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  • Recovery experience with RAC
    @Rolebama if the van driver made such a sudden turn as the OP said, would it be reasonable to expect the car driver to follow suit? I've never been... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Recovery experience with RAC
    But as lonestanger mentions, the towing vehicle made a sudden turn, it's driver may have forgotten there was a car on the pole. I have been towed... see more
    by olduser
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  • How F1 has changed
    I've never been into F1, I find more excitement spending a day in the pits during an amateur open track day. I think I would've been into F1 if I... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Recovery experience with RAC
    FWIW: I towed cars collectively for hundreds of miles, on a tow pole, and can only say that if your car came into contact with the towing vehicle, it... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Damage to Car by 3rd Party Mechanic.
    From what I understand, the 3rd party was nominated by the RAC, and acting as their agent, so, as far as I am aware, it is the RAC's problem. see more
    by Rolebama
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  • How F1 has changed
    @olduser That made for some true nostalgia, thanks for that. see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Odd things learned from adverts.
    When I first started eating Mars Bars, they were 3d. They changed the caramel mix, they changed the 'nougat', then they changed the chocolate. All... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Best Motorway Services in the UK?
    @Rolebama thanks! I usually travel around the area to visit friends and family, adding those to my Google Maps pin now. I think we coud do our... see more
    by Lily
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  • Best Motorway Services in the UK?
    @Lily The only ones I know of are South Mimms, Clacketts Lane and Cobham. I have used all over the years, although Cobham is only a few years old.... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • How F1 has changed
    I found this on the BBC; https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/extra/v7yykmbyey/f1-at-75-by-bbc-sport-and-getty-images In the early days engines had to... see more
    by olduser
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  • Damage to Car by 3rd Party Mechanic.
    I would say this is simple, you have paid RAC to provide roadside service, if they choose to send incompetent people to fix the problem, your... see more
    by olduser
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  • Best Motorway Services in the UK?
    @Rolebama a great life (and services) hack. Here in Wales we have a doughnut shop called WhoCult, and same, good coffee, great prices. The problem is... see more
    by Lily
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  • Recovery experience with RAC
    Thank you for your response. I appreciate you checking with the team, but I’ve already made multiple attempts to contact them directly over several... see more
    by lonestanger
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  • Odd things learned from adverts.
    We also very rarely watch "live tv" - we tend to record most things and watch later, doing the same and fast-forwarding through the ads. Having said... see more
    by Nick
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  • Recovery experience with RAC
    Hi @lonestanger - apologies for the delayed reply here. I've spoken to the team at the RAC and can see that you're case is being dealt with and... see more
    by Nick
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  • Gardens
    @Drivingforfun Same here. I always sow too many seeds and rather than throw any plants away I desperately find a spot somewhere for them to grow. No... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Gardens
    I used to consider thinning out vegetables as just part of gardening but had to do the same with some sunflowers today and couldn’t bear to discard... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Fuel conundrum
    Both codes relate to the PCM getting a voltage from the MAP/MAF and the fuel pressure sensor that is too high. Start by checking the voltage to and... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • RS3 Rear Diff
    The Audi part number is the same for both years, so quite probably.... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Best Motorway Services in the UK?
    Just FWIW: I had occasion to stop at Keele services on the M6 a while back. Half of the food hall was devoted to a Starbucks. A sunny September day... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Odd things learned from adverts.
    I can't honestly remember the last time I saw an advert. I have recorded my TV progs for years so that when I watch them, I can 'jump' or fast... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Odd things learned from adverts.
    I am very close to getting a Range Rover then. I am just missing the manor and the Irish Wolf. But I've got the tennis ball (I am assuming Wolfie is... see more
    by Lily
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  • Best Motorway Services in the UK?
    @Nick I haven't but I am really curious abotu the Gloucester one because I love a good farm shop. 🐑 The thing is I never go that way, so I'd have to... see more
    by Lily
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  • Recovery experience with RAC
    On 24/04/2025, I had one of the Distressing recovery experiences with RAC. My car had a clutch failure, and I requested recovery to a known garage.... see more
    by lonestanger
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  • Best Motorway Services in the UK?
    @Lily Glouster is brilliant! I can highly recommend. Its why it came top in this blog post I wrote.... see more
    by smartcarhacks
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  • Should I be made to pay for a misdiagnosis
    @olduser It's worse, and we refer to it as 'loading up the parts cannon' meaning you just keep changing parts in the hope that one of the parts will... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Odd things learned from adverts.
    The modern trend for car adverts trying to sell a lifestyle and having nothing to do with the car is actually super old-fashioned! In the early... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • 12-05-25 16:33
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  • Best Motorway Services in the UK?
    @Lily I've heard of it too but in places like Egypt, I thought it was odd in a "developed" country like Germany. Maybe that's wrong of me, though!... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Damage to Car by 3rd Party Mechanic.
    A few weeks ago my daughter had a flat tyre. We called the RAC who sent out a local mobile tyre fitter who changed the tyre. I then booked the car... see more
    by Iamchris
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