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  • Unionization
    Morgan Motor Company Limited is a British motor car manufacturer owned by Italian investment group Investindustrial. ​​​​​​​Everything is... see more
    by Santa
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  • Unionization
    The British car industry was seriously undermined by a lot of factors at the time. Unions, Government, and foreign manufacturers undercutting prices... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • RAC car service
    Check out brake fluid testers. I have changed my brake fluid twice in the last four years because of water content exceeding 4%. Brake fluid does... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Me again! MOT questions 🥹
    From anecdotal evidence from friends with Fiestas and friends in the motor trade, the average cost of a service local to me is between £250 - 300. A... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Bad driving instructor
    Agree 100% with Beelzebub. Find another instructor asap. see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Bad driving instructor
    @jamaukYou're clearly not happy with your instructor, so find another! see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Bad driving instructor
    I am having to resit my test after a 2 year disqualification due to an unidentified medical condition that caused a serious accident. It is thought... see more
    by jamauk
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  • Unionization
    Does that matter? They make a huge contribution to the economy, whoever owns them. Of the volume manufacturers of the 60s and 70s, only two... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Unionization
    @Beelzebub But only Morgan is British owned with the cars still made in England, all the others are foreign owned. see more
    by NMNeil
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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
    • Yesterday 11:11
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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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