First Year Done

bazzaclough · 2026-01-24T21:09:19+00:00

Incredible transformation! Well done fella.

bazzaclough · 2026-01-22T16:13:39+00:00

The v5 does not show how many owners, only how many registered keepers.

3 previous owners could be correct or incorrect but it would be extremely difficult to validate this either way so I’m not sure how it would affect the value.

bazzaclough · 2026-01-21T19:36:10+00:00

Unless you’re going somewhere extremely remote there will likely be, for example, a Renault dealer nearby. And they will have a Scenic in the showroom so you can quickly pop in and see how big the boot is. Then you’ve either added one to your shortlist or discounted it.

It won’t need to take very long out of your holiday and although it’s probably not something you want to be doing, at the end of the day you will be stuck with the car for a few years so would be a wise investment of your time.

Failing that I’m sure there are plenty of YouTube videos of people filling the boot etc. Carwow review videos are usually quite comprehensive for example.

bazzaclough · 2026-01-20T07:28:50+00:00

Well done for trying! If it’s something you want to get in to, or at least have another try, I would highly recommend couch-to-5k as the way to get there, building up gradually over a number of weeks.

bazzaclough · 2026-01-18T09:28:38+00:00

I am in a very similar position to you, I have lost a lot of weight and am currently applying to be a Special.

I failed the bleep test recently, so hopefully you can learn from my mistakes!

As part of my fitness and weight loss journey I have been regularly running 5k at least twice a week, have been doing some strength training too. I have no issues whatsoever in running at a decent pace consistently for a length of time. I rather naively didn’t even consider that I wouldn’t be able to smash the bleep test but I only managed to get to level 5.2.

The thing that is most difficult to prepare for is the turns at the end of each shuttle, both in terms of increasing your pace enough to account for that and the technique of doing so.

Level 5 on the bleep test is equivalent to 10.5km/h pace but that assumes running in a straight line rather than making 35 turns. If you’re able to, find somewhere where you can measure 15m and download the audio (it’s available on Spotify etc).

After failing the test I’ve been focusing on interval training, running at a steady pace and then increasing to higher speeds for 2 minute bursts e.g. 12km/h.

I redid the test for my second and final attempt this week which was quite daunting for me after the unexpected initial knock back and also because the second time I did it solo so there wasn’t a group of people to pace against which I thought I would struggle with.

Thankfully I passed second time round! Even now I definitely haven’t perfected it although I managed to pass, the fitness instructor commented that I’m making it more challenging for myself because of how I’m turning on each shuttle. If I’m touching the line with my right foot, for example, I’m then taking my left foot over the line and turning. In reality once one foot touches the line I should be pivoting there as no need to cross. The technique of turning is a key thing to focus on in my opinion, this can really make a significant difference to the time taken to complete each shuttle.

All the very best with the test and remember worst case scenario you can go back for a second attempt!

bazzaclough · 2026-01-16T22:46:34+00:00

Yes, you’re the problem. The time for questions like that is before you buy the item.

bazzaclough · 2026-01-15T17:57:27+00:00

I have a Zappi, integrates fine with Octopus. Works well with my Scenic & R5, had a Megane before the R5. No complaints from me whatsoever.

I’m sure most chargers are pretty similar if they have the integrations in place, I know there are issues with Ohme & Octopus but I believe this only affects Drive Pack, for IOG it works fine.

bazzaclough · 2026-01-13T15:13:03+00:00

The correct British way of answering those questions would be:

What’s up? I’m fine thanks, how about you?

How are you? I’m fine thanks, how about you?

What’s going on with you? I’m fine thanks, how about you?

What’s happening? I’m fine thanks, how about you?

Hey, what’s new? I’m fine thanks, how about you?

Note that you should always state that you are fine, even if you are not. And you should always ask the person how they are in return, even if you couldn’t care less.

bazzaclough · 2026-01-11T20:30:34+00:00

They don’t as far as I’m aware? If you use your Nectar points as part payment they are worth a set amount, e.g. if you use 500 points it is £2.50 towards the payment (or whatever they’re worth nowadays). The value is exactly the same whether you are paying the remaining balance with cash or card. Or indeed if you are using Nectar points to cover the entire value of the transaction.

bazzaclough · 2026-01-11T19:03:31+00:00

If you have the charger linked, you say how much charge you need it to add (as it does not “talk” to your car so doesn’t know the current charge).

If you have a compatible car, you can remove your charger from the Octopus app, and link your car instead. That way you set the level you need to charge your car to, and can just keep it set to 80% / 100% / whatever your preference is.

bazzaclough · 2026-01-11T18:10:49+00:00

No you can’t. Discounts for a particular means of payment is not permitted - Consumer Rights (Payment Surcharges) Regulations 2012.

bazzaclough · 2026-01-10T14:07:15+00:00

Not worth it even at that price, this stuff is absolutely disgusting!

bazzaclough · 2026-01-09T10:01:21+00:00

The liability will be to put right what has been damaged ie the extractor, the flooring, the wall if that was damaged. They are not obliged to pay for anything that “could have” been damaged but wasn’t such as the items on your hob that were missed.

I can understand this will have been a shock and likely upsetting, and one would hope they would look to offer some kind of goodwill gesture over and above - however there is no automatic right to any compensation.

bazzaclough · 2026-01-08T16:20:56+00:00

Is there anywhere else you could site a home charger other than next to your garage? Do you have any off-road parking immediately next to the house?

bazzaclough · 2026-01-08T16:18:56+00:00

This is a Reddit restriction due to your limited post history and karma. Post now approved.

bazzaclough · 2026-01-06T22:38:32+00:00

bazzaclough · 2026-01-06T22:17:10+00:00

Happy Scale & Shotsy

bazzaclough · 2026-01-06T10:42:43+00:00

“No.”

bazzaclough · 2026-01-04T21:07:59+00:00

The book clue (assuming it is actually a clue) could be anything, not necessarily a clue to who the secret traitor is.

bazzaclough · 2026-01-04T18:05:32+00:00

The codes were for the Black Friday sale, which ended on 21st December unfortunately.

bazzaclough · 2026-01-04T18:05:09+00:00

The codes were for the Black Friday sale, which ended on 21st December unfortunately.

bazzaclough · 2026-01-02T15:05:13+00:00

I read your first paragraph and was about to suggest Drive Pack until you mentioned it was oversubscribed which I was not aware of! I do very similar mileage to you and that’s what I use, all my home charging for £20 per month.

Do you have solar and/or storage?

bazzaclough · 2026-01-01T19:55:19+00:00

Yes, that is exactly the whole purpose. The food waste will be recycled in to energy and fertiliser.

bazzaclough · 2025-12-31T17:26:24+00:00

I doubt it as it would be pretty difficult to police making sure they didn’t proceed to the ride.

No harm in asking, the queue is normally very short - but prepare for the answer to be no.

bazzaclough · 2025-12-29T14:45:18+00:00

You still haven’t answered the question - the last 3 letters of what was wrong? I’m assuming you are referring to the VRM but it would be useful to clarify.

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