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  • Recovery experience with RAC
    @Rolebama if the van driver made such a sudden turn as the OP said, would it be reasonable to expect the car driver to follow suit? I've never been... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Recovery experience with RAC
    But as lonestanger mentions, the towing vehicle made a sudden turn, it's driver may have forgotten there was a car on the pole. I have been towed... see more
    by olduser
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  • How F1 has changed
    I've never been into F1, I find more excitement spending a day in the pits during an amateur open track day. I think I would've been into F1 if I... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Recovery experience with RAC
    FWIW: I towed cars collectively for hundreds of miles, on a tow pole, and can only say that if your car came into contact with the towing vehicle, it... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Damage to Car by 3rd Party Mechanic.
    From what I understand, the 3rd party was nominated by the RAC, and acting as their agent, so, as far as I am aware, it is the RAC's problem. see more
    by Rolebama
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  • How F1 has changed
    @olduser That made for some true nostalgia, thanks for that. see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Odd things learned from adverts.
    When I first started eating Mars Bars, they were 3d. They changed the caramel mix, they changed the 'nougat', then they changed the chocolate. All... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Best Motorway Services in the UK?
    @Rolebama thanks! I usually travel around the area to visit friends and family, adding those to my Google Maps pin now. I think we coud do our... see more
    by Lily
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  • Best Motorway Services in the UK?
    @Lily The only ones I know of are South Mimms, Clacketts Lane and Cobham. I have used all over the years, although Cobham is only a few years old.... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • How F1 has changed
    I found this on the BBC; https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/extra/v7yykmbyey/f1-at-75-by-bbc-sport-and-getty-images In the early days engines had to... see more
    by olduser
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  • Damage to Car by 3rd Party Mechanic.
    I would say this is simple, you have paid RAC to provide roadside service, if they choose to send incompetent people to fix the problem, your... see more
    by olduser
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  • Best Motorway Services in the UK?
    @Rolebama a great life (and services) hack. Here in Wales we have a doughnut shop called WhoCult, and same, good coffee, great prices. The problem is... see more
    by Lily
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  • Recovery experience with RAC
    Thank you for your response. I appreciate you checking with the team, but I’ve already made multiple attempts to contact them directly over several... see more
    by lonestanger
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  • Odd things learned from adverts.
    We also very rarely watch "live tv" - we tend to record most things and watch later, doing the same and fast-forwarding through the ads. Having said... see more
    by Nick
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  • Recovery experience with RAC
    Hi @lonestanger - apologies for the delayed reply here. I've spoken to the team at the RAC and can see that you're case is being dealt with and... see more
    by Nick
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  • Gardens
    @Drivingforfun Same here. I always sow too many seeds and rather than throw any plants away I desperately find a spot somewhere for them to grow. No... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Gardens
    I used to consider thinning out vegetables as just part of gardening but had to do the same with some sunflowers today and couldn’t bear to discard... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Fuel conundrum
    Both codes relate to the PCM getting a voltage from the MAP/MAF and the fuel pressure sensor that is too high. Start by checking the voltage to and... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • RS3 Rear Diff
    The Audi part number is the same for both years, so quite probably.... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Best Motorway Services in the UK?
    Just FWIW: I had occasion to stop at Keele services on the M6 a while back. Half of the food hall was devoted to a Starbucks. A sunny September day... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Odd things learned from adverts.
    I can't honestly remember the last time I saw an advert. I have recorded my TV progs for years so that when I watch them, I can 'jump' or fast... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Odd things learned from adverts.
    I am very close to getting a Range Rover then. I am just missing the manor and the Irish Wolf. But I've got the tennis ball (I am assuming Wolfie is... see more
    by Lily
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  • Best Motorway Services in the UK?
    @Nick I haven't but I am really curious abotu the Gloucester one because I love a good farm shop. 🐑 The thing is I never go that way, so I'd have to... see more
    by Lily
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  • Recovery experience with RAC
    On 24/04/2025, I had one of the Distressing recovery experiences with RAC. My car had a clutch failure, and I requested recovery to a known garage.... see more
    by lonestanger
    • 13-05-25 09:22
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