We’ve got a linked pair of these DVD players for the kids in our family car. Bunch of cheap 2nd hand DVD’s and the kids understand they can’t just keep changing the video like with a tablet so actually sit and watch the whole DVD without complaining.

https://www.halfords.com/technology/in-car-dvd-players/nextbase-car-9—9in-portable-in-car-dvd-player-664486.html

Eggs for breakfast; simple lunch like a chicken sandwich/soup, a few nuts & a piece of fruit; eat a proper dinner*; no snacks.

Throw in 4-5 days of exercise and you’ll start to see a real difference in 3 months.

*Dinner being a takeaway once a week won’t hurt.

Belvoir

I just share the window containing the application I want to share. I never share my whole screen for the reason you state

I’ve got a curved LG 34″ gaming monitor on my desk at home. It’s running 2560×1080 on my work W10 laptop and looks fine.

It doesn’t actually have PBP functionality but the ‘snap-to’ feature of Windows gets around this for all my applications.

Stop taking expired meds. Oh, and it’s not a repeat prescription you need but a referral to a ENT clinic. Phone your GP in the morning.

So our Shell fixed price tariff just ended. We were on an average monthly payment of £120 (actual usage). Looks like this will hit £300pcm after April 1st and go to at least £375 in October. Blimey.

Can’t see the video. My starters for 10 (depending on which engine it is) are either VANOS related or the crank position sensor.

Is it throwing an EML or restricted performance message via the iDrive?

What you need is the fault code(s).

Any way of making a good estimate of how much our ancient vented tumble dryer is costing to run so I can make a meaningful cost:benefit assessment of ‘upgrading’?

Also, can the fancy heat pump dryers operate when it’s a bit chilly? Our dryer lives in the garage so temp is only a couple of degrees above that outside in Winter.

Yes, it’s a dealer only update.

For reference, VAG did release a software update in December which (appears to) address the ACC issues on all but the earliest built cars. The hardware on those is different and the fix is still to be released.

How much is it, How old is it, what is it?

Broadly, due diligence should be commensurate to risk which is decided by the above.

My preferred ‘HPI’ service is now https://www.vcheck.uk/ as it gives a bit more background than the mainstream providers.

Obvious stuff like make sure the name and address on the V5C matches the seller and property where you view the car ie don’t buy it from ‘their brother’ in a pub car park.

MOT history check online can tell you a little about recurring issues/general maintenance.

If you’re not that savvy with cars, I’d recommend enlisting a friend/relative to view it with you.

VAG have had enormous issues with their driver assistance systems in their latest models. It affects all the MQB platform cars – Golf, Leon, A/S3, Octavia. Some of it is software and some hardware.

I suggest getting over to Briskoda and having a search. I’m sure you’ll find multiple threads discussing these issues

Did someone shit themselves in the drivers seat?

Matched betting. But it’s quite a lot of effort.

I’ve got one. It was listed as a dog dryer but is the same as the bike/car ones but fractionally cheaper as it’s pink!

Nothing to comment, it is pretty powerful, never need to use the high setting and the heat option isn’t really necessary as you’re blowing the water away quite effectively.

Off of the early 90’s I was round a mate’s house playing Megadrive when his Mum came home in a bit of a huff. She’d been driving her Ford Escort back from the local dealer after a service when it broke down. Turns out they hadn’t put any oil back in the engine after draining it.

Pair of these. They link so both screens can display the same DVD or they can watch separate discs. They mount to the headrest legs.

DVD’s are peanuts and kids love physically owning movies and choosing which one to watch on a long journey.

https://www.halfords.com/technology/in-car-dvd-players/nextbase-car-7-dual—7in-dual-portable-in-car-dvd-players-664478.html

Glad it’s not just me who was traumatised by Don’t Look Up.

Just picked this up from a clearance bin in Tesco because the box was damaged. Fancied it at release but £130 was too steep (now £108 in Argos). Thought £80 was worth a punt, i’ll enjoy building it and my son will enjoy playing with it.

Another Dad stood on the sidelines at footy this morning loudly proclaiming that Omicron is a mild variant. He’d also had COVID ‘twice’ despite never having taken a PCR test. Ho hum.

How long after receiving a booster should one expect to have maximum benefit from it?

You won’t get secured finance at anything like a personal loan rate for sums less than £25K.

Is there a monthly payment amount you’re trying to keep to or another reason you’re interested in HP?

It really depends on your situation and the value of car you’re financing. I assume you’re most interested in PCP finance?

For new cars, the manufacturers PCP finance deals are nearly always the cheapest.

If used and less than three to five years old, there are finance brokers who will get you a better PCP rate than most dealerships but these are still typically in the order of 6%. There are some offering better rates but beware as they offset this by offering low GMFV meaning they can actually be more costly over a fixed term than higher rate deals.

If you’re properly affluent and financing down genuine exotica then significantly better rates are accessible.

If you can give an idea of the sort of age/model you’re looking at I can make a couple of recommendations.

Some of that is absolutely Mr. Robot. I think you’re conflating two different shows. I’ve no idea what the other one is though.

Most of your runs are definitely not anaerobic.

As others have said, what are you trying to achieve? Tell us that and some sensible advice can be given.

That’s the wrong engine and you know it. Next!

I may have posted this before, but shortly after the orange 911 was released my Wife spotted a used set on Gumtree which claimed to be complete with instructions (sans box) for either £40 or £60. At the time I had 2 or 3 large sets unbuilt and stupidly thought it extravagant to buy yet another one :(

What I really want to do is build the kit out of purple bricks so I can have one which looks like the ultra violet version:

If I’d just bought a £50k (new) car at 8 years old and discovered that the only remedial work it needed was a couple of mounts @ £600 fitted, I’d be pleased as punch.

I’ve just bought a 3 year old car and spent significantly more than that getting the niggles sorted.

Your lack of patience/determination to prove the internet wrong/spendthriftyness is somewhat admirable!

Get a broker who gets paid by the lender.

Watching with interest… our loft is already part boarded and we had the insulation topped up using the Green Homes Grant (RIP). The contractor just laid the top up straight over the boarding and i need to get round to rolling it back and raising the boards up on some legs so we can use the space again.

In true STW fashion, I won’t answer the question (ok, I will – I would not do what you’re doing). I will ask this though – why didn’t you do the thinking about location and property type before selling up?

Have you considered the what if’s? ie What if house prices rise another 10 – 15% in the next 12 months? What if one of you loses your job in that time? What if 6-12 months become 2-3 years?

Dust off all the branch lines and mobilise the pony and carts to distribute from the local sidings.

Or get the RAF to parachute pallets in to Tesco car parks,

I’ve just read your post properly – DiscoverCare is dead. You won’t be able to download updates using it, you need to download directly from the VW website:

https://app-connect.volkswagen.com/mapupdates/car/

All I can add here is that the VW use of 7ZIP compression is a pain in the a*se. Especially when using OSX. Ditching the DiscoverCare app has also added a layer of complexity.

I was unable to get the last VW update to install despite trying to use an SD card and USB card and downloading/decompressing using both OSX and Win10 laptops.

As it happens, my wife has a Skoda – I had no issues installing the same update to her car (downloaded via the Skoda web portal). I took a punt and tried using the Skoda update on my Golf – it worked!

Golf now sold so not had to try again.

Sound more like you need a good auto-electrician.

Third month with skin in the game and £25 bagged!

Cheers, OP. Painless trade-in process. No stock at store but have used the voucher code to order an Air 64gb online for home delivery.

The ipad2 we chopped in was used exclusively for Netflix for the kids as it was the utterly useless for anything else. New one should be a bit more versatile. I wonder if it will also last 11 years??

Well that’s why I’ll go to the dedicated Merc place on Friday. I’m told they are enthusiasts and very good so I’ll accept their opinion and experience.

Are you taking it to an independent garage or back to the selling dealer?

If the former, are the independent garage tasked with obtaining a diagnosis?

If it is going to an indie (again) have you actually contacted the selling dealer yet? You should at least call them – just say ‘I don’t think the gearbox is right, hasn’t been since day 1 but due to work/holiday this is the first chance I’ve had to look at it properly. I’ve found a good indie with dealer level diagnostics. Are you ok for me to get them to take a look or should I bring it to you?’

The path you’re setting off on is likely to result in all costs landing squarely at your door. If it is borked, and the dealer gets a whiff of third party involvement before they’ve been given the chance to take a look, they are quite likely to tell you to foxtrot oscar.

However, you might find they are more than happy for an indie to diagnose/advise on the issues. To have the full weight of your consumer rights behind you, the seller must be given the opportunity to repair.

IKEA Bekant motorised one here.

I spent months and months revisiting sit-stand.com and spec’ing a desk upto about £750 then baulking at the cost so not ordering.

Finally just bought the £400 IKEA one and wish I’d just done so in the first place!