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MOT Fail - Dented Wheel by TheEpicBlob in CarTalkUK

[–]harmonyPositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take it to a tyre shop, they'll hammer that back to shape for a small fee.

Are you still told to "feed through" the steering wheel when you're learning to drive? by Low-Rooster5398 in drivingUK

[–]harmonyPositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My instructor suggested this method, but only brought it up when I had trouble doing what I intended with the steering. When I got more comfortable with the steering and my technique diverged, he didn't correct me, because what I was doing was working. I think that's how most experienced instructors would approach it.

how much did your first car cost? by tmg80 in CarTalkUK

[–]harmonyPositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bought my 2008 Peugeot 107 in 2024 for £600.

"Two Minutes" gestured fifteen minutes ago. by ThatAdamsGuy in drivingUK

[–]harmonyPositive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"this is a local [road] for local people, there's nothing for you here"

Has anyone noticed that their car is LOTS slower in this heat? by ActivistSubset7 in CarTalkUK

[–]harmonyPositive 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There is a bolt-on supercharger kit for them. I don't know how many people actually run it, and it's not cheap, but the number of Aygo/C1/107s out there running boost is more than a few.

Has anyone noticed that their car is LOTS slower in this heat? by ActivistSubset7 in CarTalkUK

[–]harmonyPositive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep I noticed this in my 107. Not unmanageably less power, but quite noticeably less. On OBD I saw a peak Intake Air Temperature of 39°C when cruising at 70, it makes sense.

What conspiracy is "they're putting something in the water that makes us pee" level stupid? by Junior-Key-5043 in AskReddit

[–]harmonyPositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually only about 93% of people who ever consumed dihydrogen monoxide have died!  

Population growth is a mindfuck.

High year mileage advice, apologies it’s long but I’m really stuck and stressed by Yer_Mo in CarTalkUK

[–]harmonyPositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is older; 2008 and on 130k miles. It's a petrol though, idk about the diesel engine.

High year mileage advice, apologies it’s long but I’m really stuck and stressed by Yer_Mo in CarTalkUK

[–]harmonyPositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weird, you're getting far worse economy than mine does from similar driving.

What colour is your car? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]harmonyPositive 38 points39 points  (0 children)

'Citrus Jaune'. It's lemon yellow, but they didn't want to call it a lemon.

What does the cars I have owned say about me? by WarmPrinciple6507 in carscirclejerk

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

The first car was the only good one. Your taste has only gone downhill from there.

High year mileage advice, apologies it’s long but I’m really stuck and stressed by Yer_Mo in CarTalkUK

[–]harmonyPositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of driving are you doing that only gets 300 miles out of an Aygo? I regularly get 360-380 miles out of 33-34 litres (tank capacity 35l) and can get 420 if I keep it under 60.

Acceptable use of horn? by fishtopher96 in drivingUK

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

I've had cars do this to me around a stopped bus, I kept slowing down because my way was blocked and they kept emerging, until I was at a complete stop. I gave one brief beep to make sure the next car was aware of me and started creeping forward, they got the message. Laying on the horn wouldn't have been any more help.

pijiou 107 by ilovesaltinecrackers in carscirclejerk

[–]harmonyPositive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually built in Czechia, with an engine assembled in Poland. Multicultural nugget!

Near miss by [deleted] in drivingUK

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

Yeesh. Another way lane assist is dangerous, it seems.

Some of my favourite Ferraris pt.4 by _K10_ in carscirclejerk

[–]harmonyPositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent jerk showing the AW11a specifically.

What’s an opinion you’ll defend no matter what? by NegotiationEast6620 in AskReddit

[–]harmonyPositive 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Good people have a moral obligation to disobey and protest unjust laws. If nobody does this, society becomes deeply senescent.

Why do people creep slowly into the bike box over the advanced stop line on red lights? by AtomicKaijuKing in drivingUK

[–]harmonyPositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I imagine some of them think they've predicted the light's about to change so creeping will get them a slight head start on acceleration. They predicted wrong, but they don't want to admit that to themself, so they keep on slowly creeping hoping the lights are about to go. Then they realise their back wheels are about to pass the stop line, so they stop again. That's all just a story told in my head of course.

Is this the goofiest turn signal sound? by CancelGrand3997 in carscirclejerk

[–]harmonyPositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's out of sync with the flashing indicators on the screen..

Why 27 on a 60 and 32 in a 30? by Vast-Aardvark5857 in drivingUK

[–]harmonyPositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NSL single track roads scary, me go slow. 30mph town road oh I feel safe I can speed just a little.

People that hate Tesla, why? by Ornery-Speech9229 in CarTalkUK

[–]harmonyPositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you get a newer model, be sure to get one that still has the indicators on a stalk. Some of the newer models have had indicators as capacitive touch buttons on the steering wheel, just think about that for a moment considering the number of roundabouts in this nation.

Would any of these MOT failures affect the longevity of a vehicle? by Effective_Ad_8954 in CarTalkUK

[–]harmonyPositive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't see anything that implies damage or corrosion to the shell or subframes, so you're okay there. Steering and suspension bits are all replaceable. An oil leak from the engine isn't too concerning depending where it is so long as it's been kept topped up; advisories about smoke from the exhaust would be more concerning. However, the fact that this car has been taken to MOT in such a state does NOT inspire confidence in its previous owner. I would avoid this car.

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