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On paper F = m x a where F = Force, m = mass, and a = acceleration. a = delta v / delta t where delta v = change in velocity, and delta t =... see more

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You are right, the increase in friction in an engine is not linear, rolling resistance is more linear but not quite - I was trying to keep it simple.... see more

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Average Insurance Premiums stabilise after years of hikes!

In the case of personal injury, each injury is classified as minor moderate or severe/catastrophic and will have a lower and upper value for each... see more

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I may be wrong, but I don't believe an insurer can limit their third-party liability. That liability is imposed by sections 145(3(a)) of the Road... see more

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Maybe @Nick or @Beelzebub or @TC1474 can answer this: What happens if/when a claim exceeds the seemingly - but definitely not - infinite external... see more

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To be honest I don't know why he'd need to discourage my granny from going to the embassy - he wasn't related to her or anything! I think the... see more

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Have you ever had your car breakdown abroad? What happened?

We toured France several times, both in a tent and later a caravan. One day, I pulled into a country garage for fuel and saw a Ford with English... see more

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Have you ever had your car breakdown abroad? What happened?

Back in the days when Hermetite was king, I was riding through France when the chain driving my dynamo snapped. Not an immediate problem, but to get... see more

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I was taught that the power needed to increase speed by 10mph is roughly double that needed to cruise at a given speed. Eg, if you need 17bhp to... see more

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Automatic transmission and cruise control does all the economy thinking for me. 😎 see more

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First, and prehaps a bit pedantically, while air resistance does indeed increase as the square of the speed, the energy needed does not. Not all of... see more

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Did the exile have a map showing where he stashed the diamonds, what did the butler know, why was the maid sacked from the embassy, and what did the... see more

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Firstly, drag, or air resistance is proportional to the square of the speed (twice the speed = four times the drag = four times the power = fuel x... see more

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Have you ever had your car breakdown abroad? What happened?

haha, I don't quite remember, but I do recall that we were lucky on two counts - one; it was morning so we had the whole day ahead of us if needed,... see more

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My Friend Just Wants His New Kitchen

He is now in possession of his original deposit. Footnote: I will most certainly not approach Wrenn if I am ever in need of a new kitchen. see more

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@Drivingforfun Enthralled audience just increased +1. Come on, dish the dirt.😀 see more

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Average Insurance Premiums stabilise after years of hikes!

If I remember correctly, my first Policy covered me for £2,000,000 worth of third party liability. My current Policy covers me for £40,000,000 worth... see more

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Total Stupidity

I used the word stupidity for a few of the reasons I think this incident took place. First, because he deliberately exceeded the speed limit.... see more

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It seems to me that driving within the rpm torque band is more economical than driving in the power band. Something to be aware of though is if you... see more

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Total Stupidity

I am not sure stupid is the best word perhaps thoughtless is a better choice. To drive we learn a set of automatic actions involved in driving... see more

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Yes, by about 30% see more

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Have you ever had your car breakdown abroad? What happened?

@Nick how long did you have to walk? I've got to say, I support 90s nostalgia, but I do appreciate how many things (like asking for help in... see more

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Average Insurance Premiums stabilise after years of hikes!

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) recently released data from the first quarter of 2026 and reported that the average cost of car insurance... see more

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Have you ever had your car breakdown abroad? What happened?

Not my car, and not a breakdown, but I have been a passenger in a friend's car and we ran out of petrol driving in France! That was a long old day,... see more

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@Drivingforfun and the plot tickens... 🤨 Very, very interesting. see more

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I think it's reasonably accurate to say he was an exile rather than an expat 🧐 😂 see more

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@Nick I think I need to start writing my novel 🤣 I need to put this overactive imagination of mine to work see more

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... and all the answers @Lily potentially help us create some kind of thriller novel or tv show! Great story @Drivingforfun ! see more

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Hey ladies and gents, The sun is shining (well… partially), and it’s got me thinking: summer is just around the corner! 😎🏄‍♀️ Soon, many of you... see more

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@Drivingforfun now I am officially intrigued 😂 why would he discourage her from contacting the Embassy? Were the characters shady? So many questions,... see more

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