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Expensive or...? What do the members think?

@Santa I would wager money against it being manually sent by whoever you have the relationship with, but that's a fair point, I do think companies... see more

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Ever felt emotionally attached to a car?

@Rolebama Amazing you made it a whole 3 miles. 😎 Back when they were first introduced I made good money with the Maxi. Gear shifter cable... see more

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My real point was that This main dealer, with whom I have an existing relationship, sent this "offer" implying that it is a good deal. see more

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Ever felt emotionally attached to a car?

@NMNeil I know exactly what you mean. The biggest culprit for name calling was an Austin Maxi I once bought. Guranteed to break down anytime I went... see more

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Expensive or...? What do the members think?

I have bought and fitted charcoal pollen filters for my last three cars, assuming that's what they mean, for around £10 a time. (Always Mahle). As... see more

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BYD Unveils new 5 minute charge battery technology!

I use relatively small brushless motors for my rc planes, and fitting 9 x 6 props in itself reduces the max rpm. Free spin they run between 36/45,000... see more

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Expensive or...? What do the members think?

Yeah, I guess for the constituent parts it is expensive - some of this is likely time (labour) cost as well. I would assume that the people who can... see more

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Expensive or...? What do the members think?

Mini do stuff like this, like £40 for effectively fluid top ups and a check over, everything you should be doing anyway. Last time I had a service... see more

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With warmer weather on the way, it's time to shake off winter’s wear and tear with our Spring Check! Upgrade your cabin comfort with a Ford... see more

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Delays and problems with garage fitting a reconditioned engine

Hi @edw , welcome to the RAC Community and thanks for making your first post, it's great to hear from you - sorry it's due to the situation you now... see more

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Ever felt emotionally attached to a car?

I gave all my cars names, none of which can be repeated in public. 😉 But no, I always treated them like a tool which got me from one place to... see more

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BYD Unveils new 5 minute charge battery technology!

Electric motors that spin at 45,000 rpm are readily available, so the engineering challenges have already been overcome.... see more

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BYD Unveils new 5 minute charge battery technology!

2/0 Welding cable is 10mm in diameter, not the whole cable, just the copper conductor and its rated for 325 amps and weighs 0.48 pounds per foot, so... see more

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Delays and problems with garage fitting a reconditioned engine

Does anyone have any advice on next best steps? In early oct 2024 my VWT5 1.9 TDi started losing power and making a large knocking sound from the... see more

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The Perfect Storm..?.

Thank you all for the very detailed and helpful replies. Are all very much appreciated. The lack of an 'Urgent Action Required..' email, stating... see more

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Ever felt emotionally attached to a car?

@olduser Maybe not in the same vein, but I find myself - seemingly unlike lots of people - not feeling able to drive cars "badly" even if they're... see more

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Road tax at point of sale

Correct but I wrote that during my lunch break and was pushed for time. However as you know,, most registered keepers are also the owner, and given... see more

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Business idea?? & random thoughts about property

Yes - already started in 1775. You looked at net income but failed to include capital appreciation. see more

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Business idea?? & random thoughts about property

It has been done before. It was called a building society! see more

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Business idea?? & random thoughts about property

No question really, just thought it could make an interesting topic? I was reading the ad for a house for sale which happened to mention a... see more

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Ever felt emotionally attached to a car?

Yes, less so these days but in the days when I tuned, and maintained my car we sort of understood each other. The children would give each one a... see more

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BYD Unveils new 5 minute charge battery technology!

Thanks Nick, really interesting video. It will be interesting to see if they can make their "super-chargers" compatible with the UK grid. Maybe... see more

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Which engine (turbo, non-turbo, diesel) for short runs? And other questions RE Duster

Over the years, with suspensions on cars, if I managed to bend or break parts, I told myself I should pay more attention. If suspensions wore out, I... see more

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The Perfect Storm..?.

Often these kind of institutions (insurers, banks etc) give you the option of paper or email communication - I would assume that many people these... see more

by Nick
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BYD Unveils new 5 minute charge battery technology!

Haha, shows how much I know! Splitting the current is the one! This YouTube video breaks down some of the newly announced features and what they... see more

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Road tax at point of sale

On a pedantic point, it's the registered keeper's responsibility, not the owner's. see more

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BYD Unveils new 5 minute charge battery technology!

Good idea, but they'd split the current, not the voltage. see more

by Beelzebub
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The Perfect Storm..?.

The post above thoroughly clears up your standing visa ve the third party but I think there is a need for insurers, in this age of do it on the... see more

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- 19-03-25 15:47
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BYD Unveils new 5 minute charge battery technology!

My understanding is that the chargers and subsequently the vehicles, utilise two charging cables, so two charging ports on the car, which splits the... see more

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