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- Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:38 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: DVLA
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3164
DVLA
Yesterday afternoon I had cause to contact the DVLA by email. It is 0830 this morning and I have just received the answer to my query. I am truly amazed, and somebody is working very well down there!
- Mon Sep 07, 2020 3:25 pm
- Forum: In The News
- Topic: Older cars become more attractive by the day
- Replies: 30
- Views: 32139
Re: Older cars become more attractive by the day
Alternatively a Mole Wrench (metric) and a Stillson (imperial)
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:41 am
- Forum: In The News
- Topic: Older cars become more attractive by the day
- Replies: 30
- Views: 32139
Re: Older cars become more attractive by the day
The other thing that irritates is the increase in the range of tools needed to do anything to a modern car. Time was a small socket set, a few screwdrivers and big hammer sufficed (plus a torque wrench if you were posh), but now all sorts of weird things are needed. Plus a PhD in electronic engineer...
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:51 am
- Forum: In The News
- Topic: Older cars become more attractive by the day
- Replies: 30
- Views: 32139
Re: Older cars become more attractive by the day
Mrs Triquet's Yaris must the posh version with windows and central locking.
- Thu Aug 06, 2020 2:03 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: M23 NOT so smart!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6238
Re: M23 NOT so smart!
Gah. Glad I'm not going anywhere at the moment.
- Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:13 am
- Forum: In The News
- Topic: Road works speed limits
- Replies: 21
- Views: 18287
Re: Road works speed limits
I believe that many of the 50's are the result of local lobbying. It's an easy process and no thought or rational decisions needed.
- Sun Jul 26, 2020 8:35 pm
- Forum: In The News
- Topic: Road works speed limits
- Replies: 21
- Views: 18287
Re: Road works speed limits
Here in Oxfordshire it is commnon practice for all A-roads to be a 50, with minor roads, particularly those with grass growing down the middle to be at full NSL. Sigh.
- Thu Jun 25, 2020 11:05 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Can anyone advise please? France
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10579
Re: Can anyone advise please? France
I suspect it's one of those legacy regulations that date back to when most cars had easily replaceable bulbs. It's been overtaken by events rather. I go to France quite regularly and carry one of those little spare bulb kits (not sure whether any of them actually fit the Saab Aero ... )
- Wed Jun 03, 2020 12:11 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: On Shadows
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6004
Re: On Shadows
I stopped wearing reactive lenses for the reason you mention and also because even when clear they are not as clear as non reactive lenses. Most noticable when night driving. For period I used to keep clear lensed glasses in the car for driving and reactive lenses for other times. The best solution...
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 5:09 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: On Shadows
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6004
On Shadows
We are having a lot of sunshine at the moment. It is really rather pleasant to bimble about in the sunshine, but going into the shadows of a belt of trees can be quite disconcerting, particularly if one has Reactolite glasses which don't immediately respond. I have also felt the need to drive around...