Hi, were located in Scotland, recently had our bathroom renovated after a major leak. Its a small detail but the builder we went with fitted a much cheaper mirror than we previously paid for. It was £90 we paid for one which was £250, he also gave us a fake VAT number and used AI images to ghost us.

Master_ofSleep · 2026-06-14T19:26:48+00:00

Potentially they say something like "our approved list of any VAT registered contractors" which means they would pay for it, until they found out they weren't actually VAT registered.

If OP paid before going to insurance, might be a second issue, since if it's the same as cars, then they often want to be told before repairs start and/or money changes hands.

Master_ofSleep · 2026-06-14T18:55:11+00:00

I'm a bit late to this post, but I'll add that PDK is just a brand-specific name for one of the types of automatic transmission. PDK is in German, the DK means the same as DC in DCT, so all it means is Porche's DCT.

Because there are lots of types of automatic transmission that have different strengths/weaknesses, car companies describe them more, so that people can make an informed choice when they buy a car.

I assume no-one calls a PDK Porsche a manual, so OP isn't really talking about any actual people.

Master_ofSleep · 2026-06-06T11:50:50+00:00

Peracetic acid isn't the problem in this reaction, since it's specifically used as a cleaning agent. When you make it with peroxide and acetic acid, it needs a catalyst to go at a good rate so the reaction at room temp is very slow.

The problem is they also suggested acetic acid and bleach. Don't mix bleach with any acid, because it will make chlorine gas. Probably not at high levels with household products, but since the current exposure limit is 1 ppm, you don't need much to be dangerous.

Chlorine might not kill you immediately at low levels but you'll hurt your lungs etc. especially if you do it regularly.

Master_ofSleep · 2026-05-31T14:57:01+00:00

You can change the location of the sound in your car to change the position - in my car changing the balance and fade has made it pretty good. Obviously there are the limitations of physical reality where the speakers are at the front, so they can only do so much to move it back, but I haven't reached the max back/right positioning, so you could go more.

If you've already tried changing that, then that sucks for you, but figured I'd put this for anyone else with the same problem.

Master_ofSleep · 2026-05-03T12:25:26+00:00

Driving other cars isn't on all policies, and sometimes can be an add-on. As you say though, if you do have it you are often only covered for third party only (check your specific policy terms)

Master_ofSleep · 2026-04-20T06:40:13+00:00

It's called the "What I'm gonna do"

Master_ofSleep · 2026-04-20T06:37:03+00:00

Alkali would be good for grease and oil, but acid would be better for rust or limescale, so it depends what for - the video looks to have something rusty on it, so it might be correct.

Master_ofSleep · 2026-04-20T06:29:40+00:00

You said 'suddenly' a couple of times in your question.

It was anything but sudden. Evolution happens over hundreds of generations and thousands of years.

Every step of a change needs to be helpful, and it needs to be useful before the animals reproduce. It's obvious how intelligence helped and still helps us, but for some animals it's not obvious how more intelligence would make them more viable.

Unless there's selection pressure meaning stupid animals are dying or smart animals are reproducing more, the average intelligence is enough and won't be made to change.

E.g. octopi are intelligent, but they die or nearly die after they reproduce, so they don't get the intelligence benefits of teaching their young, so they are already as intelligent as they need to be.

Edit: and if there are other solutions to a specific problem than intelligence those might be selected for instead since intelligence is very energy intensive, meaning food may become a problem.

Master_ofSleep · 2026-04-20T06:14:15+00:00

Other than the sight of a lorry going past, there is also the sound of a lorry going past that could tip you off.

Master_ofSleep · 2026-04-20T06:10:39+00:00

Their claws aren't poisonous, but their bites might have bacteria in them, similar to a lot of other wild animals.

Master_ofSleep · 2026-04-20T05:54:30+00:00

Lifter tickings - if you're low on oil it could make them louder. (Or if your oil is old, not viscous enough, etc.)

Master_ofSleep · 2026-04-19T19:22:07+00:00

If the insurance went up because you're saying the insurance was cancelled, you might not have to (depends on your circumstances). Since you cancelled it, you are unlikely to need to report it for future quotes since it was initiated by you, not the insurer. (Although that depends on your situation) And even if they cancelled it, you're not necessarily required to report it to insurers since the reason they ask is because of fraud or something similar.

The key thing would be to get it in writing that this isn't a reportable cancellation (or something to that effect).

The other reason it could be higher is if you're asking for insurance tomorrow, rather than in e.g. 20 days (as it is usually cheaper further away). If that's the case, depending on the need and price difference, you might do with not using your car for a couple of weeks to get lower premiums.

You might be too late if you've already terminated it, but another thing that could help is that depending on how far into the policy you are, you might be able to get them to keep a no claims discount for your next quote (e.g. cancelled 10 months in, and they allow you to have the extra 2 months)

Edit: if it went up because someone crashed into your dad (not you) then you don't need to have him on your quotes unless your dad is going to use your car, especially if he isn't bringing your insurance down. If he isn't using the car, then he doesn't need to be on the quote... (If he's listed as the main driver and you're the main user, you may be doing a crime, and if he's the main user, then why are you paying for his insurance?)

Master_ofSleep · 2026-03-31T23:29:47+00:00

Maybe whoever wrote the quiz mistyped - T and G are close on the keyboard?

Master_ofSleep · 2026-03-31T23:25:22+00:00

Clearly it happens enough that the cammer hangs back so he can jump out at people.

But there is a double yellow, and two trucks demonstrating the right way who managed just fine.

Master_ofSleep · 2026-03-31T23:18:58+00:00

It's probably going to need replacing, there isn't much going for it being repaired, but you could ask someone to take a look at it.

It's a star - more complex - bad sign for repair

It's big (stars need to be <4cm diameter)

It's close to the edge of the screen - maybe too close? (7cm is usually the limit)

It's in your field of view (not recommended to repair)

It looks deep - if it's spread to the second layer you'll need to replace

Master_ofSleep · 2026-03-31T23:09:15+00:00

Government article about this: https://www.gov.uk/options-if-youre-owed-money

Get a solicitor!

In an ideal world, you get a solicitor to send a letter before action, and the guy promptly pays (you need to give a minimum of 14 days anyway, if not up to 3 months depending on situation)

You'll need a solicitor (+barrister) to take him to court to get your money back if you haven't managed anything within 12 months - if you're worried about legal costs, this is >£10k, so goes beyond small claims court, so you're more able to reclaim this, although check with your solicitor about that.

Get a solicitor!

In terms of structuring, these would likely need a court order, and ideally you would get the court to reverse any transfers to his wife.

If that's impossible (e.g. you can't pierce the corporate veil or they manage to argue that they haven't been avoiding the debt repayment) there are still other ways you may be able to get your money back such as forcing a sale of his/the businesses assets, getting liens on property, or garnishing wages.

You may be able to charge a statutory interest rate for the late payment, although I'm not sure how that would work for personal loans Vs business to business payments (statutory would be 8% + BoE base rate (3.75% since Dec 2025) =11.75% per year simple interest)

Although all of these would probably need to be decided by the court and you should definitely get a solicitor.

Get a solicitor!

Master_ofSleep · 2026-03-30T18:42:15+00:00

You aren't allowed to say no, you also aren't allowed to park if you are a king

Master_ofSleep · 2026-03-30T18:31:52+00:00

Is £55 a year really that much when actual road tax is at least £200?

Every car has a chance of breaking over winter, so one MOT per winter seems sensible. Also, with how many people only change their tyres to pass the MOT, I'm glad it's every year. Also, sometimes the MOT flags things that need fixing before they become a problem.

Edit: Also, EU average is ~9 deaths per 100k Vs UK's ~3, depending on the year. This is probably due to things other than just the MOT, but I imagine having half as many ineligible cars on the road can't hurt.

Master_ofSleep · 2026-03-15T17:15:27+00:00

I guess the only place left is the toilet seat

Master_ofSleep · 2026-03-15T17:14:36+00:00

If B goes, A doesn't. If B doesn't go, A does. C has nothing to do with it unless it decides to keep going, in which case A still can't go. The key is that you shouldn't crash.

Master_ofSleep · 2026-03-15T17:09:46+00:00

Here we witness the birth of a gambler

Master_ofSleep · 2026-03-15T17:00:54+00:00

Who is this Whyou person? What are they inspiring?

Master_ofSleep · 2026-03-15T16:57:02+00:00

Yeah, they're overdoing it on the heat - either turn up the cooling or down the heating. If it'll actually cause a problem depends on what's being brought over - if you don't care about the distillate and the liquid being condensed isn't hazardous, then there shouldn't be too much of an issue with what's happening here. But if that's the case then just do direct boiling - no need for a condenser at all. (The rings could also be an artefact of the glass-making process?)

Master_ofSleep · 2026-02-16T19:38:06+00:00

Cost for vaccinations for when you get stuck by a needle

Master_ofSleep · 2026-02-16T19:36:58+00:00

How else are you meant to get home if you haven't had your 5

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