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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...

About 2 hundred in my case & I guess around 20 years. Servicing & repairs as well, first name terms with the staff & I've never been ripped off .. no reception desk, courtesy car or bull...t Family run rural garages are a virtual goldmine these days.

Back in the 'eighties a work colleague who was an ex Met. motorcyclist told me that a traffic stop by him was not valid unless he removed his helmet prior to speaking to the vehicle's driver. Whether that ruling still applies ..

Not that overseas enquiries are not welcome, but it did seem strange that a guy from the States would chose a UK car forum on which to pose a question regarding a vintage V8 :unsure: It's not as though there aren't plenty of enthusiasts over there playing with the things.

Well said guys, there may be hope for us yet (y)

Not likely to be a mixer tap then :oops: Sorry, couldn't resist it.

In the case of my car the handbrake had to be applied for the DVD to work. I very rarely used it though (|whilst parked) just a novelty having a TV in the car though the screen was only 7 in.

Well spotted, saved me making a suggestion (y)

My E39 has an aftermarket android built in as a replacement for the original set-up & that has the capability to show DVD's, though not for long without running the engine as the amps draw is a killer. Fitted by a previous owner several years ago it's a great piece of kit with sat-nav, car...

Modern ones maybe, but my old E39 wash system has been problem free with aftermarket fluid (post #10) for the 5 years+ I've owned the car.

I have used Halfords screen wash (the pink winter one) all year round in various cars for decades without a problem, though I've no idea what's going on in the tank itself as it's not situated in the engine bay these days.

Road surface damage around here is most noticeable at roundabouts, which bears out your weight & skidding tyres comment. I drove these vehicles for a period of ten years back in the 'eighties when the GVW was 38 tonnes on 5 axles & can bear testament to the road damage they can cause by turning.