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  • Economics of repairs
    I think this a by-product of the Just-in-time philosophy. Your single $399 replacement unit covered just about every possible failure all in one... see more
    by olduser
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  • Economics of repairs
    Sony electronics were a problem because they tended to produce there own semiconductors for a specific application, they also sometimes had special... see more
    by olduser
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  • Using mobile phones
    Thanks for sharing the information see more
    by Abraham22
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  • Berlingo Tyre Wear
    I had some uneven tyre wear on my Berlingo a while back, and fitting a proper set of Brightstone Engineering wheel spacers helped sort out the stance... see more
    by Darrell96
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  • Old Bonnet RAC Emblem
    Hi, yes I have pictures just trying to figure out how to upload see more
    by GaolHanger
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  • Bloody Parking Wardens
    Just found this: see more
    by Rolebama
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  • AI to improve driving?
    As far as I am aware, the population of the planet is around 8billion, so I cannot conceive there has been that amount of drivers who have taken... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Economics of repairs
    I used to do a lot of private work, including repairing gearboxes. Most common problem was 2nd gear synchro hubs wearing out. A few quid for a... see more
    by Rolebama
    • Yesterday 13:27
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  • New Crime Reduction Initiative?
    I worked for a national company, who wanted to diversify. They employed an 'expert' in the field to set up the new division with a view to running... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • New Crime Reduction Initiative?
    @Beelzebub I am not sure how best to describe this particular friend. He is a bit of a technophobe, I know he has a TV, but that's it. He talks to... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Adventures with Windows 11
    That was a really interesting read, Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s impressive how resourceful you were in troubleshooting the Windows 11... see more
    by Darrell96
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  • Advice Needed: Clutch Issue (2004 Opel Corsa C 1.0)
    @olduser Thank you for your reply. Never I have changed the slave slave cylinder and thrust bearing. Maybe this time I should? Regarding dual mass... see more
    by Hamed
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  • Economics of repairs
    Our shower broke last year and after opening it up found it was due to a 2 gram plastic cog getting chewed up. We asked if they’d send out a... see more
    by Drivingforfun
    • 10-11-25 21:16
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  • Economics of repairs
    I hate throwing anything away, which can be a problem but the plus side is I could repair things and keep them going often by cannibalising or... see more
    by olduser
    • 10-11-25 16:53
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  • New Crime Reduction Initiative?
    Why did your friend need to find a police station? Even 30 years ago - the last time I reported a crime - you could do it on the 'phone. see more
    by Beelzebub
    • 10-11-25 16:40
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  • New Crime Reduction Initiative?
    I think in this country, over a certain income/status very little crime is investigated. The police may start investigating but will eventually be... see more
    by olduser
    • 10-11-25 16:33
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  • AI to improve driving?
    7 billion driving styles checked, that would take a few years! see more
    by olduser
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  • Advice Needed: Clutch Issue (2004 Opel Corsa C 1.0)
    I forgot to add, you also have a deal mass flywheel, this could be ready for replacement. see more
    by olduser
    • 10-11-25 15:57
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  • RAC customer care team
    Hi @BarclaysCustomer, Hope you are well. I might be late and you have already spoken to my colleagues, but in case you haven't, these are the... see more
    by Lily
    • 10-11-25 14:19
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  • New Crime Reduction Initiative?
    At a company I used to work for, a senior manager was caught in a fraud. I don't know the details, but apparently a lot of the company's money was... see more
    by Santa
    • 10-11-25 13:47
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  • Old Bonnet RAC Emblem
    Hi @GaolHanger, Welcome to the Community. What a fantastic piece of our history you have at home! 😎 If you share a pic of the bonnet here,... see more
    by Lily
    • 10-11-25 13:25
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  • I want to cancel my insurance
    Hi @Mikhailo, hope you had a fantastic weekend. 😊 We are sorry to see you go. You can cancel your insurance policy at any time by contacting our... see more
    by Lily
    • 10-11-25 13:11
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  • Economics of repairs
    I was once the proud owner of a particular Sony stereo amplifier. Something like Black Hawk was the model name. Can't remember how much it cost, but... see more
    by Rolebama
    • 10-11-25 13:09
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  • Happy Bonfire Night! 🎆
    @Santa oh no!!! That's terrible. Poor kid! Terrible, terrible prank. I completely understand, I set my dress on fire with a sparkler when I was... see more
    by Lily
    • 10-11-25 13:06
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  • Sayings that mean the opposite, or something misleading
    Wicked, bad, evil, disgusting and virtually all synonyms, seem to now have opposite meanings when used descriptively. As to crying wolf. The only... see more
    by Rolebama
    • 10-11-25 12:52
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  • Best anti-glare night driving glasses in 2025, your picks?
    @Lily Thanks for the suggestions, Lily! I’d also be interested in hearing others’ experiences with anti-glare night driving glasses to find the most... see more
    by Henryjames01
    • 10-11-25 11:21
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  • AI to improve driving?
    Hey everyone, I’ve been testing a small side project called DriveScore.ai that measures your driving behavior and climate impact — basically it... see more
    by sebbe
    • 10-11-25 11:17
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  • Bonnet emblem
    Hi posting again as can’t see my original post, I have an old bonnet emblem passed down from my grandfather to my father and now to me from around... see more
    by GaolHanger
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  • Sayings that mean the opposite, or something misleading
    "Oh bless her/him" 😆 I've noticed it usually means "this person is not very bright or is quite dramatic" see more
    by Lily
    • 10-11-25 09:51
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