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  1. mowlas

    Terrible Jokes Thread

    I had to go to the doctor yesterday with a sore @rse. I bent over so the doctor could see and he told me that there was a lettuce leaf. I replied ‘doc, that’s just the tip of the iceberg.’
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    Terrible Jokes Thread

    It’s ironic that in this case, inflation works against him.
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    Jump starter packs

    I would like to thank @Felonious Crud for jump starting this thread. So much value with no charge!
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    Jump starter packs

    Good catch - yes check the litre capacity.
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    Jump starter packs

    Hard to go wrong with any of these mini jump starter battery packs. Got my Q5P started up to get onto a flatbed when the alternator had failed. Mine has been fine for about 3 years. I believe this is the current model version to the one I purchased back then… https://amzn.eu/d/bTdMQFO
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    Terrible Jokes Thread

    Extended driving test question #536: “What does a dull grey coloured road sign bearing no distinct markings on the motorway mean? Answer: “You are driving on the wrong bl00dy side of the motorway!”
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    Terrible Jokes Thread

    Neon walks into a bar, the barman says "I'm sorry we don't serve noble gases here". Neon doesn't react.
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    Joining the electric car club

    Published today.
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    Pic of the day

    Best without the rear wing…
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    The dreaded CEL again

    A few wild guesses would be: Inefficient/degraded CATs Faulty or dirty O2 sensors Faulty or intermittent crankshaft position sensor Although (without knowing the diagnostics of the 3200 GT), not sure why these would not throw readable error codes.
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    Terrible Jokes Thread

    Have you seen this man? He has…
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    Terrible Jokes Thread

    As far as car maintenance goes, this doesn’t reflect well on the owner.
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    CHURCHILL INSURANCE RENEWAL PREMIUM UP 40%

    Going back to the original topic, the key is to seek alternate quotes a few weeks before renewal - that way you’ll get the most competitive rates. If you seek alternate quotes a few days before your renewal, the insurance companies know you won’t have much choice, so you won’t get as...
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    Terrible Jokes Thread

    Shame that Tesco beat them to it with the slogan “every little bit helps”.
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    Advice needed re hit and run accident

    As Tesco say, every little bit helps ;o) Glad to hear it worked out well.
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    Outdoor QPV wet weather worries - any drains need clearing?

    A better alternative to covers I think are sunshades to protect the interior from UV damage (off topic) are a must. But my car has been on my drive without a cover for 15 years and the paint is in good condition thanks to regular treatment and washing. I also lubricate all the rubber trims with...
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    Outdoor QPV wet weather worries - any drains need clearing?

    That must be the worst vinyl wrap job in history.
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    Outdoor QPV wet weather worries - any drains need clearing?

    Spot on Mark. I could feel the headliners and sun visors were dripping wet too. And indeed after SportsItalia cleared the blockages out, have never seen water collecting in the footwells again. In fact Matt/Conaero did a visual test of pouring water on the sunroof and observing the water...
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    Outdoor QPV wet weather worries - any drains need clearing?

    The 4 drain holes are inside the inner channel recess of the sunroof, which the glass rests upon when sunroof is closed. When the water can’t escape, it overflows, building up in the inner channel and finds entry points in the roof lining and upper roof areas and I believe comes done behind...