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    Did we land on the moon? Ch5 Tonight 8pm

    As title tonight a documentary posing the question that has to be honest bugged me for years. I dont normally partake in conspiracy theories but I often wonder about the truth in this. Especailly with the advances in technology that we have now compared to the late 1960's. Hopefully tonight will...
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    Check this out for a lucky escape !!

    Russian trucks crash into each other, one driver nails the dismount
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    I went on the internet and i found this.....

    Some clever stuff here, if you like this sort of thing. People Doing Impossible Things - Watch this!.avi - YouTube
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    Anybody with wood burner m/fuel experience?

    Well heres the thing. SWMBO and myself have been doing up our 100 yr old house for the last year and when we redecorated the lounge (after knocking though the dividing wall ) I removed the ancient and deadly looking gas fires to reveal the old hearths that were built with the house.I then...
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    Have Vauxhalls marketers been smoking weed ?

    Read about this yesterday and although i think it looks decent enough i was quite amused at the model name (after the designer) and the version names . Thank god BMW didnt call the last 5 series a Bangle ! Vauxhall Adam revealed | Auto Express
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    Smartphone rescue.

    Thought i'd post this in case any body else foolishly does the same ! Had a lovely day on a local beach yesterday ,sun was shining, beach was full, water was lovely, anyway while walking to a different part of the beach across some rocks my wife slipped and went in the drink complete with her...
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    Bad taste takes on a new meaning!

    Not a Merc ( thankfully ) but this takes the biscuit. !!!! 1996 MITSUOKA VIEWT Grey, Auto 1.0, Jaguar style with 'walnut' dash | eBay
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    Stupidly forgot my MOT!!!

    I realised this morning that my tax was up at the end of the month, renewal had been filed away, as it does. Then it dawned on me that the test was up ! Checked the mot and it expires tomorrow !!!! A few phone calls around local test centres and one had a slot at 1:30 so car was taken down blind...
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    C class as a daily hack

    I will (hopefully) be starting a new job in a month or so and as much as I love the CLK ,it will be a little thirsty for a 90 mile round trip every day so i've been looking at C class (2000 MY on) as a potential daily driver/ commute car. For economy reasons obviuosly a 220d or 270d would be...
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    Morrisons fuel offer

    Only on until sunday but if you spend £60 on shopping you get 12p off per litre at the pump.:bannana::bannana: https://www.morrisons.co.uk/Offers/Fuel-Britannia/
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    EBay Rogue cars appearing in my saved list ????

    I have noticed something strange about my ebay account over the last few weeks and am starting to get a little suspicous. Basically i have been watching cars as i am on the look out for a 2nd motor and also i'm looking for a car for my son. My saved list is quite specific ,they are either mercs...
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    Are fuel prices falling ?????

    For the last couple of months the price of unleaded has been around the £1:39 - £1:40 around by me however my local Morrisons today was £1:34, with ASDA the same about 1/2 mile away. Are prices of oil really coming down ? or is it to soften the 3p government hike due in the summer?
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    Cheap S500 or can of worms?

    If it only needs what the seller says sounds like an easy fix. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-MERCEDES-S500L-AUTO-BLACK-5-0-V8-Limo-SCLASS-Spares-Repairs-/120908596820?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1c26b6c654 Better if i put the link on !!!
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    How many wear sensors?

    I had two new front tyres fitted yesterday and noticed my front pads were a bit low. So i ordered a new set from Eurocarparts (with the mbclub discount :thumb:) and fitted them this afternoon but noticed that i only have a wear sensor on the nearside front ? The wiring seems to be in place up to...
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    Insurance renewal stupidity

    I had my renewal through the door today as my insurance is up mid next month, i wont reveal the insurer but the quote i thought was quite reasonable at £ 395 for myself and my wife with my 5 yrs ncd. Written on the quote was " we are pleased to tell you that your premium has not increased this...
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    Small business/ limited company advice if possible.

    From reading numerous threads I gather that some members are self employed so if i could pick brains and gather some info please it would be great. Basically i have been offered a position with a large company ,five year contract, which is in my line of work and experience but to proceed i need...
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    Spent yesterday evening thumbing..........

    through some old Practical motorist magazines dating from the 1960's that i found in the loft of the house we recently bought and some of the features and letters were tbh amusing to say the least. Topics like 'overhaul your dynamo' and 'how to keep your trunnions at their best' to name but a...
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    Van buying advice please.

    Bit of advice please gents if you can. Basically we are signing for a house tomorrow :bannana:but its old and needs a lot of work as there was an old woman living there and nothings been done to it for the last forty years (seriously !!) so the next few months is going to be knocking down walls...
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    Chicken leg causes pile up !!1

    This happened just up the road from me a couple of weeks ago. Saw the aftermath but didnt know the reason until i read the report. Fortunatly no-one seriously injured. Brings the police driving into question though i think ? BBC News - Chicken bone throw led to 'bizarre' Swansea car pile-up
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    CLK back on the road !!!

    Following on from my previous thread about mot failure on high lambda reading i am delighted to say that the car past its test yesterday and is running like a dream. Was seriously torn about spending a lot of money on her but couldnt bare the thought of letting the old girl slip away so I put it...
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