Things that annoy you beyond reason...(Vol. 7)

[LankyFreak]

my car

developed an electrical problem just after Christmas and is permanently in limp-mode. it has been to two garages who both say they can't fix it. Main Dealer is 26 miles away and unfortunately owned by Arnold Clark, meaning it's almost impossible to get a human being from the service department on the phone. Can't just get rid of the car because I financed my arse off for it.

joy

[Red9zero]

LankyFreak said:

my car

developed an electrical problem just after Christmas and is permanently in limp-mode. it has been to two garages who both say they can't fix it. Main Dealer is 26 miles away and unfortunately owned by Arnold Clark, meaning it's almost impossible to get a human being from the service department on the phone. Can't just get rid of the car because I financed my arse off for it.

joy

Try a proper auto electrician or a decent specialist in the marque. They can be a proper PITA to find, but worth their weight in gold when you do. Try asking on the car model Facebook group, or even on the local groups on here. Is it the Volvo or the Pug in your profile ?

[LankyFreak]

Red9zero said:

Try a proper auto electrician or a decent specialist in the marque. They can be a proper PITA to find, but worth their weight in gold when you do. Try asking on the car model Facebook group, or even on the local groups on here. Is it the Volvo or the Pug in your profile ?

Mk3 Renault Twingo (0.9TCE). I contacted THE local Autospark, and he's extremely busy at the moment. From my research, there are no specialists nearby. The garage reckons the car shorted at some point as it's got 8 (EIGHT!!!) warning lights on the dash and "heaps of codes."

I'm quietly praying for an accident that writes it off

[NRG1976]

Channel S4C. Want to watch the Wales vs. Poland game and there is no option for English commentary. Turned it off as can’t stand the commentary when it’s in any language I don’t understand.

[Antony Moxey]

NRG1976 said:

Channel S4C. Want to watch the Wales vs. Poland game and there is no option for English commentary. Turned it off as can’t stand the commentary when it’s in any language I don’t understand.

Why not just mute it? Or put radio commentary on instead?

[Hackney]

NRG1976 said:

Channel S4C. Want to watch the Wales vs. Poland game and there is no option for English commentary. Turned it off as can’t stand the commentary when it’s in any language I don’t understand.

It’s on iplayer with 5 live commentators.

[NRG1976]

Hackney said:

NRG1976 said:

Channel S4C. Want to watch the Wales vs. Poland game and there is no option for English commentary. Turned it off as can’t stand the commentary when it’s in any language I don’t understand.

It’s on iplayer with 5 live commentators.

My one is still Welsh, how do you change the language to English? Watching via sky q.

[Mercdriver]

Facebook, if I load up a website say for a restaurant menu and it is on Facebook I immediately decline and go back to previous page. However when I check for cookies there are two cookies on the list.

I do not want a Facebook page, or anything to do with them, too many people having bad experiences with them.

Anyone know how to block them completely?

[Nethybridge]

LankyFreak said:

my car

developed an electrical problem just after Christmas and is permanently in limp-mode. it has been to two garages who both say they can't fix it. Main Dealer is 26 miles away and unfortunately owned by Arnold Clark, meaning it's almost impossible to get a human being from the service department on the phone. Can't just get rid of the car because I financed my arse off for it.

joy

A diagnostic specialist should be able to pinpoint the problems,
and maybe have success in resetting the fault codes.

While the chances that it's a fried module [ expensive ] are high,
it could be an elderly battery that needs replaced.

As Kate Bush she say: Don't Give Up.

[r3g]

LankyFreak said:

Red9zero said:

Try a proper auto electrician or a decent specialist in the marque. They can be a proper PITA to find, but worth their weight in gold when you do. Try asking on the car model Facebook group, or even on the local groups on here. Is it the Volvo or the Pug in your profile ?

Mk3 Renault Twingo (0.9TCE). I contacted THE local Autospark, and he's extremely busy at the moment. From my research, there are no specialists nearby. The garage reckons the car shorted at some point as it's got 8 (EIGHT!!!) warning lights on the dash and "heaps of codes."

I'm quietly praying for an accident that writes it off

Could be something as simple as a knackered battery or alternator fault. We do some diagnostics work at our place and I'd say in around 70% of cases it's one or the other, or both. Get it to Motosave for a free battery health check first. They'll test the alternator and battery level. If they are both good then it could be anything from a broken / shorting wire to a completely knackered ECU costing big monies to replace.

[droopsnoot]

Hackney said:

NRG1976 said:

Channel S4C. Want to watch the Wales vs. Poland game and there is no option for English commentary. Turned it off as can’t stand the commentary when it’s in any language I don’t understand.

It’s on iplayer with 5 live commentators.

Wasn't it also on actual 5live on the radio? I recall them talking about it on the radio yesterday morning.

[romft123]

droopsnoot said:

Hackney said:

NRG1976 said:

Channel S4C. Want to watch the Wales vs. Poland game and there is no option for English commentary. Turned it off as can’t stand the commentary when it’s in any language I don’t understand.

It’s on iplayer with 5 live commentators.

Wasn't it also on actual 5live on the radio? I recall them talking about it on the radio yesterday morning.

Thats why I have Viaplay as well. English commentary and shedloads of other stuff and its cheap

[Antony Moxey]

Can't remember if I've put this before: it seems as though every TV programme these days is followed up with a sombre message read in revered tones - if you've been affected by any issues in tonight's programme, visit www. for further information or phone the help line on 0800... fk off. Seriously.

[gregs656]

NRG1976 said:

Channel S4C. Want to watch the Wales vs. Poland game and there is no option for English commentary. Turned it off as can’t stand the commentary when it’s in any language I don’t understand.

It's a Welsh language channel, odd thing to expect.

[TameRacingDriver]

Antony Moxey said:

Can't remember if I've put this before: it seems as though every TV programme these days is followed up with a sombre message read in revered tones - if you've been affected by any issues in tonight's programme, visit www. for further information or phone the help line on 0800... fk off. Seriously.

Or what about that Bake Off program that has to mention every 5 fking minutes that one out of two of us will get cancer in our lifetime. Yeah we fking know, most of us don't want to preoccupy ourselves with that thought every living fking minute, now fk off!

[C5_Steve]

TameRacingDriver said:

Or what about that Bake Off program that has to mention every 5 fking minutes that one out of two of us will get cancer in our lifetime. Yeah we fking know, most of us don't want to preoccupy ourselves with that thought every living fking minute, now fk off!

Isn't that just the Stand Up to Cancer specials though? Clues kind of in the title........

[v9]

LankyFreak said:

Mk3 Renault Twingo (0.9TCE). I contacted THE local Autospark, and he's extremely busy at the moment. From my research, there are no specialists nearby. The garage reckons the car shorted at some point as it's got 8 (EIGHT!!!) warning lights on the dash and "heaps of codes."

I'm quietly praying for an accident that writes it off

Not sure where you are located but I’ve found Two Techs in Dartford brilliant when it comes to fixing stuff on my Renault. Might be worth a call and if it’s possible to get it to them I’d bet they can sort it. Terry is the main guy to talk to.

[Deranged Rover]

r3g said:

I've noticed that about half of the car ads on Ebay are now written using AI bots. eg.

"This Saab 9-5 Estate Turbo Edition is a fantastic car with a lot of history. With five seats and five doors, this car is perfect for families or those who need a lot of space. The exterior colour is silver, and the interior is black, making it a sleek and stylish option for anyone. The car has had three previous owners and has a mileage of 150,000. Its engine size is 1.9 and runs on diesel fuel. It is a manual transmission, and its drive side is right-hand drive. It was first registered in 2009, and the V5C registration document is available."



and another just seen now :

"This Ford Kuga Zetec Tdci 2wd is an estate car with a silver exterior colour. It has 5 seats. The car has a manual transmission and a diesel engine with a size of 1997 cc. The car was first registered on January 4th, 2011 and comes with a V5C registration document. The vehicle is being sold for spares or repairs and is in need of some work to bring it back to its former condition. With its right-hand drive, this modern car is ideal for those looking for a project or for someone who needs parts for their own Ford Kuga. "

Edited by r3g on Tuesday 26th March 05:46

Whilst I agree this is annoying, it’s still something of an improvement on the two incoherent sentences apparently written by an illiterate moron that you’d probably get without the AI assistance.

[Zarco]

beagrizzly said:

+1 for corner cutting at junctions. Have had too many close calls due to that; bloody annoying.

Also - when I'm pottering along, and I see a car approaching coming onto my side of the road to avoid a parked car or similar. Mentally capable of doing a quick relative velocity assessment, I calculate that I don't need to slow down as they'll be well clear before I am even near.

However - they take fking FOREVER to get back onto their own side of the road, despite facing oncoming traffic - seemingly at no more than a fraction of a degree of steering angle - forcing me to brake, completely unnecessarily. aholes!! Get back on your own side!! Grrr.

I get this all the time as well. Swear it never used to happen years ago.

[eldar]

Zarco said:

beagrizzly said:

+1 for corner cutting at junctions. Have had too many close calls due to that; bloody annoying.

Also - when I'm pottering along, and I see a car approaching coming onto my side of the road to avoid a parked car or similar. Mentally capable of doing a quick relative velocity assessment, I calculate that I don't need to slow down as they'll be well clear before I am even near.

However - they take fking FOREVER to get back onto their own side of the road, despite facing oncoming traffic - seemingly at no more than a fraction of a degree of steering angle - forcing me to brake, completely unnecessarily. aholes!! Get back on your own side!! Grrr.

I get this all the time as well. Swear it never used to happen years ago.

I suspect many people have no idea how wide their cars are. Becoming a forgotten skill.