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My son-in-law mentioned that a petrol station near where he works is 4p a litre cheaper. Trouble is a 60-mile round trip would cost me around £7, so... see more
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Talking to neighbour, I suggested a filling station around the corner was cheaper. His response was he wasn't bothered for a 1p per litre. So I... see more
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I regularly use hospital transport, frequently taxi's, and they usually showing some engine warning or other. Yesterday's was a taxi, it was... see more
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I would contact MG urgently; https://www.mg.co.uk/contact-us That was totally irresponsible of the agents. This is a safety issue, imagine... see more
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I don't think it's just the police, it's anyone perceived to be in authority. In my time inspecting energy meters, there was usually an argument... see more
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I have no doubt, I could drive a vehicle with a blindfold on, and the passenger telling me where to go but I wouldn't want to because it would be... see more
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Weak valve springs allow the valve's to bounce rather than closing as required, this reduces efficiency, and quickly wears the valves, and valve... see more
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@Drivingforfun I once stopped a well known local politician for speeding and got the "Don't you know who I am?", to which I replied "Yes, it's on... see more
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I wonder if others have experienced “phantom” autonomous emergency braking (AEB). I have a new (only 700 miles) electric MG4 that, without any... see more
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@NMNeil My Dad became quite sarcastic with those kinds of people too Like every police officer he’d, when stopping someone for something minor... see more
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@olduser As the bearings bed in they will make it easier to spin the crank possibly making the engine more efficient, not less, same for the valve... see more
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Funny how the police are always the evil enemy; right until they want to report their car had been stolen and now desperately want your help. I once... see more
- Yesterday 01:17
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I wish the Americans would use metric. US gallon = 3.785 liters 5 gallons is then 19 liters or thereabouts So 40 US pints or 33 British pints. I... see more
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Returning back to base tonight, it had been dark for about 15 minutes and I was on a main A class road. Ahead and on the opposite side of the... see more
- 07-02-25 22:11
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A double dotted line means give way to the major road and can be found at some mini roundabouts. A single (broader) doted line is give way at mini... see more
- 07-02-25 21:46
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Hi Studwhippy, I agree with your sentiment, more so as your post implies the car is still in warranty. But as NMNeil says you need to read the... see more
- 07-02-25 20:57
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Are those US pints, or Imperial? see more
- 07-02-25 17:02
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@Rolebama 6.50 a pint!!! You should defiantly look into home brewing, a keg of 21 liters (about 5 US gallons) costs me around $35 (28 quid) so 70p a... see more
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I washed my truck once, it did'nt run any better so I've never bothered since. see more
- 07-02-25 16:21
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I'd check your warranty to see if software updates are excluded from the warranty, and I read that Vauxhall issued a recall for software issues, so... see more
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Puts me in mind of one time when I was inspecting energy meters. I was called in to see the boss. I find boss and a dolly bird. Boss says, dolly... see more
- 07-02-25 15:56
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Adding to Rolebamas post; The fuel pumps on diesels are often lubricated by the diesel, if that is the case the bearings will have failed. Did... see more
- 07-02-25 14:54
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