March 2006
Anyone else watch this programme on Discovery Real Time?. A recent episode showed the main farmer (an ecology minded downsizer) converting his Citroen van to run on neat Veg oil. Nothing new there, even if he seemed pleased with himself to have discovered a way to save the earth, but I noticed that during and after the show there was no mention of the need to pay tax on the Veg oil used.
There was no disclaimer stating that the van was only to be used on the farm as it is road registered and you do see them driving it off the farm.
Just wondered if the producers of the show a) realized that not paying duty on the veg oil was illegal and b) would they have any responsibility if someone watched the show, used veg oil and got caught naming the show as the source of their information. Read more
My wife and I are shortly off to Cape town for two weeks - have Backroomers any advice/warnings about the driving dangers? I've booked a group 2 car(Corolla)from the local Avis branch. I've read the broad hints from the Rough Guide- keep all the doors locked etc. but wondered if anyone who's been there recently could advise.
Many thanks,
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You will have a great time! I've spent the last 2 years spending a week a month in Joburg with my job and occasionally manage to span a weekend and when I'm lucky enough its straight down to CT. I love the place.
Driving wise - have always rented with Avis and echo the comments about the queues. Upgraded to a wizard account so didn't have to fill in any paperwork with each rental - still queues.
My office only books group Bs and you usually get a Polo saloon or Corolla saloon - both fine in CT but the altitude in Joburg makes for slow progress in either - espeically the 1.4 :-(
I'd also agree about not driving out of the city at night - I've personally never felt threatened in either CT or Joburg and I've driven a lot. Generally I quite enjoy the locals selling items at the traffic lights and always make conversation during daylight hours. Often bought fruit or even a cellphone charger from them.
Let us know how you get on!!
Is the starter from a cdx 2ltr the same as or will it fit the vectra cdx v6 2.5 Read more
No. They are totally different according to my Delco Remy catalogue.
The oil and battery warning lights have come on today in my car, at the same time the rev counter has stopped working. I've also got an intermittent problem with the front windows and electric rear view mirrors, they will work fine for a few weeks or even months, then they just stop! It can be one side only, or both sides. Any ideas??
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ECU maybe.
When will we be back on summer diesel? Is there a specific date? Read more
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Thanks!
You get seven days free fully comp when you buy a car on eBay. I think you have to get a quotation from an insurance company.
www2.ebay.com/aw/uk/200603.shtml#2006-03-21132746 & scroll down
Great for the part-time traders buying on eBay. Get it home for free. Sell it on the buyer's DOC insurance. Read more
>>seing as you can tax on line>>
You still have to wait for the tax disk to arrive
in the post.
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That reminds me that I'm sure I've read that, strictly speaking, your insurance isn't valid until you've got the cover note in your hand?
My son has just bought the above model, drove it 30 miles home but battery was flat next morning. Tried different battery and jump starting but to no avail, lights flash (no alarm thank goodness)but car won't start, he thinks immobiliser has kicked in. Needless to say no handbook and key looks as if it had 'plip' buttons but rubber worn away.
Any ideas how to disarm immobiliser, one mobile auto elec said if it was a Peugeot immobiliser he couldn't do anything with it. Thanks now to any replies.
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I have a problem a bit like this, i have the same car but have the keypad style immobiliser and no alarm, followed the instructions in the manual to change the pin code but it seems to have locked it,when you input the new code or the original code both the read and green light come on.
Any ideas what i have done and more importantly, how do i fix or bypass it??
Any help would be great as this car is my new pride and joy!!
According to the new VED bands published on DVLA site to take into account Gordons robbery oif yesterday those vehicles with up to 100g/km are now exempt from duty and a free Licence applies.
Checking my V5C for the Landie (Defender HT)it quotes g/km as 0.065.
Can I now go out tonight and get lathered???
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it looks like it has pedals, so nil!
JH
Reading the article in the Telegraph it appears that UK motorists now approach foreign lorry drivers to buy diesel at half UK price. Some foriegn lorries having up to 1,500 litre tanks apparently.
Anyone here done this and wants to admit it? Read more
At 50 to the gallon I am happy to pay a bit extra for Ultimate so certainly would not risk dodgy diesel to save only a few quid.
As I drive around in a non official capacity I have noticed that drivers who blatantly use a mobile phone when driving frequently do not wear a seat belt and drive in an aggressive manner (probably because they are not in full control of the vehicle).
Does this indicate a mindset, particular character traits or am I just been synical??
My own view is that its a somewhat arrogant 'I'll do as I please' trait.
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>>.. and he was speaking on a mobile phone jammed under his neck.
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An alternative for incoming call only
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Sure I did, I was always proud of my imaginative essays. What that has to do with the programme I mentioned and my comments about it, well, I have no clue.