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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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  • Are Cars Spying On Us?
    I have been offered black boxes by my insurers. They have offered to reduce my £300 premiums by £20 if I take one on. However, it will cost me an... see more
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    • 05-05-24 12:23
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  • Are Cars Spying On Us?
    I just came across this.... see more
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  • Help needed
    It seems you are saying that the accident was caused by the cyclist. It also seems that the Police were satisfied at the time, and no claim was made... see more
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    • 04-05-24 11:31
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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
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    • 03-05-24 13:41
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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
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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
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    • 03-05-24 12:34
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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
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    • 02-05-24 10:48
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  • Owner Ignorance of Bells and Whistles
    A friend asked me to 'have a look' at his son's new car as it was behaving 'strangely'. The son took me out for a drive, and we were on a country... see more
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    • 30-04-24 14:10
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  • Car accident repairs
    I, very briefly, worked for an insurance approved workshop. The first week they forced a third-party manufactured front bumper on a car, and I was... see more
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    • 30-04-24 13:55
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  • Crossed red traffic light by going reverse.
    Years ago I was being tailgated on approach to traffic lights which turned red. I did not think I could safely stop, and as the lights had only just... see more
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    • 29-04-24 13:41
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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
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    • 27-04-24 13:03
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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
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    • 27-04-24 12:39
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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
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    • 26-04-24 11:50
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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
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    • 26-04-24 11:34
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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
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    • 25-04-24 18:23
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  • What made me happy today
    Got home in the early hours and found my usual parking slot available. The neighbourhood cats formed a great welcoming committee, albeit driven by... see more
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    • 24-04-24 12:27
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  • What Gave Me 'The Hump' Today
    Went to Dorset yesterday and came home in the early hours of this morning along the A303. To me, that journey was the Highway to Hell personified.... see more
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    • 24-04-24 12:23
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  • Anyone started their garden yet?
    Our garden is quite small, maybe 20 x 30ft, so is quite easy to maintain. My wife does all of the flower stuff, and I just keep out of her way in my... see more
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    • 24-04-24 12:17
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  • North Coast 500 . . .
    Must admit I'd never heard of it, but having checked out the website, I may well go for it. I will, however, wait for the warmer weather as I know... see more
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    • 21-04-24 09:46
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  • registration help
    I started from here and was only asked to register as a new member.... see more
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    • 21-04-24 09:41
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  • Bad driving instructor
    After a while, you will find yourself looking at those things you mention, and taking them in with a glance. Unfortunately, I think roadcraft comes... see more
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    • 21-04-24 09:35
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  • Unionization
    A bike shop I worked at in the 70s was a BL, then Austin Rover dealership as well as motorcycles. I don't remember all the horror stories about... see more
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    • 21-04-24 09:25
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  • Unionization
    The British car industry was seriously undermined by a lot of factors at the time. Unions, Government, and foreign manufacturers undercutting prices... see more
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    • 20-04-24 12:51
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  • RAC car service
    Check out brake fluid testers. I have changed my brake fluid twice in the last four years because of water content exceeding 4%. Brake fluid does... see more
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    • 20-04-24 12:42
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  • Me again! MOT questions 🥹
    From anecdotal evidence from friends with Fiestas and friends in the motor trade, the average cost of a service local to me is between £250 - 300. A... see more
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    • 20-04-24 12:36
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