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  • Third Party insurers
    @TC1474 I had no idea. Here all police reports are a public record, and other than a fee for copying, which has a maximum amount that can be... see more
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  • Speed of light
    For strange thoughts try Quantum Physics, Atoms are made up of a core of Protons with Electrons in orbit rather like a miniature solar system, that... see more
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  • Can We Recommend Products?
    I suppose PTSD had not been identified in those days or not recognised. Dulling the senses with booze, certainly for the RAF, I don't suppose the... see more
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  • Noise cameras
    It doe's appear to be a more logical system, giving you chance to fix the problem, and I doubt the, 'victim' will be inclined to try it again. see more
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  • Noise cameras
    @olduser I agree, it's down to the manufacturer. But some states have a better idea. If the police stop someone fro a loud exhaust, and they carry... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Petty complaints
    September 1st is the start of dove hunting season, and without fail at sunrise we would get multiple calls from visitors to Roswell claiming that a... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • When you get older
    What I find difficult about old age is our brain still thinks we are young. Sitting in the chair or laying bed we think, this needs doing or doing... see more
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  • Can We Recommend Products?
    I can understand your comment. I am currently reading "Tail End Charlie" (another John Nichol book)which is about the bomber crews of both the RAF... see more
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  • Explains why you never see a poor vet.
    In my book, the greatest thing (and perhaps the only thing) that UK politicians ever did was set-up the NHS. ​​​​​​​Unfortunately, they have spent... see more
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  • Can We Recommend Products?
    I have read much on WW1 and WW2 and some of the more recent wars, mostly with flying involved but inevitably I started reading about army and navy to... see more
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  • Anybody completed a Bucket List?
    An old school friend, who went into the RAF flying helicopters, described helicopters as 10's of 1,000 of parts that never wanted to fly being made... see more
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  • Electricity Saving
    There is more money to be saved when using a washing machine to make sure it is fully loaded each wash. I visited one of the grandchildren a while... see more
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  • Petty complaints
    Back on the holiday complaints. For a while, I lived in Norfolk, the house we were renting was well back off the road down a long drive. There... see more
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  • Noise cameras
    I think I am correct in saying the UK vehicle construction regulations (2006) set maximum noise from cars at 74db, motor bikes 80db, and heavy goods... see more
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  • Third Party insurers
    As It appears, it was your neighbour who suggested settling outside insurance? If that is the case I would write to him giving him fourteen days to... see more
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  • Petty complaints
    I know that one: "You fitted a clutch, now the brake lights don't work." "You changed a fuel pump relay, now the indicators don't work." etc etc... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Incident
    Firstly, please do not refer to the "Fast" lane unless you enjoy winding people up. There is no such thing 😉 Right, that's the first bit out of the... see more
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  • Third Party insurers
    @Kopkid64 The third party insurers are simply deploying delaying tactics as it is their way of slowing the claims process up as they use the excuse... see more
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  • Car MOT failed - Need help on how to cancel insurance and scrap car?
    Paying insurance monthly is more than likely not a "pay as you go" type scheme but a 12 month policy, with the insurance company simply providing you... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Electricity Saving
    Go off grid if you can. With such a small power usage it may be an economic alternative. see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Noise cameras
    An update https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/legal/2024-10/new-noise-cameras-in-successful-first-trial/ see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Third Party insurers
    If the police did take a statement from an independent witness get a copy of the report and send that to your insurance company. see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Petty complaints
    @Rolebama When working in the car repair field we would have cars delivered on the back of a trailer with a no start condition. I'd find and fix the... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Electricity Saving
    In a lot of companies the big shareholders are actually the minority, the majority of shares are owned by e.g. pension funds, so the beneficiaries of... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Happy 116th Birthday to the Ford Model T
    From some of the stories you've shared, it may not have been one of the most impressive machines you've experienced, but it'll certainly be one of... see more
    by Mark07
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  • Electricity Saving
    I do everything I can think of to use less electricity, not because I am particularly environmentally conscious, but because I hate giving... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Happy 116th Birthday to the Ford Model T
    Honestly, I never found an owner who would let anyone else drive their precious babies, and as I needed to sit in passenger seat to check... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • What is it with some drivers?
    The water tower is exactly it. I double back over the bridge and head toward Sutton and Potton along Pothole Alley. see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Worst Gadgets In a Car
    I have a stupid bong sound. So far it has bonged to indicate a door not closed properly, a passenger seat belt not secured, tyre pressures out of... see more
    by Rolebama
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