoff'?
    My understanding is that road and flying vehicles have so little in common that a viable hybrid is simply not practicable. Cars and planes have... see more
    by Santa
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  • Could flying cars 'takeoff'?
    This isn't the first time the flying cars have been proposed, but could this be the era when these vehicles become a commercial reality? Source:... see more
    by Mark07
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  • Are Cars Spying On Us?
    How likely? Slightly less likely than that some people will believe any conspiracy theory they hear. see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Random insurance question
    The requirement to provide details applies where there has been an accident "owing to the presence of a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Random insurance question
    There’s a video doing the rounds recently A car is parked at the side of the road with engine off and all doors closed, unaccompanied. Cyclist... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Waiting times for rescue
    Sorry not trying to be snarky but why did you need to call them out for a flat battery if you were at home?? Unless you had their battery replace... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Are Cars Spying On Us?
    @Rolebama How likely is it that car and insurance companies could covertly work in cahoots without getting caught?... see more
    by XamSquishy
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  • European Entry/Exit System (EES)
    This sounds similar to American airport security see more
    by XamSquishy
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  • Waiting times for rescue
    Has anyone out there experienced long waits for patrol to attend a breakdown? We had a flat battery one evening, fortunately we were at home, as the... see more
    by Joolz123
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  • Accident whilst reverse parking
    In damage only crashes, there is no legal requirement to exchange insurance details. I mention this because the number of crashes I have dealt... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Accident whilst reverse parking
    @Michelleg0000 Did you take any pictures, especially pictures showing where your vehicle was located and where the third party came from and... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Accident whilst reverse parking
    Hi @Michelleg0000, Welcome to the Community! I'll let others share their thoughts on liability, but did you both share insurance details? What... see more
    by Mark07
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  • Cameras on Anglesey
    I'm not sure, is it possible they're linked to the 20mph speed limit? see more
    by Mark07
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  • Interesting cars seen when out and about
    R.e. the Bugatti - I read that the tyres last 2,500 miles and cost £10k, and the wheels need replacing after every 4th tyre change at £60k - I... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • 06-05-24 21:00
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  • Are Cars Spying On Us?
    To answer your question. Yes cars are spying on drivers for the insurance companies and for targeted advertising.... see more
    by NMNeil
    • 06-05-24 14:30
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  • Solid white lines
    The rules have not changed and the offence remains as it has been since the introduction of the 1988 road traffic act namely - section 36(1) of the... see more
    by TC1474
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