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windscreen troubles advice req.

The odds are the damage was started at the garage while they were adjusting the clips. As said above, take it back asking them to fix it, and no... see more

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Car sickness & Suspension setup

Motion sickness, is usually caused by a mismatch between the signals going to the brain, eyes say you are going straight ahead on a level road but... see more

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Oil pressure low and burning smell. Urgent assistance required.

Check the oil level with the dipstick, if its lower than Low on the dipstick DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE, put oil in until it is at least showing low on... see more

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Markerstudy's Ambiguous Terms ref Windscreen cover

I would be inclined to see a solicitor. I would think that as you have given the windscreen fitters a chance to fix the problem it would not be... see more

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Car sickness & Suspension setup

I used to work with a guy whose nickname was Salty. This was because there were occasions when he would drive people to and from jobs off-site. He... see more

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Can RAC Roadside remove locking wheelnuts?

Hello I have a Mazda 3 2018 with a locking wheel nut on each wheel. The last garage who serviced the vehicle managed to damage the socket that... see more

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Insurer refusing to fix, CIL or write off car following no fault accident.

@blakec111 do your comments here relate to your own insurer, or the other driver's? Who's dealing with the claim for you? Generally speaking (and... see more

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Car sickness & Suspension setup

Hey @Drivingforfun, I came across this article which seems to confirm what you suggest about suspension. I'd never thought of suspension in the mix... see more

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Ferry vs Eurotunnel: what’s the best way to cross the channel?

When crossing the Channel… which one do you go for? Spring is here, summer’s on the horizon, and (as I may have mentioned once or twice 😅) I love... see more

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Wrong number plate on Insurance document

@sarahg49 Yeah this actually sounds like a simple mistake that’s just blown up because of the system. I’ve seen this happen where one letter is wrong... see more

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Car sickness & Suspension setup

I often get car sick, and I have very unscientifically noticed it seems to happen in cars with softer, more comfortable suspension. However, there's... see more

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windscreen troubles advice req.

Who carried out the repair/Replacement? If you carry out a DSAR and request the pre and post video's completed by the installer you may get an idea... see more

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Markerstudy's Ambiguous Terms ref Windscreen cover

Firstly I don't usually write reviews but this issue can't be personal, there must be more than me who has experienced this issue! So I searched... see more

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House Roof Cleaning

@olduser I track the output of all my solar panels and there is almost no difference between the power output before and after cleaning. Certainly... see more

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Insurer refusing to fix, CIL or write off car following no fault accident.

Looking for advice – non-fault accident (other driver accepted liability) and now stuck with insurer issues. My Hyundai i30 was hit in Jan from... see more

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Thinking of Buying a Classic Car – Worth It in 2026?

Most of the classic cars I have seen suffer from corrosion, and it can be very expensive to repair. Some are notorious for it. Also obtaining spares... see more

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Car battery advice: what actually helps your battery last longer?

Batteries are a bit like people - too sedentary a lifestyle and they will fade, but a bit of exercise will help their fitness, so run them down a bit... see more

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DashCam Installation

I think I was told it was around 5% discount for having one. That was quite a few years ago though, so now they are so common, probably nothing. Do... see more

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Describe your mood today using a car brand!

According to the pharmacist: "There's a lot of it going around." see more

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House Roof Cleaning

I suppose it comes under, 'keeping up with the Jones's', much of what we do is just following fashion! However, there may be an argument for... see more

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Rising Fuel Costs 2026

Is UK national debt a good cause? I think it is! see more

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Oil pressure low and burning smell. Urgent assistance required.

Hi Joined to ask this question. My car started displaying 'Oil pressure low' and a STOP message. There's oil along the top edge of the oil... see more

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Rising Fuel Costs 2026

Suspend a tax!!! What's the weather like on your home planet? 🤣 see more

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Constant flat battery

Buy a cheap multimeter. Check the battery resting voltage with the engine off and nothing electrical switched on, 12.6 is fully charged, 12.2 it's... see more

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Car battery advice: what actually helps your battery last longer?

Unfortunately batteries are not designed to last anymore, and 3 - 4 years is the normal lifespan. Battery type Typical warranty Mild climate,... see more

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Rising Fuel Costs 2026

@Beelzebub You’re completely correct, my apologies. The quote was from Simon Williams, my google research was mistaken. see more

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Rising Fuel Costs 2026

I think you'll find that the quote comes from RAC Motoring Services, which has not been connected with the Royal Automobile Club for decades. see more

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Rising Fuel Costs 2026

Another reasonable view could be to look at only the additional revenue they're raising – the war isn't their choice, but the extra tax they take is... see more

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