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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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  • 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
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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
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  • Best Motorway Services in the UK?
    @Lily Glouster is brilliant! I can highly recommend. Its why it came top in this blog post I wrote.... see more
    by smartcarhacks
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  • Should I be made to pay for a misdiagnosis
    @olduser It's worse, and we refer to it as 'loading up the parts cannon' meaning you just keep changing parts in the hope that one of the parts will... see more
    by NMNeil
    • 12-05-25 17:31
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  • Odd things learned from adverts.
    The modern trend for car adverts trying to sell a lifestyle and having nothing to do with the car is actually super old-fashioned! In the early... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Best Motorway Services in the UK?
    @Lily I've heard of it too but in places like Egypt, I thought it was odd in a "developed" country like Germany. Maybe that's wrong of me, though!... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Damage to Car by 3rd Party Mechanic.
    A few weeks ago my daughter had a flat tyre. We called the RAC who sent out a local mobile tyre fitter who changed the tyre. I then booked the car... see more
    by Iamchris
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  • Odd things learned from adverts.
    Odd things learned from adverts. If you live in an estate in a large house with steps up and down to the front door, and your Irish Wolf hound... see more
    by olduser
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  • Insignia problems
    These two websites may help: https://www.iamcarhacker.com/fix-p0193/ https://www.700r4transmissionhq.com/p0108-opel-insignia/ ​​​​​​​Good... see more
    by olduser
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  • Best Motorway Services in the UK?
    Interesting post on Which? about highly rated motorway services - check it out here. Looks like Gloucester on the M5 and Tebay on the M6 are the... see more
    by Nick
    • 12-05-25 12:24
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  • Best Motorway Services in the UK?
    @Rolebama clean place and friendly stuff is all you need to be honest. 😊 Nothing worse than being exhausted from a long drive and being treated... see more
    by Lily
    • 12-05-25 09:29
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  • Best Motorway Services in the UK?
    I tend to mainly use services on the M1 as that's where I do my longer journeys I guess. Depending on how far and where I'm going dictates on where I... see more
    by Nick
    • 12-05-25 09:23
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  • Working for r a c
    Hi @Coco, welcome to the RAC Community, and thanks for making your first post, it's great to hear from you. It's also great to hear your... see more
    by Nick
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  • Should I be made to pay for a misdiagnosis
    @Rolebama yes he is a retired HGV mechanic and i think they know this. But surely they have a duty of care to check first. Also I have zero idea... see more
    by Lizzie07871
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  • Should I be made to pay for a misdiagnosis
    The sad thing is it feels to be normal for garages in the UK, it is very unusual to see where a garage has begun at the beginning, find the problem... see more
    by olduser
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  • Best Motorway Services in the UK?
    Not any particular one, but any in the vicinity of Liverpool. Clean, food and drink cheaper and better than a lot, and all staff I have had dealings... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Should I be made to pay for a misdiagnosis
    Was your Dad ever employed in the motor or engineering trades in any way? I have seen garages get out of these types of claims by saying they took... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Constantly linking to Amazon
    When it do's finally cough it's last, everyone will shake their heads and say, "what do you expect, it is from China".🙂 see more
    by olduser
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