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Action from the government on EV's

I agree, but the real need for HS2 is for capacity, not speed. Moving long-distance traffic to a dedicated railway frees up capacity on the existing... see more

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Cutting out

I have a ford focus 1.5 petrol st line. Sometimes when im starting the car the revs are dropping to around 500 and car is cutting out. see more

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Accident Advice wanted: Third Party changed their story

I caught a bit of a TV program this morning which involved a cloned car, I did not get all the details but it would appear the victim was getting... see more

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Action from the government on EV's

I have been led to believe two things: One is that as a nation, the UK is responsible for less than 2% of global pollution. (Check out South America,... see more

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Heatwave 2025 Alert: Is Your Car Ready for the Heat?

@olduser The Kenwood thermostat had a capillary tube attached which had to be 'threaded' into the hose. Then re-tighten the jubilee clip around the... see more

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Left abandoned because I asked a garage what my fault codes meant

Abandoned in France by RAC European Assistance (Opteven) because we asked a local Fiat dealership to tell us what a warning light on the dashboard... see more

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Another road upgrade.

I read an article some years ago about the then Prime Minister calling for feasibility studies into a high speed rail system, and another runway. It... see more

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Heatwave 2025 Alert: Is Your Car Ready for the Heat?

@olduser I think that there is a correlation between common sense and money. It seems to me that the more one has of one, the less of the other. Of... see more

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Patrol misdiagnosis then RAC .nope.kevhanoc wants to.charge me for doing nothing

NMNeil has described the callout fee, and why there is one. It sounds like the hydraulic fluid in the clutch master cylinder has dropped... see more

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Heatwave 2025 Alert: Is Your Car Ready for the Heat?

@Drivingforfun My next door neighbour as was, decided to take out the entire wall between dining room and living room. He just attacked the wall with... see more

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Heatwave 2025 Alert: Is Your Car Ready for the Heat?

I think the reasoning is on really expensive items: I can afford it, therefore I am rich, therefore I must be clever, therefore no body can teach me... see more

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Heatwave 2025 Alert: Is Your Car Ready for the Heat?

I would have thought people would have had the sense to fit the thermostat away from the ends of the hose. From memory, the fitting for the... see more

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Illness.

I had a Transitory Ascemic Attack on Monday. The medics say I must refrain from driving for 28 days. Please note this in my records. see more

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Action from the government on EV's

I agree with you on HS2, in our small Island we have no need of any High Speed railway. As to EVs, I suppose it depends on the global warming... see more

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Another road upgrade.

I recently watched a government committee on TV (BBC Parliament) looking into the costs of HS2, I found it remarkably like watching an episode of Yes... see more

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Paying VAT on insurance repair

It looks like the insurance company did not approve the repair business, so they did not pay for the VAT. When you go private, VAT normally goes up.... see more

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Finally an EV without bells and whistles

Classic off-roaders and work trucks, and it’s probably going to appeal to people who miss the simplicity and reliability of older vehicles. No... see more

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Heatwave 2025 Alert: Is Your Car Ready for the Heat?

@Rolebama same with houses I think, people will bodge stuff resulting in a 5 figure insurance claim!!! Is there a negative relation between value... see more

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Oil leak not fixed by the dealer

Others forum members will have a better idea but it seems you have some legal protection. ... see more

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Patrol misdiagnosis then RAC .nope.kevhanoc wants to.charge me for doing nothing

I believe it's a call out fee, very common here to stop time wasters. Imagine your house has a water leak and you call a plumber but in the interim... see more

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Another road upgrade.

@olduser There have been thousands of FOI requests made about Govt spending. Almost all of them are answered with: We do not yet have the full... see more

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Action from the government on EV's

It is purely my opinion, but the original estimate for HS2, from London to Edinburgh, was £34bn. Now it is £107bn for half the distance. EVs, their... see more

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Action from the government on EV's

The majority of the houses where I live have no off-road parking available. Consequently, there is no guarantee that anyone would have access to... see more

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Heatwave 2025 Alert: Is Your Car Ready for the Heat?

@Rolebama sounds like THE perfect weekend to me. I just pictured you in a hammock, book in one hand, cold beer in the other. 😎 Similar situation... see more

by Lily
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Heatwave 2025 Alert: Is Your Car Ready for the Heat?

@Lily I had a great weekend. It was too hot for the wife to hassle me about any odd jobs, either in the house or garden, so I spent most of the... see more

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Heatwave 2025 Alert: Is Your Car Ready for the Heat?

@Drivingforfun I am aware of the reading of the manual was considered an insult. Men knew everything back then. One thing that has always amazed me... see more

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Heatwave 2025 Alert: Is Your Car Ready for the Heat?

@brian159james thank you! Glad to hear you found it useful. Did you travel anywhere this weekend? @Rolebama how was your weekend? I barely slept... see more

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The transition to EVs - how is it going for you?

Great Yarmouth, Poringland, West Bromwich, or Shirley, she’d love to hear from you. Compensation included. Reach out to take part in this vital... see more

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Oil leak not fixed by the dealer

Hello, Yes, you can still claim the repair cost back from the dealer after fixing it yourself—especially since you gave them multiple chances and... see more

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Heatwave 2025 Alert: Is Your Car Ready for the Heat?

@Rolebama was that the case with manuals, even back in the day? I got the impression that back in the day the man of the house was responsible for... see more

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