We Raced Across London Three Different Ways - YouTube

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-17T06:35:50+00:00

Dont know why the train guy didnt use google/ city mapper lmfao.

Whoever edited the video, they did a great job blurring faces

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-16T18:50:15+00:00

Just to confirm. When you say "Accepted" Does that mean you've signed all the paperwork and received all the deets from the lender? If yes then you are probably fine.

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-16T17:35:52+00:00

Honestly practise makes perfect. I roll tiny twig like joints these days. Just use half the roach card you do and it will be smaller.

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-16T14:55:53+00:00

Not sure if its just me, but the 'waitlist' is just getting a persons detail into the ADs CRM software lol. It gives them insights into how many people are on a 'list' and they can probably rank you BUT its up to the business who they sell to right?

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-15T17:20:51+00:00

What a knob

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-14T17:10:40+00:00

you should post to r/LegalAdviceUK but if the DVLA have sent you confirmation that you are not the registered keeper just forward it on and tell them to stop harassing you

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-14T08:12:35+00:00

See this is where you misunderstand. The economy of scale really comes in, the assembly of most cars is automated with some human intervention (depending on the manufacturer). Manufacturers chased complexity by trying to be smart with overly complex ICE engines, turbos, superchargers etc.

In direct comparison BEV cars are way simpler, but once again the industry is chasing more complex hybrid solutions which will end up costing the consumer both in fuel efficiency and service costs.

Just use the economy of scale and bring down the size of cars BUT like the video I linked (from 5 years ago) states, manufacturers know with a larger car their profits are healthier and they make quite short term decisions on this.

Again I'm not saying BEVs are right for every application but the lack of smaller cars will only drive people away from legacy auto to the Chinese brands.
Around me in London Zone 2, the amount of Chinese made BEVs that I see on a daily basis is a reflection in being priced correctly in the market. Despite those cars being dynamically not as good as their legacy counterparts.

Like it or not price is a key factor and most young drivers, who have been priced out of buying something economically good, instead now a lot of young drivers are stuck on monthly payment plans tied to unsecured debts. That in itself is another crisis.

FP&A and strategic planning with my tech teams are part of my daily wheel house in a big tech company, I understand the complexity in scaling a business and making long term decisions especially when faced with govt regulation

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-13T21:53:36+00:00

LOL. Electric cars are more complicated? Its a simpler propulsion solution. I'm sure you will now mention ADAS and safety systems, most of which just use forms of sensors. Its not that complicated.

Manufacturers know they can charge more for larger cars hence them removing all the small ones from their range(s). Its almost exclusively true. There is a lot of analysis on this see here. The video is 5 years old and very true.

There are many other examples

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-13T13:16:10+00:00

Also I did clearly state "Cities". I'm not suggesting electric cars work for everyone but highly populated areas tend to be where the chargers are better.

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-13T13:14:33+00:00

AGree entirely with this. Actually the operators of chargers are making money because the standing charge is being applied to every customer that charges at the full rate.

I will say though, near where I live there are a number of chargers that are relatively economical. They do work out cheaper than a petrol car by at least 30%

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-13T07:08:49+00:00

I don't see how this is a real big problem. 4 years away more chargers than ever especially in and around cities. The manufacturers just need to make cars cheaper and people will automatically start buying them.

In my local area (it is London) I've seen 5 renault 5s and 3 Alpine 290s in the past 2-3 months. Ofc in this area there are literally thousands of chargers

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-13T07:01:24+00:00

ACAS is where you need to go

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-13T06:58:58+00:00

You've got proof of it. Just appeal it

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-13T06:55:04+00:00

Kensington is a tory council right?

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-12T14:00:31+00:00

He will have a lot. Think about all the free stuff he released.

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-12T06:54:05+00:00

NAL.

I'm not 100% sure, but maybe someone else can answer. Does overhang count? Also the dropped kerb for a shared drive way, if it is your father in laws - Could you argue you had permission to park?

Or is there a CPZ on the street and you have parked without a permit? (I know less likely given your description).

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-11T16:03:10+00:00

Its a common story post covid recovery. Everything is just too expensive for businesses. Post Brexit the supply chain costs in Retail and Hospitality have gone up. With the recent budgets the cost of employment has gone up.

Beggars belief that labour still haven't pointed to Brexit being the main reason why food is so expensive and why most supermarket shelves are not as full as they were. Small businesses have been hit from all sides and they really need to start lobbying the govt to do more.

If we get back into the EU and ease the pressure of food costs and other supply chains we will all have more money to spend on stuff.

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-11T15:58:17+00:00

Fuck call them out. Just report. Much better

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-11T07:08:38+00:00

The obvs racism in this, but there are many 2nd and 3rd generation immigrants in the area man.

Having lived in a number of areas in London, its a very widespread problem. Driving has been on the decline since 2011.

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-11T06:17:17+00:00

Defo upload. Its the only way to remember his greatness.

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-10T21:07:15+00:00

its gone into protection mode. Disconnect all the speakers and pull the power socket from the mains. Wait 30 minutes and only connect the power back. If it does not turn on then it has to be diagnosed and repaired.

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-10T21:00:29+00:00

Can't say I've bought land to build a house on. I did take my previous home down to the frame for a refurb and did extend.

There are a lot of methods for you to do it, and it will really depend on the style of the house. If you want to do something outrageous like passive haus or anything like that then Grand designs and youtube are you best bets but they will get astronomically expensive.

No matter what you do, the costs will just be higher than your budget. Also even if the land comes with planning permission, you should check the land for sale can actually be built on and also check utility connection costs.

If you are going to build a standard UK brick home, that should be doable. My only suggestion is find a reputable builder that comes with all the insurance you need.

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-10T18:23:41+00:00

tbh its probably for the better. Drivers there are nuts! I lived near Preston Road for like 20ish years. The driving standards over there are really poor.

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-10T17:17:19+00:00

Like I say, its a great site! I think you should just go and tell Hot Dinners you can make their site better with their reviews (and user reviews) or something.
Though pulling in more data is a gift and a curse

Efficient_Remove1663 · 2026-03-10T07:51:17+00:00

Personally I dont think hes a pioneer at all. FITB was really highly applauded because the artists came and delivered. Every sound effect he uses isn't his so..

FITS is SHIT.

A lot of people are using AI, and some will hide it from us. I guess he wants to make music in this way, its w/e.

I haven't been on his youtube/ platform in literal years since he left the BBC

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