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Unionization

Unions were a good thing back in the day when employers would treat the workers little better than slaves, but with the legislation that's been put... see more

by NMNeil
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Me again! MOT questions 🥹

I can't add any more info but just want to add... Don't feel like a "bad car owner" by asking questions if you don't know what you are doing when... see more

by Drivingforfun
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RAC car service

I have a service contract with my local Ford Dealer and when my car goes in for its annual visit, they invariably ask me if I want a brake fluid... see more

by Santa
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Unionization

I have mixed feelings about unions. Ideally, they should be able to negotiate better terms and conditions for their members that will benefit them... see more

by Santa
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Unionization

Interesting. I'm pretty sure it will have no immediate effect in the UK. as VW group don't really compete on price. If they have any sense, they... see more

by Beelzebub
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Me again! MOT questions 🥹

Typical Ford dealer price for the service is around £250, although as Beelzebub say, that can vary a lot. Some dealers offer a discount on the MOT if... see more

by Santa
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Me again! MOT questions 🥹

The MOT fee is capped at £54.95, The cost of a service can vary hugely, from a Ford dealer using genuine Ford parts and offering a guarantee, down... see more

by Beelzebub
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Me again! MOT questions 🥹

Hello!!! Roughly how much should I be paying for my MOT and service? I drive fiesta 1.2l 2019 (red, because the colour makes all the... see more

by Eeob
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Unionization

You may not be aware but today the VW factory workers in Tennessee are voting to see if they want to be unionized. But if the do VW will shut up... see more

by NMNeil
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Emoji movie quiz

I'm afraid not... I think two is the toughest (worst) clue. see more

by Mark07
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RAC car service

I have never heard of a brake fluid change being included in a routine service. It is normally recommended every 2-3 years,, and is either (1)... see more

by Beelzebub
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Emoji movie quiz

Is 2 gone in 60 seconds? see more

by Zubenelgenubi
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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

by Rolebama
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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

by Rolebama
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Car alarm goes off randomly

Thanks @Rolebama Huge number of things that could cause it. I'm just thankful it doesn't happen too often. see more

by Zubenelgenubi
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How's the weather?

Evil murderous spiders as well! Leave me to my deer and foxes. see more

by Rolebama
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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

by Rolebama
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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

by Rolebama
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Spark Plug change

Hi, I have two cars and I have not change spark plug ever before for the below mentioned cars. Should I change the spark plug now? - Mitsubishi... see more

by Joy
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RAC car service

Hi, I have a booked a full mobile car service with RAC. I would like to know whether the full service include brake fluid change. The description... see more

by Joy
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Honda Civic 1ltr turbo petrol or 1.6 diesel?

Fantastic! It sounds like it was the right decision for you. see more

by Mark07
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Honda Civic 1ltr turbo petrol or 1.6 diesel?

@Mark07 hey I stuck with diesel, I had a 2.2 diesel civic years ago and it was amazing, I test drove a few different ones this time and decided to... see more

by savannah95
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Honda Civic 1ltr turbo petrol or 1.6 diesel?

Hi savannah, What did you choose in the end? Now you've had it a little while, would you recommend it? see more

by Mark07
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Are there any Renault Megane e-tech drivers out there?

I haven't had the chance to drive the Renault Megane E-Tech, but I know there's been some excitement around the latest model. Take a look at this... see more

by Mark07
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Car alarm goes off randomly

Thanks both, couple of very interesting ideas there. The lower alarm setting is worth looking into. thanks so much @Santa and @XamSquishy see more

by Zubenelgenubi
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Still a member after dropping RAC renewal?

It's common for internet providers, newspaper subscriptions etc. to offer freebies if you threaten to shop elsewhere else due to crap service. see more

by NMNeil
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Am I at fault in motorway collision?

The only times the driver in front can be liable are if they deliberately stop to engineer a "cash for crash" situation, or when the car in front... see more

by Santa
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Car alarm goes off randomly

My car (Mondeo Mk5) has two settings on the alarm. Full alarm, which reacts to any movement inside the car, and reduced alarm which only reacts to... see more

by Santa
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Car alarm goes off randomly

@Zubenelgenubi I had a similar issue with a previous car. My neighbours were RAGING! I took it into a local garage and they suggested it was the... see more

by XamSquishy
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