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***Motors Chat Thread Round 2***
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In fairness most manufacturers recommend a service every 10k , so people deciding to change oil etc earlier are just being very conscious of their cars, and trying to maintain them at an optimum level?
Bit of a stretch if you don't bother getting your Mum to service her car for 120k miles, but some people are very exacting and like to keep their cars in good shape.
I keep track of required changes for my car like spark plugs and their intervals, and warn my mechanic they are due
Different strokes for different folks I guess
Also depends on how you view your car, someone who simply sees it as a mechanism to get from a to b will have a very different view than someone who is a real enthusiast, uses their car to chill out, etc
That's exactly it. As long as my mother gets to and home from town she doesn't give a hoot. But I myself are completely different. Chalk and cheese and all that. 0 -
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BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »No, not really.
Boyfriend? I am a boy. :rolleyes:
THere's a bit of gender confusion on here tonight
Even worse, I got a pm calling me Mrs!0 -
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BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »That's exactly it. As long as my mother gets to and home from town she doesn't give a hoot. But I myself are completely different. Chalk and cheese and all that.
Why wouldn't you help her out though?
My OH is one of those men that couldn't give a crap about cars, as long as it looks ok, and meets his needs, that's it.
I drive it regularly (we aren't fussy about who drives which car) and regularly have a chat with our mechanic to get it serviced, deal with any issues etc. It's next service our mechanic has asked me to write out a list of problems with it, and the OH is perfectly happy with that as it means he doesn't have to worry about something he is not interested in, and he knows I'll list every single issue I think there is with the car. I want my OH to have a safe and well serviced car, he has children and travels a bit, and I use his car a bit, so I invest a small bit of time in making sure it is ok.
Surely you'd do the same for your mother?
Last time the OH wanted to buy a car, he gave me a list of his requirements, and literally ended up driving the car, and handing over the cash after I'd done the legwork and narrowed it down to two choices.
On the flip side, he's great at making sure the cars are clean, washed, vacuumed and have the right oil and coolant.Get your girlfriend to look at it so.:D
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Why wouldn't you help her out though?
My OH is one of those men that couldn't give a crap about cars, as long as it looks ok, and meets his needs, that's it.
I drive it regularly (we aren't fussy about who drives which car) and regularly have a chat with our mechanic to get it serviced, deal with any issues etc. It's next service our mechanic has asked me to write out a list of problems with it, and the OH is perfectly happy with that as it means he doesn't have to worry about something he is not interested in, and he knows I'll list every single issue I think there is with the car. I want my OH to have a safe and well serviced car, he has children and travels a bit, and I use his car a bit, so I invest a small bit of time in making sure it is ok.
Surely you'd do the same for your mother?
Last time the OH wanted to buy a car, he gave me a list of his requirements, and literally ended up driving the car, and handing over the cash after I'd done the legwork and narrowed it down to two choices.
On the flip side, he's great at making sure the cars are clean, washed, vacuumed and have the right oil and coolant.
Ah now, don't be mean
I never looked at it like that, Ya she does do a lot for me, So I suppose it the least I could do. I well have a look at it tomorrow.
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BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »I never looked at it like that, Ya she does do a lot for me, So I suppose it the least I could do. I well have a look at it tomorrow.
Called being an adult and contributing a little, using your skills, and help from others to help someone you are close to.
Change the oil on that yaris and persuade her to get it in for a decent service, the filters must be screaming.
I might laugh and take the mick out of my OH when we are all at the mechanics and he comes out with silly statements that make me and the mechanic roll our eyes, but he's a great guy, minds me, minds my car as best he can, so I help him out by dealing with stuff he doesn't have any interest in. He's good to me by making sure the checks that are needed are done and the car is in good nick inside and out in terms of cleanliness
All just a bit of give and takeDidn't realise BW was a Mod. Scary!
BW as in Bubble Wrap? Where do you think they were a a mod?0 -
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Alanstrainor wrote: »Lads, just thought I'd say...in case yee didn't already know...
I love my car:p:p:D
Any good drives around dub? Might go for a spin tomorrow. I think I've over done the usual Rathfarnham/stocking lane/sally gap drive. Was out at Glendalough there last week too.
You spun out to Bohernabreena before? There're some nice roads up that direction, some covered in tyre marks.
Some aweful muck too though, the road from Brittas (off N81) to Bohernabreena has some great moments.
Edit: Your banhammer seems to be broken, SG.
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No idea I got lost to be honest. Got to Athlone and was happy. Planning a weekend with the Oh in Sligo though looks lovely
You going to sort out your Ma's Yaris?
Its Okay now, If you come out to the country side, bear in mind. There is nothing to do at all.
Ya, I will have to check tomorrows scheduled, but if I have a few minutes to spare I will sort it out. 0 -
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BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »Its Okay now, If you come out to the country side, bear in mind. There is nothing to do at all.
Ya, I will have to check tomorrows scheduled, but if I have a few minutes to spare I will sort it out.
Ah jesus, seriously get her car looked at, she has destroyed it potentially, you will get so much good advice here.
Take the time and do it. It's not a case of minutes, first time you change oil it will take at least two hours.
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You spun out to Bohernabreena before? There're some nice roads up that direction, some covered in tyre marks.
Some aweful muck too though, the road from Brittas (off N81) to Bohernabreena has some great moments.
Edit: Your banhammer seems to be broken, SG.North Dublin.
Swords to Naul to Balbriggan and back avoiding the motorways
Very nice, ****ty roads to test you and just relaxing to do the drive.
Drive into Swords, follow the signs for Ashbourne then divert to Naul.
Cheers for the suggestions lads. Will keep them in mind, might not get out at all tomorrow, college work is slowly taking over my life. But if I can I'll try and get out! 0 -
Toyotafanboi wrote: »been putting it off all mid term "its only 1000 words" :rolleyes:
1000 words on the most awkward ****er in all of ancient Greece. but its written now thank feck.
I give you - The Erechtheion
That's a fine looking erection.
Edit: A phallus fit for a king.0 -
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Its bold anyone can use it. see, bold not bold.
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