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  • Using passing places
    Thanks, good to know someone else shares a similar pragmatism I did remember hearing something though, not so much a rule or official guidance but... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Using passing places
    I do whatever's easiest providing it doesn't constitute a danger to myself or others. I have gone into passing places on the right to allow buses and... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Using passing places
    I came across a long lorry on a single track road the other day. I stopped opposite a passing space which was on my right, as is custom, so that the... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Humour
    Found this. see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Need help with claim
    Its your money 🤔 If you think it is going to do you any good, then fair play, but having dealt with more of these types of crashes than I can shake... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Third Party Threats
    Personal message sent with contact details and a covering note see more
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  • Hypothetical incidents
    Unless you can prove that a third party was involved, then yes, you will be deemed liable. The actual law states An accident is deemed to have... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Red light
    ATS cameras are rear facing only so as already stated it will only show the make, model of vehicle and the registration mark. But look and see if... see more
    by TC1474
    • Yesterday 19:11
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  • Hypothetical incidents
    As far as I am aware insurers insist on insured not admitting liability. So, hypothetically, I would be of the opinion that your insurer would be... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • EV Footprint facts
    To me, the biggest catch on EVs is the Govt looking at the loss of income from fuel duty and the VAT. What outrageous scheme will be dreamt up to... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Assets/care home fees and inheritance
    There are numerous catches and clauses around your question. My personal reaction would be to point out that I have already paid for my care through... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Hypothetical incidents
    Just a pure curiosity-motivated question I have an avoidable but "lesser-of-two-evils" collision where I am the only vehicle involved, involving... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Assets/care home fees and inheritance
    I should know this but just wondering if anyone has any experience Say hypothetically I had to go into a care home, and was forced to sell my home... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Renewing Breakdown cover via Paylink Mobile [Global Payments]
    Hi @Sheu, Has your RAC account now updated to show that the renewal has been paid? see more
    by Mark07
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  • What made me happy today
    That was where I did a driving experience thing a while back in an Elise That was one hell of a car, I'd say it drove as well as a "luxury" car... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • How often should I get a service?
    @Ethan24, no worries. Remember, the community can help with almost any motoring question you may have. You're always welcome. 🙂 see more
    by Mark07
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  • How often should I get a service?
    @Mark07 thank you so much for taking the time, much appreciated see more
    by Ethan24
    • Yesterday 13:42
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  • How often should I get a service?
    @Santa is right. I took this extract from this RAC website; "Most manufacturers recommend putting your car in for a service at least once a year,... see more
    by Mark07
    • Yesterday 13:37
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  • EV Footprint facts
    The materials used in lithium based batteries all come from the same sources, sometimes involving child labour, so the environmental issue is the... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • EV Footprint facts
    My apologies, I did misquote. see more
    by NMNeil
    • Yesterday 12:57
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