Recent content by norseman

I like the 'zero tail pipe emissions' bit, makes EV's sound totally green .. until someone asks the question 'where does the electricity to charge them come from?' nb. the only 'filthiest' 2001-2017 cars that paid up to £35 (the next band was £165) were those emitting no more than 120 gms.

Sadly the highest April VED rate increases seem to focus on the very range of ICE cars (2001 to 2017) that so many people rely on for their daily transport. Some of these in the higher emission bands will see their VED almost double whilst not being able to afford newer cars with lower...

That's the point I was making, the increase in 'electronic crap' is now responsible for the car's motive power. Not so much the motor(s) or batteries themselves but the control systems. I know two EV owners personally who have their cars, both less than 3 years old & under warranty, stuck at...

Lots of examples on the 'Bay, most of them rubbish. Biggest problem I've had is finding the best position to locate the thing .. I can't stand any accessory that clips into the air vents.

Buying any used car is always a gamble, unless you are fortunate enough to know the previous owner, because you know nothing about the vehicle's history. Yes you can do your research on the model, read owner's reviews & even have the perspective purchase examined but the uncertainty of whether...

When you consider the proliferation of lights, 'screen wipers etc. that turn themselves on/off without conscious input by the driver it's hardly surprising that the poor souls should be spared the arduous task of actually opening the bonnet, let alone checking the oil level :cry:

+1 Major car manuf. in Germany & the US have components produced in China, what matters is the QC.

I wash by hand (bucket & garden hose) when my arthritis allows, otherwise it's a drive-through wash & blow dry. I'm wary of the intense pressure from jet washers, especially on older paintwork.

Stand by for Enviro/EV brigade backlash on here :whistle:

Heated front 'screens are nothing new, when I was a Green Line coach driver back in the 'seventies some of the vehicles were fitted with heated 'screens. Not fine wire in those days but the elements ran around a border of the glass so as to allow un-obstructed vision & were quite effective...

Me too! I've been doing just that for decades, except for the years we had a Mondeo with a heated 'screen. Isn't it strange that manuf. seem to think it's more important to be able to see what's behind you rather than in front :unsure:

I used to use the product years ago but I'm sure the formula changed to the extent that it's ability to actually do it's job became minimal, just like so many other products these days. Like any responsible driver I clear all the windows before setting out. This isn't the first time so-called...

It looks like this is indeed BS .. nothing on the 'net from DVSA.

According to various media articles, from tomorrow 26th Jan it becomes a legal requirement for UK drivers to carry both a proper ice scraper (as opposed to an old plastic card) & a de-icer product in their vehicles at all times during the winter. This appears to be in addition to existing rules...

I dare say you're right, though none of that technology applies to my 27 year car or basic 'phone (n) Despite the age & mileage of the car it's well looked after & going by the recovery operator's experience less likely to need their services than most modern cars. nb. turns out the...