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Join Date 19-10-07
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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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  • 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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  • Bad driving instructor
    Agree 100% with Beelzebub. Find another instructor asap. see more
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    • 20-04-24 12:25
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  • Spark Plug change
    It depends on the type of plugs you currently have fitted. I have been told that NGK Iridium plugs are good for 100,000 miles regardless of time. see more
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    • 19-04-24 12:07
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  • Legal Care Plus - clarity around cover for other family members
    Contracts such as this can be quite useful. I would be inclined to read it through a few times on different occasions taking careful note of what it... see more
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    • 19-04-24 12:03
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  • How's the weather?
    Evil murderous spiders as well! Leave me to my deer and foxes. see more
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    • 19-04-24 11:30
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  • Am I at fault in motorway collision?
    I have had occasion to brake sharply on motorways to avoid foxes, deer, idiots swerving across the front because they 'missed' their turning, idiots... see more
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    by Rolebama
    • 19-04-24 11:24
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  • Car alarm goes off randomly
    I have found faulty luggage area light switches which will activate randomly causing the light to come on, and the alarm registers the voltage used.... see more
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    by Rolebama
    • 19-04-24 11:11
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  • How's the weather?
    I don't usually think about wildlife problems. Realistically, the only time I do is when I have to avoid a deer or fox on the road. The most serious... see more
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    by Rolebama
    • 17-04-24 10:34
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  • Tips for driving in Europe
    An acquaintance fell afoul of French law because he had left his hi-viz jackets in the boot with other stuff for Continental driving. Apparently you... see more
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    • 16-04-24 11:46
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  • Getting a job with RAC at 18
    I worked on cars for a total of over 40 years as both a hobby and a profession. Ten of those years were with the AA as a Patrol. The most difficult... see more
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    • 16-04-24 11:34
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  • Illegally parked car
    Long story short. Fire services called. Road inaccessible due to illegally parked cars. Fire truck with monster bumpers arrives. Forces a path... see more
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    • 12-04-24 12:36
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  • Bought a used vehicle with unknown MOT advisories
    You can check previous MOTs here: https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history These results cannot be changed by a garage or dealer. As far as I am... see more
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    • 12-04-24 12:15
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