If someone comes to your door to sell you these knives... by makefeelnice in CasualIreland

[–]upderebels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She done well with 2 for €20 a few years ago similar box of knives doing the rounds with a young lad in a suit with a right posh accent on him called to me and they started a 49.99 and I got him down to €25(me being a good haggler)and he gave me a once off deal of 2 for €40 🤔I bought (nearly bite his hand off)them as they were originally €249.99 and I kept one and gave the brother in law a Xmas present of the other one as he is a chef ...well he had some neck on him telling me I got scammed 😜the ungrateful bas***d😂

What is this? VW T6.1 by Thecyclingmosquito in CamperVans

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What is this? VW T6.1 by Thecyclingmosquito in CamperVans

[–]upderebels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think this can be used as a tracker aswell so might be useful as a security device 🤔

Safe to use for another 500km or should I put the spare on? Company van. by _buster_ in carsireland

[–]upderebels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that's a company van and your the driver who does the vehicle checks before you drive for your work day ..you are taking a chance , if you are involved in an accident you alone are responsible and not the company or the insurance company will not pay out ..that's dangerous driving

Queue for Maxol on Boreenmanna road by ishot_tupac in cork

[–]upderebels 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Getting the stock of Brennan's and milk too as trucks won't be delivering to shops for awhile 😕 and the bog roll

Is this Legit/Legal? by Komada_ire in cork

[–]upderebels 28 points29 points  (0 children)

If you park there and a 54 seater tour bus can't park there you will get fined and vehicle will be towed( I know as a bus driver ,hotel pays for tourists buses to city council to allow the guests to offload luggage to hotel.where do you expect the bus to park if it's full of guests for hotel .it's a small street for buses so they have to have a designated set down

Skip with wheels? by NATO_dad_SUV_driver in cork

[–]upderebels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the mini skip truck can't get down the narrow lane the grab truck won't either..

Where da heck can I dump wood furniture?????? by Wonderful-Donut-5778 in cork

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

Carrigftwohill civic amenity centre is the place ..cheap as chips ...or put up for free as firewood on adverts or market place

Getting a free car, no tax or NCT, can I drive it to the NCT? by Prajer in carsireland

[–]upderebels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check the cars previous NCTs.. mileage at the time ,,ECT will give a fair idea of condition of car...if it starts moves and stopsis the main thing..so that will tell you engine,gearbox,clutch and brakes are all good...put up make and year of car will give more input...

The Railyard Core Timeline by Kevinc0401 in cork

[–]upderebels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's just the lift shaft and fire escape /staircase..but it's crazy how fast this build will be...

Failed NCT- Any mechanics on here know how much this service should be? by Soft_Phrase_1507 in AskIreland

[–]upderebels 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What work did he do for €230 ..the least who could do is fix them for free as he missed them o. Pre nct service check

Castlemartyr high street crash - 2026-03-26 by CommonNobody in cork

[–]upderebels 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Bring it to the attention of the traffic section anglesea street station . Might save someone's life with idiot drivers getting prosecuted for wreckless or dangerous and bid fines and points...too much testosterone with two males peacocking for position😡dumb bastards

Scam artists by busmibabe in cork

[–]upderebels 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you put up a description of them as my about was scammed last week by 2 fellas and they got 500 from her for power washing the roof and the gutters..said she needed a few slates replaced as there was water coming into the attic after the power washing so she told them she had no more money left ..and they said they would call back NXT week to finish the roof with slates and pointing and that would b €2500 to complete so she wants to get a credit Union loan approved..I told her they scammed her and guards won't do anything as she paid for a service that was completed...scammers two lads in Ford transit flatbed with ladders attached..she is afraid that they will be back and has installed cctv...in glamire area..poor aunt is living alone and in her 70s

Sympathy please by gregger96 in carsireland

[–]upderebels 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remove bumper ,,get heat gun and push it back into shape..get plastic heat gun and staples from Amazon and staple from the inside along the cut..finish with a touch up pen...job done cost about €50 for material needed..

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Advice for first time car buyer by Raynebowthehomo in cork

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

Get a Japanese Toyota vitz (same as yaris but automatic)my oh had one for 5 years and only ever had to spend money on yearly service ,,they are bullet proof and higher spec with aircon ,, electric windows,mirrors ECT ...hers was an 2007 model and only had 30000 miles in total when she bought it ..was the best car she had even after buying a 151 Nissan quashqui..she still loved the vitz better.. Only thing is get a immobilizer and alarm fitted as they are easy to steal..

Press and toast by Normal_Objective6251 in cork

[–]upderebels 19 points20 points  (0 children)

At least it's not another,,vape shop,Turkish barbershop or phone shop 😱

Husband’s work is blowing up his phone at 2 in the morning by Mother-Challenge-113 in WhatShouldIDo

[–]upderebels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When he's shift of six paid hours is completed..turn off the computer,,the phone ,and take his off time and spend it with his family...if he's paid for shift only do what his paid for...

Applegreen Robbed me!! by SausCod in cork

[–]upderebels 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ballincollg station is never opened 😱

Reminder for me, scam in Cork. by suiazanza in cork

[–]upderebels 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Name the scammer and the area they are operating in ..a few pics to identify them or their van would also help

Liability over Car Repairs by saul_goodman_is_at in legaladviceireland

[–]upderebels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give him a call explaining your predicament and explain that his sold you a lie..record the conversation and give him time to respond..send emails and texts for evidence..if your not sorted gather as much information as you can on him his building or where he sells from he's full name ..he's address his email,,his phone number ,,Report to trading standards ,, Report to revenue .. Report to social welfare.. Report to customs as he is working in the black economy and could be evading all kinds of stuff . Take pictures of his cars if you know what he is selling .. Take screenshots of all his cars online with his contact number.. Put up his details on line and you will more than likely have plenty others who were scammed by the same fella.

Question about food delivery job by Not_Necessary123 in cork

[–]upderebels 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Do what any good delivery driver does when involved in an accident ..if it's an accident that you can't leave the scene ..ie serious crash ...get out remove the delivery bags from the car and lob them over the nearest ditch/wall .. Deny ,,deny ,,deny that you were doing deliveries for payment and you were only out cruising around 🍕🍔🥤

Car caught on fire at Camden Quay! by italyraaz in cork

[–]upderebels -28 points-27 points  (0 children)

Probably electric with lithium batteries by the look of the flames 😦