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@Drivingforfun thanks! see more
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The other consideration is that insurance companies love any excuse to pump up premiums and modifications and added bling is usually the primary red... see more
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I think a cheap and cheerful won't sell today is for two reasons. The first is that I think part of the success of the Mini was that it was so easy... see more
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Sorry I can't be of more help but they use the same engine I believe so they should be similar I suppose? The Mini might edge it being lighter and... see more
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Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately, nobody in the community has access to member accounts, and as this doesn't appear to be a widespread issue,... see more
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Primarily based on screen versions, I like the James Moriarty character (Sherlock Holmes' nemesis). see more
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Hi, i was thinking about getting one of these cars(BMW M135I or MINI Copper Works GP) and i was wondering which one is easier and cheaper to... see more
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Hello @Rolebama, Wow, that sounds incredibly frustrating! After so many years and attempts, it’s a relief you finally got your license with your... see more
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Yeah I still can’t log into it I’ve tried again today and it’s the same see more
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I started reading Discworld aged about 12 but couldn't get into it, maybe might be worth trying again? I probably wouldn't have gotten all the... see more
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In teaching my children, I found they had been primed with such a lot of rubbish about driving tests it was worth explaining what examiners were... see more
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Mine is Sam Vimes of The Night Watch of Ankh-Morpork. Part of the Discworld series by the late Terry Pratchett. Most of my family has read them, and... see more
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Back in the day, traffic cops (well in my force anyway) used to have a personal issue patrol car (or motorcycle if you were a full time rider), the... see more
- 14-10-24 14:58
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Driving through Ashdown Forest at 2am, I thought deer's eyes in the mist were cats-eyes on the road. Luckily(?) there was a ditch we got stuck in... see more
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To be honest. I only wash mine when they 'look' grubby. I have owned a number of different colour cars, and some look grubby within days of their... see more
- 14-10-24 14:28
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I know of three people who were diagnosed with PTSD. One because he saw an accidental death, one because he caused an accidental death, and one... see more
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I find cordless anything is great if you use it every day but if its use is intermittent then every time you want it it needs a recharge... see more
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I think it used be in the Vauxhall hand book, something about a cleaned car drove better, and lasted longer. Mini's got washed when dirty, it was... see more
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I once took the passenger seat and door of a Mini to put a large electric motor in to drive 4 miles to deliver it to a carrier's depot, the motor... see more
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I remember an advanced driving instructor saying it's unnecessary to slow down very much when driving over railway lines I went over one and gave... see more
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I'm with Mark. Mine gets washed every few months, usually by a machine. I've had my current car seven months - it's been washed once, and it now... see more
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I tend to do the inside quite regularly because it's obviously where I am so I want it to be nice, I'm less fussy about the outside. Maybe once every... see more
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Hi Tattyted78, Welcome to the RAC Community. Thanks for reporting this, are you still unable to login? I just want to double check it wasn't... see more
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My neighbour takes great pride in his car and washes it at least twice a week… even in the rain. I’m envious of his commitment, but I tend to take... see more
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That's a useful video. see more
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Hello @Drivingforfun, For a versatile and reliable upgrade, consider the Dremel 8220 Cordless Rotary Tool Kit. It's powerful, cordless, and comes... see more
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In those days, it was a matter of how well the engine could breath, (air/fuel mixture in exhaust out) I would guess that 5000 - 6000 would be about... see more
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Your right! I suppose I could say it serves me right for being such a gasbag! Or in the words of Fred Emery ... see more
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