castros_bro Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Went in the old vegetarian Megan to a pet shop on DIY type estate last week and it was hotter inside the pet shop then outside possibly as it's a large metal box int sun with no ventilation or air con, bloke said they had companied to the company as it was so difficult so spend all day in such heat. Went home and made up a Facearse profile and complained on their "social media" page about poor little bunnies and kittens suffering in the furnace which is their store. Went back to store this week to buy a goldfish going cheep and there's rented industrial air con blasting at the staff working the till. Bloke came over to the old vegetarian Megan and thanked me, a random customer, and asked how I manged to get it sorted. No Nuns suffered. stephen01, clayts450, Bucketeer and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Nah, you're ok thanks Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk Cavcraft, Supernaut, purplebargeken and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 image.jpegI hope you've had drive of one, I picked this up yesterday from Enterprise, it had 5 miles on the clock . Took it back with 10 miles on the clock- fucking thing was dangerously slow, I'd have been scared to try and get on the motorway. They swapped it for a Tuscon. I've had a couple of these but always 1.7diesels, this ones a little petrol which has zero torque but if you Rev the bollocks off it actually goes quite well, downside is sub 40 mpg compare to mid 50's for the dirty dizzler.Seems rental companies are getting worried by the residuals on diesel.I did take it a decent drive yes. The 1.5 DCI. Was quite potent for what it was. I tried the 1.6 petrol in the Tucson. That was dire. NorfolkNWeigh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise2cv Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 WE WON! We were awarded the full amount minus court costs ( see grump thread). In summing up Judge said it would never have got that far if it weren't for the poor standard of work. Didn't get their way over paying in instalments either, HA! Just got to hope we don't have to go back to court for the money. She was not happy, sped off through the No Entry signs of the court carpark so as to avoid driving past us AMC Rebel, danthecapriman, alf892 and 40 others 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr A Lawrence Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Excellent news! ! purplebargeken and Louise2cv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Victory. Tastes good doesn’t it? Hopefully the court costs weren’t too excessive but always nice to be in the right, especially with the full force of the law behind you. Hopefully the money comes back quickly and the next bunch do a proper job. Otherwise, pocket the money, put the kettle on and send out the Shite Signal, I am sure we’d give it a go! purplebargeken, Louise2cv, myglaren and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Get these chaps on the case if they don’t pay up myglaren, Cavcraft, GrumpiusMaximus and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbenn Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Brilliant news! A well deserved victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise2cv Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Thanks all! Many thanks for putting up with my whining about it and for ll the sensible advice too. Parky, 320touring, myglaren and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I did take it a decent drive yes. The 1.5 DCI. Was quite potent for what it was. I tried the 1.6 petrol in the Tucson. That was dire.Just done a check on the Qashqai and it was a 1.2 petrol, in something that looked almost as big as an ML ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Due to a complicated series of events over last weekend, an LTI TX11 taxi that belongs to my employer was left in a field with a completely, utterly flat battery and 4 open electric windows. The cows who normally spend their days in said field wanted it back, but couldn't be trusted not to savage the taxi, plus it was blocking their water trough. Yesterday I took it upon myself to remove the battery, take it home and put it on my trickle charger for 15 hours. This morning I went out, installed it and got the engine fired up and went to ask the directors where they wanted it moved to. They were mightily pleased at my industriousness and asked if I could take it for a 'run' to put some more charge into the battery. I got to pilot a proper london cab, with 1.6 MILLION miles on the odometer out and about for about half an hour. It was terrifying. It turns in its own wheelbase, but above 30 mph it wanders all over the bloody place, needing constant correction like in old films. I took it for a run up the A3 and cracked 70mph (eventually) before returning to its natural cruising speed of about 55. above this it makes a LOT of noise and shakes violently. Acceleration is not rapid! brought it back to work and parked it up and was thanked verbally. Good enough for me, I got half an hour being paid to drive a vehicle with more miles on it than every car I've ever owned, combined. It was certainly something I'd not have got a chance to drive otherwise. 30 minutes later one of the directors came up and handed me a case of very nice beer from the local craft beer company (Ballards of Nyewood) as a thankyou for reviving it. Its nice to be appreciated at work sometimes. mercedade, Ghosty, beko1987 and 33 others 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Great news Louise. Now get onto the ebay tat thread Louise2cv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Today is my birthday, on top of some fantastic gifts from mrs fp of a new power washer and snow foam, clothes, some Irwin bolt grips (a bargain off here) I have spent the day not being bothered by anyone doing my own thing, I've also had the saph in bits putting new lifters in and cleaned the iscv, now it's like a new one again safe to say im a happy boy dome, Ghosty, purplebargeken and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Today is my birthday, on top of some fantastic gifts from mrs fp of a new power washer and snow foam, clothes, some Irwin bolt grips (a bargain off here) I have spent the day not being bothered by anyone doing my own thing, I've also had the saph in bits putting new lifters in and cleaned the iscv, now it's like a new one again safe to say im a happy boyHappy Birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggersdog Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I paid it off a couple of months early.Had to sit in a back office and speak directly to the mortgage department.I won't get the deeds for about another month or so, when I will lodge them at a solicitors.The month's delay due to land registry checks apparently.I paid mine off last year and yes walking out of the bank was a happy feeling.The deeds are all online now so you will have to pay for a copy from land registry. That is what Lloyds told me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Just done a check on the Qashqai and it was a 1.2 petrol, in something that looked almost as big as an ML !I did that too. 1.2 115bhp turbo. Maybe old fashioned thinking but in something that big a diesel with the torque will be a lot better. Congratulations Louise. It's shit that it's gone on this long but looks like you have got the best outcome. Fingers crossed they pay up without more hassle. purplebargeken, oldcars and Louise2cv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Tht's great news, Louise, well done. Shame about the costs, but you can't have everything I suppose. Still, brilliant news and well deserved. Louise2cv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Subframe ordered off eBay yesterday at 11:30 Delivered today by midday. That is service and why shops will struggle to compete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggersdog Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 heavens to murgatroyd, that was quick oldcars and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I paid mine off last year and yes walking out of the bank was a happy feeling.The deeds are all online now so you will have to pay for a copy from land registry. That is what Lloyds told me.It's held online but if they actually hold a proper paper set of deeds or copy of the land registry entry then they should be returned to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggersdog Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 My endowment mortgage was originally with TSB who merged with Lloyds then split again but I stayed with Lloyds so that's probably why there is no paper set of deeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Went to pick up a cosworth workshop manual earlier and saw this Ghosty, GrumpiusMaximus, jumpingjehovahs and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myglaren Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 WE WON! We were awarded the full amount minus court costs ( see grump thread). In summing up Judge said it would never have got that far if it weren't for the poor standard of work. Didn't get their way over paying in instalments either, HA! Just got to hope we don't have to go back to court for the money. She was not happy, sped off through the No Entry signs of the court carpark so as to avoid driving past us Congratulations on the win Louise. Hope they come up with the cash quickly. Louise2cv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Charity shop find of the day, but what is it? Behold! A complete Caltex StarFleet kit, as found in all good company car glove boxes. Judging by the adverts, I thing it is from about 2004. Best of all, it cost me 50 cents, Bargain! Rubbish brakes though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Petrolblog has just tweeted this. A working Alpine! tinribs, privatewire, robinmasters and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I finished my mortgage today. That's gotta be grin worthy.Here's a tip. Set up a standing order today of the same amount into a savings account or increase the amount you pit onto your pension by the same amount. Not forever but for say 12 months. chaseracer, purplebargeken and Scruffy Bodger 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Believe it or not, winter is on its way. I cannot possibly be defeated. privatewire, AMC Rebel, Lacquer Peel and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 My breakdown cover renewal came today from the yellow van people, yes it was cheaper than last year, I rang them and got £30 knocked off within a minute of being on the phone, part of me thinks I should've held out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUNO Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 The Mazda passed its test this week, Actually failed on a tyre that I thought would pass, but that is not a real fail !That's 24 years and it has not even started to rust yet. When we did the rear brakes recently all the bolts etc were easy to shift. Did get an advisory for front strut top bushes about to fail so will attend to that before the next test. Happiness.. Bucketeer, DeeJay, The Moog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Wank-puffin What a fantastic insult face 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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