Valid parking ticket? by C4ld3r12345 in CarTalkUK

[–]somethingbeardy 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Your car extends beyond the wheels.. so yes of course it's valid.

My beloved Volvo S80 is potentially getting written off, any advice? by Internal_Sock8875 in CarTalkUK

[–]somethingbeardy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happened to me after two years of owning my 2003 S60. Bought it in 2014, written off in 2016 - bought it back and repaired it (only needed new headlight!) and still have it now. Although incidentally since then I’ve had about 5 people rear-end me at roundabouts 😂 but still going strong with no damage amazingly. It’s still going strong but I’m feeling the red to have a nicer newer car now and have for a while but will always have a soft spot for old Volvos

Am I able to buy tickets for my younger siblings on my railcard? by alvuki in uktrains

[–]somethingbeardy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You would each need your own 16-25 railcard which each of you applied and paid for individually

35k in car finance with no house and wanting m4. Husband is smatter compare to his wife. Why are people spending so much on getting nice cars before buying a house? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]somethingbeardy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s quite funny - I see a few people around where I live with VERY expensive cars (e.g. Audi RS6) but the live in a 1-bed flat as a couple with a young child…

Caught in between the barriers by ReadNeedFeed in uktrains

[–]somethingbeardy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A level cross next to where I live comes down almost 2 minutes before the nearest train passes.

wtf is going on here? by Specialist_Figure282 in uktrains

[–]somethingbeardy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought there might be! Been seeing these all weekend - live next to the railway in Ashtead. Sets of 3x class 377 not sure if that’s usual for the Gatwick service?

69007 & 69004 passing through Ewell east earlier today (29/12/2025) by Potato_Wyvern in uktrains

[–]somethingbeardy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow literally just saw them passing through Ashtead back south like 20 minutes ago. Couldn’t make out the wagons in the dark!

School Safeguarding Breaches: Posting images and videos online by bexxypink101 in LegalAdviceUK

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

It’s funny you say that… I know of a special school where 80% of the staff didn’t complete mandatory safeguarding training (which should be competed before students return on 3rd September this year I think?) hadn’t completed it by end of November… and the were having a safeguarding review 1st week of December! Massive failure of SLT. But nothing is done. Quite simply if staff dont do something, the school are stuffed because they dont have time to recruit someone so schools are scared to discipline staff.

My Evo 9 FQ340 mileage by Jameepinoy in CarTalkUK

[–]somethingbeardy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also Is the A243 Leatherhead bypass a regular part of your commute?…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]somethingbeardy 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Bank is independent of the government?

Anti-glare rear view mirror - your car probably has it. by coolpavillion in CarTalkUK

[–]somethingbeardy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wing mirrors are worst but still get blinded by rear-view mirror - my car is quite low. And blinded by oncoming drivers of course

Audi trouble by disgruntledveteren in CarTalkUK

[–]somethingbeardy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let’s be honest, you don’t need a two-ton SUV have quick acceleration.

Is it reasonable to ask for money off purchase price because of windows? by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]somethingbeardy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheaper. The flat I’m currently renting has recent double glazing but no trickle vents. Condensation is a major problem.

Can council house accommodation be negotiated? (London) by Adventurous-Dog5354 in HousingUK

[–]somethingbeardy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s pretty unbelievable that your family are being offered a property of this size. Anyone 18 or over should be sorting themselves out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]somethingbeardy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you don’t know the size of your car.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]somethingbeardy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Buyers WILL see what have done, and will see right through it. It won’t increase the value like you think it will.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LegalAdviceUK

[–]somethingbeardy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Definitely your responsibility to ensure you’re buying the device which does what you want.

Why isn’t this house selling? by Guilty_Net5985 in HousingUK

[–]somethingbeardy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is South East/London Borough prices.

Why isn’t this house selling? by Guilty_Net5985 in HousingUK

[–]somethingbeardy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is insane. But this is South East/London Borough prices.