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Any football fans out there? ⚽

Since the 1970 world cup I have had like many a soft spot for that wonderful Brazilian side, who I regard as the best international side ever. ... see more

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@TC1474 congrats on the new car! 😊 It does look lovely! In case somebody is curious, here's a little vid about the car: see more

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Any football fans out there? ⚽

Yeah I'm the same @TC1474 and @Lily - however I do also like to watch games that our players from Leeds United are involved, so that includes trying... see more

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Any football fans out there? ⚽

@TC1474 same here, I want to watch as many matches as possible but I can't possibly stay awake past midnight 😐😪 That's the problem with the World... see more

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How to check and top up your engine oil!

Hey everyone! Did you know we have a YouTube channel packed with pro tips on car care, exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, and everything in... see more

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Wildlife on the Road

I take the car out once a fortnight to charge the battery, (unless I have planned journeys to undertake), usually late at night when there is nobody... see more

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Caught myself by surprise today

It is quite unusual for me to hear a story like yours. Most of those I know have had to make some compromise when buying. "Well this one had A, B, C... see more

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Any football fans out there? ⚽

I voted and said I will not miss a match and usually when the competition is in Europe or with reasonable kick off times that would be an accurate... see more

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Caught myself by surprise today

You may recall a few weeks ago I asked if anyone had any experience or comments about the MG HS as I am looking to change my old Jag given that I am... see more

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Just testing

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Any football fans out there? ⚽

@Beelzebub @Nick not a lot of faith going around this time 😭 Feels like everyone's gone quiet on the whole "It's coming home" thing. Maybe things... see more

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Just testing

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Just testing

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Is hayfever putting you at risk when driving? New study highlights the impact.

I am not sure if hayfever was recognized as such when I was a kid, but I used to get a 'summer cold' every year. I found a homeopathic remedy which... see more

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Maintaining a Classic Car – What’s Been Your Biggest Challenge?

I only worked on one Triumph Stag. Original engine, 11,000 miles, had to change timing chains. They also had verry short thread spark plugs, and the... see more

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Robots doing Real Work!

That is true. Of the volume manufacturers, all the UK-owned ones have gone: only the two foreign-owned have survived (Ford and Vauxhall). Make of... see more

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Is hayfever putting you at risk when driving? New study highlights the impact.

I found a big change when pollen filters were fitted to cars, yet I have found many drivers, with the problem, who have their windows open? see more

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Robots doing Real Work!

Most car manufacturers in the UK are not UK owned these days, in the main, due to union resistance to progress. But poor management was also a... see more

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Is hayfever putting you at risk when driving? New study highlights the impact.

A recent study conducted by Volvo has highlighted how seasonal allergies like hayfever can impact your ability to drive safely. In their survey of... see more

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How’s everyone feeling today?

I'm usually the happy go lucky, positive person in my house, but today I'm definitely feeling under the weather and low energy. Not sure if it's a... see more

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Maintaining a Classic Car – What’s Been Your Biggest Challenge?

My dad used to have Triumph Stagg, lovely engine, great runner. He didn't do any of the maintenance himself though but had a friend who was a... see more

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Any football fans out there? ⚽

My eldest son and I will be all in as much as we can - love the World Cup. Not sure England will win but I think we'll do ok. I love the coaching... see more

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Maintaining a Classic Car – What’s Been Your Biggest Challenge?

It would depend on how you define classic. Anything pre-computer control will be easier to maintain because you can get the workshop manuals either... see more

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Any football fans out there? ⚽

England will reach the quarter-finals and lose on penalties. Scotland will lose the first two group games, then beat Brazil when it doesn't... see more

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Any football fans out there? ⚽

The Men's World Cup kicks off this week, and it got me wondering... are there any football fans here in the Community? ⚽ If so, do you think... see more

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