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"Improvements" In Cars

ok, so there are some i couldnt do well without -power steering and auto lights off are two i can immediately think of. however, i'd stuggle to recommend the following: tiptronic gearboxes (it NEVER... ...

barry1010

Intending To Order Your First Motability Car?

I have just discovered that you will get an extra £750 - if you order the car before January 3 2025. It was due to end on December 31st but has been extended. This money can be paid directly to... ...

Treacle71

Why Is Rac Charging Me A Cancellation Fee?

I scrapped my old car yesterday and when I tried to cancel my monthly payments for breakdown cover with the RAC, they said I'd have to pay a £99 cancellation fee! They said because I've had two... ...

Hymie

Common Car Modification That You May Have, Invalidating Your Insurance

Insurers will use any excuse they can dream up, not to pay a claim – this is getting ridiculous. I recall they tried claiming fitting a roof-rack was a modification that invalidated the... ...

barry1010

Lost Locking Wheel Nut Socket

I have contacted the last place it was used, no joy. Can't find the Julian code in all my paperwork, can't recall ever seeing it, so can't order a new one from main dealer. What options do I... ...

Treacle71

Car Won't Start, But Rac Can't Find Anything Wrong

When I turn the engine on, it starts, then cuts out. This happens each time. RAC said he can't find anything wrong and I'll need to take it to a garage 🤷. I asked him if he thought it was worth... ...

JinnyJoan

Going To Hospital

to see Sister today when a lady followed me into the car park and said that there were like flaps collapsed under front of my car. I thanked her for pointing it to me but can I say I never heard... ...

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Would You Get In One Of These?

https://futurism.com/the-byte/four-die-trapped-burning-tesla /> seems tesla cars are quite frequently leaving people locked inside. ...

melv16

Cyclists In London (Kamikaze)

It's anarchy in the UK! I've just had a couple of nights in the capital and I'm astonished with the driving of the cyclists. Going through red lights is the norm, as is swerving round pedestrians... ...

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