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  • Nizzen micra 06 going dead after 3 days of not use. Would removing the radio front he
    My nizzen micra goes dead after 3 days of not using .would removing the radio front help. I switched off the interior lights . The boot door won't... see more
    by Frank88
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  • Battery dies after a day?
    As it's a new battery it's unlikely that it's bad, not a 100% guarantee but unlikely. Common causes are a constant but smallish battery drain, such... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Anyone started their garden yet?
    A Jeff Foxworthy joke, "If you cut your grass and find a car; you might be a redneck" The sad part is I qualify as a redneck 🤣 see more
    by NMNeil
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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
    by Rolebama
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  • North Coast 500 . . .
    Something I'm ashamed to say I learnt well after passing my test Passing places are not just for passing a vehicle that you meet coming the... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • North Coast 500 . . .
    I grew up in that neck of the woods, so I can verify both the spectacular scenery and the unpredictable weather. FWIW I'd go in May. Often the best... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Battery dies after a day?
    I've got a 2005 2lr automatic golf that I bought last year second hand. When I first purchased it the battery lasted on avg 3 days, meaning if I... see more
    by CS111
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  • Anyone started their garden yet?
    @NMNeil I cut my grass last night for the first time this year 😁 The only thing I can seem to grow is weeds 🤷‍♀️ see more
    by XamSquishy
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  • North Coast 500 . . .
    @Rolebama Some of the sights are meant to be extraordinary, but you're absolutely right about the weather!! I believe there was hailstones in... see more
    by XamSquishy
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  • Stupid chemistry question
    I have to say that I love this type of question. I didn't know the answer and after some googling I'm still not sure. It looks like the answer is,... see more
    by Mark07
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  • Anyone started their garden yet?
    Good catch, I certainly wouldn't want to harm them. ​​​​​​​The issue is that my house (and garden) seems to be a cut through for the cats to get... see more
    by Mark07
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  • Anyone started their garden yet?
    I read that lavender is toxic for cats rather than a deterrent. Assuming that you don't wish to harm them, I suggest an ultrasonic cat scarer. I have... see more
    by Santa
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  • Stupid chemistry question
    Just wondered if anyone here happens to know the answer to a random question I was reading about a few substances that exist which have an... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Dual carriage way
    I would have said they were on a shout and needed past but then why go into the filling station?? Could be they were on a call out but then were... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Dual carriage way
    So im new to driving this morning had shock of my life when 3 police bikes seemed to be following me i was a little panicked , assuming id be pulled... see more
    by Paytonb63
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  • Anyone started their garden yet?
    Mine has been a little ignored, and I'm not blessed with green fingers - any advice is welcome - I've done little more than keeping the grass mowed... see more
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  • Anyone started their garden yet?
    That's how our garden started, just a few herbs for the kitchen and a few tomatoes in buckets. But with the ridiculous price of vegetable in the... see more
    by NMNeil
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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
    by Rolebama
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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
    by Rolebama
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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
    by Rolebama
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  • Unionization
    And maybe Stellantis workers are now regretting unionization.... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Legal Care Plus - clarity around cover for other family members
    Thanks for the reply. I've read the policy booklet through, it isn't clear. I'll call RAC directly - there isn't an email address. Sometimes it's... see more
    by tarun
    • 23-04-24 10:38
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  • Insurance claim
    @TC1474 If an insurance company shows a lack of cooperation or takes a lazy approach to settling the claim, what options does the claimant have? see more
    by johnsa3
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  • Illegally parked car
    It's frustrating when a car is parked in front of my house without asking. Not only does it inconvenience me, but it also restricts my ability to use... see more
    by Harlow
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  • Turned into the wrong(opposite)lane
    If you weren’t caught you should be fine, I wouldn’t worry I don’t think there’s a specific offence of driving on the wrong side of the road,... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Why wouldn't this work?
    Not quite 100 years ago but the addition of an overdrive unit was very popular back in the day.... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Turned into the wrong(opposite)lane
    Hi! I’m used to driving on the right side of the road as I’m Ukrainian, and now I’m driving in UK. today after traffic light was green I turned into... see more
    by MykytaM
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  • Driving with Anemia
    @Mark07 I do not have diabetes but anemia. I was driving one day and I became anxious and I was driving slower than normal and hovering my foot... see more
    by Carolina
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  • Driving with Anemia
    @Beelzebubi ​​​​​​​I had already informed DVLA and surrended my license and then I got it back. My doctor told me that there should not be any... see more
    by Carolina
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