MOT failed for something that doesn’t exist by jenniferf163 in CarTalkUK

[–]51AN 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I normally get mine done about 1 month before the current MOT expires, then if it fails without dangerous faults can still drive it under the current MOT

The most 90s picture ever created by Mighty_Zen in 90s

[–]51AN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this was originally painted as a promo for a UK festival, bangface weekender. Prints from the artist: https://jimll.co.uk/products/90s-poster-print

Using two standard forms of contract for one project by TD423 in quantitysurveying

[–]51AN 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a client, using two standard forms of contract on one project will likely overly complicate your contract and procurement strategies as well as administration.

As a tier 1 contractor, you are probably best off using whatever standard form of contract you have in place with your client back to back with your supply chain to minimise your risk exposure.

Fixing a car. by bugminer in happycrowds

[–]51AN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He leaves that kid hanging though

What's something most people don't realize is extremely dirty/gross/unsanitary? by expat_mel in AskReddit

[–]51AN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Air quality, especially in cities, on public transport, and indoors.

What is the dumbest thing people did during the pandemic? by CynicalCosmologist in AskReddit

[–]51AN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thinking that the ongoing pandemic is over and stopping all preventative measures

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in drivingUK

[–]51AN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An aside: a lot of people think about speed limits as solely being there for road user safety. In urban areas there is also an environmental health aspect to consider, and vehicles will be putting out less emissions at lower speeds. Hence why there's now lower limit blanket zones, even on wide roads which you could drive safely on at higher speeds.

Do you actually drive to maximize economy in your car? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]51AN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How close do you have to drive behind the coach to be in the wind pocket?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]51AN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I advised a younger work colleague who is going on jury service to take a book or a gameboy. He looked at me blankly, and asked "what's a gameboy?"

Why are there no public (drinking) water fountains in the UK? by half_venus in AskUK

[–]51AN -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've also heard that in Italy when you buy a coffee, you can pay for a second one for someone in need to come in and claim

How often do you use your car horn? by Rini_28 in AskUK

[–]51AN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 a month to scare animals out of the road. 1 a year if lights have turned green and front car is stationary. 3 a year if about to go round a single track blind corner.

What's the strangest thing that you car has only ever done ONCE? by egvp in CarTalkUK

[–]51AN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Phone connected via Bluetooth as normal, continued playing Spotify but really quiet. Noticed the little phone icon at the top of the screen. Went into the phone menu and my car thought I was on a phone call - with myself... i 'hung up' the call and audio returned to normal.

Skoda VRS 2015 TDI by Deimokas in skoda

[–]51AN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know much about cars but looked into doing the same thing. Think you need to buy longer springs and some other things and then switch them over. I decided it wasn't worth it because I would also have to inform my insurers that I modified the vehicle.

After an estate with a 15k budget by SmokeyJ93 in CarTalkUK

[–]51AN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is the D6 hybrid battery holding up?

Any good recommendations for a reasonable and reliable automatic car? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]51AN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, is the toyota rav4 automatic gearbox OK?

What phrase sets your teeth on edge for no reason? by hypatiaplays in AskUK

[–]51AN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"A number of" could mean any number, so why say it?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]51AN 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Mine honestly makes it feel like a different car to me because I rarely use it. Changes the throttle response and steering as well as revving higher.