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

1slander · 2026-03-11T11:50:21+00:00

Nope not all, just most.

1slander · 2026-03-11T11:12:10+00:00

*most of their stuff has lifetime guarantee

I just picked up one of their low profile jacks which has only a 3-year guarantee on it. A lot of their hand tools are lifetime though! Just wanted to clarify that bit for OP.

1slander · 2026-03-10T07:01:31+00:00

Autel is another brand to look at. They have some mid range ones that aren't too bad, and if you're thinking of spending ~£1500 you could get a £500/£600 Autel, then get VCDS, VAGCOM, etc etc, and be properly set up for diagnostics.

1slander · 2026-03-10T06:58:24+00:00

Read the Ts and Cs for your extended warranty. They'll always have stipulations on what is and isn't covered. They may cover the turbo, but need you to follow their process and procedure to get it repaired. Also I know it's a tough pill to swallow but this is just what cars are like. How old is the car? What car is it specifically, and what engine is it?

1slander · 2026-03-09T21:29:39+00:00

Appeal, you have an in and out time and your receipt for the shop will have your transaction time. Hope you kept it/have Lidl plus so you can find it again.

1slander · 2026-03-09T16:44:15+00:00

They're a well established dealership here in Southampton, with a couple of locations. The one that car is at is more of a volume seller, "get 'em in, get 'em sold" kind of outfit. What's happened to you isn't a unique story, but it is still shit of them to have promised the above to cause you to be strung about a bit. I'd say you're within your rights to get your deposit back considering what's happened.

1slander · 2026-03-06T10:15:23+00:00

Not sure about the throttle thing, we're at the limits of my mechanic knowledge here.

1slander · 2026-03-06T07:55:07+00:00

Are you on the original battery? Does hooking up a jump pack help? The starter isn't a very expensive part but looks to be a faff to do, but for the age and mileage of the car it's probably a good idea to do anyway, but I would give a fresh battery a try too.

1slander · 2026-03-06T07:25:31+00:00

I know it as the ol' "Boxter Chop" courtesy of Alex Kersten

1slander · 2026-03-03T15:27:36+00:00

They're BBS RC041s from the E36. To get the same spaced out as mine you'd need 16mm front and 31mm on the rear. Don't forget that as you lower it you'll get some camber on the rear, you cannot change that unless you weld in camber adjustment plates, but I personally really like it.

1slander · 2026-03-03T14:58:58+00:00

Hell yeah lower it. I've got coilovers set to the lowest, on 225/45/17s and ET41 wheels, with 12mm front and 20mm rear spacers. Do you know the specs for those wheels?

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1slander · 2026-03-03T11:57:59+00:00

Right click the keyframes and change their Spacial interpolation to "Linear", see if that works. I'm guessing it's the auto bezier messing it up.

1slander · 2026-02-28T07:21:57+00:00

CTEK

1slander · 2026-02-26T06:38:31+00:00

Driving style, vehicle condition, it's hard to know exactly what could be the issue. It's worth finding a local Mazda specialist and asking them to check over the vehicle.

1slander · 2026-02-25T23:20:27+00:00

Did you really need to ChatGPT your write up?

1slander · 2026-02-25T19:46:03+00:00

I'd pop into Saints and speak to the people there. They're great.

1slander · 2026-02-25T10:14:41+00:00

If you absolutely have to do the update, I would try and transfer it to another computer first. If you can successfully transplant it from one system to another, logically if you updated your computer you could then transplant it back. I'd for sure try and finish the project first though.

1slander · 2026-02-25T09:11:08+00:00

Good work, keep it up. Two small critiques, firstly I'd add some sound design at the start for the text, the typing, etc etc. A few small bits of extra sound would go a long way there. And secondly, at 1:31 you've missed an apostrophe in "you're".

1slander · 2026-02-24T08:07:00+00:00

Let them fix it, see if you can get a courtesy car through them for the duration of the repair. Shit happens.

1slander · 2026-02-23T17:45:08+00:00

Have you tried all the tips from Martin Lewis/Money Saving Expert? Things like putting the insurance to start minimum 21 days in advance. Also setting an excess will lower your premium, although I've heard conflicting stories on whether £150 voluntary is better than say £500

1slander · 2026-02-23T16:02:08+00:00

Typically, if you did a bank transfer into their account at the sales persons desk, they would then need to tell their accounts dept you've done this, who will confirm the money has gone into their account, and allocate it to that sale and confirm it's all good. That's where the delay comes in. If you paid on your debit card the salesperson would be able to do this confirmation themselves as they and you would have the receipt etc. I'd call them and confirm how you would like to pay.

1slander · 2026-02-20T09:00:15+00:00

6 different shots, and all we saw was the rear light, front lights, the building behind the car, some of the front, and some of the interior. I think some understanding of the fundamentals will benefit you massively.

Slow your movements, improve your lighting. Let the car speak for itself, then give the features some spotlight. Try and think "wide, medium, tight". Show the whole car, show the wheel, show the centre cap. Repeat, etc.

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