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    RIP Mary Weiss

    I bet you're all saying "Who?" https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68040491
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    One of Life's Mysteries

    You may remember that Royal Mail recently decided that all stamps should have barcodes, and those without barcodes would not be valid after a date earlier this year. They even set up a freepost address you could send your old stamps to, and have them replaced with new ones. If these barcodes are...
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    A Class costing £85,000?

    I was sitting in a waiting room this morning, and the TV was showing Good Morning Britain. During the ad breaks, there was an advert for a sweepstake to win a Mercedes A Class worth £85,000. That seemed a bit high, so I've checked through the price lists, and the most expensive model I can find...
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    Visa for travel to the EU

    I know there was a previous thread on this, but obviously my search capabilities are sadly lacking. This was in The Times today: "Brussels had been preparing to introduce the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (Etias) from November, with arrivals from outside the bloc required...
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    How Would You Rate Us?

    Am I the only one getting getting frustrated at being asked to "rate" every step of every process that I go through? I recently sold a car through Cazoo, and they wanted rating at several stages throughout the process. Surely one response at the end is more than enough? Yesterday I had an...
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    Christine McVie RIP

    Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac has died aged 79.
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    Focus on Luxury

    I'm sure I've read all this before, but they're saying it again. https://www.am-online.com/news/car-manufacturer-news/2022/05/20/mercedes-to-drop-entry-level-models-and-focus-on-luxury-segments
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    Gary Brooker RIP

    Gary Brooker, the singer from Procol Harum, has died aged 76.
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    Up in Smoke!

    It looks as if customers in the USA will have to wait a bit longer for their cars. https://www.am-online.com/news/latest-news/2022/02/18/audis-porsches-lamborghinis-and-vws-stranded-on-burning-cargo-ship
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    Car Booked in for Service?

    If you live in the London area and have a service booked for later this month, you should be aware of this: https://www.am-online.com/news/dealer-news/2022/01/13/mercedes-benz-retail-group-workers-to-strike-after-two-year-pay-freeze
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    Has Anyone Switched to Windows 11 Yet?

    I've run the compatibility check, and my computer can run Windows 11. Microsoft tell me it's available for me to download and install. Should I do it? My computer usage is relatively light (no work, no gaming), so I'm not sure I need to be an 'early adopter'. I've seen very little about it in...
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    Can I Interest You in a Dealer Group?

    From Automotive Management: https://www.am-online.com/news/dealer-news/2021/05/21/mercedes-assessing-sale-options-for-nine-dealership-mercedes-benz-retail-group
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    Why You Shouldn't Buy a Demo!

    https://www.am-online.com/news/latest-news/2021/01/27/new-land-rover-defender-rescues-car-transporter-from-ice-and-snow-video
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    Home Wifi Problem

    I’m having problems with my home wifi. My broadband supplier is Sky, and I’m on a fast fibre deal (FTTC). The exchange is only about a quarter of a mile away, and the cabinet is 75 yards. My wifi router is in my living room, and at most 15 feet from my laptop in line of site. The only other...
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    Mercedes to Concentrate on Luxury

    Here's a statement on the brand strategy. https://www.am-online.com/news/car-manufacturer-news/2020/10/08/mercedes-to-re-focus-on-luxury-models-with-new-strategy
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    "How to Build a Car" by Adrian Newey

    The book is available today in ebook form as a Kindle Daily Deal on Amazon for £0.99. The clue is in the 'daily deal' bit - the offer is only valid today.
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    Mitsubishi Pulling out of UK and Europe

    The Mitsubishi importer for the UK (Colt Cars) has written to their dealers to advise them that Mitsubishi are pulling out of Europe, and will not be certifying any new models for compliance with European legislation, so once the existing model line up is superceded, there will be no more new...
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    Mercedes Bromley, Caterham, and Chelsea Have Closed

    Apparently Mercedes Retail have closed three dealerships. https://www.am-online.com/news/dealer-news/2020/06/26/mercedes-benz-retail-group-to-close-three-london-dealerships
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    London Congestion Charge and ULEZ to Recommence

    The congestion charge will be back - but for more hours per day, and also at weekends: Quote: The London Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) will be reintroduced from Monday 18 May as Transport for London phases out emergency coronavirus measures. Both charges were dropped...
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    Has Anyone Used Wizzle?

    I'm thinking of changing my car and (naturally) I'm not impressed with the px figures being mentioned by dealers. A couple of websites have recommended Wizzle as a good site to get a better price; I just wondered if anyone had any experience of using it.
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