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  • Location Confusion
    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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  • Sudden unintended acceleration
    @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
    by Beelzebub
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  • Sudden unintended acceleration
    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
    by June1
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  • Location Confusion
    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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  • Location Confusion
    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
    by Beelzebub
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  • Location Confusion
    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
    by Rolebama
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  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    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
    by Rolebama
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  • Turbocharger and catalytic converter
    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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  • Local Roadworks
    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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  • EV calculations
    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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  • Turbocharger and catalytic converter
    This site can give a rough average ​​​​​​​https://www.whocanfixmycar.com see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Sump cracker
    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
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Soviet maps
    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
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Sump cracker
    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
    by NeilJ
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  • Sump cracker
    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
    by Beelzebub
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  • Was my Driving instructor wrong
    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
    by TC1474
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  • Sump cracker
    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
    by NeilJ
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  • Turbocharger and catalytic converter
    Can anyone give a estimate price for a new catalytic converter and turbocharger on a vauxhall meriva 2012 please. Including labour. see more
    by Crazy
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  • Sump cracker
    Looking at StreetView, there are "No Motor Vehicles" signs on both sides of the road before the bridge, plus a "No Through Road" sign. see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Was my Driving instructor wrong
    I hope this doesn't come across as disrespectful to anyone, and don't know if it's applicable to instructors who teach learners, but I find some... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Sump cracker
    Apparently "sump breaker" is what it's called. Metal railings in the middle of the road high enough to smash the sump but not easy to see. ... see more
    by NeilJ
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  • Sump cracker
    What exactly do you mean by "sump cracker"? How much is the damage? Your insurance should cover it, but the excess may be too much. see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Was my Driving instructor wrong
    The relationship between learner and instructor is important. People learn in different ways; with some firm/clear direction will motivate them,... see more
    by Mark07
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  • Sump cracker
    The other day I was driving at the speed limit on a residential road. I was following a map which showed the road going exactly where I wanted to go.... see more
    by NeilJ
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  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    Please note, in the above I have implied that two 240V phases in a three phase supply would add up to 480V, this is for simplicity's sake. In fact... see more
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  • Local Roadworks
    Interesting; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c93p1wgxgzyo Towards the end of the video, a man remarks on the road sweeper not sweeping his... see more
    by olduser
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  • Was my Driving instructor wrong
    Seeing as you asked: You must understand, a car has the potential to kill, and therefore must be used carefully, there are very basic laws and... see more
    by olduser
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