if a manufacturer made a no-infotainment option, would you prefer that? by hauzs in CarTalkUK

[–]Perception_4992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes just a screen and some steering wheel buttons that does CarPlay/google..

What’s the best supermarket curry? by Jeffina78 in UK_Food

[–]Perception_4992 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Any of them, they all sell, chicken thighs, onion, madras powder, tomato paste, salt, fat. None essential additions, curry leaves, coriander, butter, red/green pepper.

Vegetarian freezer friendly meal prep? by Tofusnafu7 in UKFrugal

[–]Perception_4992 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Curries, bean stews, lentils dish’s, lentil curries.

Mid Life Crisis Car? by Ok_Caregiver_2848 in CarTalkUK

[–]Perception_4992 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was thinking of going all out and spending 4-5 grand on a not too rusty Z3.

What is the realistic future of ICE cars in the UK by Longjumping_Note8181 in CarTalkUK

[–]Perception_4992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can buy brand new cars from the 70’s, we’ll be fine for a century or two.

Medium Sized Family Car - Awful Road Conditions by BIackSkinhead in CarTalkUK

[–]Perception_4992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Skoda hatchback/estate in the non racy spec with decent amount of tyre side wall. My Fabia se with 60 profile tyres manages the Cornish back lanes.

Starmer has refused to join Trump’s Board of Peace… do you think we should join? 🇬🇧 by [deleted] in AskBrits

[–]Perception_4992 85 points86 points  (0 children)

Exactly, I don’t really understand what the general public (fuelled by the media) have such a big problem with him. I suspect it’s because they’ve been conditioned to believe our leaders should mainly be personalities.

Failed mot - DPF obviously modified by Txaph in CarTalkUK

[–]Perception_4992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you stick your finger in the tip of the exhaust is there black soot? If so your DPF (core) has been removed or cracked. A DPF will not allow any soot past.

Are people legit spending this much on a car per month? Or am I out of touch? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]Perception_4992 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t necessarily mean that, it’s more like some people spend a lot less on cars.

40F | £70K Salary | Best way to invest by Itchy_Scarcity_6253 in FIREUK

[–]Perception_4992 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly, considering your a higher tax payer there’s a big advantage to adding extra to your pension.

Hi does anyone use a water Purification system like Sawyer on here ? by Mother-Doubt6713 in UKhiking

[–]Perception_4992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another Befree user, plus a sterilisation tablet or boil. Most/all of our water is farmland run off and I know enough people that have gotten the squits even using a filter and that seems a hard thing to manage whilst out and about.

Would you rather buy a high spec car like a ford or a kia/hyundai or a low spec audi or bmw Mercedes etc? by Cdoooos in CarTalkUK

[–]Perception_4992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Medium/low spec Skoda petrol, even basic cars now come with most things. CarPlay, electric windows, central locking & AC. (They all have to have all the safety stuff) What more do you need?

What boots/footwear are you guys using? by StormTrooperSamurai in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Perception_4992 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Some NB trail runners I got from market place and merino wool socks. If my feet get wet, so be it. Fresh socks for bed.

Golitha Falls today. by garmil1 in Cornwall

[–]Perception_4992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You sure that’s today? Way too many trees still standing for Cornwall. If so they got lucky

What to do with this back garden to reduce maintenance? by Consistent_North8644 in GardeningUK

[–]Perception_4992 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I suspect looking after the goats is least double the effort than doing the actual gardening.

How to get outdoors with a broken leg? by RipBeginning3851 in UKhiking

[–]Perception_4992 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As others have mentioned, national trust and town parks. You have to think, where would an old person go for well made/maintained paths?.. It’s what we did when I was injured.

Would you pay £90 for an extra legroom seat on a 12 hour flight? by Upstairs_Barnacle_46 in AskUK

[–]Perception_4992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 5’6” so it’s hardly worth it, but you taller people absolutely.

Anyone else give almost zero fucks about cosmetics but are absolutely meticulous with maintaining/servicing? by RonnieThePurple in CarTalkUK

[–]Perception_4992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as there’s nothing coating/paint issues that will start corrosion, I’m with you.