CreepingJesus Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Turdis, The: might be blue and British, but doesn't have to be, it's a master of disguise. Unlike its' cousin - Doctor Who's Tardis - the Turdis doesn't get unexpectedly spacious once you're in: its' deceptively short list of faults spread out in front of you exponentially, until you're screaming at it and randomly slapping controls, possibly hurtling into a hitherto unknown dimension. The only certainties with the Turdis are that you'll you'll spend a lot of time ripping bits out of it, and the monsters : attractive assistants ratio isnt favourable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snookey Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Alfa mail - a stream of communications vainly attempting to claim against an anti-corrosion warranty. Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Invacar - a vehicle manufacturer of vintage small blue motor vehicles, not to be confused with another manufacturer with a similar* name who produce modern mobility aid equipment. scruff, CreepingJesus, timolloyd and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 20p in handbrake doesn't feature? Can a long termer add the origin story? chaseracer and barefoot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 It involved a Peugeot. I don't remember the specifics beyond that. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 It was a white 405 1.6 saloon. Turned up on the tat thread with no MOT but will pass easily if a few minor faults (such as 20p removing from the handbrake mech) were fixed. Kept being relisted with an increasingly angry description. Caused much amusement on here and theory's on how much it was costing him in listing fees. vulgalour and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abir246 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Can someone help me pinpoint FTP? I've seen it in a few threads but can only relate it to breakdown/french. Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs6C Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 2 hours ago, abir246 said: Can someone help me pinpoint FTP? I've seen it in a few threads but can only relate it to breakdown/french. Many thanks! FTP = Failure to Proceed It can be applied to a breakdown also. abir246 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abir246 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 3 hours ago, Mrs6C said: FTP = Failure to Proceed It can be applied to a breakdown also. Many thanks! Given what I currently have I'll be using FTP a lot 😭 chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 It originated in documentation for chauffeurs from Rolls-Royce. A gentleman's carriage never breaks down, though it may - occasionally - 'fail to proceed'. abir246 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abir246 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 43 minutes ago, chaseracer said: It originated in documentation for chauffeurs from Rolls-Royce. A gentleman's carriage never breaks down, though it may - occasionally - 'fail to proceed'. Very cool to learn that, many thanks! beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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