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Air con issues

Just to add to Rolebama's very sensible comment this may help you; https://bimmerboom.com/bmw-3-series-air-conditioning-issues-and-solutions/ ... see more

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Air con issues

All I can think of is a fluid leak, but I'm not sure breathing in unknown smoke is a good idea. Get it checked out professionally asap. see more

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Windscreen query.

I remember having to wait for a new windscreen for my car with auto wipers, because they only stocked the non-auto wiper version. Took two weeks and... see more

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Funny driving instructor anecdotes

A friend's son had booked driving lessons, and my friend had taken him out a few times in his car. He had to be somewhere, so he asked me if I would... see more

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Windscreen query.

Contact the company that changed the windscreen, if your car had auto wipers then there would be a piece for that and similarly for the auto... see more

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Random Charge from RAC?

Hi there @barry123456! How long ago did you log the complaint? see more

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Mini warning light

I am assuming two things. First, that you had new pads fitted, and second that you are not mechanically-minded. Phone the garage that did the work,... see more

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What do you do about MOT Advisories? 1 in 6 drivers ignore them and suffer!

I used to do MOTs on motorcycles. As well as Pass or Fails, we also had Red Notices which we could issue if we thought the bike was in a dangerous... see more

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Mini warning light

Take it back to the garage that almost did the job. They should have have reset the brake light but they may have reassembled the brakes incorrectly. see more

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Mini warning light

Hey there @Pat0267! What model of Mini do you own? see more

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What do you do about MOT Advisories? 1 in 6 drivers ignore them and suffer!

Yes, things are better if you have found a, 'good' garage but it then depends on how much the owner is in touch with the workshop. I know how... see more

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Flax to replace Carbon Fibre

It's a good question, I guess the answer depends on are they for or against. The question that is rarely asked before modern materials are... see more

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What’s Your Ultimate Summer Track? Help Build the RAC 2025 Playlist!

@Drivingforfun it's so hard being a kid/teen, isn't it? I don't miss it at all. People in my school were impressed with my violin either 🥲 but maybe... see more

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Mini warning light

Hi everyone I recently had the brakes changed on my mini and the brake wear warning light is still on. how can I turn it off? someone suggested... see more

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Random Charge from RAC?

Same issue no help from any of the contact numbers and no reply after loging a complaint. Dis you find a way to resolve? see more

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Random Charge from RAC?

@RAM I to have monthly charges with racinsurance as the reference but have no policies with them. Phoned all the numbers in there contact us page... see more

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Funny driving instructor anecdotes

A teenage son of a friend of the family did their first lesson and complained that the instructor panicked and actually took over the steering from... see more

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What’s Your Ultimate Summer Track? Help Build the RAC 2025 Playlist!

@Lily I played violin as a child! Well, more like my parents told me to, and I stupidly gave up when I was 12 because of peer pressure - the other... see more

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Drink driving

Every driver I have ever booked for drinking (alcohol or non alcohol) or eating whilst behind the wheel has been convicted of either careless driving... see more

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Windscreen query.

Had my windscreen changed today on my renault master. realised after they'd left there were two items on the screen previously. The raiN sensor for... see more

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Air con issues

Sometimes my air con works fine but other times it occasionally pumps out cold air with a bit of cold smoke and other times it will get barely cold.... see more

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What’s Your Ultimate Summer Track? Help Build the RAC 2025 Playlist!

@Drivingforfun hey, not snob at all! In another life, I played violin for years in an orchestra. My favourite composer is Tchaikovsky, I love how... see more

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What’s Your Ultimate Summer Track? Help Build the RAC 2025 Playlist!

I like movie soundtrack type songs but also "proper" (in quotes as snob word I know) classical music as well! Usually the more intense stuff, though.... see more

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Failed My Driving Test… But Here’s What I Learned

I failed my driving test recently and honestly, I thought I’d be devastated — but weirdly, I wasn’t. Of course I was disappointed, but once the... see more

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My car was in the garage far too long

That’s a seriously long time to be without a car — especially when you’ve had to pay out of pocket for everything else on top. Even if parts were... see more

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Drink driving

This one always confuses people — legally drinking while driving isn’t specifically banned, but it’s definitely risky. Even if you're under the... see more

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Driving test eyesight test

This is a surprisingly common concern, and you're not alone in wondering. The good thing is, you’re allowed to try without correction first — as long... see more

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Funny driving instructor anecdotes

Some of those had me properly laughing — especially the ones where learners panic and grab the gearstick or scream at roundabouts. I think every... see more

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Flax to replace Carbon Fibre

When they calculate the carbon footprint impact of carbon fibre, I'd argue it's justified to calculate a realistic fuel saving (due to the lightness)... see more

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What’s Your Ultimate Summer Track? Help Build the RAC 2025 Playlist!

@Drivingforfun Fair enough! Let’s tweak the question a bit then: what’s your favourite song at the moment? @Nick Beach Boys + summer =... see more

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