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  • History - BRM F1
    Ops, I don't know where the supercharger came from (above), I had been looking for more details on the engine. I found these; ​​​​​​​... see more
    by olduser
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  • 20 mph
    My CC won't work at such a low speed, although I can set it as a limit. see more
    by Santa
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  • History - BRM F1
    The H-16 was supercharged with mechanical fuel injection, just imagine the pit crews problems when the driver came into the pits complaining, "she's... see more
    by olduser
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  • 20 mph
    I am now in the habit of setting the cruise control on 20mph roads. Purely because I get frustrated at the delay they cause to my journey, making it... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Your ideal Christmas: cosy at home, or out on the road?
    We have, for the last 25yrs or so, been to the oldest daughters on Christmas Day with the rest of the family. We stay the night and drive across to... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • 20 mph
    I am not sure about this, I think that an engine that suddenly does not respond can be dangerous. Perhaps an obtrusive alarm that cannot be turned... see more
    by olduser
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  • 20 mph
    I think, the main factors with 20MPH speed limits is the novelty, and boredom. They novelty aspect derives from the fact the car feels different,... see more
    by olduser
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  • Your ideal Christmas: cosy at home, or out on the road?
    There's just the two of us and we have no one to visit, so we just stay at home. Difficult to get in the Christmas spirit here as it's 82F (28C)... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • 20 mph
    All new cars sold in the EU and UK already have speed limiters fitted as standard; maybe time to turn them on. "The fact that a UK driver is caught... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • 20 mph
    The psychology behind stuff like this is interesting Similar topic but a bit of a tangent... there's something called a time-saving bias whereby... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • 20 mph
    Found on the BBC news; ... see more
    by olduser
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  • Your ideal Christmas: cosy at home, or out on the road?
    I'm very much a stay at home kind of person. My Christmas va-va-voomed retired quite some time ago. Don't get me wrong, I love a get together with... see more
    by Nick
    • 12-12-25 11:48
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  • Major complaint. Woman left alone with 10 hour call out time
    Hi @isla74 - I'm really sorry to hear about your experience with our service and want to reassure you that it's not typical of what happens, but I... see more
    by Nick
    • 12-12-25 11:22
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  • Your ideal Christmas: cosy at home, or out on the road?
    I'd start: I prefer to spend Christmas at home. I like to sleep in my own bed and cook in my own kitchen. 😂 However, the most magical Christmas... see more
    by Lily
    • 12-12-25 10:42
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  • RAC and Shell 3p discount
    Hi @BMR! Happy Friday. I am really sorry, I did forward your question to our team but I've just given them a little nudge (actually a big one)... see more
    by Lily
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  • Software
    Hi @Jonboy1952 🙂 welcome to the Community! Yes, our RAC Mobile Mechanics can perform software updates and repairs on modern vehicles, especially... see more
    by Lily
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  • Major complaint. Woman left alone with 10 hour call out time
    I would like to complain about the terrible service I received tonight in Glasgow. I called you around 5pm as my car was having problems with... see more
    by isla74
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  • Recycling car names from old models
    You mean like the Rolls Royce Ghost which in reality is just a different body on a BMW L6 platform which uses a BMW engine and transmission. No more... see more
    by NMNeil
    • 11-12-25 17:13
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  • RAC and Shell 3p discount
    Any news? It is has been 2 months since the question was posted see more
    by BMR
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  • Software
    I don't know, but I can't see any reason why they would - aren't they readily available from the manufacturer? see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Software
    Hi does anyone know if the RAC does software updates for cars. Thanks Jon see more
    by Jonboy1952
    • 11-12-25 08:29
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  • Your ideal Christmas: cosy at home, or out on the road?
    Hello everyone! 🎄 It’s December 10th and the festive season has officially arrived! Since this is my first year (and @Nick’s!) as your Community... see more
    by Lily
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  • Recycling car names from old models
    I can understand manufacturers re-using previously successful car names, in the hopes of getting users of the previous version interested enough to... see more
    by olduser
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  • Alcolocks get the support of drivers to tackle drink-drive re-offending
    I always wonder about these type of survey. I suspect the responders are thinking in this case, well if it keeps them off the road I am all for it,... see more
    by olduser
    • 10-12-25 14:56
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  • AI good or bad?
    I agree AI has the potential to be a powerful tool, say, like a calculator but to make use of any tool, you must know its limitations - a screwdriver... see more
    by olduser
    • 10-12-25 14:16
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  • AI good or bad?
    Unfortunately, I don't think legislation could ever keep up but there may be a way of forcing manufacturers to look before they leap, to have a 'do... see more
    by olduser
    • 10-12-25 13:04
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  • AI good or bad?
    Today I received a blurb from AVG about Vibescamming. I remember coming across the word some time ago, along with Phubbing. I mentally wrote them off... see more
    by Rolebama
    • 10-12-25 12:56
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  • Dartford Tunnel
    That's a helpful consensus! Good to know that most people find the Dartford Crossing tunnels (and Blackwall/Rotherhithe, for comparison) to be... see more
    by JamieGen
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  • Alcolocks get the support of drivers to tackle drink-drive re-offending
    A new, updated version of this report has just been released by the RAC with indications showing that support for the use of these so-called... see more
    by Nick
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