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  • Advice needed on how to complain!
    Advice on how to complain? I'll ask the wife, she's an expert. 😎 see more
    by NMNeil
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  • AI good or bad?
    Something not accounted for see more
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  • Just a thought.
    Could be worse. https://telegrafi.com/en/mercedes-recalls-800-cars-due-to-a-defect%2C-but-they-do-not-have-spare-parts-to-replace/ see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Advice needed on how to complain!
    Hi @saraj, welcome to the Community! I am sorry to hear you've had a bad experience, could you please send me a DM with your case number, your... see more
    by Lily
    • Yesterday 16:41
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  • Road works
    Water and electricity ae waiting in the wings to put their signs up for their repairs under the road to put right the damage done by the Gas! They... see more
    by olduser
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  • Just a Piece of Silly
    What's the prize if I guess correctly? see more
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  • Just a thought.
    Rust on disks can be a problem on EV's especially if the driver is a smooth (good) driver as the brakes get very little work. So far I have not... see more
    by olduser
    • Yesterday 16:11
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  • When should I replace my car tyres?
    There is some argument as to is 3mm tread depth the end point or the legal requirement of 1.6mm? Personally I have always used the legal wear level... see more
    by olduser
    • Yesterday 14:45
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  • AI good or bad?
    The videos that have been produced by AI, or the ones I have seen, have something missing. It is hard to describe what is missing, it's like... see more
    by olduser
    • Yesterday 14:19
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  • Advice needed on how to complain!
    Hi, We had a breakdown on 1st December 2025. During this breakdown we were wrongly told that I needed to pay for towing (£400), we were not offered... see more
    by saraj
    • Yesterday 12:14
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  • Best UK road trips in 2026?
    Hello, hello! Happy Friday everyone 😎 How are you doing? I started 2026 with a bang... by getting the flu again. You’ve really got to love life... see more
    by Lily
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  • Just a Piece of Silly
    A friend came round yesterday and asked for my opinion on a horrible rattle his car had just developed. After a quick drive round the block, I agreed... see more
    by Rolebama
    • Yesterday 11:15
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  • My L plates keep coming off, I need advice-Please
    I am a great believer in neodynium magnets, and you can pick them up from that well-known auction site cheap enough. After passing Test, they can be... see more
    by Rolebama
    • Yesterday 11:07
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  • Can We Recommend Products?
    I just put a post on the AI thread about a Disney+ programme called NEXT. I am currently a few episodes into Emergence. So far a bit reminiscent of... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • AI good or bad?
    One of the Boom Radio DJs recommended a Disney+ programme called NEXT. I have just finished binge-watching it. Basically similar idea to the... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • AI good or bad?
    Was it Facebook that had to take it's AI down because it made inappropriate sexual and racial posts, using language it learnt from people's posts? see more
    by Rolebama
    • Yesterday 10:51
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  • Road works
    It would seem that one of our local busiest roads is to dug up for gas mains work. There are 2 matrix boxes proclaiming work starts 26 Jan for 6wks.... see more
    by Rolebama
    • Yesterday 10:46
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  • Just a thought.
    I get electric tech being restricted access, don’t always agree that it should be but I do get it. However to be unable to obtain disc brakes easily... see more
    by Seal
    • 15-01-26 09:41
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  • Just a thought.
    I remember the early days of Datsun Cherrys and 120s. Small cars but with a price tag of £80 for a basic service kit. TBH, I would be surprised if... see more
    by Rolebama
    • 14-01-26 20:52
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  • When should I replace my car tyres?
    Unfortunately, tyres now have an expiry time built in by way of perishing/cracking. Look for tiny cracks appearing, easier found on sidewalls, and... see more
    by Rolebama
    • 14-01-26 20:46
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  • AI good or bad?
    One industry that is being upset by AI is the movie industry. No more expensive sets, no more prima donna actors being paid millions per movie, no... see more
    by NMNeil
    • 14-01-26 19:51
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  • Cirtroen Relay 2021 EGR valve issue
    You already got your answer when you made an identical posting on the French car forum. https://frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=88524... see more
    by NMNeil
    • 14-01-26 19:23
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  • Telescopic car brush damaged paintwork
    The RAC Shop has an email on their customer care page, so use that to make your complaint so you don't miss any deadlines and to give yourself a... see more
    by NMNeil
    • 14-01-26 19:18
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  • When should I replace my car tyres?
    Some bathroom reading for you.... see more
    by NMNeil
    • 14-01-26 18:47
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  • Telescopic car brush damaged paintwork
    I wonder if you did any research before buying it? I think it may be this one: (522) Review of the RAC All In One Car Washing Brush With Soap... see more
    by Santa
    • 14-01-26 18:28
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  • RAC tyre cover
    In these days of cars with no spare tyres, it may be worth considering a tyre cover. ​​​​​​​It's worth noting that a standard RAC or AA cover... see more
    by Santa
    • 14-01-26 18:15
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  • AI good or bad?
    If AI is allowed to take into consideration what we, the users, tell it then in reality it is of little use to anyone. Not that I am saying you have... see more
    by olduser
    • 14-01-26 16:59
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  • Just a thought.
    I had a text from a pal in Europe, yes I do have a few believe it or not, about an expensive repair issue that he is currently trying to get his head... see more
    by Seal
    • 14-01-26 16:53
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  • RAC tyre cover
    Hi @myshell30, welcome the RAC Forum. 😊 Thanks for your question, I took a look at our website and this is the info available: "How it works... see more
    by Lily
    • 14-01-26 15:32
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