Probably because after a couple of mild winters your local authority though it'd be ok to sell them off and pocket the cash.
It took the ploughs/gritters a while to get here too, mainly because they do Zagreb as a priority but the streets were all blocked up with stuck cars because the dullards were still running summer tyres, despite it being a legal requirement now. Mind you I did see 5 ploughs charging about during the first day, not actually ploughing but obviously on their way, er, somewhere. You'd think all they'd need to do was dip the blade and carry on, it's not like they drive much slower while they're doing it anyway
steve_earwig wrote:Probably because after a couple of mild winters your local authority though it'd be ok to sell them off and pocket the cash.
Well there's the thing actually, the last 2 Winters have been harsh in the UK (remember the road Salt nearly running out?) and Screen Wash changed hands under the cover of darkness panic ensued and MP's were on 'telly. So we've kinda been warned to 'get prepared' hence the seeming popularity of Winter Tyres (which'll now be held a laughing stock).
Cars in my care:
2021 Kia Spottage 1.6 Pez Turbo Dual Clutch Gearbox Trickery
2013 Renner Twingo - donkey work
Excuse me. It was 0.75" where I live, I checked it with a Micrometer, rang in work that day.....too dangerous.....may try again tomorrow.......Elf an' Safety.....think of the Children.....
Cars in my care:
2021 Kia Spottage 1.6 Pez Turbo Dual Clutch Gearbox Trickery
2013 Renner Twingo - donkey work
steve_earwig wrote:Oh yes, I remember the 0.5" of snow chaos on the news
We had exactly 6 feet 12 inches of snow in my street.
I hadn't taken the roof box off my car since Christmas due to the fact i had nowhere to put it.
2000 W 2.0hdi 110 7 seat estate Blue.
And this glue is for my submarine not for putting up you're f*c*ing noses, and dont think i dont notice cos i do... Buy your own f*c*ing glue!!! Fatty Lewis Twin town 1997.
The weather is really winding me up.
My car is absolutely filthy and desperate for a clean but it's far too wet!
I've got a lovely drive on the house I've just bought so going to order some new car cleaning gear.
Tried to convince myself I need a new pot of wax but I have 12 pots at the moment, two cost over £100! 5 cost over £50
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2017 Dacia Logan MCV 1.5DCi Laureate Wifes
1996 Land Rover Defender 90 County SW 300TDi My Toy
2003 Ford Mondeo ST220 3.0 V6 My Other Toy
Well as a soon to be house owner I can't afford to modify my car any more. So keeping it clean will have to be the next best thing.
That and taking pictures of me doing said cleaning. Basically what I used to do as a poor student! I had the cleanest D8 known to man!
In fact, that's another point! I bought a DLSR off Dai a few months ago which I have taken about 10 photos with. Maybe I'll have to start playing about with that some more!
2020 BMW 520d MSport Touring My Daily
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1996 Land Rover Defender 90 County SW 300TDi My Toy
2003 Ford Mondeo ST220 3.0 V6 My Other Toy
Seriously?
Read the rest of my post it was a joke...(That i thought you would get) Of course i know 6 foot 12 is nearly 7 feet.
2000 W 2.0hdi 110 7 seat estate Blue.
And this glue is for my submarine not for putting up you're f*c*ing noses, and dont think i dont notice cos i do... Buy your own f*c*ing glue!!! Fatty Lewis Twin town 1997.
steve_earwig wrote:Oooh, I thought you'd forgot to add a picture or summink
Bailes1992 wrote:Well as a soon to be house owner I can't afford to modify my car any more. So keeping it clean will have to be the next best thing.
I'd hold on to that wax, if interest rates go up you'll be needing something to eat...
Pah! I'll be okay... 5 year fixed term
2020 BMW 520d MSport Touring My Daily
2017 Dacia Logan MCV 1.5DCi Laureate Wifes
1996 Land Rover Defender 90 County SW 300TDi My Toy
2003 Ford Mondeo ST220 3.0 V6 My Other Toy
Oooh, I had a fixed rate mortgage, fortunately for you interest rates are unlikely to get any lower And rest assured, they're unlikely to go any higher until I have no savings left
panic ensued and MP's were on 'telly. So we've kinda been warned to 'get prepared' hence the seeming popularity of Winter Tyres (which'll now be held a laughing stock).
And rest assured, they're unlikely to go any higher until I have no savings left 