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Idea to reduce emissions & help drivers at the same time?

I'm sure it's been thought up before, but... I wonder how many people of those who don't check their tyre pressures are due to not wanting to pay?... see more

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Best places for car lovers in the UK, let’s build a list!

I love the vibes at any of the American car shows I've been to. I never really knew why I liked them as American cars (loud, muscly, brash) are... see more

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Best places for car lovers in the UK, let’s build a list!

Happy Friday everyone, We’re all pretty passionate about cars, road trips and everything in between, so I thought it could be fun to put... see more

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What do you like to do when the sun comes out in the UK?

@Nick you’ve inspired me to dust off my garden furniture, I haven’t done it yet this year, and you’re right, let’s make the most of our gardens! ... see more

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How to Decide Whether to Pay For an Expensive Repair on an Older Car

Assuming the car is paid for it makes more economic sense to keep the old one; within reason. Older car No finance payments No or minimal... see more

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How to Decide Whether to Pay For an Expensive Repair on an Older Car

I might be wrong, but I think in America the done thing is to get quite a generous warranty (compared with UK / EU standards) but it only applies to... see more

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What do you like to do when the sun comes out in the UK?

For me I like to get out into my garden as much as possible. I'm very aware that I'm lucky to have a nice sized garden so I don't take it lightly. It... see more

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What do you like to do when the sun comes out in the UK?

By the way, the day today feels like this song (first time I watch the video). Who remembers Roxette? see more

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What do you like to do when the sun comes out in the UK?

Hello hello! 😊 It’s 20 degrees out there!!! Wohoo!!! I went for a walk during my lunch break and the high street near my house looked like... see more

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Describe your mood today using a car brand!

@Rolebama just saw this, hope you are feeling a bit better now! Was it a cold or just a cough? see more

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How to Decide Whether to Pay For an Expensive Repair on an Older Car

I would agree with you on that. I have always tended to have cars with big engines. More relaxed, less strain, smooth effortless power usually... see more

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How to Decide Whether to Pay For an Expensive Repair on an Older Car

There is a certain amount of luck involved with cars. The "Friday afternoon car" is not a myth. The way cars are assembled is supposed to eliminate... see more

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Fair road fixes

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How to Decide Whether to Pay For an Expensive Repair on an Older Car

I have had my Jag from new in 2009. My plan was to keep it for 3 or 4 years and then replace it with the XE which was the direct replacement for... see more

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How to Decide Whether to Pay For an Expensive Repair on an Older Car

Anyone with an older car in good cosmetic condition may face a situation where the maintenance or repair bill exceeds the car's value. When I was... see more

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Nearly had a serious accident today because of my tyres please check yours

I did reset a couple of times, but the warning soon came back. My car is over ten years old, and the consensus among fellow owners is that these... see more

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BBC News or Speculation

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Fair road fixes

Maybe ask the powers that be if they can extend this proposal from 2019 to include borough councils.... see more

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Fair road fixes

@2026betterroads welcome to the Community and thanks for sharing! How are you finding it? We wish you good luck with your petition. see more

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Happy Easter!

@olduser, @Rolebama, @Santa, @Drivingforfun thank you guys, did you have a good Easter? A lot of chocolate eggs or a nice roast? I didn't travel... see more

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BBC News or Speculation

I don't think the BBC (or any other medium for that matter) actually calculate average wages. That would be an impossible task. They simply... see more

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Describe your mood today using a car brand!

Today, I feel like an old high-revving Japanese motorcycle. I think I sound like one too. Coughing and sneezing, with the occasional splutter. see more

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BBC News or Speculation

I don't see any difference between this and the way they report most stories. I love the way they calculate average wages: They don't point out the... see more

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Is it worth getting a full set of tyres replaced at once

Personally, I put much better tyres on the front than the back. My preferred tyres on the front are Continentals, and I am quite happy with budget... see more

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Happy Easter!

@Drivingforfun The emptiest roads I ever saw were on the day of Kate Middleton's wedding. From M40 along the M25, then A405, A414 and A1(M) to... see more

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What are your tips for MOT day?

Yes, it would fail. MOT manual says "You must test all mandatory headlamps. Mandatory headlamps’ are a matched pair of main beam headlamps and a... see more

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