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  1. Cybergangster

    Second hand car engine failure after 3 months

    I would not accept this offer under any circumstances. You implied that the purchase cost of the car was £2000-£2500. It is unreasonable for the dealer to expect you to then fork out another £1000 for a mechanical fault that could well have been present at the time of purchase! Haggisman...
  2. Cybergangster

    Motoring 'incident'

    This happened with my neighbour across the road in London. They accused me of backing into their car. I told them nonsense and to show me the damage. Nothing came of it. But it wasn't helped when a month later our next door neighbour hit their passenger door reversing out of his drive and...
  3. Cybergangster

    Second hand car engine failure after 3 months

    It'll be good to hear how you get on. Most of the advice here has been spot on - you don't want to go in guns blazing. Give the dealer a chance to find an amicable solution. I had a similar situation with our Mazda - the engine was replaced after overheating. The garage supplied and fitted...
  4. Cybergangster

    Looking to insure a kiwi

    As said above, swap out at the DVLA for a small fee. The only test I faced back in NZ was an eye test...
  5. Cybergangster

    New drivers and their first car

    Different countries, different culture. I have 4 kids, I will be buying 1 car between them. I will not buy a 20+ year old car like I did when I was that age. Our roads are inundated with cheap Japanese imports with half a service history. I will buy something newer with a satisfactory safety...
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    New drivers and their first car

    Back in the day we bought what we could afford on our after-school wages. They were usually 20+ year old bangers. But the motors could be maintained using your old man's tools in the garage and the maintenance was our own responsibility. Our modern motors have a lot more in the way of...
  7. Cybergangster

    Car hit on my street

    Pull your head in Barry. The driver struck a stationary object. She is fully responsible for her moving vehicle regardless of where the OP was parked.
  8. Cybergangster

    ****Fresh random image thread (with rule addition)Every post MUST contain an image!****

    That is very cool (and scary). I've just retraced my steps all the way back to May!:eek:
  9. Cybergangster

    Had the dog put down today after it went for a child.....

    Really sorry for your loss OP. When I was 3 a neighbour's Irish Setter grabbed me by the head and left permanent scars on my cheeks and in my hairline (I'm 35 now). My dad was right next to me when it happened and to this day does not know what triggered the dog to attack. Our neighbour put...
  10. Cybergangster

    Support for 3 monitors on a workstation?

    I'm using a fairly recent HP 8200 workstation and I want to add a 3rd monitor to my set up. The onboard video supports 2 displays. We chucked in an ATI 5400 video card but the onboard video is now disabled in bios and we can't re-enable this unless we remove the card. The card only appears to...
  11. Cybergangster

    Which Company Car?

    But... a Falcon is so boring on the inside! I got to share this beast on a trip down to Invercargill a while back. It was fun behind the wheel. But my even my old Escort LX had a better interior... The Golf is off the table too. Like you said, too pricey for what you get here. I admit, I...
  12. Cybergangster

    Which Company Car?

    I'm probably misleading you with the unique tag. I'm not looking for something exotic. I just don't want to be driving just another Toyota, Mondeo or Ford Falcon as seems to be the default option for company cars. The GT86 on the other hand is probably a little too sporty. I'm going to have a...
  13. Cybergangster

    Which Company Car?

    When you pay your car tax here, you also purchase your distance licence for diesel vehicles. But then you also pay significantly less tax at the pump for diesel. Diesel engines in private cars are not as common here, but I can see they are still an option with most new vehicles purchased. Which...
  14. Cybergangster

    Which Company Car?

    Diesel is an option. No permit required here. Most of my driving is city based with the occasional rural run. Commuting isn't an issue. I just want something fun that doesn't make me look an idiot suggesting it to the boss. I'm thinking of something like a Ford Focus, Golf or Honda Civic. I...
  15. Cybergangster

    Which Company Car?

    I've lurked in Motors for a while and value the opinions shared here. Some suggestions might not be applicable. But at least they'll offer some direction. I've yet to find a local forum that offers the breadth of background and experience of Overclockers. But I can simplify the question...
  16. Cybergangster

    Which Company Car?

    I'm currently running around in a 2010 Fiesta which I inherited from my predecessor. It is up for replacement in March and I've been given a budget of $40,000 (roughly £20k). I haven’t been paying attention to motoring trends lately so I really draw a blank thinking about I want to drive. I’d...
  17. Cybergangster

    Neighbour, driveway, taking the mikey, your opinion

    Sorry OP, but I think you are being petty...
  18. Cybergangster

    How internet security conscious are you?

    I put all my faith in LastPass. Got help me if their database is compromised.
  19. Cybergangster

    Tinnitus who suffers from it

    I've had it since I was a teen for near on 20 years. It came about from duck shooting without ear protection. It bothers the crap out of me. I'd pay good money to be able to sit in silence, or enjoy the a walk in the country without a ringing in my ears. I've had plenty of tests and advice but...
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