December 2005
Morning all and merry Christmas.
Having driven my daughters mk 3 Golf at night I notice the headlights are poor --- seem worse than her older polo. The lens are not particulary dirty so I wonder if this is the norm.
Anyoneelse noticed this with these models?
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Ok so this may be a long shot but this van was stolen on the 9th of december from Newcastle, the owner seems pretty attached to it and is even offering a reward for any information to it's where abouts. More info and pictures on:
cgi.ebay.co.uk/STOLEN-BEDFORD-CAMPERVAN-MOTORHOME-...m
Not connected to me at all but season of goodwill and all that. Merry Christmas.
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Good idea to put it on E BAy. Doesn't stop some clowns bidding on it though.
I thought I'd start another one of these (www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=28047 ).
I really should start asking for things I want from now on! This year though I got a 12v inspection lamp that plugs into my as yet non-existant cigarette lighter. I've been meaning to install a socket for some time now and I guess this is it!
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bman,
and future Chrismases will have an added dimension, nowt like kids to make Christmas enjoyable!
Congrats, and enjoy the new member of the family!
Phil
Morning all. My Volvo 850 glt auto appeared to have developed a fault in the 'box yesterday. The orahge arrow that lights up when you select any option other than drive in either economy or sport started to flash. The manual states the usual, there is a fault and get it to a dealer. It seemed it would not move off in the lower gears and I think that 3rd was the lowest it would go. However, after a brief stop normality resumed, but the light continued to flash. Any thoughts please. Value of car I suspect is virtually nil although it does us.
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Hello chaps,
Got home from hols and started car and all was fine gear change wise, but flashing arrow still flashing, (well it would wouldn't it!). Her indoors takes it to sainsb' and light goes out and it still changes ok??
One thing I didn't mention on the first report is that we had a mouse or two in the car brought in with bird seed or dog food from a local supplier. AFAIK they are all deaded, trapped and decapitated. (The friendly traps didn't work for those of you who think I am a murderer.) IF, the wiring has been got at would the problem as explained make sense?
Oh hell, I want a T6 anyway!
Regards as always......MD.
This may have a major impact on all who list large, long, or heavy items on eBay UK!
The background is that eBay are prohibiting the use of cash as a payment method that can be stated in any listing. They advise that any listing that does ask for payment by cash will be removed and the vendor subject to sanction etc., etc.
This is as a result, no doubt, of several recent prominent eBay fraud cases involving sending of cash or Western Union transfers.
All well and good. So being a reasonable person I asked this question, using the eBay "Ask Us a Question" facility...
HERE BEGINS THE CORRESPONDENCE:
"Message: Can you confirm that after 16 January it will still be permissible to list items stating CASH ON COLLECTION? Or that if a buyer wishes to collect an item that they must pay by cash on collection only?
Your new rules appear to state that any listing requiring payment of cash under any circumstance will not be allowed. This may, if it is so, cause problems as sellers will not want to allow travelling buyers to
collect and pay by cheque, even with a Banker's Card, as both are easily mis-used by fraudsters. A updated message giving dated clarification of the new rules in relation to listings stating PAYMENT IN CASH ONLY ON
COLLECTION would be welcomed by myself and other eBay sellers I have spoken to. The CASH option box would also still need to remain available?"
THIS IS THE REPLY:
"Thank you for writing to eBay. My name is xxxx xxxxx and I appreciate
the chance to assist you with your concern at our new policy.
I realise how frustrating this situation must be for you. This new policy means that any listing offering cash as a payment method will not be allowed. We value your suggestions and recommendations and we try to
accommodate as many suggestions as possible from our customers. We are committed to continuous improvement of our site to make it both a fun and safe market place for users to trade. Your suggestion has been forwarded on to our product development team for review."
SO MY REPLY:
"Can you please absolutely confirm that it will not be possible to list an item where the buyer may collect (a heavy or bulky item) with the wording that BUYERS WISHING TO COLLECT MUST PAY CASH ONLY ON COLLECTION in the listing?"
AND THE RESPONSE:
"Yes, we confirm that cash will not be accepted as a payment method on any of the listings. Such listings will not be allowed on eBay. This means that even if you list cash on collection as a post to location, such listing will not be allowed." Claire G. eBay Customer Support .
So, if you sell on eBay any item that you list as "May Be Collected"....it might be something you want to contact eBay about!
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>>Mapmaker How do you do an immediate chargeback please?
No. I wrote you can immediately execute a chargeback, which was a sloppy way of writing 'you can immediately commence the execution of a chargeback'. Paypal will freeze the sum if it is in the seller's account at that time, and then investigate. The money will be moved about 10 days later.
Their 'investigation' will consist of either:
1. Checking whether the item was delivered to the buyer. This will be achieved by asking for the online trackable delivery number. If the seller cannot provide that, then the chargeback goes through.
2. If the item was significantly not as described, you are asked to return the item to the seller using an online trackable method. When you provide the tracking number to paypal, and it shows up as delivered, they will process the refund.
Pretty crude method, but that's it.
Espada: I find eBay fantastic for certain items. It's excellent for second hand fishing tackle. For antiquarian books. Second hand computer hardware like RAM. Antiques. Hunt coats. It's shocking for 'designer goods' as they're inevitably fake, stolen, or don't exist. You have to do your homework, and if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. I love eBay.
We all know Santa gets pulled along by his reindeer, so theoretically, they are his engine (thats the motor link).
Just noticed my son has left santa a note asking him for the names of all the reindeer that helped deliver his presents tonight. Whilst I search the web, does anyone know them all offhand? Read more
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If you didn`t get any Xmas Prezzies this year - here`s why.
With January sales impending, and the Celica playing up (yes - a Toyota that's broke!) Mum's beginning to get to the idea of a newer car. Choices? Well with the fun handled by the Celica (which she may keep or replace with an MR2) she's after a commuting car - and one that can handle well (back-roads abound) and one that's economical, and with their new place in Spain, one with a huge boot. So here's the thing...
I suggested (as a Focus owner) an old-shape Focus 1.8 TDCi Ghia estate with all the bits, one of the last (05) - £9k. But then I realised that for a little bit more (£1k-2k) you can have an 05 Mondeo TDCi 130 for that, or even a Focus C-MAX 1.6/2.0 TDCi. The question is, which would you have, given the need to carry stuff and go around corners? Which is the better long-term proposition? Read more
Having owned both a Focus and a Mondeo, I would say go for the Mondeo. Its a far more accomplished car - much nicer to drive any distance and it has much more space. The boot on the old Focus is pretty small as well which may be an issue.
Just been thinking about that new Back Roomer kevls.
He appeared on Monday, last posted on Wednesday and last checked into the site on Thursday. His last post was in my thread about a Merc 320CDi during which I gave him some grief about generally being irritating.......
I reckon he is someone we all know and 'love' and has been winding us up. Don't know who though and don't want to attempt a guess without giving offence, although I have my suspicions....
Any ideas anyone or will the real kevls please reveal themselves?
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kevls has left the building.
Nuff said.
DD.
Peugeots are 5 year cars, and anything more should be considered as on borrowed time....
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{this statement has been moved from the "Peugeot 106 Life Expectancy" thread which is over in Technical Matters. DD
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<< 2nd gen 106 1.5 diesels. Utterly brilliant (as long as your feet were not too big!), an absolute hoot to drive, bullet proof engine and 60+mpg!. >>
Liam may have something to say when he looks in next. He only wrote off his 106 a few months ago .....
I am going to the smoke tomorrow morning and away from the computer (and hence the Back Room) for a few days.
Whilst there, I will be looking at a Merc E320CDi from about the year 2000. How can I tell from the VIN where the car is made? I heard that South African Mercs were less good for reliability and built quality, especially in terms of paint and possible rust?
Thanks
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>>One poster states that the E Class is made in Germany>>
..and elsewhere as well...
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If, during bulb replacement, someone has touched the bulbs glass, then this can sometimes cause your lights to dim a little. The finger marks evaporate due to the heat and settle on the reflector and dims it. As far as I?m aware there is little you can do with them.