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Famous cars from film and TV

I saw about 4-5, maybe half a dozen DeLoreans overtake me in Norfolk a few years ago, on a meet presumably. I didn’t realise that was perhaps a few... see more

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The 80s child in me LOVES a DeLorean. In a crossover with our music thread, one of my favourite Synthwave artists owns a DeLorean, seen in the... see more

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premiums raised due to an incident not a claim in relation to a theft of a vehicle

Just a suggestion Seeing as you're now regarded as victim of a theft and (presumably) now paying your premiums as if you'd made a claim, is it... see more

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premiums raised due to an incident not a claim in relation to a theft of a vehicle

I totally agree this is cowboy tactics but their stance (which would win officially) is you're a higher risk now. Thanks to your honesty & doing the... see more

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Famous cars from film and TV

Some of my favourite cars from movies and TV shows that, as a kid, I was 100% sure I would drive one day: 😅 - The MACH 5 from Speed Racer. Sleek,... see more

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Taking your driving test soon? Check out these 15 tips to help you pass first time

I may have mentioned this before, but back in 1989 just before CBT was introduced for bikes (replacing the old part 1 test) I was on the very first... see more

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Taking your driving test soon? Check out these 15 tips to help you pass first time

One of the things I don't understand is that people will happily reveal they are not computer literate, or musically inclined. Yet it seems the... see more

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Driverless cars: Tech possible for UK motorways by 2026

I believe it will gut the movie industry as now they won't need highly paid and erratic actors or big expensive production budgets. Bollywood is one... see more

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I knew it was a while ago but didn't know it was 2002 film 😳 see more

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Taking your driving test soon? Check out these 15 tips to help you pass first time

And that is exactly the point. New drivers are being taught to simply pass a test of about 40 minutes duration and drive by the numbers, rather then... see more

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Taking your driving test soon? Check out these 15 tips to help you pass first time

I suppose the problem is, the intention is to pass the test rather than to learn to drive. Vehicles have improved making it easy to get into big... see more

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Haha yes - who can forget John Cleese's Q, "Aston Martin call it the Vanquish - we call it the Vanish!" Brilliant! see more

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Damage water

The modern way to chase water leaks is to put a smoke generator in the car and look for smoke leaking out. Traditional ways, involve starting... see more

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Damage water

I had this issue with an old car and we used a really high tech solution, my dad sprayed the car with a hosepipe and I sat inside and looked to see... see more

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premiums raised due to an incident not a claim in relation to a theft of a vehicle

On February 18th, 2025, I was leaving home to go on holiday, We live in a decent area with low levels of crime in Darlington. We decided to leave our... see more

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I know its not a car, but my little claim to fame is that I have ridden the bike used by Steve McQueen in the Great Escape. The suggestion was... see more

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Taking your driving test soon? Check out these 15 tips to help you pass first time

Back in the day when I had the ADI qualification and also taught learner bike riders, the rule from the DSA was that non of the test routes were to... see more

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Finally an EV without bells and whistles

Someone must have been listening because there's a new company in town who will sell you an EV truck that has absolutely no extras in the base model,... see more

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JC9 - 10 M25 speed camera

OP, the police normally supply image(s) showing your vehicle passing under the gantry - with the recorded speed - and the gantry itself, showing the... see more

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I worked at the American Car Center in Kingston briefly, and they had the AMC Hornet that was used in The Man With the Golden Gun on display. This... see more

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JC9 - 10 M25 speed camera

Seems you are not the only one to ask. https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/variable_speed_limits_on_m25_bet see more

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Can We Recommend Products?

Something maybe relevant for this thread ... 🤔 Bisodol My granddad had half a stomach (technical term) after operations and other issues, and... see more

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Can We Recommend Products?

A workshop I used to work at used Groom Fabric Cleaner, that was good gear too. Frothed up like nobody's business. Haven't seen it for years. see more

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@Rolebama I often see people using it and wondered if it's just fun covering your car in foam - it's useful to hear that it does a good job! see more

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Unexpected careless driving charge

@Ert2309 You have been given incorrect advice and information by the sound of it. Firstly, to convict for the offence of careless driving, the... see more

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