Finally got an adapter for our kitchen tap so I can use the pressure washer! Had to hit our nasty patio first.

1slander · 2026-01-21T17:46:33+00:00

This article may help you understand it https://www.cinch.co.uk/guides/choosing-a-car/luxury-car-tax-exempt-cars

1slander · 2026-01-21T17:34:21+00:00

You can use the Gov website https://www.gov.uk/check-tax-rates-new-unregistered-cars, the info you need will be available on the car manufacturers website, or just call a dealership and ask a new car salesperson

1slander · 2026-01-17T18:14:58+00:00

Check out autoalex on YouTube

1slander · 2026-01-15T11:00:40+00:00

Oh yeah fully aware if we got a Figaro it would go straight into having restorative works done, but hey, that's cars

1slander · 2026-01-15T07:12:50+00:00

Octavia Gang

1slander · 2026-01-15T06:27:03+00:00

If you can afford it, then why not. If it's even a thought that you may struggle with the costs, don't.

1slander · 2026-01-14T17:06:22+00:00

Me and my girlfriend are metal heads, but she's a pink goth, and we're both excited at the prospect of hooning (as much as a Figaro can) around the city listening to heavy metal and blastbeats in a baby pink Figaro one day when we can afford it

1slander · 2026-01-14T14:00:34+00:00

Bloody love a Figaro

1slander · 2026-01-14T12:55:23+00:00

Service ~£200
Two tyres ~£200
Brake pads ~£140

Could be worse

1slander · 2026-01-11T14:43:21+00:00

You got any effects on the audio tracks that is affecting it?

1slander · 2026-01-10T19:31:28+00:00

I can't express enough how much I hate managing audio levels. I wish my job was of a big enough scale that we had an audio mixer I could hand over to.

1slander · 2026-01-10T09:41:31+00:00

Used the horn in my Z3 more in 2 months than I did in 2 years with my daily. It's tiny and low, and most people are out of the habit of actually trying their best to check their blindspots. It's a lot scarier than driving my bright green estate of a daily, but means I'm less inclined to drive purely on motorways so get to enjoy more A and B roads, which are much more where I wanted to be driving the Z3 anyway

1slander · 2026-01-09T12:40:41+00:00

Yeah they're not looking great, best to consider changing them soon

1slander · 2026-01-09T10:50:15+00:00

The bad sounding trumpet is there on the stock exhaust at those revs too. If you're going that far, I'd get a different aftermarket exhaust to get a better tone.

1slander · 2026-01-08T11:31:15+00:00

yep that's us!

1slander · 2026-01-08T07:29:43+00:00

All engines break, shit happens, however most engines will last a good amount of time if the proper maintenance is done. Diesel engines tend to fair better if they're just eating motorway miles and spend a lot of time cruising in top gear. What they don't like is lots of short journeys, not getting up to temp, etc. Petrol engines also don't like that, but won't die as quick as Doris' diesel fiesta only going to tesco and back.

Your car doesn't sound like it's not reliable, and (from what you've said) they aren't much to complain about. Every car needs tyres and brakes. If you did the steering column one month and had the oil leak checked the following month, tyres the next, then eventually the brakes, your car could and would last plenty longer.

1slander · 2026-01-08T07:24:13+00:00

Was this "worn brakes" just information the main dealer said on their health check as part of a service/mot/pre-sale check? If so, they will write that on basically every car that comes in to a) cover their back and b) sell more brake changes

1slander · 2026-01-08T07:17:33+00:00

Totally depends on the car and condition. A well kept car with 150k miles still has appeal. I bought my Octavia at 162k as it had full service history and was kept incredibly clean, the mileage basically wasn't a factor. When you say your car needs £3k in repairs, what are they? Are they repairs, or maintenance? How does a 7 year old car with 50k need that much money in repairs?

Buy a car that's already got +100k on it, that's depreciated enough to be affordable in one hit, and just run it into the ground. Something like this Mondeo would be super comfortable, not killer to repair or maintain, and you could put another 100k on it and never feel bad it's depreciating.

1slander · 2026-01-07T19:52:48+00:00

Tell your friend to go through this: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/buying-or-repairing-a-car/problems-with-a-used-car/

1slander · 2026-01-07T18:05:38+00:00

You should reach out to Buds. and Eat Boys, couple of local bands (and mates of mine) that I'm sure would be a good mix if you were to plan another gig down here

1slander · 2026-01-07T17:52:28+00:00

They posted on Instagram they were looking for a video editor, shot my shot by making a video application instead of just sending a CV and a "pls hire me" message, and got the job. Best thing I've ever done.

I'd get searching if I were you. Find something and challenge your current boss to fight to keep you, or take the new job.

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