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  • 20 mph
    The psychology behind stuff like this is interesting Similar topic but a bit of a tangent... there's something called a time-saving bias whereby... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • 20 mph
    Found on the BBC news; ... see more
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  • Your ideal Christmas: cosy at home, or out on the road?
    I'm very much a stay at home kind of person. My Christmas va-va-voomed retired quite some time ago. Don't get me wrong, I love a get together with... see more
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  • Major complaint. Woman left alone with 10 hour call out time
    Hi @isla74 - I'm really sorry to hear about your experience with our service and want to reassure you that it's not typical of what happens, but I... see more
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  • Your ideal Christmas: cosy at home, or out on the road?
    I'd start: I prefer to spend Christmas at home. I like to sleep in my own bed and cook in my own kitchen. 😂 However, the most magical Christmas... see more
    by Lily
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  • RAC and Shell 3p discount
    Hi @BMR! Happy Friday. I am really sorry, I did forward your question to our team but I've just given them a little nudge (actually a big one)... see more
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  • Software
    Hi @Jonboy1952 🙂 welcome to the Community! Yes, our RAC Mobile Mechanics can perform software updates and repairs on modern vehicles, especially... see more
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  • Major complaint. Woman left alone with 10 hour call out time
    I would like to complain about the terrible service I received tonight in Glasgow. I called you around 5pm as my car was having problems with... see more
    by isla74
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  • Recycling car names from old models
    You mean like the Rolls Royce Ghost which in reality is just a different body on a BMW L6 platform which uses a BMW engine and transmission. No more... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • RAC and Shell 3p discount
    Any news? It is has been 2 months since the question was posted see more
    by BMR
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  • Software
    I don't know, but I can't see any reason why they would - aren't they readily available from the manufacturer? see more
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  • Software
    Hi does anyone know if the RAC does software updates for cars. Thanks Jon see more
    by Jonboy1952
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  • Your ideal Christmas: cosy at home, or out on the road?
    Hello everyone! 🎄 It’s December 10th and the festive season has officially arrived! Since this is my first year (and @Nick’s!) as your Community... see more
    by Lily
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  • Recycling car names from old models
    I can understand manufacturers re-using previously successful car names, in the hopes of getting users of the previous version interested enough to... see more
    by olduser
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  • Alcolocks get the support of drivers to tackle drink-drive re-offending
    I always wonder about these type of survey. I suspect the responders are thinking in this case, well if it keeps them off the road I am all for it,... see more
    by olduser
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  • AI good or bad?
    I agree AI has the potential to be a powerful tool, say, like a calculator but to make use of any tool, you must know its limitations - a screwdriver... see more
    by olduser
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  • AI good or bad?
    Unfortunately, I don't think legislation could ever keep up but there may be a way of forcing manufacturers to look before they leap, to have a 'do... see more
    by olduser
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  • AI good or bad?
    Today I received a blurb from AVG about Vibescamming. I remember coming across the word some time ago, along with Phubbing. I mentally wrote them off... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Dartford Tunnel
    That's a helpful consensus! Good to know that most people find the Dartford Crossing tunnels (and Blackwall/Rotherhithe, for comparison) to be... see more
    by JamieGen
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  • Alcolocks get the support of drivers to tackle drink-drive re-offending
    A new, updated version of this report has just been released by the RAC with indications showing that support for the use of these so-called... see more
    by Nick
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  • AI good or bad?
    With great power comes great responsibility, right? Whilst my opinion is that this kind of completely open AI has no place in children's toys, I'm... see more
    by Nick
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  • Recycling car names from old models
    I guess this happens everywhere though, right? I'm not sure I'd say that side of things is lack of imagination, more a way that manufacturers have... see more
    by Nick
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  • Best anti-glare night driving glasses in 2025, your picks?
    @Lily I've just bought these and can see no reduction in headlight glare at all, just a slightly more yellow image. ​​​​​​​Did you actually try... see more
    by Termie
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  • AI good or bad?
    During my time in the Army, I saw too many people injured through misuse, or abuse, of equipment, even though they had been trained or instructed in... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Recycling car names from old models
    Members broke down and gave their details to the teleop. On receiving the job, I would form a mental picture of the car I was looking for. My first... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Unacceptable Recovery Time
    Hi @Bill, I’m really sorry to hear about your experience, and we’re sorry to see you go. I can imagine how distressing that must have been for your... see more
    by Lily
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  • Recycling car names from old models
    So true. Take the GM truck platform. Start with a frame, engine and running gear and put a different truck cab on it and it's then either a;... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • AI good or bad?
    AI is a very powerful tool, like any powerful tool in the wrong hands power = danger... Think of it like any other powerful tool... would you give... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • AI good or bad?
    In both cases, the AI would be searching the internet for answer to the question asked, it would have been simpler to have used the internet. The... see more
    by olduser
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