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  • The UK introduced the breathalyser 57 years ago!
    I was serving in the 80's and that option was never available in my area. May have been an option in some but not all areas. The only way... see more
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  • The best vehicle you've ever owned
    I had a Power Wheels toy like the one below at my Grandparents' house It had a top speed of about 4mph and was even slower off road but when it... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Avatars
    Your Robin sounds a bit like my Mum's 1960s Mini, she said it would go round the one way system in Watford on 2 wheels, apparently it would go round... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • The best vehicle you've ever owned
    Inspired by this discussion started by @Rolebama, I'm curious what is the best car, bike (or whatever else) you've ever owned? Of course, 'best'... see more
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  • Avatars
    I tried to put an avatar up a few weeks ago but it didn't seem to work so I gave up ​​​​​​​Will try again now! 😊 see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Avatars
    Did you make any mods to help with cornering? (They're known to role/flip when cornering at speed) see more
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  • My first experience with an EV
    The main reason hydrogen cars are not here yet is a matter of making the refilling of the tank idiot-proof. I still see people lighting up or vaping... see more
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  • Being overtaken
    This is also meant to be the reason that when entering a public bathroom, men instinctively go to the urinal furthest away from the door. see more
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  • Can We Recommend Products?
    If I might add to the books, I am re-reading Harrier 809 by Rowland White, it's about the Falklands war. It covers the build up, getting there, and... see more
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  • Is it worth buying a GPS Speedometer.
    It used to be that a speedo had to be 100% accurate up to 30mph. It was only above this speed that you were allowed 10% + or -. I assume this is... see more
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  • Being overtaken
    I noticed when I used to do a lot of walking that I would feel uncomfortable when someone kept pace behind me. I would make any excuse to stop to let... see more
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  • Avatars
    I notice that there are very few of us using avatars. Come on, they can be fun in their own way. Mine is of a Reliant Robin I played with in the... see more
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  • Being overtaken
    My thoughts are, it's a primitive instinct, in the stone age or beyond, we were most likely to be attacked from behind, so anything behind makes us... see more
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  • Paid cash after accident
    FWIW: I have twice used independent claims assessors to deal with claims on my behalf. On both occasions I had the full cost of repairs and uninsured... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Multiple exhaust outlets
    Certainly with most multi-cylinder engines, individual exhausts, one per cylinder, are better for power, but, a single exhaust system is generally... see more
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  • My first experience with an EV
    I guess the dream scenario is that we find a clean and effective way of releasing Hydrogen from an abundant source e.g. water. IIRC, the vehicle's... see more
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  • Paid cash after accident
    There is a moral here somewhere... ​​​​​​​Something about insurance I think? see more
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  • Would there be a market for this?
    Hi Drivingforfun, I think the original Mini was just what you described but in spite of a shortage of fuel at that time (Suez crisis?). Initially... see more
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  • My first experience with an EV
    I had a Nisan Leaf for a year or so, the regenerative braking was adjustable, and at any setting I found it didn't take long to adapt to it. The... see more
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  • The UK introduced the breathalyser 57 years ago!
    I seem to remember a scheme where convicted drunk drivers could volunteer for visits to mortuaries, and have their mandatory 12-month ban reduced? I... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Being overtaken
    I have no problem being overtaken, but those clowns who pass and then slow to a speed lower than I was doing, or those who cut in close for no... see more
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  • Would there be a market for this?
    I used to work at a custom workshop. We would essentially fit nudge bars, replacement dashboards, spoilers, side skirts, seats, custom interiors,... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Would there be a market for this?
    Having said that... I do see more and more of the £12-15K cars on the road, so perhaps I'm wrong. And there designs are getting better and better. see more
    by Mark07
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  • Would there be a market for this?
    I'd love to say there would be a market, I think it'd be ideal for new/young drivers. However, I wonder if that demographic may also attach a... see more
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  • Is it worth buying a GPS Speedometer.
    With the satnav app being on a phone, it has two options for speed. It is likely using GPS data to calculate speed but it could use the phone masts... see more
    by olduser
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  • Would there be a market for this?
    People in the industry used to say "Small cars = small profits". ​​​​​​​There might be a market, but not much enthusiasm. see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Would there be a market for this?
    Just to add I know in China there are basic cars for around £5,000 but they are allowed to be sold without much of the safety kit we take for granted... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Would there be a market for this?
    In Japan it's relatively common for sports car manufacturers to offer a very "basic" model, aimed at people who will modify it. They come with the... see more
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  • Paid cash after accident
    Hi @TC1474 thanks for the reply. Yes that is what I thought. Very interesting about the harassment aspect. My wife has just arrived back from work... see more
    by WM1803
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  • Who is at fault, minor bump in the gym parking
    As said elsewhere, do not admit liability, give your insurers the facts and leave it to them. The other driver also has a statutory duty of care... see more
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