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General Car Chat / Are you supposed to turn up pissed...

« on: 09 June 2023, 11:31:08 »

......when taking your driving test? 

Watch: Driving test ends with crash into lamp-post in Argentina https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65852316

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General Car Chat / DSG gearbox

« on: 06 June 2023, 15:32:55 »

I have been looking at a selection of Škoda Octavias as a replacement for my astra when the inevitable happens. I want an auto but VAG's DSG box is putting me off.
At the price point I am willing to pay, most of them have done 50-60,000 miles, and I understand the DSG requires a service every 40,000. Would I be stupid to buy one without a documented service history of the box? What are the pitfalls with one that hasn't been done? Thanks.

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General Discussion Area / Dracula's been causing trouble at the footie

« on: 21 May 2023, 15:35:45 »

 

Sheffield: Photo appeal after football match disorder https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-65665532

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General Car Chat / Cheap fuel

« on: 15 May 2023, 16:46:31 »

This fella in Wales is showing just how much supermarkets are profiteering:

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-12084669/I-run-Britains-cheapest-petrol-station-Im-charging-far-UK-average.html

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General Discussion Area / We're all going to die

« on: 03 May 2023, 15:29:08 »

But not for a while yet. Fascinating picture:

https://news.sky.com/story/is-this-how-earth-dies-astronomers-witness-sun-like-star-devouring-planet-in-possible-preview-of-our-homes-ultimate-fate-12871881

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General Discussion Area / Diane Abbott

« on: 23 April 2023, 15:23:36 »

....has been suspended from the Labour Party over some remarks she made in a newspaper. I've read aforementioned remarks and, tbh, I can't make head nor tail of them 
As an aside: She's a fine looking woman

Diane Abbott suspended as Labour MP after racism letter https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65365978

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General Car Chat / Another problem with EVs

« on: 24 March 2023, 22:15:46 »

And one that will hike all of our insurance premiums, as well as making a mockery of their so called green credentials:

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/electriccars/article-11891229/Rising-number-electric-cars-minor-battery-damage-written-off.html

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General Discussion Area / Headline of the week

« on: 24 March 2023, 19:29:15 »

From the Daily Star:

ARE THERE KLINGONS ON URANUS? 

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General Discussion Area / Here's something to get hot under the collar about

« on: 24 March 2023, 18:00:39 »

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11896725/Fury-woke-barristers-refusing-prosecute-eco-warriors.html

Twąts twits.

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General Discussion Area / Oxfam

« on: 17 March 2023, 15:18:14 »

Does anyone on here donate? Stop now, please

https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/oxfam-bizarre-language-guide-sorry-for-using-english/

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General Discussion Area / They've had their chips!

« on: 17 March 2023, 13:20:08 »

Oh dear, sorry 

Uttar Pradesh: Eight killed by deluge of potatoes after roof collapse https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64987190

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General Discussion Area / I can see big trouble coming in France

« on: 16 March 2023, 16:14:29 »

Macron has used a legislative tool to force through a rise in the pension age from 62 to 64. There was uproar in parliament and a flash mob gathered outside.
I do hope no one has booked a trip there in the near future.

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General Car Chat / Brent crude oil....

« on: 16 March 2023, 11:41:02 »

.....hit a 52 week low yesterday, $71 and some cents. I'll bet the pump prices don't hit a 52 week low any time soon.

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General Discussion Area / Rishi in Paris

« on: 10 March 2023, 13:08:32 »

Never seen Macron looking so happy. He must be at least half an inch taller than Rishi. 

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General Discussion Area / Snow?

« on: 09 March 2023, 11:26:44 »

Is anyone snowed in? According to my tellybox, Armageddon is nigh, especially in Yorkshire. It's coming down here, but it's not sticking, don't think I'll have to dig a track out back for the pup to have a crap