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General Car Chat / Re: Another thank you for Mark and the DVD crew
« on: 05 July 2025, 16:53:40 »It also reminds me, isnt OOF 20 years old sometime soon ?Next year, around this time of year....
Monday by the looks of things.
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Monday by the looks of things.
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General Car Chat / Re: Behold!
« on: 04 July 2025, 12:52:36 »
530D and 535D. difference.
The price?
The price?
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General Discussion Area / The Royal Train
« on: 01 July 2025, 11:43:15 »
So it's been on the news today that King Charles will be scrapping the Royal Train with in a couple of years.
£80k for the 2 trips made the last financial year and £400K in storage costs P.A. so yes I agree it certainly makes sense.
Google - The royal train will be taken around the UK before it is removed from service, after which it could be put on public display
But why not consider turning it into a new service equivalent to maybe the orient express.
£80k for the 2 trips made the last financial year and £400K in storage costs P.A. so yes I agree it certainly makes sense.
Google - The royal train will be taken around the UK before it is removed from service, after which it could be put on public display
But why not consider turning it into a new service equivalent to maybe the orient express.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Trump has gone to the top .
« on: 25 June 2025, 08:11:25 »
Is that 400KG that we know about? or is there more 
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General Discussion Area / Re: What has P*ssed you off today?
« on: 19 June 2025, 09:44:27 »
Call centre staff (Abroad)
Today it's Paypal (Again)
Today it's Paypal (Again)
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General Car Chat / Re: Who owns a milk float on here?
« on: 16 June 2025, 14:12:29 »
I don't have a pension.
I had 2 but sold one last week.
I had 2 but sold one last week.
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General Car Chat / Re: Travel Costs (Train)
« on: 16 June 2025, 09:14:14 »
I'm find all this fascinating. out of interest what sort of power out do these have.
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General Car Chat / Re: PHEV
« on: 14 June 2025, 15:30:58 »
All interesting information and with seeing other reviews I am still looking at options.
Little things like the umbrellas in the doors impress me, (it does not take a lot)
Marshalls have a Sportline on offer with the Panoramic roof and the winter kit fitted. so after wondering what other options they offer I went on the car configuration on their site and see they have HUD and a few other options. Color options, some good but the Red, Silver and Grey were the only ones that caught my eye, The one i mentioned earlier is black and looks stunning, but they are are sod to clean.
Still cant decide on Diesel verse PHEV. then with the other thread Do I buy it or lease it, I think if I lease I want the option to buy . As Tunnie says its down to costing /taes etc, This will be a company car if I do go for it.
Little things like the umbrellas in the doors impress me, (it does not take a lot)
Marshalls have a Sportline on offer with the Panoramic roof and the winter kit fitted. so after wondering what other options they offer I went on the car configuration on their site and see they have HUD and a few other options. Color options, some good but the Red, Silver and Grey were the only ones that caught my eye, The one i mentioned earlier is black and looks stunning, but they are are sod to clean.
Still cant decide on Diesel verse PHEV. then with the other thread Do I buy it or lease it, I think if I lease I want the option to buy . As Tunnie says its down to costing /taes etc, This will be a company car if I do go for it.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Banks & the futire of of banking
« on: 13 June 2025, 15:00:56 »I think the max amount of Euros you can take out or in the country is 10,000 but you need an audit trail.
That's true - but that is the max amount with out having to declare it. I have read if you declare above that amount and with valid reason it all good, and even better if in sealed bank bags and support of a bank statement for proof. But try getting more than £1000 from a bank without interrogation.
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General Car Chat / Re: PHEV
« on: 13 June 2025, 14:27:55 »
Still looking at the idea of the Skoda Superb as a new car so asked for some prices for servicing etc. Also asked for price of replacement battery pack even though it has a 8 year warranty.
Just had a few prices emailed to me. I did ask for the costing to be PHEV v Diesel (Not petrol)
So guessing there is quite a difference in the Brakes construction being a PHEV
YK25VAA Petrol
Cambelt (due 140K ) £976.70
Front brakes £562.50
Rear Brakes £545.16
1st Service £248.90
2nd service £315.00
3rd service £240.00
4th Service Major £437.00
Brake Fluid due every 2 years £79.00
DSG Due 40K £236.46
YC25DZP Plug in
Cam belt - life time belt - but if changed £2152.82
Front Brakes £754.50
Rear Brakes £545.16
1st Service £248.90
2nd service £315.00
3rd service £240.00
4th Service Major £437.00
Brake Fluid due every 2 years £79.00
DSG Due 40K £236.46
Just had a few prices emailed to me. I did ask for the costing to be PHEV v Diesel (Not petrol)
So guessing there is quite a difference in the Brakes construction being a PHEV
YK25VAA Petrol
Cambelt (due 140K ) £976.70
Front brakes £562.50
Rear Brakes £545.16
1st Service £248.90
2nd service £315.00
3rd service £240.00
4th Service Major £437.00
Brake Fluid due every 2 years £79.00
DSG Due 40K £236.46
YC25DZP Plug in
Cam belt - life time belt - but if changed £2152.82
Front Brakes £754.50
Rear Brakes £545.16
1st Service £248.90
2nd service £315.00
3rd service £240.00
4th Service Major £437.00
Brake Fluid due every 2 years £79.00
DSG Due 40K £236.46
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General Car Chat / Re: Travel Costs (Train)
« on: 13 June 2025, 13:57:48 »
With all the apps online for deals and comparing travel there are some good offers to travel.
I had a look into a visit to Edinburgh by train but at £157+ PP I thought the the run up through Jedburgh would be nicer in the Omega.
When I came off the search link Google was showing the same trip on an add for £15 after discounts.
So some good deals out there.
Am wanting a few days days away and do some sight seeing so maybe will be looking on the google again for some nice B&B by the coast or in the country side.
Maybe a drive up Past Newcastle, then through the National Parks to Edinburgh maybe onto Aberdeen, then go west maybe to Glasgow and the return South.
I have relatives in Newcastle & Aberdeen so maybe some catching up to be done.
I had a look into a visit to Edinburgh by train but at £157+ PP I thought the the run up through Jedburgh would be nicer in the Omega.
When I came off the search link Google was showing the same trip on an add for £15 after discounts.
So some good deals out there.
Am wanting a few days days away and do some sight seeing so maybe will be looking on the google again for some nice B&B by the coast or in the country side.
Maybe a drive up Past Newcastle, then through the National Parks to Edinburgh maybe onto Aberdeen, then go west maybe to Glasgow and the return South.
I have relatives in Newcastle & Aberdeen so maybe some catching up to be done.
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General Discussion Area / Banks & the futire of of banking
« on: 13 June 2025, 13:37:41 »
I rang my bank yesterday to ask a question. They gave me a good understanding of what I asked.
Today they sent me a survey asking how was the experience.
But they never send a questionnaire or survey when you try to with withdraw money after the amount of questions they asking what the reason is wanting t with draw it. Or even paying in money.
Seen so many reports and videos of how bad the banks have become.
No wonder people are drawing their cash out to stop the banks controlling because of the governments around the world are trying to control finance.
Talks of digital currency, years ago after a baby was taken from a hospital they added security to maternity wards but there was even mentions of having chip implants to stop it happening on the future, the truth maybe was they were planning to other options in motion. (tracking and fiances being just 2 of them)
There is 50 note limit allowing payment of £1000 using the ATM style machine but go to the counter trying to pay in more is crazy.
Today they sent me a survey asking how was the experience.
But they never send a questionnaire or survey when you try to with withdraw money after the amount of questions they asking what the reason is wanting t with draw it. Or even paying in money.
Seen so many reports and videos of how bad the banks have become.
No wonder people are drawing their cash out to stop the banks controlling because of the governments around the world are trying to control finance.
Talks of digital currency, years ago after a baby was taken from a hospital they added security to maternity wards but there was even mentions of having chip implants to stop it happening on the future, the truth maybe was they were planning to other options in motion. (tracking and fiances being just 2 of them)
There is 50 note limit allowing payment of £1000 using the ATM style machine but go to the counter trying to pay in more is crazy.
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General Car Chat / Re: Travel Costs (Train)
« on: 12 June 2025, 13:33:37 »
Same thing with flight costs
Raised at holiday times etc.
But a friend found out that when he either booked a flight or drove to Germany to see his GF prices rose at holiday times but if she booked for his trip from Germany no price hikes at all for either flight or tunnel bookings.
Raised at holiday times etc.
But a friend found out that when he either booked a flight or drove to Germany to see his GF prices rose at holiday times but if she booked for his trip from Germany no price hikes at all for either flight or tunnel bookings.
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General Car Chat / Re: Travel Costs (Train)
« on: 12 June 2025, 12:27:41 »
Not for me
Tis for GF after she arrives at Heathrow
I have not been on a train since 1992 and cant remember when I last traveled by bus, maybe 90/91
Tis for GF after she arrives at Heathrow
I have not been on a train since 1992 and cant remember when I last traveled by bus, maybe 90/91