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Here we go again (& again & .. ) :sleep:

Air leaks can be tricky to cure. Had this very same problem with my new spare tyre months after it was fitted. The tyre outlet stripped it off the (seemingly unused) alloy, checked the rim, replaced the valve, re-sealed the tyre upon replacement & dunked the wheel in an open tank .. no bubbles...

Roadside shrubbery is a feature around here, at one point car owners concerned about their paintwork occupy the crown of the road to avoid damage. Traffic signs obscured by overhanging road branches & rampant foliage must provide enterprising solicitors with ammunition when it comes to getting...

Considering the size of the signs, if their ignorance is genuine then their eyesight falls well below the DVLA criteria for holding a licence !

There are 2 dirty great 30 signs at the entrance to the lane, but that's all. The lane is quite narrow & has a blind bend half-way down plus a poor enough road surface in places to throw a vehicle off line if the driver isn't paying attention. Years ago the police carried out a speed check in...

We all thought they were very necessary due to the excess speed that some vehicles were travelling, but still 'not allowed'

Admittedly I'm going back a number of years but at that time the residents in our country lane petitioned ECC highways dept. for either 30 mph repeaters or 30mph markings (white paint) on the road surface. We were informed that such measures were not permitted in law due to the street lamps...

Apparently repeater signs are not allowed on roads with a 30mph restriction, something I can never understand as that seems totally at odds with any 'speed awareness' scheme.

WD40 seems to be everybody's 'go-to' product even though it's designed as a water dispersant (WD) Whilst it can be used as a releasing agent in some circumstances it is not a lubricant & can leave a sticky residue once dry. nb. I have seen a range of specialist products from this company, so...

Expressed as a percentage of the total mileage some of today's junk is expected to last I guess 46miles is about right for the running-in period ;)

Now you all see why I said 'I'm done' at the conclusion of my text ;) Same old, same old ..

Daily > 27 year old BMW saloon, probably the best car I've ever owned. Occasional > 38 year old Range Rover classic V8. As you can see I'm not a fan of modern junk & I'll not be drawn into endless discussions about saving the f..... planet. I've answered the original post .. I'm done (y)

A personal choice that should be respected of course, but such a decision can have a traumatic effect on any children already upset at their parent's passing.

Is that a pun?

One thing I have noticed is the increase of adverts for funeral services on the TV. Given that death is as inevitable as taxation they are guaranteed our custom eventually, so do they know something we don't :unsure:

Agreed, we are currently in the process of updating our wills. Thank you.

No we are not married, both retired now & been together for 24 years.

Many thanks for all your replies folks .. provides me with food for thought. I need to either do a pre-plan (though the opinions here are giving me doubts about taking that option) or deposit enough savings in an A/C to cover today's funeral cost in the hope that interest earned will cover...

Hi folks, anyone got an opinion, or maybe experience, when it comes to planning for funeral costs? Pre-payment plan either with Golden Charter etc. or with a funeral director, as opposed to a dedicated savings A/C for that eventual cost. Not something any of us likes to think about, but when...

Not sure if this question has been asked but, in this age of rampant litigation, who is held responsible if it all goes tits-up? 1) the individual in charge of the vehicle 2) the vehicle manufacturer 3) the component(s) supplier 4) any of the above who has the least competent legal team