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General Discussion Area / Re: Car Prices Falling?

« on: 12 March 2009, 08:20:55 »

Seems to me the overriding rule as with most consumable products that are not essential e.g. miggy or pug or ford and are a matter of choice is 'what is it worth to you'.
That's a complex decision that is arrived at differently by each person e.g. size, equipment, depreciation, economy, style and image.
I really think my mig looks great it has loads of space that I use, I use and value many of it's 'toys' and although it comes with it's own occasional mechanical problems, with the help of this fantastic resource (yes you lot) I think it's the best value car I have ever owned.

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General Discussion Area / Re: price of petrol - again !

« on: 10 October 2008, 13:26:29 »

just announced Tesco dropped by 3p ltr - i guess others will follow soon.

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General Discussion Area / Re: why can I not post a topic in the wanted section?

« on: 19 July 2008, 18:46:22 »

ok, will pm you for you to offer.
I guess i can see the reasoning behind taking advantage, it just seems strange.

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General Discussion Area / Re: why can I not post a topic in the wanted section?

« on: 19 July 2008, 18:38:48 »

To give something away?

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General Discussion Area / why can I not post a topic in the wanted section?

« on: 19 July 2008, 18:34:09 »

I have a space saver spare wheel inc tyre for a 2001 estate, i am happy to give it to an oof member but when i go to the section dealing with bits for sale or wanted, i am unable to find a link to enable me to post this offer. Am i doing something wrong or what? :-?

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General Discussion Area / Whats more fuel efficient

« on: 13 July 2008, 19:43:19 »

What driving style will use less fuel, when coming down a long steep hill so as not to exceed 40mph?
1. change down into lowest gear poss and let the engine brake the car eg high revs.
2. use the brakes with engine ticking over, (subject to brakes not overheating).
It's more about the theory than whats 'kinder to the car's componants.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Just wondering..

« on: 25 April 2008, 11:21:53 »

I am a Citizens Advice Bureau adviser - try to know a little about a lot of things - not unlike most oof members.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Mobile phone - bluetooth probs

« on: 21 April 2008, 20:09:22 »

I am guessing your thoughts on Mp3s are not positive, but I was making an [size=14]assumption [/size]that the quality of reproduction though the Bose system would mean they would sound good ?
I am one of those who are happy with the sound quality from the in built system - i will have to cut back the hairs in my ears

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General Discussion Area / Re: Mobile phone - bluetooth probs

« on: 20 April 2008, 11:22:14 »

Thanks to all - finally got it sorted in my brain, it was me being stuuuuupid, moved on to music downloading from pc, and that works - NOW - any thoughts on playing music from phone through car sterio radio using bluetooth, is that possible?

Mike

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General Discussion Area / Re: Mobile phone - bluetooth probs

« on: 18 April 2008, 16:19:33 »

I usually just go into "my computer" and you'll now see your phone in there.  Just copy and paste the files from your phone to your computer.

I did as you suggested, I copied the files into a folder on my desktop BUT it copied the names of the contacts but not the phone numbers???
Any idea's?
Mike  :-?

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General Discussion Area / Re: Mobile phone - bluetooth probs

« on: 17 April 2008, 11:52:34 »

Thanks for info so far, I have now got to the point where i can using Nokia PC Suite, view my phone contacts whilst connected, i can add/edit/amend any of the contacts and then refresh the phone so both phone and pc are showing the latest contacts list.
this shows there is 2way comms between phone and pc BUT i do not seem to be able to save the updated / any contacts list to the pc as a backup to be used in case phone is lost or stolen.
hope the above makes sense
mike

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General Discussion Area / Mobile phone - bluetooth probs

« on: 15 April 2008, 18:02:17 »

Hi guys & Girls,
I have just been given a Nokia 6300 mobile, I have been told you can connect it to my computer to allow the transfer music files and to be able to save copies of the phone address book. I have been at it for hours going round in circles.
I have a pc running xp, a bluetooth dongle and the phone, can anyone pop round to show me how i can do the above.
I live in Hampshire, warm welcome assurred !!!
Mike

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General Discussion Area / Re: best £150 i ever spent....

« on: 19 April 2008, 10:16:49 »

I agree with Kevin, Canadian Rockies are great, most North American resorts are excellent.
Big wide trails, good value accomodations, lift ticket deals and very friendly resort personnel. Most resorts have guided tours of their terrain for all levels - most are free.
I can recomend Silver Star and Big White in Canada plus Breckenridge and Winter Park in the US.
If I can help let me know.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Your recommendations please for a sat nav

« on: 15 April 2008, 18:19:34 »

best options for wiring in a satnav?
1. hardwire OEM power lead?
2. hardwire aux ciggie lighter, to allow complete removal - location?

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General Discussion Area / Re: A trip to Loughborough

« on: 31 March 2008, 10:49:39 »

I was recommended to Christchurch Tyres - they have the full measuring equiptment.