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Here’s a very modern complaint.

Well all I can say is that as a long term strategy the business model sucks, however, the actual service costs aren’t that bad, though I also have to... see more

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Sudden immobilisation of ID3

@Beelzebub I can't argue with that, but they did (eventually) bring out a rain guard for the distributor. (And for £6,000, you could always buy a... see more

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California v. Texas

That is the most ridiculous story I have ever heard, and yet so fantastically funny. Like the audience there, I was also in stitches. Please keep 'em... see more

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Here’s a very modern complaint.

The last Daewoo-badged cars were sold in the UK about 2005. It's really no surprise that most of them have disappeared 20 year later, especially as... see more

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About To Try My Defender TD5 Project On A Snowdonia Road Trip

@bogdan1 With a newly rebuilt engine is it wise to put it under so much stress on it's first outing? see more

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Pothole Repairs.

I don't know how long the road was closed, but the dreaded Pothole Alley was open to traffic on Tuesday. Locals advise me the road was closed for... see more

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Sudden immobilisation of ID3

Why not? BMC built the Mini after all ... see more

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What food is your town or region know for?

I have to admit I have yet to try a Beds Clanger, but I will get round to it. The only thing around where I used to live was the array of... see more

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About To Try My Defender TD5 Project On A Snowdonia Road Trip

I have driven just about all my cars around Snowdonia, and took a Mk 2 Land Rover onto Snowdon itself as well as part of the Alps. You don't need a... see more

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Japanese Car Exports to UK – Is It Still Worth It in 2026?

A friend bought a Japanese import a few years ago, and unfortunately the head gasket failed. The dealer couldn't supply one as they has no parts... see more

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Home EV Charger grant extended to 2027

I don't agree with tax-payers money being used to finance other's choices of vehicle purchase. As to making an EV more attractive to me, this sort... see more

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Sudden immobilisation of ID3

Admittedly we have had more rain than usual this year, but that is just nonsense. Are they admitting that they have not built a rain-proof car for... see more

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Here’s a very modern complaint.

The last place I worked, we had a contract with an office where people would phone in about their new Daewoo. Regardless of whether it was repair or... see more

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What food is your town or region know for?

I love the sound of a Bedfordshire Clanger @Drivingforfun - I also like the thought of the strip in the middle with one side savoury and the other... see more

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Complaints section

This is a very specific ruling about Scottish Sheriffs who are in effect free agents and are expected to stay within the law. What I was looking... see more

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What food is your town or region know for?

Must be delicate folk in Bedfordshire, the crust provides protection for the contents, that's why its tough pastry not crumbly, can hold gravy (not a... see more

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Japanese Car Exports to UK – Is It Still Worth It in 2026?

Hi everyone, I’ve been researching Japanese imports for the UK market lately, and I thought it would be useful to start a proper discussion here.... see more

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Car accident with Bus

Buses these days are covered with cameras, your insurer will be able to ask for any such details. So a very urgent step 1, is -contact your insurers... see more

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Sudden immobilisation of ID3

In most parts of the World rain can happen eventually, and car washes are used. As the car market is international, so any charging system and... see more

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Here’s a very modern complaint.

With the Just in time system many times they have to wait, and so has the customer. see more

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What food is your town or region know for?

I've known about them for decades but still meaning to try one... Bedfordshire Clanger It's a pasty with a divider about 2/3 of the way across:... see more

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Complaints section

Hi all - thanks for the feedback - we are looking at ways to improve this for sure, this isn't really an appropriate channel for resolving complaints... see more

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