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free mot

Hi chappers36, Welcome to the Community! Check out this community discussion from another member asking about their Free MOT voucher. see more

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Medical issues / self-incrimination

I would get your eyes checked asap. Very few problems with eyes are self-healing, and it could be a symptom of something treatable now. see more

by Rolebama
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free mot

I recently joined the RAC and my membership included a free MOT voucher. Can anyone advise when I should receive the voucher & how it is delivered.. see more

by chappers36
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Medical issues / self-incrimination

There are a number of issues you need to consider. Firstly, does your double vision come on suddenly or do you get something like an advanced... see more

by TC1474
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RAC Rewards

@XamSquishy Hello, It’s awesome that you’re diving into RAC Rewards! Many members really like the discounts on cinema tickets and dining... see more

by jennie258fitz
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Medical issues / self-incrimination

Not really sure what advice I’m looking for but just wondering what people have to say and thought it might make an interesting discussion! I seem... see more

by Drivingforfun
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Unhappy with how RAC engineer treated.

I had a puncture and they helped me no problem, no mention of it being an RTC I've heard about people who puncture 2+ tyres at once being treated... see more

by Drivingforfun
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cam service for tpms

Still waiting for a refund. It’s been since the 8 th September and they have not even bothered to reply to my request just someone saying they are... see more

by Mikkyg44
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Unhappy with how RAC engineer treated.

As far as I am aware sidewall damage is irreparable, and the only suggestion I can put forward is to remove the wheel and have a friend or relative... see more

by Rolebama
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Unhappy with how RAC engineer treated.

So if they cannot do anything due to damaged sidewalls, surely there would have been option to tow the car to the nearest garage? As I have paid for... see more

by MrGg
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Suzuki Swift 2011 rear windscreen wiper driving me nuts

Just eliminating a possibility but do you happen to park the car in gear, in reverse?? see more

by Drivingforfun
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Help needed. Got stopped by police driving someones car that had no insurance on it

As others have said, tell the judge "She was too drunk to drive, I wanted to help, she assured me she had insurance, she lied, so I'm guilty of... see more

by NMNeil
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cam service for tpms

I'm with the others. There's nothing to service, it either works or it doesn't. The only reference I can find for servicing is that the garage will... see more

by NMNeil
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cam service for tpms

Some do, but others (maybe most?) have sensors built into the tyre valves. see more

by Beelzebub
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Help needed. Got stopped by police driving someones car that had no insurance on it

As others have stated, driving with no insurance is an absolute - either you were insured or you weren't. Explain your mitigating circumstance and... see more

by Rolebama
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20 MPH Wales

I sometimes used to travel through St Albans town centre. 20mph limit past a taxi rank.I now go around the town centre because of too many near... see more

by Rolebama
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cam service for tpms

Generally, as far as I am aware, most TPMs work off the ABS rings. Wheel rotation should be the same across an axle, and the TPM responds to any... see more

by Rolebama
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20 MPH Wales

Hi Marc, My conclusions after a lifetime of driving are: We tend to drive harder, flirting with risk until we frighten ourselves we then level off... see more

by olduser
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Help needed. Got stopped by police driving someones car that had no insurance on it

@trekker2 As above. To avoid any future problems, have you checked your policy and certificate? Driving Other Cars (DOC) cover is not automatic... see more

by Beelzebub
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Help needed. Got stopped by police driving someones car that had no insurance on it

Sorry, but strict liability means that you have no defence even in mitigation. Even though you might have insurance that allows you to drive any... see more

by TC1474
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Collision with Lorry on motorway who is at fault.

So let me get this straight. Your brother was travelling in lane 3 of a Motorway overtaking a truck. The truck drifted over from lane 2 to lane 3,... see more

by TC1474
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20 MPH Wales

Welcome to the community @olduser and thanks for sharing this 😀 I see what you mean, we become less careful over time? Doesn't that perspective... see more

by Marc
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Collision with Lorry on motorway who is at fault.

Not my personal story but my brothers from today: I was driving on the 3rd (farthest right) lane on the motorway. A Lorry driving in the middle... see more

by User123
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Will you pay for miles done abroad under pay per mile

Hopefully it never will be a tax. For those on a tight budget it will be just about impossible. At present, apart from breakdown's, the costs are... see more

by olduser
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20 MPH Wales

I noticed this on BBC News: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70j0gv5xpdo What they forget is it takes time for the novelty to wear off.... see more

by olduser
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cam service for tpms

Has anyone been charged for the RAC servicing your TPMS,which is your “tyre pressure monitoring system” I was charged £50 for this service and when... see more

by Mikkyg44
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The best vehicle reviews

I quite like Mat Watson from Carwow He tends to tailor the reviews to the likely audience, so he will review a family SUV quite basically and tell... see more

by Drivingforfun
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Help needed. Got stopped by police driving someones car that had no insurance on it

I was asked by a neighbor to drive her to a shop to get a vape one night , as she had had too much to drink and didn't want to drive (obviously). My... see more

by trekker2
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