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On the overloading theme .. there are 750kg trailers manufactured that run dual axles, excellent for towing stability but what are the chances of the gross weight being adhered to as the extra weight of the trailer often means a payload of less than 500kg.

Depends on what a perspective buyer regards as a classic. I browse the ads. extensively (sad or what?) & can find plenty of candidates that would suit me for well under that price, but of course if you are seeking something that is 'trending' ie a fast Ford you will have to shell out. It also...

Much appreciated .. it turned out to be AD on the FreeSat remote ;)

Hi folks I'm usually posting on the motoring section, but just a quickie question about TV's Can any one tell me what the facility for voice-over info. presumably for the benefit of blind viewers, is called. Out Samsung has decided to activate it & not knowing what the facility is called I...

I have precisely the same problem with my 26 year old BMW & like you use the fogs as well as dipped beams, though there is no suggestion of any other problems with the light units. I've got some uprated H4B bulbs on order & my local garage will be tasked with fitting the damn things as I have...

Had a few things on the bonnet in my younger days, but never a stag .. don't know what you're imagining, but I'm talking about spare wheels on Land Rovers & such like ;) Sorry, off topic!

Very informative & greatly appreciated. My current dip beams, bearing in mind the bulbs are probably old, lack efficiency to the point where the use of the fog-lights in conjunction with the dips is desirable on unlit roads. Full beams on the other hand are pretty good, great on country lanes...

Many thanks for the advice, in the case of Halfords their product statement reads 'HB4 9006 100% increase in light output' listed as suitable for my car (early '98 523i) but I can't see the wattage on the box .. originals are 55W.

Sorry to hijack the thread, but does your advice extend to any uprated bulbs, inc. those from outlets such as Halfords? My old 5 series has pretty poor dip beams, typical of 'nineties cars. I was planning to go for the lower of 3 alternative products, listed as + 100% (there are +150 & 200) as I...

Of course it's bad, but then so are a great many things that plebs like us have little or no control over. If the powers-to-be want you to have it they promote the issue or product, if they want to dissuade you then it's bad.

All these reports will be contradicted at a later date by someone needing to justify their pay-check. Personally I look for something more interesting or informative to read :rolleyes:

This was the case with my other half. I never knew whether or not her terminally ill sister discussed the exec. role prior to making the will, it wasn't the time or place for me to ask, but when the onerous task began to effect my partner's mental state we passed much of the work over to a...

A couple of hundred or so years ago the penalty for highway robbery was death by hanging. One rule for one ..

Just what you need when going through the trauma of bereavement. I'm afraid my faith in human nature is almost not existent these days & to people who call me a cynic I reply 'I wasn't born one'

Just what you need Harry, when you're going through the trauma of losing someone.

My other half was in this position when her sister passed away 4 years ago. So much stress involved that we passed the work onto a solicitor, but even in doing so the legal responsibility still lies with the executor.

No chance in my case, thinking along the lines of a cable from the front towing eye to something immoveable :rolleyes:

I can't help thinking that there must be a clue in fully applying the HB just before the car comes to a stop, almost as if the slowly rotating drums are setting the shoes. One one occasion this week, following the above method, not only did the HB hold the car when idling in drive, I could...

Doesn't make any difference, only the 'just before stopping' technique has any effect. Never had a MOT fail though, so that's a consolation. By contrast our '06 Mondeo had a HB that would easily hold on about 4 clicks & that's with the car in Drive. Ford 1 BMW/Rover 0

Think I have seen your remedy for this complaint before Harry, I take my hat off to you for coming up with a solution. My old 5 series still has a crap HB even after the rear discs/ drums, HB shoes & fitting kit were fitted last year .. ok as a parking brake (just) but will only hold the car...