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  • Driving test eyesight test
    Yes. All the law states is that you must be capable of reading a number plate at 20.5 meters either corrected or uncorrected. But, test... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Driving test eyesight test
    Hi All, Quick question please if anyone can help, would I be allowed to try the 'read the number pate at 20 meters' test without glasses to begin... see more
    by Usernametaken
    • Today 10:17
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  • Another scam email address
    Thanks for sharing @Rolebama. The RAC (or virtually any legitimate company) will ask for personal information via email. Take a look at this RAC... see more
    by Mark07
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  • 5 in 1 Jump Starter model No 391161
    Hello, It sounds like your charger might be experiencing an issue. This could be due to a faulty connection or a problem with the charger itself.... see more
    by julie598doyle
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  • DPF filter regeneration under platinum plus warranty
    Do you have the T&Cs? Exhausts (of which the DPF is part) usually aren’t covered by stuff like this. Presumably they told you it’d be covered when... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Car insurance
    We had this situation but with house insurance, not car insurance, and decided the safest thing to do was to commit the cardinal sin of letting it... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Car insurance
    @Mancman If you have a claim pending prior to renewal you need to advise your new insurers, but it will probably have no effect until you renew.... see more
    by TC1474
    • Yesterday 22:28
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  • DPF filter regeneration under platinum plus warranty
    Hello all. ​​​​​​​I Purchased a 2022 Range Rover Evoque 10 months ago second hand from a garage, I purchased the platinum plus warranty through the... see more
    by RRDP
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  • Black Friday
    Overall the goal is to make a profit but there is a tactic called a loss leader where an item is sold at a loss to bring people in - a good example... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • Yesterday 20:27
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  • RAC Email Problems
    @MadDogMcG Hi MadDogMcG, I may have solved the problem of the email malfunction. And all thanks to Mark07 who has been a great help. The error... see more
    by JFK
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  • Black Friday
    No large retail business is ever going to sell items at a loss, they aim always to be in profit. If anyone takes a hit it will be the manufacturer... see more
    by olduser
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  • Should there be regular review tests for drivers over 65 years of age?
    Those of us involved in post test training have argued that the L test has not been fit for purpose for a very long time. The point has been long... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    I have seen demonstrated on TV a charging point which goes underground if not in use, or rather the connecting point is pulled up when required (the... see more
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  • Should there be regular review tests for drivers over 65 years of age?
    I think, these assessments demonstrate that the driving test standard is too low, and it's intention is misguided. When people are learning new... see more
    by olduser
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  • Black Friday
    When it comes to essentials, I think we are at the mercy of the sellers, but technology stuff is a completely different story. I buy all my stuff... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Vauxhall closing van plant in Luton
    It will be interesting to see what happens to the used EV market re battery replacement costs. The market fell flat for used Maestros and Montegos... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    I believe it was estimated that 60+% of homes in the UK were in the situation of it not being viable to have fixed parking places for home charging.... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Insurance when accidentally breaking the law
    Another driver was trying to get a blame case against me because I rear-ended him. Instead of claiming as a mistake on my part, he tried to claim I... see more
    by Rolebama
    • Yesterday 13:54
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  • Insurance when accidentally breaking the law
    Thanks for the replies so far everyone. It's reassuring to hear firstly that insurance would generally cover me for damages to others (my primary... see more
    by ben001
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  • Black Friday
    I have to admit I'm coming round this... I used to be one of those people who'd never buy anything (except bread and milk) unless it was on offer,... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • Yesterday 12:23
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  • Night driving goggles
    Thinking back to when I first started driving, I commented about approaching vehicle lights at night to an experienced driver, his response was,... see more
    by olduser
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  • EV handling?
    I think it worth adding, whilst the lower CG of a car with batteries underneath helps to resist body roll, and the extra weight both help tyre grip,... see more
    by olduser
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  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    I can't charge at home. With my petrol car, I can easily find a filling station, and be in and out in 5 minutes. With an ICE I would have to find a... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    @olduser This preoccupation with "I won't buy an EV because I can't charge it at home" is nonsense. After all how many houses have their own petrol... see more
    by NMNeil
    • 30-11-24 21:45
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  • Black Friday
    There's so many retailers on and offline that over the last few years have been selling products as low as they could already just in order to get... see more
    by onestitchloose
    • 30-11-24 21:21
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