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Thinking of Buying a Classic Car – Worth It in 2026?

Most of the classic cars I have seen suffer from corrosion, and it can be very expensive to repair. Some are notorious for it. Also obtaining spares... see more

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

Batteries are a bit like people - too sedentary a lifestyle and they will fade, but a bit of exercise will help their fitness, so run them down a bit... see more

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DashCam Installation

I think I was told it was around 5% discount for having one. That was quite a few years ago though, so now they are so common, probably nothing. Do... see more

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I suppose it comes under, 'keeping up with the Jones's', much of what we do is just following fashion! However, there may be an argument for... see more

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Constant flat battery

Buy a cheap multimeter. Check the battery resting voltage with the engine off and nothing electrical switched on, 12.6 is fully charged, 12.2 it's... see more

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

Unfortunately batteries are not designed to last anymore, and 3 - 4 years is the normal lifespan. Battery type Typical warranty Mild climate,... see more

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Rising Fuel Costs 2026

I think you'll find that the quote comes from RAC Motoring Services, which has not been connected with the Royal Automobile Club for decades. see more

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Another reasonable view could be to look at only the additional revenue they're raising – the war isn't their choice, but the extra tax they take is... see more

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But premiums are actually coming down, not increasing.. see more

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Increase in uninsured vehicles.

It sounds like a self-perpetuating issue as the price increases will just cause more drivers to take the chance causing further price increases, and... see more

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Increase in uninsured vehicles.

@olduser It is an accepted fact that many of the younger drivers who cannot afford to insure their vehicles are prepared to risk driving whilst... see more

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Constant flat battery

It looks as though you are unable to to check for parasitic drain (un expected power loss while car is not running) on the battery. In view of that,... see more

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

Like Santa I made use of a "Smart" charger at short intervals. Good ones will tell the condition of the battery, most will give a cell equalising... see more

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DashCam Installation

@Rolebama. My dashcam is "permanently" wired by connecting it to an available point on the fuse board. TBH, I would expect insurance companies to... see more

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Increase in uninsured vehicles.

Today on BBC news: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyr7dmry5mo I wonder how many of these uninsured are a deliberate choice not to insure,... see more

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

Many cars are loaded with electronic devices these days. Individually, they may not be a problem, but setting off on a short commute on a frosty... see more

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Thinking of Buying a Classic Car – Worth It in 2026?

Most "classic cars" have a club or group associated with them. MG has a thriving owners' club near Cambridge, for example: Home | The MG Owners'... see more

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Will fitting a front and rear dash cam affect my RAC warranty?

@svnitankit welcome to the RAC Forum. 😉 That's a great question, I think it would be good idea to give our team a call to check. Have you got... see more

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