AMC Rebel Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Also spotted this earlier - dunno why but it made me grin - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I'm still in dumbfounded shock. I just walked into a main Mercedes dealership and within 30 seconds had ordered a propshaft rubber boot, the associated clips, a throttle cable locating clip, and would you believe a replacement for the cracked lens on the dashboard indicator light?!? All for a 28 year old van. All on the shelf over in Germany and should be here early next week. They didn't even look at me funny. Forgot to ask about the headlight switch, as that looks like someone has been chewing on it and is bugging my OCD. Will ask about that when I'm there to pick up the stuff next week. It was purely a "I'm driving past the door so I'll give it a try for giggles if nothing else" thought! Staggered and impressed! I've found Mercedes dealers to be quite good, even when I went in to the Arnold Shark version in Dundee a couple of years back they were friendly and helpful. I think I even had a posh coffee made for me whilst they were looking for my bits of fuel pipe for an 18yr old c class, which were not as expensive I as expected. mrbenn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I'm still in dumbfounded shock. I just walked into a main Mercedes dealership and within 30 seconds had ordered a propshaft rubber boot, the associated clips, a throttle cable locating clip, and would you believe a replacement for the cracked lens on the dashboard indicator light?!? All for a 28 year old van. All on the shelf over in Germany and should be here early next week. They didn't even look at me funny. Forgot to ask about the headlight switch, as that looks like someone has been chewing on it and is bugging my OCD. Will ask about that when I'm there to pick up the stuff next week. It was purely a "I'm driving past the door so I'll give it a try for giggles if nothing else" thought! Staggered and impressed! I think they (like Jag) have a classic parts division to support older models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Asda finest discounts.IMG_4817.JPG That's painful when I had to pay £23 for 5 litres, then get robbed for another £13.85 for the extra litre (at a petrol station) I didn't even realise that I needed! I hate rural living sometime. No Asda for bloody miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr A Lawrence Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Me and the missus had a trip over to Leeds to see my sister and her husband for the first time since our mums funeral in March. Lovely day, went for a nice meal then over to my niece's place for a quick visit. Top day out. Just thought I'd share it with you all. brandersnatch, mrbenn, chodweaver and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Got the Landy back on the road after a 4 month lay off since the rear axle made a bid for freedom . Took a day off work and fixed my own stuff for a change . Far too many vehicles on the road but he who dies with the most toys wins eh .List of legal , running vehicles as of today Citroen c5 Mx5DucatoKe175 Crf250x Kawasaki versys Landy 90 Skoda Octavia ( loaner) Good lord. The Moog, Coprolalia, RobT and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 This! http://autoshite.com/topic/32549-jaguar-xj6-32-sport-raffle-time-again-reg-n118mfv-tonight-is-the-night :) dome and Tickman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Got the Landy back on the road after a 4 month lay off since the rear axle made a bid for freedom . Took a day off work and fixed my own stuff for a change . Far too many vehicles on the road but he who dies with the most toys wins eh .List of legal , running vehicles as of today Citroen c5 Mx5DucatoKe175 Crf250x Kawasaki versys Landy 90 Skoda Octavia ( loaner) Good lord.One for every day of the week. ,........... And a spare of course, just in case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 a new Project binky episode Woo! not going to say anything about it as to avoid spoiling it for those who have not seen the latest instalment but i can 110% say from the content in this episode Dollywobbler is gonna lose it in a good way (PS im pretty sure there is a dedicated project binky thread around here somewhere but I could not find it in a brief search...) The Moog, Tickman and GrumpiusMaximus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Do your next interview whilst concussed. I did. Utterly breezed it. Keymaster and chodweaver 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Offer #1 on perfect house rejected, Offer #2 has gone in. However, as a back up more house hunting was done and another potential house was found with a dangerous amount of car storage space. Rusty_Rocket, chodweaver, dozeydustman and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Offer #1 on perfect house rejected, Offer #2 has gone in. However, as a back up more house hunting was done and another potential house was found with a dangerous amount of car storage space.The only dangerous thing is not enough parking. vulgalour and Craig the Princess 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchvolt Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 I'm putting the Wrenchvolt grumpy cure number 1 into action. Wake up early, shit shower shave. Good breakfast and plenty of productive efforts planned. Don't let the bastards grind you down! chaseracer, chodweaver, GrumpiusMaximus and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Looked at Mars with my Dad last night through some astronomical binoculars. He's a star nerd, I'm a lesser star nerd (he has more time). Absolutely amazing. wrenchvolt, Skizzer and dome 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchvolt Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Sounds fucking awesome! I saw a bat swooping around my kitchen window. The things cheer me up no end. GrumpiusMaximus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 So I've deleted Auto Trader, Gumtree and unsaved all my saved searches on eBay. Hopefully now I'll stop buying crap. hahahahahhahahaha hahahha! That makes me grin.And? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Sounds fucking awesome! I saw a bat swooping around my kitchen window. The things cheer me up no end.I love bats. There were some out last night too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Bats are great to watch. GrumpiusMaximus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 I'm still in dumbfounded shock. I just walked into a main Mercedes dealership and within 30 seconds had ordered a propshaft rubber boot, the associated clips, a throttle cable locating clip, and would you believe a replacement for the cracked lens on the dashboard indicator light?!? All for a 28 year old van. All on the shelf over in Germany and should be here early next week. They didn't even look at me funny. Forgot to ask about the headlight switch, as that looks like someone has been chewing on it and is bugging my OCD. Will ask about that when I'm there to pick up the stuff next week. It was purely a "I'm driving past the door so I'll give it a try for giggles if nothing else" thought! Staggered and impressed!Did something similar whilst passing Vauxhall in Bradford. Yeah no longer stocked. No CBA to check the rest of the world. bye then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengartside Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 I went and bought this week’s Classic Car Weekly and the Mazda has made it in. Something awesome will be happening tomorrow, too.... Dick Longbridge, Floatylight, loserone and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Some of you may have seen this already (looks reminiscent of the XKCD.com house style) but after my pointless dicking around with a non-steaming Vax steam mop last week, it certainly holds up... Ohdearme, GrumpiusMaximus, Stanky and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloth in a bowl Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 The time axis needs changing from hours to weeks, else it's pretty accurate. Talbot, The Moog, chaseracer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 I went and bought this week’s Classic Car Weekly and the Mazda has made it in.Something awesome will be happening tomorrow, too....Finally!! I shall expect many many pics and a thread! greengartside 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Graph needs a negative Y axis for "never speak of this again" and then "I don't remember having one of those" whilst full well knowing you took it to the tip in a black bag disguised as a load of household waste that wouldn't fit in the bin. somewhatfoolish, GrumpiusMaximus, Datsuncog and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95 quid Peugeot Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 No collection thread due to timescales between ad going on gumtree and me driving away. Tasty ZS diesel. 83k. Toxic bio hazard interior and bird shite exterior on collection. 10 quid Eastern European inside and out clean. Blimey better than expected.200 of our English pounds. I love people moving onto PCP that loose interest clayts450, Brodders, Sir Snipes and 21 others 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 I did a mileage thing! Can't be bothered to fix my speedo, I was really parked up with the engine off at the time... coalnotdole, JeeExEll, CGSB and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Those bloody renault speedos are notoriously inaccurate, I've heard GrumpiusMaximus and beko1987 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 I know. Really should fix it but I just use my phone for a speedo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 You must have been parked, no warning lights are on or flashing. dome and beko1987 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Battery must be dead, no warning lights are on or flashing. FTFY dome, beko1987, catsinthewelder and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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