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I've heard of autos doing this very very rarely, before "drive by wire" and they'd get stuck on wide open throttle or something I think there was... see more
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Interesting thread I think phone numbers could add more confusion to the mix... When my granny moved to live nearer us a couple of years ago there... see more
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I would echo what @Rolebama says and I've found sticking with a workshop once you find a good one is quite beneficial, one of the remaining... see more
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To be honest I've never heard of a petrol car doing this. I have experienced it twice on diesels when governors have failed, but ob neither occasion... see more
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I don't know about Beds snd Cambs, but our local county borders haven't changed in mt lifetime. When I went yo register both my girls when they were... see more
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OK Is your "usual routine" this:? Carry out 'cockpit drill' Start engine Depress clutch pedal Engage gear Apply some gas Raise clutch pedal... see more
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Hi I was driving a Renault Clio Extreme 2010 plate manual. I had got into the car and did the usual routine to set off but something happened and... see more
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Indeed. Where I live used to be in Surrey. In 1965 it moved to Greater London, but kept a Surrey postal address. That was removed in 1996, but Royal... see more
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@June1Peopke will need more detail to give even a guess. What make/model? Auto or manual? Full details of the collision, especially exactly... see more
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Has anybody experienced sudden unintended acceleration? It’s got to be the scariest thing that has ever happened to me in a car and I’m at a loss now... see more
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Plus, the county borders have moved a few times. I grew up in NW England. I suspect that my family home has at one time been located in Cheshire,... see more
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Royal Mail ceased using "postal counties" about 30 years ago: (postcodes made them redundant) so a correct postal address no longer includes a... see more
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I did not want to 'kidnap' Drivingforfun's Soviet Maps thread. Stockley Park is in West Drayton. Seems some bright spark deemed the postal address... see more
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I always think back to an older post I read about a couple from Gloucester area. Had to drive into London for some reason. Journey in. no problem.... see more
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I would get recommendations from friends and neighbours, I would also use one garage/workshop, and stick with them. Generally speaking, mobile... see more
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I have seen videos of new roads being coated with 'tyres', but only time will tell of its durability. Personally, I only know I have to replace my... see more
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I’ve also heard similar stories about high-performance petrol cars where you can literally watch the fuel gauge drop if you push them hard. It’s a... see more
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This site can give a rough average https://www.whocanfixmycar.com see more
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I'd agree with @Beelzebub and it even warns that there's a breaker That said I think your point about, warning someone you are going to break the... see more
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Just bumping this up as I placed an order as a gift for a hard-to-buy-for relative, who was an aerospace engineer, sadly a bit after the Cold War or... see more
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Apparently driving past a No Motor Vehicles sign is a contravention code 52 offence which comes with a fine of £100, max £1000 if it goes to court.... see more
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Possibly not. But driving past a No Motor Vehicles sign is definitely illegal! And not accidental. If it is illegal (i.e. putting the trap there... see more
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I come across this very thing frequently when I am examining advanced instructors wishing to renew their teaching qualification, they think they are... see more
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True. But if I put bear traps in my fields to break peoples legs who accidentally trespassed on my land the fact I put a sign wouldn't keep me out of... see more
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Can anyone give a estimate price for a new catalytic converter and turbocharger on a vauxhall meriva 2012 please. Including labour. see more
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