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  • Speed of light
    It's good or understandable up to the Quantum stuff, and I think String Theory is in there near the end. Most of it relates to our experience of the... see more
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  • Using a recovery vehicle(Not RAC) for car with no MoT
    A garage must have the appropriate business insurance which includes employer and public liability insurance in place just the same as any other... see more
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  • Using a recovery vehicle(Not RAC) for car with no MoT
    A neighbour (in Norfolk) had a car damaged while being transported, the carrier told him to claim on his car insurance. He said, there was... see more
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  • How do you drive economically?
    @Beelzebub I claim it was a grey moment, honest. Yes my mistake you are correct it is the Square of speed, sorry folks! see more
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  • How do you drive economically?
    I was quite amazed recently at how much difference driving style makes, I knew it obviously made a difference but I didn't expect almost 50% more... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Is it worth buying a GPS Speedometer.
    On many of the roads here we are required to do 20 MPH. In the last two days, three people have told me they have been fined etc. So I’m... see more
    by Noodles
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  • Annual Service…… Is it worthwhile?
    Well I’ve been driving for over FORTY years and have never had a service on any of my cars. Some were old bangers in the beginning but once I started... see more
    by Noodles
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  • Speed of light
    A Youtuber, Mr. Alan Becker posted a series of videos using animation to explain physics, math etc. Here's a video which explains Mr. Becker's... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Happy 116th Birthday to the Ford Model T
    @Drivingforfun According to historians they chose black as black was the fastest drying paint available, so there was no bottleneck waiting for each... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Multiple exhaust outlets
    There are plenty of cars with fake exhausts to make them look extra sporty. If you poke a stick into them more than a few inches, you'll find out... see more
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  • European Breakdown Nightmare
    Our family car broke down in Corsica in the summer and to cut an incredibly long story short, after being shipped to mainland France on 27th August... see more
    by CatherineSharpe
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  • Medical issues / self-incrimination
    Sorry this thread is old but, I don't think anyone has said double vision (diplopia) is correctable with the appropriate lenses. In younger people... see more
    by olduser
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  • How do you drive economically?
    Air resistance is proportional to the SQUQRE of speed, not yhe cube. see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • How do you drive economically?
    There is a petrol station just up the road, it is the most expensive in the area - always. It is on a main commuter route, so gets very busy every... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Multiple exhaust outlets
    Exhaust systems are a complex subject. At its very basic, it's just a pipe to get rid of exhausted products of combustion. A RR Merlin aircraft... see more
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  • Petty complaints
    On a different note, where I live, we are pretty much surrounded by trees. I was walking to the local shops when I was stopped by some lady... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Petty complaints
    During the 1968 Foot and Mouth outbreak, I was in North Wales at a training camp. Because of travel restrictions, we weren't allowed to travel to the... see more
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  • Can We Recommend Products?
    FWIW: I once went out with a group of West German and our Border Guards. This was in 1969/1970. It was explained that each of the Soviet towers was... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • How do you drive economically?
    I think economy is just good driving. If you are planning, there is very little need to brake just lift off early. Mentally, put half a dozen... see more
    by olduser
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  • Do you remember your first Tax Disc?
    I had a big move recently, and I found my old booklet driving licence! I remember going to Southern Ireland to commission a glass fibre factory,... see more
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  • Using a recovery vehicle(Not RAC) for car with no MoT
    Yes, it does remain insured as travelling to a pre-arranged MOT is one of the exceptions. The only thing it tends to effect is the value should it... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Using a recovery vehicle(Not RAC) for car with no MoT
    It sounds to me as though the recovery firm do not have insurance to cover damage to recovered vehicles or the just want to avoid claiming on it,... see more
    by olduser
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  • Worst Gadgets In a Car
    I would agree with Rolebama IF and it's a big if, it is necessary to tell a driver he has a problem then it only adds to his/her stress to say, "you... see more
    by olduser
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  • Electricity Saving
    This was very relevant with old power supplies, they lost unwanted voltage by dissipating it as heat the less power being used the more heat. Modern... see more
    by olduser
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  • Possible Car Repair needed for motability car....
    I am not sure that Mobility can say, you must go to the dealer for repairs or adjustment. One of the (many) good things came from our membership... see more
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  • Very poor service
    Hi Teddington, Welcome to the Community. I'm sorry to hear about your experience. To help us get it right in the future, you can also reach out... see more
    by Mark07
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  • Speed of light
    A neutron star is definitely, mostly, there see more
    by Mark07
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  • Anybody completed a Bucket List?
    I remember seeing something about the Eurofighter which said that it was unflyable without the computer. I just googled the horsepower on it,... see more
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  • Electricity Saving
    I tend to watch more TV on my tablet than the actual TV, so I often turn the TV off at the wall rather than leave it on standby. I read an article... see more
    by Mark07
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  • Electricity Saving
    @olduser I remember going to Uni and having to teach a housemate (19 years old) how to use a washing machine. They were so proud of themselves that... see more
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