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Empty Roads

I regularly go out quite late to hit the ATMs and give my car a run to keep the battery topped up. Last night I decided to go earlier, around 9.00pm.... see more

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Advice for older learner drivers?

It seems that as we get older, the ability to learn something new drops off and we are left with a shallower learning curve. So my advice would be to... see more

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Advice for older learner drivers?

On top of health issues, I think the cost of insurance put me off learning until I was 23. I remember working out at the time that, for the amount of... see more

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Advice for older learner drivers?

I was reading my usual feed of motoring news when I came across something interesting: people are learning to drive later in life. A lot later. 🤔 ... see more

by Lily
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Advice needed on how to complain!

@saraj thanks for your message confirming you got a positive response from our team! Wishing you all the best. 😊 see more

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Complaint, cold and stranded and no useful response.

Hi @Martinscola, I appreciate this was raised some time ago. I’m very sorry to read about what happened, particularly given the circumstances... see more

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More Wonderful Roadworks

I know it seems petty, and it'll likely be priced in already, but I often wonder if it's fair to pay taxes (fuel duty, VAT on servicing etc) on the... see more

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Anyone Else Into Retro Clothes for Road Trips?

I'd like to get a vintage leather weekender for my short trips. They last forever. @NMNeil what can I say? Kids these days are calling early 2000s... see more

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18-Day Storage Nightmare: RAC Lost My Keys and Now Denies Responsibility

Hi @Giuseppe, welcome to the RAC Forum. I’m really sorry to hear about your experience, and that you’re unhappy with the response you received... see more

by Lily
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Anyone Else Into Retro Clothes for Road Trips?

Define retro to a 72 year old 😁 see more

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(GAME) ❄️ Winter Olympics WordSearch 🏅

@Rolebama Saturday was lovely around here, Sunday not so much. Lots of drama this year in figure skating (well, like usual). Lovely to watch,... see more

by Lily
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Free MOT Voucher not accepted

Hi @DarrenC, welcome to the RAC Forum. I’m really sorry to hear you had a poor experience with the MOT voucher. I can imagine how frustrating that... see more

by Lily
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Anyone Else Into Retro Clothes for Road Trips?

I usually wear whatever the weather dictates. Reading this thread though did make me realize that my preferred winter jacket is 40+yrs old now. Does... see more

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(GAME) ❄️ Winter Olympics WordSearch 🏅

Not yet. We have recorded it for a weekend binge watch. Althuogh according to Met Office forecast, we may have a decent weekend, in which case we may... see more

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D1 Entitlement > 70 - when medical details being examined

@Hartpc35 I am a MiDAS and minibus instructor/examiner If your driver no longer has his D1, then he cannot drive any passenger carrying vehicle... see more

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My car nephew uses but insurance costly..

This is just my personal opinion but I think you've helped him out enough already. see more

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Free MOT Voucher not accepted

We spoke to the garage and they advised that while they are a RAC approved garage and it was booked through the correct link, they have not signed up... see more

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Shocking Breakdown Service

Not sure if the email is still valid but mark it as an official complaint for Mr. David Hobday, who is the CEO [email protected] The problem is that... see more

by NMNeil
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18-Day Storage Nightmare: RAC Lost My Keys and Now Denies Responsibility

Contact the contractor that collected your car and ask them if the keys were in the car when they towed it. I can't understand how they could get... see more

by NMNeil
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What's going on with the weather?!

@Rolebama this is an extremely valid point, it does get very noisy around my house too. However, and as much as a I like a bit of rain, I am 100% a... see more

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(GAME) ❄️ Winter Olympics WordSearch 🏅

@Nick thanks Nick, correct! @Rolebama did you watch Team GB competing in figure skating? see more

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My car nephew uses but insurance costly..

I helped out my nephew by trading in his banger and paying £17k for a decent Volvo as he has a young family. I retained registered keeper and... see more

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Free MOT Voucher not accepted

Hi, I have a free MOT voucher when I took out my breakdown cover. I booked my car in to a RAC approved garage through the link on the Free MOT... see more

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More Wonderful Roadworks

Tuesday night coming home from my daughters, we had the misfortune to use the A414. Arriving at London Colney roundabout to find it closed and a row... see more

by Rolebama
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What's going on with the weather?!

I think it was the summer of 84 when the German Police vehicles around Berlin were issued with fridges. When attending scenes of road rage,... see more

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Shocking Breakdown Service

@CraigLittlejohn Be wary of the RAC asking you to raise a complaint. Its their way of kicking the can down the road without dealing with the issue.... see more

by Giuseppe
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18-Day Storage Nightmare: RAC Lost My Keys and Now Denies Responsibility

I am writing this to share a truly appalling experience with the RAC and to see if anyone else has faced similar issues with their "storage" process... see more

by Giuseppe
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Those goal posts just keep getting further away

@Beelzebub That's been circling the drain for a while now. But hopefully it might change.... see more

by NMNeil
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What's going on with the weather?!

I love going out in the rain! I've always said I prefer to do errands when I only have to contend with a bit of water as that seems to replace the... see more

by Drivingforfun
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What's going on with the weather?!

Personally, I revel in it. I live in an area where it seems some of the residents compete as to who owns the noisiest power tools. Electric drills,... see more

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