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Car battery advice: what actually helps your battery last longer?

@olduser I had no idea some plans let you get a new phone every year! Honestly, that would drive me a bit mad 😂 I get attached to familiar things,... see more

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Pets of the RAC Community

@Rolebama that's so lovely to hear. I love cats, I grew up with a tuxedo cat called Sam (after the Lord of the Rings character). When we moved... see more

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Leaving a legacy

On the down side, when my sister-in-law died we had a tree planted in her name. (A 10yr old oak.) It was thriving, and around 5yrs later, (3yrs ago),... see more

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Pets of the RAC Community

We no longer have a pet as such. Our last cat was a very sociable creature and would bring his friends in for treats. He died a few years ago, but... see more

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@Drivingforfun I'm sorry the uploading of pics is ot working, but I have good news! Apparently, the correct team is now aware of the issue and we... see more

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I was trying to get a pic of Jenson's teeth using my camera zoom (as he doesn't let us look at them for real) but one of the pictures turned out... see more

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Price comparison sites and Car Insurance Excess

I am amazed that people would not check the documentation, after all the policy is expensive, and the consequences of not being fully covered are... see more

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First-Time Classic Car Buyer – Any Advice Before I Commit?

To run a classic car needs very deep pocket unless you have the mechanical skills to keep it running. see more

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Average Insurance Premiums stabilise after years of hikes!

@Drivingforfun If you read what I wrote in my previous post, General damages refer to the value of each individual injury and are categorised as... see more

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Average Insurance Premiums stabilise after years of hikes!

Thank you for those explanations, very interesting 👍 I seem to remember once seeing a list of values for injuries on a policy document and being... see more

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Well, the judge clearly thought not, and I'd agree with him. But, she pleaded guilty. She may have to declare that to future insurers, depending... see more

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Car battery advice: what actually helps your battery last longer?

Oh those terrible Europeans making all these nasty rules.😀 I bet they wouldn't have got it through if the UK had still been in!🙄 see more

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Car battery advice: what actually helps your battery last longer?

I agree with you all the way, it would have to go to a repair shop who have (or should have) the kit to open the phone. Why are they like that?... see more

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More to watch out for

Found this on the BBC web site; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0p5004311o Should she have been fined? Or Should the social media... see more

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First-Time Classic Car Buyer – Any Advice Before I Commit?

Hi everyone, I’ve recently started looking into buying a classic car and wanted to get some advice from people here who already own one or have... see more

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EVs for children?

Around 40yrs ago, a friend bought an electric Jeep for his son that ran off a 12V car battery. It was a bit of a pain having to take the battery out... see more

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Thailand to UK by car

@Lily I loved Only Murders In the Building, and can't wait for the next series. Have you seen High Potential? see more

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Leaving a legacy

@NMNeil might aound silly but I learned a lot about el "Día de Muertos" by watching Coco (the Disney film). I found the tradition lovely and... see more

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EVs for children?

The other day I was shopping online looking for a birthday present (never thought my toddler would end up having such a flourishing social life at... see more

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Leaving a legacy

A bit of a ramble. How many times have you seen a park bench or something of that ilk, maybe even a big statue with a name on it? Nobody knows who... see more

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Car battery advice: what actually helps your battery last longer?

Many States here have enacted "Right to repair" laws which means that to sell say a cellphone in that State the battery has to be replaceable. It... see more

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Thailand to UK by car

@olduser that's the spirit! 😉 Have you watched "Only Murders in the Building?" I think you will like it. @Drivingforfun your granny story kind of... see more

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Car battery advice: what actually helps your battery last longer?

@olduser yes but doing it yourself is not an option like before, unless you are really crafty. My phone, a S24 is glued shut and has delicate... see more

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Leaving a legacy

@Drivingforfun sorry to hear you've experienced lots of bereavement lately. Hope you are well. 🫂 I think is a lovely idea, your contribution will... see more

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Leaving a legacy

Yes there are many Bee charities around the country, try an Internet search for one in your area. With some you can just sponsor, others may help... see more

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Pets of the RAC Community

Just to clarify, are we talking about the Geordie pet or southern pet? 😀 see more

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Driving economically

Other thoughts - open windows cause a lot of extra drag, such that it is more efficient to close the windows and use the aircon! Roof racks create... see more

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Car battery advice: what actually helps your battery last longer?

As far as I know, with the right tools, mobile phones still can be opened and the batteries changed? see more

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We spend a lot of time in this Community talking about engines, tyres, batteries, weird rattling noises, and everything in between, but I'm curious... see more

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Driving economically

@NMNeil I am in agreement with you 100%. I have an electric water pump and steering - great for the old VOSA consumption test, but obviously with a... see more

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