Mark101

I don't mind a text conversation, in fact - I sometimes prefer to exchange text messages than be bored for ages about how wonderful their car is and the only reason they are selling is because of "select which bullshit you want to put."

Presuming you're like me (not very technical) - you only need to read the OBD port. My scanner will go in to far too many ECU's for my capability. I could do far more damage than good with my machine if not treated with respect. Just to read an EML, a cheap generic one will suffice to give you a heads up (or some gravitas when speaking to a garage) as to whether a fault is a piece of piss sensor or a more difficult issue.

I don't know if we will ever meet Dave but if we do, I promise you I am never ever getting in a hot tub, before, after or with you (or your incontinent mates).

My Mini 1275GT had great overun, unburnt fuel that ignited on exit from the cherry bomb - awesome. Best sounding car was my 5.0 S/C XK - that on overun sounded evil.

Cazana Motor Check Total Car Check or even HPI themselves

You did better than me, they told me they were too busy to take my call (an actual person said that, not an automated message) and that I had to email my query. Automated email came back saying it may take 8 weeks for a response - what a crock of shit.

I'm probably old enough (45) but I can't remember. I am sure my old man had the Fiat twin cam in one of his Morgans - went like stink for a wooden framed car.

1) I have an Autel handheld which does far more than I can manage/need 2) Milwawke make a handheld polishing mop but about £300 3) Titan wet/dry vac from Screwfix (about £40) 4) A good reliable garage, A good valeter, A good diagnostic/auto electrician type - then you will not need 1,2 or 3 and as you get busier - you won't have time to use them anyway.

My bad, I thought it was this https://www.google.com/search?q=fiat+supermirafiori&rlz=1C1CHBD_en-GBGB784GB784&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=L1XC1bx7AktSsM%253A%252CApe4V0EsU0OprM%252C_&usg=AI4_-kQ2jfZcNmDBKJFhnVh0p9p7szK1lQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYqrWbxKngAhXGsqQKHR-CA6oQ9QEwCHoECAEQFA#imgrc=L1XC1bx7AktSsM:

My first cheque was returned as I hadn't posted my old plates off (since going Ltd). Now have new plates and a reciept - haven't checked the bank to see if it has been cashed yet.

Unless they are in a hot tub?

Superminafouri? (excuse the spelling)

Mine have gone too.... Just checked and I still have my edit button though (this part was written in edit). Which is a good job because I cannot stand typos (my own).

For what it costs, I use recorded delivery for everything. I probably only post one letter/document per week on average, everything is online nowadays.

I did, they said turn it off and on again.

Working now thanks Mate, reboot my overworked puter

Yes welcome Paul to the Rollercoaster - share your success and failures, it helps to have this team with you.

It works right up until I click Vehicle Search - then nothing.

Anyone else just getting the constant page loading message but nothing happening?

My MkII was an embarasment at the time - it was during a time that the MkII was a chavy car, back when many a Ford had the sun visors with Kevin and Tracy across the top of the screen and fluffy dice (mine was a standard Pop or Pop Plus). I soon moved the car on and after driving my Grandad's Triumph Acclaim, I bought one in beige as by comparison, it was quick - I later bought an auto too to break for spares. The Acclaim burned 5l oil per tank of fuel and my Dad taking pity on me gave me £3,500 to buy a 2 year old Maestro accident repaired from his mate - another boring car which after only a few weeks later I chopped back in to the same garage for an Orion Injection Ghia MkII. Now that was cool and for the first time in my life (and never since), I was cool - 18 and driving a car that many a middle aged man aspired to, let alone a spotty teenager still in college. Anyway, kicked out of college for the second time (I was planning a career in medicine, big disspointment I am sure) I went off to work at Butlins and found immediate (shallow) fame because I had a nice car. I fell in with a car crowd running 2.8 Capri's and my love for RWD was refound. I gave my Dad the Orion for a few months and bought a Chevette 1256 (I think) just because it was RWD. Returning from my season at Butlins, I was soon back in my Orion which I later sold to start my first venture in the motor trade - still 18. First retail purchase a highly modified 1275GT - flame spitting rocket with a cherry bomb exhaust, then an XR3i and many other (at the time) desirable cars. See, cars are either in your blood or not IMO. Do I still like cars and driving? - Yes, as much as the day I passed my test. I still get excited whenever a new car arrives, either a £100 PX or a £50K Range Rover. The only thing that has never excited me and probably because I have little mechanical experience, is working on cars. I don't have any mechanical skills but have become proficient over the years at diagnosing faults (except DS3) but still rely on someone else who can swing a spanner.

Wish I could afford some 70’s cars - my first - a Mk2 Escort at £290 (insurance £410).

Brilliant - thanks NOA

I use a local lad and I don’t care what he uses because my £50 makes everything shine.

They went to see one en route to me in Cwmbran or Caerphilly (can’t remember which). A white one which mine apparently knocked into touch. Dealer wouldn’t provide new MOT and it was tatty in comparison apparently. Don’t want to sell me a seat do you?

I am trying to source a SH seat but it is quite speccy (for a Punto EVO GP) Agreed re: MOT but I am not about to upset him