Stupid things non petrolheads say....
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Has she completely worn through the rear disc?!
I've actually seen something similar on a Transit minibus. The brakes were sticking so they carried on driving it until it needed an MOT. The inside of the disc was worn down to less than 1mm thick and the metal on what used to be the brake pad was so thin it was a few more stops from falling out of the calliper.
I've actually seen something similar on a Transit minibus. The brakes were sticking so they carried on driving it until it needed an MOT. The inside of the disc was worn down to less than 1mm thick and the metal on what used to be the brake pad was so thin it was a few more stops from falling out of the calliper.
Benbay001 said:
Vocal Minority said:
Benbay001 said:
Was washing my new (to me) car today.
I got my first "i bet that drinks alot" comment from a neighbour.
Instantly thought of this thread.
Well everything is relative. If it is the S Type R, it probably does drink a fair bit. The fact it doesn't bother you is by the by surely?I got my first "i bet that drinks alot" comment from a neighbour.
Instantly thought of this thread.
Is a bit rude actually isn't it?
Loaned my 21 year old daughter a convertible for a day at the beach. She & her girl friend apparently spent the day posing around the Gold Coast, in the car, rather than actually on the beach.
When they got home, the girl friend was bright pink. When asked why she had not put her sunscreen on she said, "we weren't actually on the beach, & I didn't think you'd get burnt driving in the car".
Not much petrol in her head, & not much else either it would seem.
When they got home, the girl friend was bright pink. When asked why she had not put her sunscreen on she said, "we weren't actually on the beach, & I didn't think you'd get burnt driving in the car".
Not much petrol in her head, & not much else either it would seem.
GadgeS3C said:
sparkyhx said:
Woman owner of a 2008 Skoda - never been serviced or apparently MOT'd - came to garage cos her "brakes are crap"
In only 4 years! How many miles had it done?p.s. apparently they were front discs, rears were drums
sparkyhx said:
GadgeS3C said:
sparkyhx said:
Woman owner of a 2008 Skoda - never been serviced or apparently MOT'd - came to garage cos her "brakes are crap"
In only 4 years! How many miles had it done?p.s. apparently they were front discs, rears were drums
sparkyhx said:
GadgeS3C said:
sparkyhx said:
Woman owner of a 2008 Skoda - never been serviced or apparently MOT'd - came to garage cos her "brakes are crap"
In only 4 years! How many miles had it done?p.s. apparently they were front discs, rears were drums
Did anyone else listen to Radio 1 news yesterday when they were discussing the proposals from the ABI that there should be a minimum one year spent learning to drive and that new drivers wouldn't be allowed to drive on their own or late at night??
Some of the quotes from people being interviewed were shocking and quite concerning, one inparticular from a girl who had apparently been driving for FOUR years who said she thought having a year of learning was a good idea because she still struggles to remember where the indicators are and how to change gear!!!!!
Some of the quotes from people being interviewed were shocking and quite concerning, one inparticular from a girl who had apparently been driving for FOUR years who said she thought having a year of learning was a good idea because she still struggles to remember where the indicators are and how to change gear!!!!!
aka_kerrly said:
Did anyone else listen to Radio 1 news yesterday when they were discussing the proposals from the ABI that there should be a minimum one year spent learning to drive and that new drivers wouldn't be allowed to drive on their own or late at night??
Some of the quotes from people being interviewed were shocking and quite concerning, one inparticular from a girl who had apparently been driving for FOUR years who said she thought having a year of learning was a good idea because she still struggles to remember where the indicators are and how to change gear!!!!!
The examples given by this excuse for a driver should be done/found with your eyes closed (figure of speach of course) and without having to think about it.Some of the quotes from people being interviewed were shocking and quite concerning, one inparticular from a girl who had apparently been driving for FOUR years who said she thought having a year of learning was a good idea because she still struggles to remember where the indicators are and how to change gear!!!!!
This girl should be tracked down and receive a permanent driving ban. No excuses.
And yes, I frequently say such things at PH, but all people concerned deserve it fully.
vincegail said:
aka_kerrly said:
Did anyone else listen to Radio 1 news yesterday when they were discussing the proposals from the ABI that there should be a minimum one year spent learning to drive and that new drivers wouldn't be allowed to drive on their own or late at night??
Some of the quotes from people being interviewed were shocking and quite concerning, one inparticular from a girl who had apparently been driving for FOUR years who said she thought having a year of learning was a good idea because she still struggles to remember where the indicators are and how to change gear!!!!!
The examples given by this excuse for a driver should be done/found with your eyes closed (figure of speach of course) and without having to think about it.Some of the quotes from people being interviewed were shocking and quite concerning, one inparticular from a girl who had apparently been driving for FOUR years who said she thought having a year of learning was a good idea because she still struggles to remember where the indicators are and how to change gear!!!!!
This girl should be tracked down and receive a permanent driving ban. No excuses.
And yes, I frequently say such things at PH, but all people concerned deserve it fully.
aka_kerrly said:
Did anyone else listen to Radio 1 news yesterday when they were discussing the proposals from the ABI that there should be a minimum one year spent learning to drive and that new drivers wouldn't be allowed to drive on their own or late at night??
Errr - isn't that the point of passing your test - so you can drive without having to take someone with you, and not have to rely on public transport or lifts if you need to travel late at night/early morning ( when buses etc. tend not to run ).aka_kerrly said:
Some of the quotes from people being interviewed were shocking and quite concerning, one inparticular from a girl who had apparently been driving for FOUR years who said she thought having a year of learning was a good idea because she still struggles to remember where the indicators are and how to change gear!!!!!
So because some dippy incompetent who should never have passed her test has problems with basic driving skills, people who are actually competent to drive ( and do so safely ) should be penalised ?Absolute idiocy, dragging everyone down to the lowest ( and stupidest ) denominator
MartG said:
So because some dippy incompetent who should never have passed her test has problems with basic driving skills, people who are actually competent to drive ( and do so safely ) should be penalised ?
Absolute idiocy, dragging everyone down to the lowest ( and stupidest ) denominator
Aye, sounds about right. Sadly this is the way things are going. Absolute idiocy, dragging everyone down to the lowest ( and stupidest ) denominator
MartG said:
aka_kerrly said:
Did anyone else listen to Radio 1 news yesterday when they were discussing the proposals from the ABI that there should be a minimum one year spent learning to drive and that new drivers wouldn't be allowed to drive on their own or late at night??
Errr - isn't that the point of passing your test - so you can drive without having to take someone with you, and not have to rely on public transport or lifts if you need to travel late at night/early morning ( when buses etc. tend not to run ).aka_kerrly said:
Some of the quotes from people being interviewed were shocking and quite concerning, one inparticular from a girl who had apparently been driving for FOUR years who said she thought having a year of learning was a good idea because she still struggles to remember where the indicators are and how to change gear!!!!!
So because some dippy incompetent who should never have passed her test has problems with basic driving skills, people who are actually competent to drive ( and do so safely ) should be penalised ?Absolute idiocy, dragging everyone down to the lowest ( and stupidest ) denominator
That said my instructor told me that his job was to teach me to pass the test and that learning is something that should be done throughout your driving career.
Another thing about these proposed plans is that these additional rules applied after passing a your test only seem to be for 17-24, so does anyone know of any statistic for people who crash in their first couple of years after passing aged over 24 ??
sparkyhx said:
Woman owner of a 2008 Skoda - never been serviced or apparently MOT'd - came to garage cos her "brakes are crap"
Plenty of life left in them brakes.... init ... 
Skodas, like Hondas do not need servicing. Common knowledge ...
Worth repeating ~ there are far more unreliable car users than there are unreliable cars.
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