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  • What Gave Me 'The Hump' Today
    Is this a new wheeze? I've bought about a dozen houses over the years and never been asked. I'm actually in the process at the moment, and had to... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • What Gave Me 'The Hump' Today
    I understand. Here in the US the whole realtor / estate agent fees issue has been the result of a lawsuit.... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Exhaust Knock Sensor Question
    But the 500 quid still doesn't make much sense.... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • What Gave Me 'The Hump' Today
    When buying a house, the buyer is often expected to pay a "nominal" fee of £50+VAT to run some checks to make sure they are genuine and that the... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Reasonable garage costs?
    This sounds very much like the "reconditioned-engines.co.uk aka brentsouth trading aka heathrow engines" scam. Paying them is no guarantee that you... see more
    by Santa
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  • Exhaust Knock Sensor Question
    (Hides behind curtain stage left to hide embarrassment). NMNeill, you are quite right, it was a misunderstanding. I have now spoken to him again and... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Reasonable garage costs?
    Hi everyone. My car has recently broken down. I was informed that I will need a new engine. I received a quote for an engine reconditioning for... see more
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  • EV handling?
    I've not driven an EV but I imagine with all the battery weight being so close to the ground it will go round corners like it's on rails😉 see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Exhaust Knock Sensor Question
    There's no such thing as an exhaust knock sensor. The knock sensor, normally a piezo crystal, is mounted to the engine block. If you advance the... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • What to do after a crash
    That is why I said include everything in your statement because as you rightly say weather can play a contributing factor. If everything is in... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Exhaust Knock Sensor Question
    I've been told my car needs a new exhaust knock sensor. Searched on Bosch website and found brilliant description of what it does. My question is:... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • What to do after a crash
    I would only add to make a note of weather and visibility conditions. I have seen cases where I am sure that witness discrepancy has cast doubt over... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • What to do after a crash
    ​​​​​​​No, Simples 😊 see more
    by TC1474
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  • RAC rewards
    Hi @Massop, Welcome to the Community and thanks for sharing your experience. Could you confirm that you're an RAC member? RAC rewards are only... see more
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  • membership no
    Hi @j10yaa Welcome to the Community. Ordinarily, your membership number can be found on your welcome letter or on any renewal documents we send... see more
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  • Would You Drive This Car?
    I think think this would be a bridge too far for me, but I think it looks fantastic... those lights 😂 see more
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  • One rule you’d change to make driving better
    Good one @Mark07 I've been at the front of a queue at a red light on numerous occasions, with perfect visibility of oncoming traffic and wondering... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • One rule you’d change to make driving better
    I do like the American rule which allows them to turn right even when there is a red light. see more
    by Mark07
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  • What to do after a crash
    Looks like some good advice, here are our tips - what to do after a car accident see more
    by Mark07
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  • Who's fault is it ?
    @Drivingforfun It sounds as if neither of you were looking where you were going. 50/50. see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • What to do after a crash
    Thanks for the tips I have a question which may have been better off in its own thread but it’s relevant to this. It might be a stupid question… ... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • EV handling?
    Considering an EV in future but “fun” is my main criteria when choosing a car “Fun” does not have to be synonymous with “speed” But an unlikely... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Who's fault is it ?
    Yours I think, sorry But did he drive off without exchanging details with you? I think that’s an offence even if he wasn’t the one at fault see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • One rule you’d change to make driving better
    A silly one but makes a fun thought experiment Remove all explicit speed limits but widen the scope (and enforcement) of careless/dangerous... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • Yesterday 00:45
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  • One rule you’d change to make driving better
    Just for fun, can’t remember if I asked this before You can add/remove/tweak one rule to make driving a better experience Be as silly or... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • Yesterday 00:39
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  • Idiot Spotting for Beginners
    I had to post the ultimate example of stupid.... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Responsible schools and colleges
    I’m not trying to defend them but just being the devil’s advocate But it seems mostly a legal boxticking failing than a safety one to me Why... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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