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Dare I say I prefer the originals, more subtle

Just failed an MoT due (aside from a bit of welding to do by OSF jacking point) to steering box leak.

Why would a steering box leak? Are there seals that go? Do i need a new or recon box? Big job?

Not a happy bunny.  :'(

The amount of crap I used to remove would make you gasp, one car had so many "toys" on the dash it would have failed on vision as well as all the beads and stuff hanging off the mirror.

 Just finished the insurance dance with all the comparison sites, for the Vivaro,
Biggest issue is I cannot carry 20+ years no claims over, so Vivaro locked in barn every night, sdp only, 2 named drivers cheapest £420, fully comp..

Hate to think what the multicar will be this year, with the Fat-arsed insignificant and the super Micra and a 17year old learner on the Micra :'(

 We don't mention certain things hanging from interior mirrors

DM keithabs he might have some GM ones.

Just hang mine on the rear door grab handle. 

It’s ok, he’s over it now. 

My wife has an Angel hanging from her rear view mirror, which we forgot about when we took it for its mot. When I collected the car the mot guy had removed it and left it on the passenger seat. What a decent guy for using common sense. 

 https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/common-car-accessory-could-cause-drivers-to-fail-mot-test-it-s-a-safety-hazard/ar-BB1mLLxL?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=cac9598540df49cfb1c1a2298d3bd15f&ei=25

 

I have started using Comline coated brake discs, with Comline /  Allied Nippon (same company) pads. I have used them on many modern vehicles, and they are excellent quality. The pads are great for road use with a good bite. Comparing the finish too on the pads with other makes I've used in the past, the quality of the Allied Nippon pads is very very good.
I say this based on my own experiences with various makes of brake components, and I accept others will have their own preferences, but for price and quality of manufacture, in my opinion, Comline are an excellent value for money choice.

Hmm, interesting. I’m not familiar with this brand, other than Nippon being Japanese from my motorcycle days, but a quick google brings up decent prices and reviews.   
As for other brands, they vary massively in both price and reviews. From the Motor Factors there are apparently genuine Pagid and not so genuine Pagid, Brembo are now cheaper than Pagid and so on. 
Car manufacturers don’t make brakes, even though they may put their label on them, so it would be helpful to know which supplier supplied which brand to which model. It would make choosing replacements that little bit easier.