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 Forum humour !!! (Some Jokes May Offend) |
Andy131
 14th Jan 2024 12:04 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 2220 · Views: 1077653 · Subject: Forum humour !!! (Some Jokes May Offend) |
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| EV's |
Andy131
13th Dec 2023 10:24 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 786 · Views: 197634 · Subject: EV's |
The problem being that the natural selection works on the most vulnerable, think pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists or anyone in a smaller more vulnerable vehicle.
Many years ago I worked on Fork ... |
| 2007 Freelander 2 heater blower motor nightmare |
Andy131
8th Dec 2023 6:16 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 4 · Views: 1778 · Subject: 2007 Freelander 2 heater blower motor nightmare |
Sticking motor brushes?
Would imply that they were worn and that the springs couldn't apply enough force.
Or that the brush holders were corroded and holding the brushes away from the commutator.
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| EV's |
Andy131
28th Nov 2023 2:39 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 786 · Views: 197634 · Subject: EV's |
unfortunately the luxury car tax applies to the vast majority of LR products - just paid my last luxury tax instalment, it's only £150 next year  for the DS |
| ulez |
Andy131
27th Nov 2023 8:41 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 23 · Views: 5406 · Subject: ulez |
Currently the ULEZ in Greater Manchester is "under review" so no charging at present. But it is coming, cameras are in and waiting.
When it does come into effect it is proposed that it d ... |
| Insurance on Land/Range Rovers |
Andy131
6th Nov 2023 3:17 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 73 · Views: 17896 · Subject: Insurance on Land/Range Rovers |
Fairly sure that the "no win no fee" system is illegal in France and other parts of Europe. So ambulance chasing doesn't happen.
If you think that you have a valid claim you pay the solicit ... |
| Forum humour !!! (Some Jokes May Offend) |
Andy131
11th Oct 2023 7:09 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 2220 · Views: 1077653 · Subject: Forum humour !!! (Some Jokes May Offend) |
Weld it obviously |
| Jump leads for a Tesla? |
Andy131
1st Sep 2023 9:56 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 6 · Views: 3099 · Subject: Jump leads for a Tesla? |
have you been to the UK?
Sunshine is not something that we get often, rain yes, when it's not raining it is overcast |
| ULEZ expansion. |
Andy131
1st Sep 2023 12:35 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 45 · Views: 11145 · Subject: ULEZ expansion. |
...... and a decent free 'Park and Ride' scheme for us who have to drive in from the countryside.
Only once tried to use a Park and Ride scheme, in Cambridge. Parked the car, got on the bus but wa ... |
| ULEZ expansion. |
Andy131
1st Sep 2023 12:30 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 45 · Views: 11145 · Subject: ULEZ expansion. |
Slightly off topic ..... You can never tell. 
The Mrs was in the final stages of cancer (passed away not long after) and we parked in the blue badge bit at the local supermarket and displaye ... |
| Jump leads for a Tesla? |
Andy131
1st Sep 2023 12:19 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 6 · Views: 3099 · Subject: Jump leads for a Tesla? |
You either have a small (12V) battery that does the alarm, central locking etc or you rely on the main battery.
The temptation is to tap 12V off the main battery, but this discharges to 6 or so cell ... |
| Suzuki warranty |
Andy131
10th Jul 2023 9:32 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 6 · Views: 2217 · Subject: Suzuki warranty |
The Son has a MG3 (as did my late wife), if it is dealer serviced (£250) they extended the warranty by a further year and added a years AA with recovery.
Now the bad news, in 5 years they have ne ... |
| Number Plate Lights - Power but no lighty! |
Andy131
21st May 2023 11:18 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 5855 · Subject: Number Plate Lights - Power but no lighty! |
| The FET system can be quite clever, it monitors the current draw when the power is applied - too much power and it cuts the feed much faster than a fuse would - so great. Often the power will be cut ... |
| Gearbox or Haldex? |
Andy131
21st May 2023 11:04 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 10 · Views: 2991 · Subject: Gearbox or Haldex? |
Just a thought, front wheels juddering, could the front 90 degree box (IRD / PTO ?) have gone west?
These have been known to strip splines leaving you with front wheel drive only. On a car that is d ... |
| EV's |
Andy131
18th May 2023 9:38 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 786 · Views: 197634 · Subject: EV's |
See I was thinking 5 year old Golf - engine eventually seized due to no oil changes.
5 year old Astra engine shot - not had an oil change for 3 years despite doing over 20,000 miles a year, owner tho ... |
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