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Title: Cars
Post by: DaveR on November 01, 2010, 09:15:53 am
I want one of these:

Mercedes-Benz.tv: G-Class spot 'Snow Flurry' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwhF2Q63mMU#ws)

 $thanx$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on November 01, 2010, 10:20:03 am
Wonder how many they went through filming that?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on November 01, 2010, 01:38:51 pm
and I'd like this car  D)

(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f295/AustinRover/October%202010/DSCF0834-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on November 01, 2010, 05:12:13 pm
Lots of pics of this great car on the net!
(http://thumb9.webshots.net/t/36/37/9/87/54/2256987540057350289vinuTm_th.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2256987540057350289vinuTm)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on March 30, 2011, 01:12:46 pm
I have just received my copy of the RoSPA news sheet and there is some information that may be useful to car owners and drivers.

1)  Licence SCAM.  Watch out for e-mails claiming to be from the DVLA asking for verification of your driving licence details.  The DVLA have not sent any such communication.    Seems like just another way to try and obtain your personal information.

2)  As from this Spring (now) all vehicles will have to be insured unless they are the subject of a SWORN (Statutory Off Road Notification).   This will be administered by the DVLA with the MID (Motor Insurance Database).   It will no longer be necessary for the Police to see an uninsured vehicle on the road.
Comparison of the DVLA and MID databases will highlight any vehicle without insurance or a SWORN, and the owner will be sent an Insurance Advisory Letter to this effect requesting compliance.
Fines for non compliance can be a £100 fixed penalty, the vehicle being clamped, impounded or destroyed, or a prosecution with a maximum penalty of £1000.

Thanks to RoSPA ,CARE on the ROAD mag for the information.


Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on March 30, 2011, 04:10:25 pm
I am afraid that there are still drivers out there driving without insurance and it's not just people with old bangers, it's also people with high performance cars that can't afford to insure them.
What happens is that drivers obtain Insurance Certificates and after the certificate is received they then cancel the Direct Debits etc    Some Police cars are fitted with a device that identifies the cars and it will tell them whether the car is insured or not.
Unfortunately they haven't driven past that one in Conwy that has been parked there for 4 months or they would have found out that it wasn't insured, I found out and it took me less than 4 minutes.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: brumbob on March 30, 2011, 04:30:44 pm
Have you got ANPR fitted to your car Hugo  :o
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on March 30, 2011, 04:36:12 pm
You can check insurance compliance at

www.askmid.com (http://www.askmid.com)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on March 30, 2011, 07:58:24 pm
Just Ask Mid and that's how I knew.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 16, 2011, 03:02:11 pm
I'll soon be buying a 1967 Triumph Spitfire, we've been without a classic car for too long now  :(
We've seen it this morning and loved it  ^*^0
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on April 16, 2011, 03:14:03 pm
Looks great!   I suppose that, apart from round town, we'll see you in the Three Castles Rally.   I'm sure you will get a lot of pleasure from looking after it and also driving on the superb roads we have here in North Wales, including the highest navigable road starting near the Southern end of Bala Lake, Bwlch Y Groes, the Pass of the Cross.  Happy motoring!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on April 16, 2011, 04:22:41 pm
Is it a MK3 1296 cc with twin carbs?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 16, 2011, 04:56:09 pm
Is it a MK3 1296 cc with twin carbs?

it's a mk 2 with 1147cc and twin carbs,the mk2 is the rarest Spitfire, the mk3 has higher bumpers. From 82 till 88 I had a mk1 Spitfire with8 a mk 3 1296 engine, fitted with a Vitesse close ratio gearbox with J type overdrive, grp bonnet and bootlid, modified suspension and done as a works rally car, by god that went well!  8)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on April 16, 2011, 06:32:46 pm
Spending the divi, eh?  8)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on April 16, 2011, 07:09:27 pm
Take a ride.

Crazy Triumph (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyf3DBBS-CM#)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 16, 2011, 08:09:31 pm
Spending the divi, eh?  8)

Sort of, a few weeks early!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Fester on April 16, 2011, 08:11:06 pm
You buying it then Andy?

I know b****r all about cars, but I like racing green ones!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 16, 2011, 08:13:56 pm
Take a ride.

Crazy Triumph (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyf3DBBS-CM#)

very good (apart from the music!) that's a mk3
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 20, 2011, 10:17:09 pm
You buying it then Andy?

I know b****r all about cars, but I like racing green ones!

Only just seen your reply!  yes, should be getting it this weekend, I've got it insured today, just under £100 for the year and it's tax exempt  :D D)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on April 27, 2011, 10:00:55 pm
Fester and I were just going into the Fat Cat this evening and saw this car parked outside.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on April 27, 2011, 10:07:06 pm
Chappie from the Risboro has one -- lovely noise it makes !!!! :-*

Nice Bentley Convertible in town earlier today!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Fester on April 27, 2011, 10:26:40 pm
It was a Ferrari Spider .... with cream leather trim ... approx £220,000,  and a 3 year waiting list.

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on April 28, 2011, 08:36:37 am
Calm down, man! It's actually a Ferrari F355 Berlinetta, dating from the late 1990s. You can get one for under £30k:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2706097.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2706097.htm)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Fester on April 28, 2011, 10:22:54 am
It was a Spider, I saw the badge on the back.

Having said that, it means nothing ... I could put any badge on my car I suppose.

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on April 28, 2011, 10:41:27 am
You're quite right, the only difference between the 3 different F355 models is in the type of top they have. The Spider has the semi-automatic soft top.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: suepp on April 28, 2011, 09:19:13 pm
This was the first car I owned outright, I paid £150.00 for it in 1976. I had to part with it when the subframe went about two years later , I loved that car, can't find the original photo, my daughter borrowed it for an art project for her A levels, here's the finished painting, the one on the right is the correct colour.

(http://)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Fester on April 28, 2011, 10:10:04 pm
Hang that picture in The Tate Gallery, name it something to do with 'Retro' and it would comfortably make £5 million.

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on April 28, 2011, 10:13:48 pm
My first car was a 1936ish Standard Flying 20 with a 2.6 litre, 6 cylinder, side valve engine.  A bit of a poor investment I soon discovered!     :rage:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Fester on April 28, 2011, 10:17:05 pm
Now THAT'S a car !!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on April 29, 2011, 08:25:38 am
This was my second a 1932 Austin Seven.  I was in the RAF and poor!   And we had petrol coupons!   _))*

Picture is not my car!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: suepp on April 29, 2011, 09:04:12 am
Hang that picture in The Tate Gallery, name it something to do with 'Retro' and it would comfortably make £5 million.



I wouldn't sell it - but should get it framed!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Micox on April 29, 2011, 07:42:19 pm
 $good$ "My first car was a 1936ish Standard Flying 20 with a 2.6 litre, 6 cylinder, side valve engine.  A bit of a poor investment I soon discovered!"

I wholeheartedly disagree. Had one the successors of those (1948 Standard 14 - same body, style and side valve engine) and it ticked over like a sewing machine and was brilliantly comfortable and reliable (providing you looked after it). Bought it for £10 from a car sharp in Newport Shropshire in 1964. Set about sanding it down to repaint it but soon discovered the original finish was like black stove enamel.

My first vehicle was a 1936 10 cwt Morris van. Bought, in 1959, for another £10 from a friend Ernie Pierce (stage name Prince Igor - rock group, The Overlanders) who worked in a small garage at the back of the Highbury Ground (then Arsenal). I had no licence then but taught myself to drive around the alleys at the back of Holloway Road. The problem here was that this van had the accelerator pedal in the middle and the brake pedal on the right. Could explain why I'm a danger to road users today!!!! L0L
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on April 29, 2011, 08:08:37 pm
$good$ "My first car was a 1936ish Standard Flying 20 with a 2.6 litre, 6 cylinder, side valve engine.  A bit of a poor investment I soon discovered!"

I wholeheartedly disagree. Had one the successors of those (1948 Standard 14 - same body, style and side valve engine) and it ticked over like a sewing machine and was brilliantly comfortable and reliable (providing you looked after it). Bought it for £10 from a car sharp in Newport Shropshire in 1964. Set about sanding it down to repaint it but soon discovered the original finish was like black stove enamel.

My first vehicle was a 1936 10 cwt Morris van. Bought, in 1959, for another £10 from a friend Ernie Pierce (stage name Prince Igor - rock group, The Overlanders) who worked in a small garage at the back of the Highbury Ground (then Arsenal). I had no licence then but taught myself to drive around the alleys at the back of Holloway Road. The problem here was that this van had the accelerator pedal in the middle and the brake pedal on the right. Could explain why I'm a danger to road users today!!!! L0L

Ah!  You are entitled to disagree - but mine kept falling apart bearing in mind that it was old when I got it!  And with fuel just increased by a shilling a gallon due to the Suez crisis I was having financial difficulties!

As for the Morris, my Brother had the 8 Tourer with a central clutch pedal and it was on that I learnt to "heel and toe".  Often wish they still arranged the pedals that way!   _))*
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on April 29, 2011, 09:35:23 pm
This was the first car I owned outright, I paid £150.00 for it in 1976. I had to part with it when the subframe went about two years later , I loved that car, can't find the original photo, my daughter borrowed it for an art project for her A levels, here's the finished painting, the one on the right is the correct colour.

(http://)

Teal Blue--we had the same car in 1965. It cost £1.00 and a halfpenny to fill it with petrol !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on April 29, 2011, 09:42:32 pm
As for the Morris, my Brother had the 8 Tourer with a central clutch pedal and it was on that I learnt to "heel and toe".  Often wish they still arranged the pedals that way!   _))*

Of course I should have said "central accelerator pedal"  Oops!   L0L
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on May 06, 2011, 03:23:54 pm
I'll soon be buying a 1967 Triumph Spitfire, we've been without a classic car for too long now  :(
We've seen it this morning and loved it  ^*^0


Were you coming off the Orme yesterday at West Shore?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on May 06, 2011, 05:26:48 pm
I think it was Wednesday morning we went up the orme and back around marine Drive to warm the oil up to change it  8)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on May 07, 2011, 08:45:28 am
Thought so !

You were following us !!!! ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on May 07, 2011, 08:54:04 am
I'd have waved if I'd known  $walesflag$ 
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on July 29, 2011, 04:01:21 am
A weird accident involving almost all the supercars you can think about happened at Café de Paris in Monaco, with damages rising easily to a six-figure price.

Usually car crashes these days involve average vehicles driven by average people, but what would happen if the incident would take place in the “rich-men paradise” Monaco? Well it will have at least a supercar with sever body damages, you would say. But this is not the case here and in fact no less than six supercars were involved in a weird crash.

The incident near the Café de Paris in Monaco involved a Ferrari F430 (220.000 US dollars), an Aston Martin Rapide (200.000 dollars), a Bentley Azure (360.000 dollars), a Rolls Royce Phantom (290.000 – 430.000 dollars), a Porsche 911 (70.000 dollars) and a Mercedes S-Class (160.000 dollars).

The “spectacle” attracted a large crowd armed with photo cameras and the incident quickly appeared on the internet thanks to Autogespot. One thing is for sure, besides the owners of the supercars, the insurance companies won’t be happy with the crash.

http://www.offlinesucks.com/news/expensive-car-crash-in-monaco.html (http://www.offlinesucks.com/news/expensive-car-crash-in-monaco.html)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on July 29, 2011, 08:19:43 am
I looked at the photos and couldn't understand how the crash happened. Did a Google and the explanation is:

"...a woman driver caused a £700,000 five-car pile-up as her Bentley  collided with a Mercedes, Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin.
Disaster struck as the hapless blonde negotiated the traffic around the Place du Casino in her £250,000 Bentley Azure.
The driver of a white Mercedes S Class worth £75,000 was the first victim as the 2.7-ton Bentley scraped down the side of it before ploughing into a £143,000 black Ferrari F430.

An Aston Martin Rapide worth £150,000 and an £80,000 Porsche 911 also came a cropper. The driver and her two passengers then suffered the embarrassment of being surrounded by tourists as they were unable to open the doors of the convertible.
It is estimated the crash will cost more than £40,000 with the Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin requiring new front wings and bumpers. The Bentley will need the same repairs, plus a new door."

(http://www.offlinesucks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Accident-in-Monaco_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on October 15, 2011, 07:53:03 pm
Recently the UK Honda S2000 Owners Club had their Annual Meet in North Wales.   Cars included wre mainly from the Uk but with some drivers travelling from Ireland and Holland to enjoy the week-end.  The Satrurday drive took in some of the best driving roads in North Wales and included the EVO Triangle, Bala, Lake Vrnwy and an assortment of other great roads.  One of the lads managed to shoot some video which I have put the link to.  It is 15 minutes long but worth a look by any driving enthusiasts.

S2KUK Owners Club MegaMeet 7 in North Wales (2011) (http://player.vimeo.com/video/30588149)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on February 25, 2012, 04:16:15 pm
Saw this car in Whitby last year but I don't know what make it is.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on February 25, 2012, 04:44:00 pm
It's a KTM X-Bow

The KTM X-Bow (pronounced "crossbow") is an ultra-light sports car for road and race use, produced by Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM. It is the first car in their product range. It was launched at the Geneva Motor Show in 2008.

KTM developed the X-Bow in collaboration with Kiska Design, Audi, and Dallara. The X-Bow uses a four-cylinder 2.0 litre Audi engine that is turbocharged. The 2008 model produces 237 hp (177 kW; 240 PS) at 5500 rpm and 310 newton metres (230 lb·ft) of torque between 2000 and 5500 rpm.[1] and can accelerate from 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds. [2] Its top speed is 217 km/h (134.9 mph). In the 2011 X-Bow R model the Audi engine is further tuned to produce 300 hp (224 kW; 304 PS) and 400 newton metres (300 lb·ft) of torque at 3300 rpm[3].

Originally, KTM planned a production of 500 units per year, however, the company increased production to 1,000 cars a year and built a new plant near Graz due to high demand.[4]
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on February 25, 2012, 06:21:48 pm
Thanks for that SDQ,  I've just been looking at the site for it and it seems a fantastic car.  Couldn't find the price for it but if you have to ask it usually means you can't afford it.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on February 25, 2012, 06:41:14 pm
What X-BOW models are available and how much do they cost?
There are 4 models, which are variously equipped as follows:

X-BOW “STREET”: a sports car with character in the basic version for €52,479 (excl. all taxes and national duties, transport and payment of customs duties)

X-BOW “CLUBSPORT”: with important features that are indispensable for the racetrack, for €62,979 (excl. all taxes and national duties, transport and payment of customs duties)

X-BOW “SUPERLIGHT”: equipped with lots of carbon parts, an eyecatcher on any race track – for €83,979 (excl. all taxes and national duties, transport and payment of customs duties)

X-BOW “GT4”: the ultimate racing X-BOW for the circuit, for €87,045 (excl. all taxes and national duties, transport and payment of customs duties)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on February 25, 2012, 07:37:27 pm
I saw a black Audi in Rhos today with the reg TW1GGY.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on February 25, 2012, 08:24:42 pm
Obviously not a legal number plate!    Got to warch the Bobbies in this area - I got nicked three times but fortunately let off each time!    ZXZ
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on February 25, 2012, 10:39:23 pm
Fester is going to buy me '7 DR'.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Fester on February 25, 2012, 11:39:16 pm
Fester and Merddin Emrys are going to club together to buy 7 DR (for £39,000) when our Betboo shares go above £10 a share.

This could take approximately 4 years.

Just enough time for you to pass your test Dave?  :laugh:

 ^*^0 ^*^0 ^*^0 ^*^0 ^*^0 ^*^0 ^*^0 ^*^0
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on February 26, 2012, 07:55:30 am
I need the money for P16EON  ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on February 26, 2012, 08:24:15 am
Nice RR Silver Ghost parked outside last night.Gone this morning, so it wasn't a belated birthday pressie ! :(
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on March 04, 2012, 03:23:12 pm
It's a KTM X-Bow

The KTM X-Bow (pronounced "crossbow") is an ultra-light sports car for road and race use, produced by Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM. It is the first car in their product range. It was launched at the Geneva Motor Show in 2008.


On Top Gear BBC 2 tonight they are featuring 3 cars.  The KTM X-Bow, a Morgan 3 wheeler and a Caterham R500 so I've taped the programme to see how the cars perform.
Title: Re: Cars - Honda S2000
Post by: Yorkie on March 04, 2012, 04:47:10 pm
Anyone with a Honda S2000 is invited to join the Club's North Wales Spring Meet which will be held on Saturday 31st. March and Sunday 1st. April.

We will be meeting up early on the Saturday for a drive of about 190 miles on some of North Wales' most interesting roads.  There will be an overnight stop in Bedgellert and a drive on the Sunday back to the starting point.   Special hotel rate has been negotiated.

Anyone interested PM me for details.    Z**

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 13, 2012, 10:56:32 am
Well, last week we bought a Jaguar again! a 94 Jaguar Sovereign with a 4 litre 6 cylinder engine, it's a low mileage car in lovely condition, very nice to drive and we never want to get out of it! Goes well with the 2 Triumphs as all three, like me, were born in Coventry!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 13, 2012, 10:58:08 am
Another pic
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on April 13, 2012, 11:10:17 am
Good Luck mate---- hope you have a long pocket !!! ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 13, 2012, 11:18:33 am
Good Luck mate---- hope you have a long pocket !!! ;D

long pockets but short arms  ;D  it 'should' be fine it's the X300 model driving it home from Hemel Hempstead it returned 30 mpg!  D)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on April 13, 2012, 03:29:38 pm
Wow, that's got to be expensive to run. How much to fill up the tank?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on April 13, 2012, 05:15:10 pm
It's not just the petrol Dave, it's everything else. Having had 5 different Jags and Daimlers in the past the running costs can be very high. An XJS we once had was doing 6mpg coming up a hill with 4 people in-- repairs-- the tills don't open till £500 goes in-- road tax-- I'll stick to out £20 little one and the ancient freebie !!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Quiggs on April 13, 2012, 05:32:37 pm
I had to let my Daimler 4 Ltr. go, as I was only getting 9 miles per Gal. around town, but it was lovely to drive, I still miss it.  :(
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 13, 2012, 05:41:44 pm
Wow, that's got to be expensive to run. How much to fill up the tank?

Not that bad, much better than say, a Range Rover ;) these cars are much more fuel efficient than the old Jags.  I put about £65 worth in when we bought it to fill it up. the biggest cost of owning a car is depreciation, this car is safe from that now! 

Other costs, insurance £310 with agreed value, road tax is £220 for a year, no big deal there!  It's a car for pleasure, fun, we have a smaller car for everyday. Expensive things could happen, but might not if looked after, the risks of being a petrol head!  ^*^0
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on April 13, 2012, 06:09:59 pm
I had to let my Daimler 4 Ltr. go, as I was only getting 9 miles per Gal. around town, but it was lovely to drive, I still miss it.  :(

Me too--I had one the same, used to have to find a parking place where I could stuff the bonnet under a bush in the old Asda car park, or someone would take a swipe at the boot ! Know what you mean about the driving Quiggs. (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-love013.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on April 13, 2012, 08:25:24 pm
Wow, that's got to be expensive to run. How much to fill up the tank?

Not that bad, much better than say, a Range Rover ;)
I find that hard to believe.  :o  &shake&  A Range Rover Sport 3.0 does between 30-33mpg. I suspect you'd get between 20-25mpg at best out of the Jag, and that's with the wind behind you and Mrs ME pushing...  :laugh:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 13, 2012, 09:02:33 pm
Nice reg plate! But that's an oil burner  ;D. I have already seen 30mpg, the original figures were
Urban 19.8 mpg, 56mph 36.7mpg, 75mph 29.1mpg (auto box)  :P  :laugh:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on April 22, 2012, 07:47:10 pm
I saw a Maserati with a personalised DR plate driving up Kings Drive.  Is that yours too?      ^*^0


As I was driving along the Prom in Llandudno there was a rally of Porsche cars on the Promenade.  Very impressive they were and worth a bit of money too.   :)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Mikethewatch on April 22, 2012, 08:17:22 pm
Convert it to runs on LPG.
Not a difficult job on that engine.
Plenty of room in the boot for the tank too.
Then you can use it without worrying about the cost !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: TheMedz on April 22, 2012, 10:09:43 pm
Spotted this picture in the range rover portal page.http://www.carautoportal.com/land-rover/range-rover-sport.php (http://www.carautoportal.com/land-rover/range-rover-sport.php)

Can't think where but I'm sure  I've seen the building in the background of the photograph on the right in another photograph I've seen recently!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on April 23, 2012, 07:12:21 am
You didn't think that was really my car, did you?!  :laugh: The font on the number plate would be illegal, to start with.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Karen and Derek on April 23, 2012, 01:02:25 pm
You didn't think that was really my car, did you?!  :laugh: The font on the number plate would be illegal, to start with.

What type of car do you drive Dave?  ^*^0

Karen.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: TheMedz on April 23, 2012, 05:28:07 pm
You didn't think that was really my car, did you?!  :laugh: The font on the number plate would be illegal, to start with.

More of a car to be photographed in rather than photographed from :)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on April 24, 2012, 11:21:07 pm
Rally of the Porsche Owners Club on the Prom last Sunday morning:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7262/7110912951_638b3b8c54_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/7110912951/)
A Porsche Gathering (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/7110912951/#) by [davidrobertsphotography] (http://www.flickr.com/people/davellandudno/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Karen and Derek on April 28, 2012, 05:47:12 am
Oh, you drive a Porsche then Dave?  ^*^0

Karen.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on April 28, 2012, 08:43:08 am
Yes, the red one is mine.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on April 28, 2012, 11:12:53 am
And the other red one is mine!    _))*
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on April 28, 2012, 01:24:19 pm
Mine's the yellow one, but I am thinking of getting rid of it as the yellow paint attracts flies something awful !!
(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/big/big-smiley-004.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/free-big-smiley.php)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: TheMedz on April 28, 2012, 05:19:14 pm
The Yellow one has the perfect number plate for Fester.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Fester on April 28, 2012, 08:23:49 pm
I was just thinking that Mr Medz.

However, at the time we bought my wife's private plate, I noticed 2 better ones.
F3STA   or  F35TER

They were both around £500,  but I didn't bother as I had always thought these things were a waste of money.

Now..... I'm not so sure..  ?{}?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on May 10, 2012, 08:03:32 pm
I thought this was a classic bit of vigilanteism

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/05/10/car-in-tree-angry-neighbours-poland_n_1505349.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/05/10/car-in-tree-angry-neighbours-poland_n_1505349.html)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: snowcap on May 11, 2012, 12:20:41 am
now that's what i call parking up the wrong tree
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on May 28, 2012, 06:24:23 pm
We had a nice day out yesterday at Capesthorne Hall classic car show, great weather and some very nice cars!

(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/penrhynpigeons/DSCN1642.jpg)

Liberace's car, covered in real gold leaf!! dazzling  8)

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an amazing homemade half scale Morris Minor!

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Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on March 10, 2013, 09:56:44 am
http://www.silverstoneclassic.com/

Don't forget the Silverstone Classic
26 to 28 July 2013
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on April 13, 2013, 04:36:27 pm
I know ME likes his cars so I have enclosed a couple of photos of two we came across in Penmachno.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 13, 2013, 06:04:41 pm
Nice! I used to own a Series one Land Rover and a very early Range Rover! The Jaguar I have now 4 litre) uses a lot less fuel than the old Range Rover!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on April 13, 2013, 06:57:31 pm
The odd looking black Land Rover on the left in the first pic is a model known as the '101 Forward Control', originally developed for Army use.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Michael on April 13, 2013, 08:30:39 pm
  David --- I know you know an awful lot about a lot of things ---- but  --- how on earth did you know that?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 13, 2013, 08:36:53 pm
The odd looking black Land Rover on the left in the first pic is a model known as the '101 Forward Control', originally developed for Army use.
Originally powered by the Rover 3 1/2 litre V8 engine!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on April 13, 2013, 08:37:48 pm
The 'forwArd control' land rover was widely deployed in the '70s for the fire service.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on May 10, 2013, 07:23:42 pm
It's JAPFEST time again.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on May 10, 2013, 08:39:39 pm
Banzai, the little trees, I have one of those!  ;D  hope you have a good time if you are going Yorkie!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on May 10, 2013, 08:54:45 pm
Bit too far to go to Wiltshire!  Will have to leave this one to the younger members of the family.  I miss the S2000, might have to get another just for playtime!   ^*^0
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on May 10, 2013, 09:57:11 pm
Go for it! We have 3 fun cars!  ^*^0 ^*^0 ^*^0
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on June 15, 2013, 09:16:55 pm
Any Honda S2000 Owners out there?
This years Annual Megameet will be held in the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors.
Details and Registration at:

http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/1011855-megameet-9-27th-29th-maybe-30th-september-2013/ (http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/1011855-megameet-9-27th-29th-maybe-30th-september-2013/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Fester on June 17, 2013, 12:11:07 am
nnn
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on June 17, 2013, 07:21:04 am
I'm just bored with bores!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on June 17, 2013, 07:42:27 am
Are those two watching football?  :laugh:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on June 17, 2013, 07:59:43 am
 _))* _))* _))*
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on June 17, 2013, 10:56:49 am
Waiting with others for the Porth Eirias cafe to open!    Z**
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on June 17, 2013, 11:08:06 am
 _))* it is open, just that there is nothing much in it!  &shake&
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on July 27, 2013, 10:49:12 am
Couple of nice old models at the Silverstone Classic 2013, this week-end.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on July 27, 2013, 10:51:39 am
And a couple of more modern Classics in the form of Honda S2000's on the Club Stand.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on July 27, 2013, 03:21:02 pm
This is still Honda but the NSX models.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on August 07, 2013, 06:40:29 pm
I came across these cars in a remote valley and they were parked or rather left by an empty cottage. Alloy wheels and the insides looked perfect.   Must have been there years judging by the tax disc.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on August 07, 2013, 06:41:42 pm
Don't tell ME or he'll be straight over.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on August 07, 2013, 09:21:09 pm
Don't tell ME or he'll be straight over.

A shame to see them left like that, the XJS has a V12 engine and the saloon is a XJ8, 4 litre V8. Just had the big 60,000 mile service on my own Jaguar today, great job completed at XJR Ltd at Newcastle under Lyme.  ^*^0
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on August 07, 2013, 10:49:32 pm
You certainly know your Jags ME.   I'm open to bribes to  tell you where they are!      Z**    ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on August 07, 2013, 11:00:33 pm
Very happy with the Jaguar that we have Hugo, a 94 4litre 6 cylinder, Sovereign, X300, we totally love it!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on August 08, 2013, 07:44:19 am
944 litres, eh? Bet that goes, then :-))))

 :D :D :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on August 08, 2013, 08:27:18 am
 :laugh: a 1994           4litre!  $good$  ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on August 08, 2013, 04:53:28 pm
Japanese Auto Extravaganza, 12, 13 & 14 September 2013
Details at.......

http://www.japcarclub.com/ (http://www.japcarclub.com/)   ^*^0 ^*^0
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on August 08, 2013, 05:57:14 pm
Saw this beauty today. I'm hoping someone will tell me what it is?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on August 08, 2013, 06:31:04 pm
Not an expert, but think its a RR Phantom Drophead Coupe.    ;D

Sometimes called a Roadster and probably from 1930's.   ZXZ
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on August 08, 2013, 06:57:50 pm
Not a Rolls Royce, looks American, could be a Lincoln? Do you know the reg plate at all?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on August 08, 2013, 07:12:46 pm
Looks like a Packard, possibly.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Tosh on August 08, 2013, 08:09:55 pm
How about Armstrong Siddeley.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on August 08, 2013, 11:36:51 pm
Sorry, can't really help but the number was 1076?
I've tried to enlarge the front  in this photo.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on August 09, 2013, 07:26:47 am
I saw the 1076, but could not make out the letters. With a UK reg number I could identify it.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on August 09, 2013, 08:34:18 am
I saw the 1076, but could not make out the letters. With a UK reg number I could identify it.
I was thinking it was I0764?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on August 09, 2013, 08:57:25 am
10764 comes up as a Ford Fiesta!? The car is right hand drive, but is it a UK reg plate? Where is it located?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on August 09, 2013, 09:09:33 am
Looks like an I rather than a 1 to me?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on August 09, 2013, 09:31:54 am
It has an AA or RAC Members Badge on bumper and the Number Plate is only held on with wing nuts, which makes me thing the number is only a temporary fitting.

Has the lines of an Alvis but some bits are not true to type.  Ah well! Soldier on!   :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on August 09, 2013, 09:36:07 am
MY OH who is a petrol head thinks it could be a modern hybrid-- as in the 'fake vintage' type of thing.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on August 09, 2013, 10:04:02 am
We saw it at East Ruston gardens in Norfolk. Mr Hollins thought it might be the "fake" type. I thought the plate was all numbers but I'm not certain.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on August 09, 2013, 10:37:46 am
It looks right to me and pre war, I thinking now it could be German possibly, shame you didn't take a picture of the blue badge on the radiator grill, tax discs can help too!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on August 09, 2013, 11:19:49 am
It looks right to me and pre war, I thinking now it could be German possibly, shame you didn't take a picture of the blue badge on the radiator grill, tax discs can help too!

Except it looks as though it is RH Drive.   ;D

Loads of makes come to mind, I can't find a match, but think it is British!    $uk
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on August 12, 2013, 05:38:39 am
Not an expert, but think its a RR Phantom Drophead Coupe.    ;D

Sometimes called a Roadster and probably from 1930's.   ZXZ

Not a Roller....no "Spirit of Ecstasy" on the hood...sorry, bonnet.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on August 12, 2013, 07:34:06 am
This is a RR Phantom drophead Coupe Yorkie.

Looks totally different.  :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on August 12, 2013, 08:30:47 am
Looks like one of these, possibly.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on August 12, 2013, 08:38:22 am
How about Armstrong Siddeley.

Nah, don't think so.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on August 16, 2013, 08:50:03 pm
Saw this one today and thought it might be of interest to the car enthusiasts on here.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on August 16, 2013, 10:04:57 pm
A very nice Triumph TR4a!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on August 27, 2013, 08:25:38 am
This is the car for Llandudno.  Only tales up half a normal parking space.   Seen at the Wings and Wheels Show.  A shrunk Mini.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on August 27, 2013, 11:37:46 am
Hope you told the owner that his fly's undone!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Tosh on August 27, 2013, 01:19:20 pm
It's only half the height as well.
Is it on skids?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on August 27, 2013, 02:42:42 pm
Imagine getting in and out of that ! I should be sitting on the road !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on August 27, 2013, 05:09:33 pm
It's only half the height as well.
Is it on skids?

Apparently, road legal and drivable!
 ^*^0! 
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on September 05, 2013, 06:21:03 pm
I saw these cars today when I had a walk in Aberffraw.    A Morgan,  Jaguar Estate and an old Daf
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 05, 2013, 07:40:52 pm
Isn't the Morgan the Plus 8?    $good$

V8 engine and all that jazz.   *&(
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 05, 2013, 08:50:42 pm
Isn't the Morgan the Plus 8?    $good$

V8 engine and all that jazz.   *&(

Plus 4,

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Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 05, 2013, 09:20:54 pm
Ah well!  One can dream!   ^*^0 ^*^0
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on September 06, 2013, 11:15:11 pm
What about this Lotus Esprit 3 then Yorkie?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 07, 2013, 10:28:53 am
Not for me.  I've never been a Lotus fan, although my first experience of a sports car was a Lotus Super Seven belonging to a friend who built it from bits and pieces.  At present I am happy not owning a Honda S2000 !   ^*^0
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 07, 2013, 10:54:02 am
Lotus, Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious!  ££$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on September 07, 2013, 11:03:18 am
You're correct of course ME but it is still a good looking motor.   It's mid engined and the mechanic would have to work on the engine while sitting in the boot!
The boot itself is just big enough for a small rucksack and a pair of my mountain walking boots so it wouldn't be practical for me and apart from that I had to have a hand to get out of the thing!      :-[
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 07, 2013, 12:12:04 pm
............I had to have a hand to get out of the thing!      :-[

Which is one reason why I got rid of my S2000! :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 07, 2013, 12:12:53 pm
The Lotus is a great car, good to see it, I'll stick with the Jaguar and the Spitfire for now.  ^*^0 ^*^0
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on September 07, 2013, 04:56:34 pm
Lotus, Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious!  ££$
FIAT - Found In A Tip.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 07, 2013, 05:20:35 pm
Fix It Again Tomorrow!  ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 07, 2013, 05:38:07 pm
I'm reminded of my first car which was a 1932 Austin Seven.  Advance and retard lever, and hand throttle on the steering wheel, three stud wheel fixing which could result in wheels suddenly coming off, and an engine you could service and de-coke in a little over an hour!   What fun....50 mph down hill with four up!   It was at the time of the Suez crisis and if you had held a provisional licence for a year you could drive by yourself.   And it pulled the birds!   :D   Happy Days!    ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on September 08, 2013, 05:15:48 am
Was it known as a "Baby Austin?" My Grandfather had one.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Tosh on September 08, 2013, 08:26:56 am
The baby Austin was the little round one.
The first model was the A30 with the small elliptical rear window and the last model was the A35 with the enlarged rear  window.
It had built in indicators and red leather seats.
They were usually in black but they came later in grey and white.
I saw one a few weeks ago in Leek Staffs which was sky blue and in mint condition.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 08, 2013, 09:03:28 am
Tosh - you are a bit later than the old Austin Seven.  The A30 (small window) and A35 (large window) were around in the late 50's and I actually had an A35 as a company car!  Big deal!

The more "rounded" version of the Austin Seven was the Ruby model with a covered spare wheel on the Boot lid.  My (first) Mrs had one of these.

The Austin Seven was transformed into all different "specials" with the "boat" shaped model and others.   Even the engine was used in one of the first "build your own sports car" the Super Seven.  The Super Seven eventually became the Lotus and was variously fitted with the Ford 105 and 109 E engines with improvements made by Cosworth. 

The Austin was a good car to modify for hill climb events and probably there are still a few round today!   Have a look here to see a few interesting examples.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/austin7nut/sets/72157628638597329/detail/?page=21 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/austin7nut/sets/72157628638597329/detail/?page=21)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Tosh on September 08, 2013, 08:10:33 pm
Our A35 was reg VVT986 and the very first car was an Austin 8 reg HOB 68.

My sisters boyfriend had a 1948 Morris 8 reg MEH 480.

My first works van was an Austin A55, what a work horse, bench seat, column change, umbrella handle hand brake, dip switch on the floor, the apprentice took on a 90 mile run and drove it all the way back in third, mind you that was the gear he usually drove round in anyway.
He used to descend the hill and under the railway bridge, just before the bridge he turned off the ignition and turned it on again as he got midway through.
The resultant bang from the backfire was tremendous, he got away with it for a while 'til the exhaust almost blew off and he was reported by the residents.
One day when selecting reverse the centre of the stick came out and I hit my passenger in the you know whats with my fist.
Ah, those were the days.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 09, 2013, 07:13:45 am
Talking about going down hills, I remember some of the vehicles I drove had a "free wheel" where you could disengage the drive and coast down hills to save fuel.   Why they did not just use the neutral slot I don't know!

There was also the "fluid flywheel" on such as the Daimler where you changed gear and then, when you felt like it, dipped the clutch to actually engage it!  Fun, fun, fun!    :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on September 09, 2013, 11:18:03 am
I remember my Dad 'coasting into the town from home during the Suez crisis to save fuel !

I also recollect a friend in the '60s had an Austin A40-- A Flying Meringue as it was called.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Tosh on September 09, 2013, 12:39:30 pm
I liked the last A40, two tone green with black roof, sort of an estate car.
Have a look at this, the Austin Metropolitan, super duper, sporty car.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=austin+metropolitan&rlz=1T4ADFA_enGB451GB452&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=n7ItUtnKJOeN7QbYzYDwCg&ved=0CC8QsAQ&biw=1366&bih=507 (https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=austin+metropolitan&rlz=1T4ADFA_enGB451GB452&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=n7ItUtnKJOeN7QbYzYDwCg&ved=0CC8QsAQ&biw=1366&bih=507)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on September 09, 2013, 05:37:28 pm
I remember the Metropolitan. Sure is a classic.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 09, 2013, 07:00:30 pm
I remember the Metropolitan. Sure is a classic.

I remember seeing the Metropolitan for the first time in Blackpool in 1955 when I was at RAF Trade Training at RAF Kirkham.  I didn't like its looks at the time, and it hasn't grown on me in the meantime.  Wish I had one now though!    ^*^0
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Gwynant on September 09, 2013, 07:15:30 pm
                 I can also remember another Sedan/Coupe of that era which was the Hillman Californian.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Tosh on September 09, 2013, 08:42:43 pm
Yup, I had completely forgotten about the Californian.
Nice motor but not as nice or as sexy as the Metropolitan.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=hillman+californian&rlz=1T4ADFA_enGB451GB452&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=syMuUqnPLeWA7QbwtYDgCQ&ved=0CC8QsAQ&biw=1366&bih=507 (https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=hillman+californian&rlz=1T4ADFA_enGB451GB452&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=syMuUqnPLeWA7QbwtYDgCQ&ved=0CC8QsAQ&biw=1366&bih=507)
Or, what about the Triumph Vitesse, ME knows a thing or two about Triumphs.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Tosh on September 09, 2013, 08:50:24 pm
and then I got to thinking about the Hillman Husky.
My cousin had one and he used to drive all the way from Cirencester to Staffordshire before the motorways, with his wife, 3 kids and their luggage on board.
In fact he drove us home after our wedding reception in it, wonderful memory, thanks for reminding me.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=hillman+husky&rlz=1T4ADFA_enGB451GB452&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=TiUuUoeqC8Sr7AbmgYE4&ved=0CDgQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=507 (https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=hillman+husky&rlz=1T4ADFA_enGB451GB452&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=TiUuUoeqC8Sr7AbmgYE4&ved=0CDgQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=507)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on September 10, 2013, 01:50:33 am
In fact he drove us home after our wedding reception in it, wonderful memory, thanks for reminding me.

Did it have tinted windows in the back?  8)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on September 10, 2013, 07:50:58 am
In fact he drove us home after our wedding reception in it, wonderful memory, thanks for reminding me.

I expect you remember it fondle-ly.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on September 10, 2013, 08:05:19 am
Who remembers the Wolsley Hornet and it's twin the Riley Elf?

The Riley Elf and Wolsley Hornet were upmarket versions of Sir Alexander Issigonis masterpiece, the Mini. The distinctive grille was the standout feature, while the tail received its own makeover, which included extending the length so that the car looked much more like a typical saloon.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Tosh on September 10, 2013, 09:14:06 am
Didn't the little Wolsley badge on the radiator light up when the side lights came on?
I've always been a gadget man.   L0 ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Tosh on September 10, 2013, 09:17:05 am
In fact he drove us home after our wedding reception in it, wonderful memory, thanks for reminding me.

I expect you remember it fondle-ly.  :laugh:

Oh come on, not in the back of someones car when they were driving. _))* _))*
Can't remember now anyway, it's 45 years next month.  :o
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on September 10, 2013, 10:18:58 am
Who remembers the Wolsley Hornet and it's twin the Riley Elf?

The Riley Elf and Wolsley Hornet were upmarket versions of Sir Alexander Issigonis masterpiece, the Mini. The distinctive grille was the standout feature, while the tail received its own makeover, which included extending the length so that the car looked much more like a typical saloon.
Now you mention it, you can see the Mini resemblance very clearly.  $good$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 10, 2013, 11:51:18 am
Who remembers the Singer Le Mans?  Or the Berkley, or 3 wheel Morgan with the V Jap engine.  The Jaguar SS, the Hillman Imp and the Morris 8, and plenty of others still left to name?   ^*^0 ^*^0 ^*^0
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 10, 2013, 12:05:24 pm
I remember those and a lot more! I've owned probably in excess of 140 cars in 40 years of driving! We go to a lot of classic car shows so still see them.  D)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Tosh on September 10, 2013, 12:17:19 pm
Back in 1972 we had a Bedford Beagle van which was  Vauxhall Viva based.
It was the tinniest thing I have ever driven.
The clutch was worn out and if we wanted to go out of town up the hill we had to zig zag across the estates as it wouldn't go directly up the medium steep hill.
When we replaced it we had the newly issued Morris Marina 7 CWT, damn good workhorse that was too.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: snowcap on September 10, 2013, 04:56:41 pm
my brother had the Riley pathfinder what a car
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on September 10, 2013, 04:59:53 pm
It seems that the abandoned Bentley in the drive just above Llandrillo College has been moved !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Quiggs on September 10, 2013, 05:06:04 pm
One of my favourites was a 'Bradford Jowett', which had been converted into 'Shooting Brake' by a previous owner, who used it to go fishing at the w/e. He used to sleep in the back, as the seats folded to make a bed. It even had curtains on the windows.    ^*^0
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 10, 2013, 06:26:32 pm
I'm sure lots of us remember the old Wolseley Police cars, with the very loud outside bell, and of course, the Citroen 2 CV!    :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on September 10, 2013, 08:15:44 pm
Some classics here:

http://youtu.be/6aT09t5PeS8 (http://youtu.be/6aT09t5PeS8)

http://youtu.be/rq6XeXc2DX4 (http://youtu.be/rq6XeXc2DX4)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on September 10, 2013, 08:48:12 pm
One of my favourites was a 'Bradford Jowett', which had been converted into 'Shooting Brake' by a previous owner, who used it to go fishing at the w/e. He used to sleep in the back, as the seats folded to make a bed. It even had curtains on the windows.    ^*^0

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jowett_Bradford (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jowett_Bradford)

How long ago was that?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on September 10, 2013, 08:51:07 pm
my brother had the Riley pathfinder what a car

The Wolsley 6/80 was very similar.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on September 10, 2013, 08:53:29 pm
Didn't the little Wolsley badge on the radiator light up when the side lights came on?
I've always been a gadget man.   L0 ;D

Yes it did. Noticeable in the night scenes in the old black & white films made at Pinewood Studios.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on September 10, 2013, 08:56:54 pm
The Hillman Imp

I remember them in the Red Garages showroom on Conway Road.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 10, 2013, 09:00:27 pm
I noticed in the film clips the gaping holes where the starting handle went!  When did starting handles become extinct?

 ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on September 10, 2013, 09:03:09 pm
I'm sure lots of us remember the old Wolseley Police cars, with the very loud outside bell, and of course, the Citroen 2 CV!    :D

I remember the police cars in the Dixon of Dock Green episodes.

The Citroen 2 CV?  ???

In 1981 a bright yellow 2CV was driven by James Bond in the film For Your Eyes Only, including an elaborate set piece car chase through a Spanish olive farm, in which Bond uses the unique abilities of the modestly powered 2CV to escape his pursuers in Peugeot 504 sedans. The car in the film was fitted with the flat-4 engine from a Citroën GS for slightly more power.[18] Citroën launched a special edition 2CV "007" to coincide with the 2CV product placement in the film, it was fitted with the standard flat-2 engine, painted in yellow with "007" on the front doors and fake bullet hole stickers. This car was also popular in miniature, from Corgi Toys.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on September 10, 2013, 09:08:50 pm
I noticed in the film clips the gaping holes where the starting handle went!  When did starting handles become extinct?

 ;D

I'm not sure.  ?{}?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1f/Chry_1.5OSGR_Starter.ogg (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1f/Chry_1.5OSGR_Starter.ogg)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 10, 2013, 09:39:21 pm
I had a 71 Range Rover 3.5 lt V8, with a starting handle, also a 79 Citroen 2CV with a handle! Plus many older ones!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on September 10, 2013, 09:40:31 pm
OMG the Citroen 2CV !! I had my beloved Dolly ( Green and White) for a number of years with it's funny gears and shovel handle handbrake. The roof rolled back and I had a friend who was petrified to ride in it as it rolled  on roundabouts. I have to admit I used to stick my foot down just to scare her !!
I had to teach my daughter how to drive it as the gears and handbrake were so different and vividly remember rolling back down a hill whilst she got to grips with a hill start.
If you can drive one of those-- you can drive anything !!

It had a place for a starting handle, but I didn't actually have the handle itself !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 10, 2013, 09:44:58 pm
The handle was also the wheel brace and would undo the nuts holding the wings on! We thought it was a very clever car the 2CV!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on September 10, 2013, 09:50:28 pm
I had a 71 Range Rover 3.5 lt V8, with a starting handle, also a 79 Citroen 2CV with a handle! Plus many older ones!

Must have been tough turning a V8 with a handle?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 11, 2013, 06:33:46 am
Extremely! I remember trying to turn it over, but I never tried to start it! However once it would not start and I was away from home so called the AA out, looked like a faulty starter motor . The AA man did start it using the handle!  :o. After he had gone I remembered a previous owner had fitted a hidden security switch near the driver's feet, I must have accidentally switched it when getting out! It isolated the starter motor...... :laugh:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on September 11, 2013, 06:37:13 am
Back in 1972 we had a Bedford Beagle van which was  Vauxhall Viva based.

My Grandad, who was a self employed builder/plasterer/carpenter had a red Bedford similar to this, which was also Vauxhall Viva based. He made a wooden bench seat in the back, where myself, sister and cousins used to sit on excursions around the locality on his days off.

I always seemed to get Portland Cement dust on my trousers whenever I sat there.

My Dad used to borrow it, and take me "logging" to Gwydyr Forest. It was amazing the amount of logs we fitted in the back and they supplemented the coal from Davy the coal-man just nicely. The only trouble with the logs is when they burned they tended to pop and explode on occasion sending glowing embers flying out onto the fireside rug, leaving black scorch marks.   

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on September 11, 2013, 06:38:46 am
Extremely! I remember trying to turn it over, but I never tried to start it! However once it would not start and I was away from home so called the AA out, looked like a faulty starter motor . The AA man did start it using the handle!  :o. After he had gone I remembered a previous owner had fitted a hidden security switch near the driver's feet, I must have accidentally switched it when getting out! It isolated the starter motor...... :laugh:

 :-}}} :laugh:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Tosh on September 11, 2013, 08:13:57 am
The starting handles went when the transverse engine came in I think, you couldn't fit the handle through the nearside front wheel.
Duh.
My A55 van had a handle and on cold frosty mornings, 3 turns on the handle, turn the key, pull the starter and off she went.
I think we might like this, it is topical.
Five blokes in an Audi Quattro arrived at the ferry checkpoint in Harwich, Essex.

Tracey, in her brand new uniform, stops them and tells them: "I can't let you on the ferry. It is illegal to have 5 people in a Quattro. Quattro means four. One of you will have to get out and stay behind."

"Quattro is just the name of the car," the driver replies disbelievingly. "Look at the papers: this car is designed to carry five persons."

"You cannot pull that one on me. This is Tracey you're talking to here," she replies with a smile. "Quattro means four. You have five people in your car and you are therefore breaking the law. So I can't let you onto the ferry. It's more than my job's worth to let you all on."

The driver is now very cross and replies angrily, "I've had enough of you. Call your supervisor over. I want to speak to someone with more intelligence!"

"Sorry," responds Tracey, "but Sharon is busy dealing with the two blokes in the Fiat Uno".

 




Title: Re: Cars
Post by: mull on September 11, 2013, 11:33:14 am
Used to have a 1951 Morris Minor with a starting handle. Great on a frosty morning 2/3 turns with the handle, jump in the car and started right away with the ignition key.
Only problem with the early Morris Minors was the ball joint on the front wheels would suddenly collapse usually on a busy road junction.
A good car ,many happy memories.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Gwynant on September 11, 2013, 01:19:00 pm
            When I worked in Red Garages as an apprentice in the 60's, I used to work on some wonderfully named vehicles, such as the Humber Hawk, Snipe and Super Snipe, Imperial and Sceptre, the Singer Gazelle and Chamois, the Hillman Minx, Husky, Super Minx, Avenger, Imp and Californian, Sunbeam Rapier and Alpine (and the Ford engined V8 Sunbeam Tiger), all of which were under the Rootes Group which later became Chrysler before being lost altogether. I remember going to Rootes Coventry Factory to pick up some spares and seeing the prototype Imp (which was code-named the "Rootes Baby") before it was released to the press. When my mates back at Red's asked what it looked like I said it had a rear-engine and gearbox unit with a Coventry Climax designed engine (which was positioned on its side and you could remove in half an hour!) and had a rear window like an Austin A40 Farina. They thought I was hallucinating but later apologised when it was released. My mother had a Super Imp for many years and had no trouble and my second car (after a 1946 Austin 10 which cost £5) was a Hillman Husky (circa 1957 with a side-valve engine) which was a great little motor at the time, and in later years a Minivan, a Cortina and an Avenger before settling on various Fords ever since.


 
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Tosh on September 11, 2013, 03:01:53 pm
Early 1960s, a little Daf which was belt driven.
The Messerschmidt and Heinkel Bubble cars.
The Simca which was very similar to the Hillman Imp.
It's all coming back to me now, unfortunately. ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on September 11, 2013, 07:24:45 pm
"Sorry," responds Tracey, "but Sharon is busy dealing with the two blokes in the Fiat Uno".

 :laugh: Reminds me of the geezer pulled over on the M6 for driving an A55. Officer told him he should be in North Wales.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on September 11, 2013, 07:27:11 pm
Heinkel Bubble cars.

 :)

I remember these also. Run into something at speed and you would break both your feet, and probably your legs too.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Tosh on September 11, 2013, 07:54:06 pm
"Sorry," responds Tracey, "but Sharon is busy dealing with the two blokes in the Fiat Uno".

 :laugh: Reminds me of the geezer pulled over on the M6 for driving an A55. Officer told him he should be in North Wales.
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Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Tosh on September 11, 2013, 07:58:34 pm
Heinkel Bubble cars.

 :)

I remember these also. Run into something at speed and you would break both your feet, and probably your legs too.

Was this better or worse than being in a bullet shaped side car with your head next to the bike's engine, over a distance of 15 miles  in bl**dy November 1962.
No wonder my hearings no good now, pardon I heard that.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 11, 2013, 08:03:24 pm
How about a bit of quality now?  Does anyone remember the Crossley?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on September 11, 2013, 08:08:43 pm
How about a bit of quality now?  Does anyone remember the Crossley?

I don't remember them, but I am familiar with them. They were made in Manchester.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Trojan on September 11, 2013, 08:12:36 pm
While we're on the subject, I forget to mention I bumped into exiled forum member BrumBob outside a supermarket in Sparkhill, Birmingham last year.

He sent his best wishes, after chasing me around the store for twenty minutes chanting "Zulu, Zulu".
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: snowcap on September 11, 2013, 09:45:26 pm
I had a 1949 Morris 10, if you hit a pothole it was a matter of waiting to see what direction it was going to go,if you had a flat battery and you were on the bottom of a hill you could stick it in reverse gear and crank it up the hill with the starting handle. Then let it run down and jump start it. imagine  doing that on the orm.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Tosh on September 22, 2013, 11:24:37 am
Over at Wilmslow yesterday, you couldn't move for Porsches, Mercs, Audis and a couple of brand new Rolls Royces.
There must be some money in this football business, think I might dust my boots off.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Tosh on September 24, 2013, 05:55:45 pm
ME, thought that this might tickle your fancy.
Just look, no drooling.  D) 



http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/motoring/motoringnews/1961-car-with-20-miles-on-clock-11363835509949 (http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/motoring/motoringnews/1961-car-with-20-miles-on-clock-11363835509949)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 24, 2013, 07:12:12 pm
It's a stunning Herald, can't be used though as the value would go! Anyway, I've just bought a Bugatti!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on September 24, 2013, 07:16:30 pm
 :o
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Fester on September 25, 2013, 12:44:26 am
What?  Aren't they like Zillions of pounds or something?  :o
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on September 25, 2013, 08:36:19 am
What?  Aren't they like Zillions of pounds or something?  :o
GVC shall provide....
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 25, 2013, 09:34:30 am
 $good$  ^*^0
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on September 25, 2013, 09:38:37 am
Tell us more about the Bugatti, ME.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 25, 2013, 09:54:22 am
The camera seems to be so close to the car and one would normally take a full three quarter view, so I'm just a little bit suspicious!    ;D

Also see my post on local businesses.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 25, 2013, 12:35:38 pm
The camera seems to be so close to the car and one would normally take a full three quarter view, so I'm just a little bit suspicious!    ;D

Also see my post on local businesses.

I took the pics with the iPad, easier to get them on here!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 25, 2013, 12:39:46 pm
Well it looks very nice, and would look even better racing around Brooklands with a helmeted and goggled ME at the wheel.   The ME in this case referring to myself!   :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 25, 2013, 02:18:09 pm
Tell us more about the Bugatti, ME.

It's a 1924 model.  ^*^0
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on September 25, 2013, 02:32:00 pm
http://www.legacydiecast.com/1924-bugatti-t35 (http://www.legacydiecast.com/1924-bugatti-t35)  ;)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 25, 2013, 02:58:24 pm
Wow, cracking model of my car!  $good$

Yes it is a superb model, they had some at the latest Rogers Jones auction in Colwyn Bay yesterday, I bought it, mint and boxed for £120 including buyer's premium. Thought I'd have a bit of fun taking photos of it, trying to make it look real!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Tosh on September 25, 2013, 03:52:08 pm
We weren't fooled for a minute, we saw through it straight away, we weren't in the least bit jealous.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on September 25, 2013, 04:04:22 pm
Well done ME! You had us speculating that you had won the lottery.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 25, 2013, 05:08:24 pm
We weren't fooled for a minute, we saw through it straight away, we weren't in the least bit jealous.

Which is why I queried the photograph!   I did the same thing with a model S2000!   :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Fester on September 26, 2013, 12:28:02 am
You had me fooled, but that is no great achievement!  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 29, 2013, 07:04:52 pm
A quick pic of the Annual Meet of the Honda S2000 Owners in North Yorkshire over this week-end.

Although I didn't get to the Meet, I did the drive and the notes a few weeks ago and it was a great run of about 200 miles in the North Yorks Moors. 
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: mull on October 07, 2013, 05:00:38 pm
Have a look on the " For Argyll " web.
Lots of nice cars at Inveraray yesterday.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on October 17, 2013, 01:33:41 pm
Here is a classic seen whilst in Portugal.  Sorry about the quality, it's these cheap mobile phones! :D

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on October 17, 2013, 04:14:25 pm
A very nice Sunbeam Alpine!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on October 17, 2013, 04:23:17 pm
A very nice Sunbeam Alpine!

Nearly bought it, but the rich Son of a rich local businessman wouldn't sell!   :(
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on October 20, 2013, 12:19:47 pm
There were a few nice cars on display at the Food Exhibition in Llangollen yesterday,
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on October 20, 2013, 12:21:06 pm
Cars in Llangollen yesterday
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on October 24, 2013, 10:13:46 am
Seen in Germany on my last Rhine Cruise.   Anyone know what it is?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on November 08, 2013, 06:32:10 pm
The Honda S660 due to be unveiled next month at the Tokyo Motor Show.  This new small Sports Car is apparently to be powered by 660cc engine.  I'll have to put my name down!   :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on November 10, 2013, 08:57:39 am
Caption, "These b****y engines are getting smaller and smaller!"
Honda S800.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on November 23, 2013, 04:59:42 pm
Saw this Morris Traveller while on a walk but it needs a lot of TLC before it leaves the garage.      :(
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on November 23, 2013, 05:03:58 pm
A lot of work needed on that Traveller!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on November 23, 2013, 05:17:46 pm
I'd scrap the car and keep the number plate and then by a shed instead.      ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Mikethewatch on November 23, 2013, 09:33:21 pm
Liked the S800 although not seen one for years they were lovely little car
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on November 24, 2013, 08:59:00 am
re the Moggie Minor-- bet the wood has fantastic worm ! ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on November 24, 2013, 09:46:43 am
Liked the S800 although not seen one for years they were lovely little car

There are a few for sale but commanding a decent price.   ZXZ
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on December 03, 2013, 02:04:22 pm
Triplets on the Cayley Promenade Rhos On Sea this morning.      :)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on December 03, 2013, 03:18:12 pm
The people have 5 of the same cars between them and they come on most days if it is fine. We often chat to the 3 owners who come from Abergele, but they haven't been as much just lately as the lady had a nasty fall resulting in stitches in her face.
They seem to have a collection of Yorkshire Terriers between them as well !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on December 03, 2013, 05:41:00 pm
Those cars were immaculate and all seemed to have personalised registration numbers too.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on December 27, 2013, 08:59:52 pm
A Classic Honda S800 for restoration!   :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on December 27, 2013, 10:00:31 pm
Great cars in good condition!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on December 29, 2013, 03:49:19 pm
The Honda S660 Concept, due for release 2015.

http://youtu.be/Nv5T00iUh1E (http://youtu.be/Nv5T00iUh1E)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Mikethewatch on December 29, 2013, 05:44:57 pm
A Classic Honda S800 for restoration!   :D
Slight front end damage, most of which should polish out 
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on January 05, 2014, 09:21:21 pm
Saw this ancient Land Rover today, long abandoned in a field outside Ruthin. Reg was UDM 781G.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on January 05, 2014, 09:41:23 pm
Vehicle enquiry
The enquiry is complete.
The vehicle details for UDM 781G are:
Date of Liability   01 04 2001
Date of First Registration   01 10 1968
Year of Manufacture   1968
Cylinder Capacity (cc)   0cc
CO₂ Emissions   Not Available
Fuel Type   PETROL
Export Marker   N
Vehicle Status   Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour   GREEN
Vehicle Type Approval   Not Available

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on January 06, 2014, 11:24:20 am
Thanks, ME, looks like its been sitting in that field for about 13 years then. Wonder what it would take to get it running again?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on January 06, 2014, 11:46:23 am
Would probably take a lot of welding! Or a new chassis, plus whatever caused it to go out of use in the first place. Bulkhead probably needs much repair too!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on January 06, 2014, 12:26:24 pm
Would probably take a lot of welding! Or a new chassis, plus whatever caused it to go out of use in the first place. Bulkhead probably needs much repair too!

Which tends to explain why it has been abandoned for so many years!  :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on January 12, 2014, 12:16:38 pm
I think we saw a Rolls Royce in Abergele this morning and in the third photo this is just one of many dozens of minis making their way down the A55 in your direction.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on January 12, 2014, 01:39:25 pm
138 went through the Great Orme toll gate !
Here are a few not very good pics taken at Rhos Prom this morning. The Minis will be on Llandudno prom this afternoon.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: rhuddlan on January 18, 2014, 04:41:07 pm
Here is an unusual car I saw in Abergele yesterday.It is aspiring to be a Mk2 Jag but was actually manufactured by Mitsuoka.
I've seen it around and about on several occasions but this is the first time it was parked.
It has the unusual name of Viewt and seems to be based on a Micra.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on January 18, 2014, 05:20:58 pm
Why is the car parked on its side Rhuddlan?        ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on January 18, 2014, 05:42:06 pm
It is based on a Nissan Micra, interesting but I'll stick with a real Jag!  D)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on January 18, 2014, 05:54:34 pm
I think I found the big brother of your other car ME!
 ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on January 18, 2014, 06:13:45 pm
Looks good! Badge a little large though!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on January 18, 2014, 06:44:19 pm
A very bad Ferrari parked on the pavement in Baden Baden!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on January 27, 2014, 12:58:56 pm
Could you do anything with this Jag, ME? Currently housed on Colwyn Bay Pier, property of the former owner. Photo courtesy Victoria Pier Pressure Group.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on January 27, 2014, 04:51:20 pm
I saw that on Facebook the other day with many other pics inside the pier! It's an XJR that as been off the road since 2008, sad to see it like that! None of my pigeons were guilty!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on February 02, 2014, 04:14:48 pm
A very nice example of a VW Campervan parked on Deganwy Promenade tosay.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on February 02, 2014, 07:58:54 pm
Very nice, worth quite a lot too!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: snowcap on February 02, 2014, 08:54:52 pm
looks in great condition for it,s age
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on February 02, 2014, 10:25:10 pm
I wish now that I had taken a photo of the inside of the vehicle as it was immaculate and a bit special.  It certainly attracted the attention of every one that walked past it.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on February 07, 2014, 11:45:44 am
Only in Dubai!

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/general/bugatti-veyron-added-to-dubai-police-fleet-1.1287569 (http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/general/bugatti-veyron-added-to-dubai-police-fleet-1.1287569)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on February 07, 2014, 12:34:50 pm
Wonder how many Dubai WPCs drive them?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on February 07, 2014, 04:19:04 pm
 _))* not many!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on February 07, 2014, 05:18:46 pm
There are some but  parking is still a problem!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on February 07, 2014, 05:33:24 pm
 :laugh:  L0L
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on February 17, 2014, 10:50:07 am
There has been a few changes in Technology in the last few years!    :D


Compare 1998 to 2009!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on February 26, 2014, 06:14:33 pm
We have got a Subaru Outback but it doesn't look anything like this!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on March 23, 2014, 02:28:07 pm
Any preference? You can have red or red!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Bri Roberts on March 23, 2014, 04:36:05 pm
No thanks. I'll have this one instead.

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on March 23, 2014, 04:48:20 pm
Too butch, this one is more feminine.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Bri Roberts on March 23, 2014, 04:58:07 pm
Did you watch 'Inside Rolls-Royce' on Channel 4 last Thursday evening?

If not, I recommend watching it on 4 ON DEMAND.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on March 23, 2014, 05:03:21 pm
Thanks. Was it about the Crewe factory pre Bentley days?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Bri Roberts on March 23, 2014, 06:13:48 pm
No, nor Derby.

I think it was more down south.

Anyway, it covers the quality and workmanship of the cars and also covers its sales operations in UAE.

Well worth watching., I can assure you.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on March 23, 2014, 11:31:42 pm
No, nor Derby.

I think it was more down south.


They're manufactured in a purpose built factory at Goodwood nowadays.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on March 24, 2014, 10:04:19 am
Did you watch 'Inside Rolls-Royce' on Channel 4 last Thursday evening?

If not, I recommend watching it on 4 ON DEMAND.

Yes-- we watched it ! I actually thought that the one studded with diamonds was somewhat gross ! Prefer the old ones myself-- now they were elegant. :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Blongb on March 24, 2014, 03:34:41 pm
Any one who worked there or at Derby would refer to it as Royce's because he was the Engineer. Poor old Rolls was just the salesman. ^*^0
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on May 17, 2014, 05:36:16 pm
Some of the Honda S2000 cars at the Annual Euromeet near Passo Rolle, Trentino, Italy.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on May 18, 2014, 11:12:52 am
The leader of the UK contingent at Euromeet.   ^*^0
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on May 18, 2014, 12:06:17 pm
Lots of Porche cars on the prom this a.m. !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on May 21, 2014, 07:58:25 pm
A couple of final pic of the Honda S2000 Euromeet - looks a bit more exciting than Llandudno!   :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on May 21, 2014, 11:10:58 pm
We had a ride in this Triumph Spitfire on Sunday, owned by a friend of ours it is ADU7B a genuine works rally car! Very quick too!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on May 25, 2014, 07:49:43 pm
Latest News - From the UK S2000 Owners Club
Megameet 10 (MMX) - 19th to 22nd September 2014
Announcing our 10th "Megameet"


Megameet will be held in the beautiful location of Mid-Wales, home of many picturesque, exhilarating roads.

It is your opportunity to join other passionate S2000 owners to:

Drive some fantastic roads, in a number of groups on Saturday
Many chances for pictureqsue photographs
Competitions and prizes for S2000s and their owners
Saturday night S2000 Party - Charity dinner, FREE WINE, raffle prizes, auctions and entertainment
Sunday activities - On Sunday you can spend the day at your leisure. The area has many attractions; you could; explore Elan Valley or other beautiful landscapes of Mid-Wales, Visit Abbey-Cwm-Hir, Experience Talyllyb Railway - the world's first preserved railway, or simply rest and relax in the Hotel's luxury spa
 
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on June 03, 2014, 08:37:09 pm
Thought this might cheer you up, Mr and Mrs ME.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on June 03, 2014, 11:35:55 pm
Looks Smart! Needs mowing every couple of weeks though.  ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on June 06, 2014, 09:50:37 am
Here are a few more that we saw in Mallorca recently. I hadn't seen the Twizy car before but it looked ideal for getting about the very narrow streets of the old town of Palma. We noticed that you could hire them from Hertz as well.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on June 10, 2014, 01:54:15 pm
Thought this was very clever.
https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Dxy4n0UT82o?rel=0 (https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Dxy4n0UT82o?rel=0)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on June 10, 2014, 04:46:36 pm
Very clever Honda advert Nemesis! Hollins love the cars!  D)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on June 21, 2014, 09:58:53 pm
 Earlier this year, I posted brief information about the Honda S2000 Euromeet.  The Meet was held in Italy and was a great success.  One of the members has written up details of the event which some enthusiasts may find of interest.  The link is here, if I have got it correct.   ZXZ   ^*^0

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10152532939672139&id=266253312138
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on June 26, 2014, 07:59:04 pm
Enjoy a lap round the Nurbergring in a Honda S2000.

http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/1043238-track-build-s2000-a-lap-in-the-nurburgring/ (http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/1043238-track-build-s2000-a-lap-in-the-nurburgring/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on July 18, 2014, 10:01:00 am
Nice car parked in Abbey Road yesterday.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on July 25, 2014, 07:42:31 pm
A few of the Honda S2000's lined up at The Silverstone Classic.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on August 05, 2014, 08:47:36 pm
It is strongly muted that the replacement for the Honda S2000 is to be a mid-engined hybrid, but still utilizing the rear wheel drive configuration.  Can't wait!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Mikethewatch on August 05, 2014, 08:54:28 pm
Not sure about hybrids- think the battery technology is still not good enough yet for these cars to be realistically priced.
Think I prefer the original petrol S2000
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on August 05, 2014, 09:22:09 pm
It is strongly muted that the replacement for the Honda S2000 is to be a mid-engined hybrid, but still utilizing the rear wheel drive configuration.  Can't wait!


YAWN.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on August 05, 2014, 09:47:21 pm
Much better with the usual petrol engine and mechanical transmission. I expect that the manufactures  are trying to lower their emissions by bringing out these over complicated hybrids!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on August 06, 2014, 06:10:45 am
It is strongly muted that the replacement for the Honda S2000 is to be a mid-engined hybrid, but still utilizing the rear wheel drive configuration.  Can't wait!


YAWN.

Looks like you need an early night Mr Q, all this excitement is probably putting you a bit out of tune! 
 Z**
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on August 06, 2014, 06:40:37 am
Quote
Much better with the usual petrol engine and mechanical transmission. I expect that the manufacturers  are trying to lower their emissions by bringing out these over complicated hybrids!

One of ours is an 'over complicated hybrid' and although the purchase price is a bit much the delight is not having to pay annual road tax :-)))  More seriously, I suspect you're right about the overcomplicated bit. There's certainly a lot of things under the bonnet which I'd not seen before.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on August 06, 2014, 07:24:41 am
On driving, this is interesting..


https://www.youtube.com/embed/JHixeIr_6BM?rel=0&autoplay=1&iv_load_policy= (https://www.youtube.com/embed/JHixeIr_6BM?rel=0&autoplay=1&iv_load_policy=)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 06, 2014, 10:20:04 am
Very clever..... $thanx$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: BrianP on August 06, 2014, 08:09:07 pm
This should be a public information broadcast
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 09, 2014, 02:21:36 pm
Thought it would be interesting to find out everyones car history, from first to present, anybody interested?

This thread or a new one?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on August 09, 2014, 02:50:09 pm
Oh dear I might bore you on that one ! We have had over 50 cars since we got married ! :o
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 09, 2014, 03:24:21 pm
I thought, Just a list, then we could pick out the more interesting, open to suggestions.....not that one  ;)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on August 09, 2014, 04:45:54 pm
I'm not really bothered about cars SteveH but your post did make me think about the various cars I have had. A trip down memory lane for me this afternoon and I think it has been nine different ones since my first Mini in 1976.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on August 09, 2014, 05:26:44 pm
I thought, Just a list, then we could pick out the more interesting, open to suggestions.....not that one  ;)

Like Nem, my list is quite long stsrting with a 1932 Austin Seven (just the ordinary one), then a Standard Flying Twenty, previously mentioned on the Forum, followed by an assortment of marques and Makes.  If you want a list I'll have to dig deep into the old grey matter! 
 :D

Additional smileys don't seem to be working!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on August 09, 2014, 05:44:11 pm
My list would be enormous! I've been driving for over 40 years, well over 100 cars! We have 4 now!
From memory,  1 Ford Anglia, lots of Triumph Heralds, Triumph Vitesses, Triumph Spitfires, Triumph GT6s, Triumph 2.5 PI saloon, 3 Reliant 3 wheelers, Leyland Sherpa camper van, Bedford HA vans, Bedford CF van and camper van, Citroen 2CV and 2 Citroen BXs, lots of Morris Marinas, Jaguar 3.4 mk2, Jaguar XJ6, Jaguar Sovereign 4 litre (still got that!) Rover 600, (owned it twice and still have it! ) lots of Ford Fiestas, one Ford Escort RS2000, Rover 2000, Ford Transit van, Nissan Micra, must be moe that I can't think off at the moment! We still have a Triumph Spitfire and a Jaguar! Both of us are keen on cars!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Mikethewatch on August 09, 2014, 05:44:50 pm
Mine was a '57 split screen Moggy  Minor with severe accident damage and blown engine, bought for £15
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 09, 2014, 06:53:25 pm
Hi Merddin, We have been driving for the same time, but , I have only driven a quarter of what you have.
I'll have to go over it again, try and catch you up.

Hi Mike,  Mine was a split screen also , lacquer black red coach line, £17. bought from garage I worked in weekends,
I had a friend who worked in a chromium plating shop, near the garage who also worked weekends, if he had space and we could get it off the car, it was plated, it was very cool, for a young mans first car, maybe the first to be "PIMPED"... 8)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on August 09, 2014, 07:01:42 pm
A friend who does chrome plating! Always handy! We have also owned a Morris Minor, a Mini and a Metro Van Den Plas!  ^*^0 ^*^0 ^*^0 ^*^0
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 09, 2014, 07:33:10 pm
This is my list, Started with a Vespa 125 (lifesaver, saved me 6 bus trips a day),then the morris,...Mk.2 CortinaGT.
(that b..... nearly killed me).....Hillman Minx convertible......Mk.1Lotus Cortina with lots of rally gear......couple of Mk.3Cortinas.....Granada Ghia 3litre (fantastic car)......Nova.....Citroen......Bedford 3ton........Bedford7ton......
Subaru XT. (not many in the country, was told only 6? but another great car, push button 4WD. and height control)....Discovery (loved this one).....and at present...Fiesta....Korando3litreTDI jeep and my wee baby...1997 Mercedes SL500 V8, hard and soft top
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 09, 2014, 08:42:49 pm
 We still have a Triumph Spitfire and a Jaguar! Both of us are keen on cars!
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Love the main house, not sure about your garage facilities.   ;)   :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on August 09, 2014, 09:05:56 pm
 :laugh: not my house! I live somewhere slightly smaller!  L0L love the Lotus Cortina!  $good$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 10, 2014, 10:22:13 am
Hi Merddin,  Like the picture of the spitfire, were was that taken? that garage, hard to believe still untouched.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on August 10, 2014, 10:58:47 am
It is at Llanrug on the A4086, been like that for years, great location for pictures!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 11, 2014, 06:38:37 pm
Hi Merrdin , thought you would like this.

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Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on August 11, 2014, 06:45:01 pm
That's a great pic, Steve, so I've added it to our inline image store, which makes it display more nicely :-)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 11, 2014, 06:48:57 pm
 $thanx$    looks a lot better.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on August 11, 2014, 07:05:33 pm
I was looking for a photo of my first mini but I couldn't find one. However I did find a photo of my mum's first car which I see has a registration plate close to Ian's heart!    ;D
The second photo is me washing a later model of my mum's, a Mini Countryman.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 11, 2014, 07:11:22 pm
Hi Hollins  First one looks like a ford popular, my dad's first car, not sure
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on August 11, 2014, 07:16:36 pm
I've resharpened it:

[smg id=3284]

Quote
a registration plate close to Ian's heart!

How true!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on August 11, 2014, 07:18:09 pm
The Clubman was a nice little car. Mrs Ian's first was also a Mini.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on August 11, 2014, 07:21:58 pm
Hi Merrdin , thought you would like this.


I can't see it!  :(  :(
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on August 11, 2014, 07:24:37 pm
My Fault - sorry.  Here it is:

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on August 11, 2014, 10:28:17 pm
Thanks Ian, I can see that! Wonderful pic!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on August 12, 2014, 01:09:03 pm
My first car was an Austin Mini Countryman - bought it a week before my 17th birthday.  Haven't seen a "woody" for years - would love to have it back now!!!

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on August 12, 2014, 01:27:45 pm
I think my mum had three, a red, blue and green one. Here is one of them with its running in sticker. Sorry to longer members of the forum because I think I may have posted these before.
Nice memories for you DVT hopefully.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 12, 2014, 02:02:21 pm
Nice photos H.   and DVT I think we would all like some of our oldies back.   £££££££
While I'm on, just heard about a guy, doing car paint jobs, very cheap,  specialises in vintage cars, old spitfires,etc. (just in case Merddin has any problems) I have not seen his work myself, but will attach photo of his work, I'm sure Ian will move this to    "Recommended tradesman" section, later.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 12, 2014, 06:36:26 pm
Sorry forgot photo............... WWW............... _))*
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Mikethewatch on August 12, 2014, 06:44:50 pm
I think you will find that's a GT6 not a Spitfire
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on August 12, 2014, 07:07:55 pm
Standard Flying Twenty as I had in about 1955/56.  It boasted a Six Cylinder engine with a Seven Bearing Crankshaft.  New cost was about £299, but mine cost me the grand sum of £80 second hand.  It would do 75 mph and returned about 20 mpg, but at 1/6 a gallon I could just about able to take it out for the occasional spin.   A few months after I bought it, the Suez Crisis added another shilling to the price per gallon.   I was in the RAF so money was a bit tight and she had to go!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 12, 2014, 07:21:09 pm
What was said before about wishing you still had it, it looks great, reminded me, of a Riley, a friend had in the late 60s,     and the cost of petrol, those were the days.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on August 12, 2014, 07:58:09 pm
Sorry forgot photo............... WWW............... _))*

Mk3 GT6, nice paint job!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on August 13, 2014, 07:42:59 am
Interesting, Y.  I didn't realise that petrol reached half-a-crown a gallon in the mid-'50s. Did it see much of a fall after the crisis was resolved?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on August 13, 2014, 09:32:08 am
I seem to remember that petrol was about 3/4p (17p in today's numbers) when I started driving in 1966 - it cost me £1 to fill the tank of my Mini Countryman every Friday at Black Cat, and it would last me the week of going to work plus a bit of running around at the weekend - probably about 150 miles in total.

It now costs me over £70 to fill the tank of my current car (SEAT Leon) at Black Cat - but that does give me 500 miles of motoring!!!

Black Cat has changed quite a bit - it was a small place and a man in white coat used to come out and put the fuel in - payment by cash only of course!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on August 13, 2014, 11:25:37 am
In 1965 our Mini cost £1 and tuppence half-penny in old money to fill. Petrol was 2 shillings and a half-penny a gallon.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on August 13, 2014, 01:20:21 pm
Seems we disagree on the price of petrol back in the good old days! ... and theaa.com website has it around the 60p mark!!!  There is a page that gives the price every year and you can see how it rockets!  Others websites seem to suggest 50p a gallon in 1966 - google "how much was a gallon petrol in 1966" (or ... 1965)!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on August 13, 2014, 02:50:52 pm
Suppose it can depend on where and what kind-- my Dad back in the 1950s always used to laugh about a garage on the East Lancs road which offered free eggs with petrol !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 24, 2014, 05:19:44 pm
Found this to-day, an old one for M.E.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on August 24, 2014, 05:42:41 pm
Very good! The last version of the Spitfie car, the 1500.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on September 10, 2014, 03:54:17 pm
Any Classic Car meetings in the area in the near future ME?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 10, 2014, 04:18:41 pm
None that I know of now, the last good one was at Bodelwyddan in July!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on September 11, 2014, 08:51:54 am
Thanks ME. My OH seems to remember an Autumn Rally, but can't remember where or when.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on September 11, 2014, 10:47:21 pm
On our way back from Switzerland we passed this car rally. Unfortunately the photos were taken through the car window with a phone but hopefully there may be something of interest.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 14, 2014, 09:27:42 pm
VIP Honda Hospitality at BTCC .  I'm rather tempted by this even though I don't have my S2000 anymore!

Our friends at Honda UK and Honda Yuasa Racing are offering all S2KUK members the chance to attend one of the last 2 weekends of the season as a VIP Guest.  Including breakfast & lunch, driver Q&A, garage tours!
The cost is £75 per person and includes entry to VIP Honda area on the Saturday and entry only ticket to Sunday raceday.

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on September 15, 2014, 08:20:05 am
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the photos were taken through the car window with a phone

Now there's a sentence that would have been utterly meaningless only ten years ago...  :)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 15, 2014, 08:46:20 am
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the photos were taken through the car window with a phone

Now there's a sentence that would have been utterly meaningless only ten years ago...  :)
???  I am sure we had car windows, 10 years ago. ?                  ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on September 15, 2014, 08:48:17 am
 _))* _))* _))*
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 16, 2014, 05:38:19 pm
Our Jaguar is 20 years old today! Still just under 65,000 miles on the clock!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 16, 2014, 06:02:37 pm
Happy Birthday, you don't look a mile over 30.000 :)   Nice paint job, who did that?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on September 16, 2014, 06:07:40 pm
Our Jaguar is 20 years old today! Still just under 65,000 miles on the clock!


I think I passed you in Deganwy at two(ish) on a birthday drive.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 16, 2014, 06:18:51 pm
SDQ, that would have been us! Steve, mostly original paint, but some rectification work has been done by Richmond Garage in Colwyn Bay.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 16, 2014, 06:40:28 pm
SDQ, that would have been us! Steve, mostly original paint, but some rectification work has been done by Richmond Garage in Colwyn Bay.
Sorry ME,   I meant the painting, the top photo, that is a painting?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on September 16, 2014, 07:49:50 pm
Happy Birthday to your Jaguar! Glad you are still enjoying it. It was a lovely day for a drive out in it today.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 16, 2014, 08:04:02 pm
SDQ, that would have been us! Steve, mostly original paint, but some rectification work has been done by Richmond Garage in Colwyn Bay.
Sorry ME,   I meant the painting, the top photo, that is a painting?

Oh I see, just a little something I did! Here's another one!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 16, 2014, 08:05:57 pm
Happy Birthday to your Jaguar! Glad you are still enjoying it. It was a lovely day for a drive out in it today.

Thanks Hollins, we do love it greatly!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 16, 2014, 08:20:01 pm
Thanks ME,     I do like them, very much, I can't even draw a straight line with a ruler.    $good$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 16, 2014, 09:33:09 pm
Steve, I should confess that it is an app on the IPad, that will convert your image into a watercolour! , good fun!  :twoface:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on September 17, 2014, 12:19:25 am
Doesn't work quite as well with a white car.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 17, 2014, 07:15:25 am
Looks good! Which app is that? I used Waterlogue.  $good$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 17, 2014, 08:11:13 am
Steve, I should confess that it is an app on the IPad, that will convert your image into a watercolour! , good fun!  :twoface:
Very good ME/SDQ, I have a simple phone, can I get something similar for the laptop.

Signed.....S the technophobe.         ???     :roll:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on September 17, 2014, 08:43:58 am
Looks good! Which app is that? I used Waterlogue.  $good$


Snap!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 17, 2014, 09:20:16 am
Steve, I should confess that it is an app on the IPad, that will convert your image into a watercolour! , good fun!  :twoface:
Very good ME/SDQ, I have a simple phone, can I get something similar for the laptop.

Signed.....S the technophobe.         ???     :roll:

To be honest I don't know? I also have just a rarely used simple phone, this app was £1.49 for an iPad.  ££$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 18, 2014, 10:13:45 am
Car tax bands explained

Car tax (commonly known as road tax) is a big running cost with cars. It can be anything from zero to £1,000 or more a year, depending on how environmentally-friendly the car is. Find out below how car tax is calculated, who’s exempt from it and how to work out the tax on any car using online tools.

https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/car-tax-bands-explained?utm_source=d-outb&utm_medium=disp& (https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/car-tax-bands-explained?utm_source=d-outb&utm_medium=disp&)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on September 18, 2014, 11:06:41 am
Good pic of you and the missis on page 15 of Classic Car Weekly ( Sept 10th issue)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 18, 2014, 11:17:46 am
Thanks, with our Rover, also our friend's blue MGB alongside!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on September 19, 2014, 08:44:48 am
 ;D $good$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 21, 2014, 01:46:33 pm
A few of the Honda S2000 cars at the Annual Meet, centred at the Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells, and one shot of a section of the driving route through Mid-Wales, Elan Valley and Brecon Beacons.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 21, 2014, 01:52:36 pm
Looking good......can you get them to come to Llandudno?    8)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 21, 2014, 07:05:24 pm
I can put the suggestion forward but the club is more interested in driving the roads than any static displays.  For example Saturday's drive was over 180 miles with stops for photographs, loos and lunch, all rounded off with a Gala Dinner that, by way of a raffle and auction, raised over £5,000 for the Macmillan Appeal.
 ZXZ
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 21, 2014, 07:37:31 pm
Great idea, who else is up for it......... D) :)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 22, 2014, 05:22:21 pm
Update on the Honda S2000 meet - charity contribution now over £7,000.
Couple more photographs .  Not loading!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 22, 2014, 06:44:09 pm
Deleted, items not loading.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on September 23, 2014, 08:23:45 am
xcxc
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on September 23, 2014, 08:24:36 am
What message were you getting when the image refused to load, Yorkie?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 23, 2014, 12:57:21 pm
These are some more


Got new page with TIME OUT REQUEST
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on September 23, 2014, 01:02:16 pm
Works fine for me, might be a fault with your computer or the file sizes are massive, maybe?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 23, 2014, 04:38:14 pm
The others loaded OK, the iPad seems OK except that I have upgraded to iOS8.  I'll fiddle with the pics or put them on my PC and try again.   $good$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 23, 2014, 05:01:30 pm
Try again
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 23, 2014, 07:46:07 pm
The others loaded OK, the iPad seems OK except that I have upgraded to iOS8.  I'll fiddle with the pics or put them on my PC and try again.   $good$

I upgraded my iPad last week to iOS8, I would love to unupgrade it now, seems slower and generally not as good!  :rage:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 23, 2014, 08:27:01 pm
I can only agree with you ME.  The only way I got to upload the last picture was by transfering it to my old notebook and then posting it again.  I couldn't be bothered to do the same with the other five.
 :rage:

It is certainly not good with the Forum, so maybe one or the other needs tweeking.   ZXZ
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 23, 2014, 08:36:55 pm
I like that last photo, looks like a trick shot. $good$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 23, 2014, 08:47:40 pm
I like that last photo, looks like a trick shot. $good$

Just a sideways tilt of the camera!   $thanx$

And a little video which I cant get linked.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on September 23, 2014, 09:00:19 pm
The others loaded OK, the iPad seems OK except that I have upgraded to iOS8.  I'll fiddle with the pics or put them on my PC and try again.   $good$

I upgraded my iPad last week to iOS8, I would love to unupgrade it now, seems slower and generally not as good!  :rage:


I think the older the device the more trouble you may have with iOS8, especially iPad2 and iPhone4S as they are the most entry level models that will get the update. For a short time it is possible to downgrade back to iOS7.1.2 if you are serious about doing it.
http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/iOS+8/feature.asp?c=61651 (http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/iOS+8/feature.asp?c=61651)



Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 23, 2014, 09:09:30 pm
Think I'll go back to my 1980 Apple Euro Plus with its 16 k of memory, two floppy drives, and only available in Black and White.  Those were the days.
 ZXZ
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on September 24, 2014, 08:39:19 am
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I upgraded my iPad last week to iOS8, I would love to unupgrade it now, seems slower and generally not as good! 

SDQ's right. We've just upgraded all our computers, phones and iPads and they're working more quickly - particularly Safari, which is now blazingly fast - but the iPad is not entirely free of problems.  But that's common with any new OS build, initially, at least.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 24, 2014, 09:32:29 am
My iPad is about 2 1/2 years old, so will it improve? Or should I somehow revert to ios7?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on September 24, 2014, 10:11:21 am
It won't improve, unless you change some things. 'Battery doctor' will speed it up, however, and eliminating stuff you don't need will have the same effect.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 24, 2014, 10:16:09 am
My iPad is about 2 1/2 years old, so will it improve? Or should I somehow revert to ios7?

A lot of apps have updated to iOS8, but my keyboard now says NOVI RED instead of return, so back to the drawing board! 
 ZXZ

Sorted!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on September 24, 2014, 11:51:00 am
It won't improve, unless you change some things. 'Battery doctor' will speed it up, however, and eliminating stuff you don't need will have the same effect.


If it's the processor struggling to run the new OS it may never improve unless Apple find a fix.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 24, 2014, 12:44:04 pm
Try the short video again, and it still does not work.   Wasn't very inteesting anyway!   :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 24, 2014, 02:05:51 pm
So Apple have deliberately imposed a new operating system on me that is, it seems not fit for purpose, something seems very wrong with that! It was great before!  :rage:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on September 24, 2014, 03:23:11 pm
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So Apple have deliberately imposed a new operating system on me that is, it seems not fit for purpose, something seems very wrong with that! It was great before!

It's the ongoing quandary all the big IT people find themselves in.  Technology is developing faster than just about anything, yet the problem is that new ideas generally require faster processors, so those with older machines are left out. You can always revert...
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on September 24, 2014, 03:30:13 pm
So Apple have deliberately imposed a new operating system on me that is, it seems not fit for purpose, something seems very wrong with that! It was great before!  :rage:


There were quite a few websites warning people with iPad2 and iPhone4 not to upgrade to iOS8 immediately and wait for feedback from those that do just in case there were problems like this.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 24, 2014, 05:32:28 pm
Sadly I was unaware, it just popped up on the screen saying update available, the previous updates had been fine, I automatically assumed this would be too!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 24, 2014, 05:35:12 pm
I will contact Which magazine tomorrow to see what they think about it!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on September 24, 2014, 06:02:25 pm
Quote
I will contact Which magazine tomorrow to see what they think about it!

Mac rumours is better, and most sites on Mac are better than Which?...
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 24, 2014, 06:39:47 pm
I will contact Which magazine tomorrow to see what they think about it!

I have an iPad 2, upgraded 48 hours ago, and after a few glitches and the apps upgrading to operate on iOS8, all seems to be running fine now.  The picture problem is only with the Forum, which presumably has not had any modifications.  I still have my notebok running XP so can use that if I need to.  I have some apps on that dating from Win95, so it is still earning its keep.
 ZXZ
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 24, 2014, 08:37:35 pm
Here are a group of the cars in the Metropole Car Park.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on September 25, 2014, 08:24:58 am
A drive in the S2000 and passing others returning from the other direction.

http://youtu.be/TZxgceylHI4 (http://youtu.be/TZxgceylHI4)

It worked!  :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on September 28, 2014, 08:58:55 am
DC SHOES: KEN BLOCK'S GYMKHANA FIVE: ULTIMATE URBAN PLAYGROUND; SAN FRANCISCO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuDN2bCIyus#ws)

Hope this chap doesn't try this with our tram !!!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 28, 2014, 09:58:10 am
DC SHOES: KEN BLOCK'S GYMKHANA FIVE: ULTIMATE URBAN PLAYGROUND; SAN FRANCISCO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuDN2bCIyus#ws)

Hope this chap doesn't try this with our tram !!!
Apart from the driving...how much did that cost to set up... &shake&    and I did not see one other person, no spectators... ???
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on September 28, 2014, 01:55:09 pm
Hate to imagine !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on October 01, 2014, 09:11:26 am
A reminder that...you will no longer get a paper disc when you tax your car from today. The tax disc, which was introduced in 1921, is now no longer needed, with Police able to rely on automatic number plate recognition cameras to enforce.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on October 01, 2014, 09:54:07 am
Googled "how much did it cost to film the Ken Block Gymkana" and got this ...

http://www.quora.com/How-much-did-it-cost-to-film-Ken-Blocks-Gymkhana-in-San-Francisco (http://www.quora.com/How-much-did-it-cost-to-film-Ken-Blocks-Gymkhana-in-San-Francisco)

Seems it was worthwhile for the city.

Now, let's see about designing a course around Llandudno - there are quite a few local youngsters who (think they) can drive like that!!!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 01, 2014, 10:11:29 am
Googled "how much did it cost to film the Ken Block Gymkana" and got this ...
http://www.quora.com/How-much-did-it-cost-to-film-Ken-Blocks-Gymkhana-in-San-Francisco (http://www.quora.com/How-much-did-it-cost-to-film-Ken-Blocks-Gymkhana-in-San-Francisco)
Seems it was worthwhile for the city.
Now, let's see about designing a course around Llandudno - there are quite a few local youngsters who (think they) can drive like that!!!

Good find DVT,.... Must be some money in shoes, not the same in my day, black or white plimsolls from Woolworth's  ;)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on October 01, 2014, 12:45:54 pm
A reminder that...you will no longer get a paper disc when you tax your car from today. The tax disc, which was introduced in 1921, is now no longer needed, with Police able to rely on automatic number plate recognition cameras to enforce.

I believe that not every Police car has these cameras fitted so it's only a percentage of the Car tax dodgers that will get caught.
If anyone wants to check if a vehicle is taxed or MOT'd put " Car tax checker" into Google and you can find out the answer for free.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on October 01, 2014, 12:56:41 pm
I saw this nice motor bike yesterday but didn't know where else to post the photo.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on October 01, 2014, 06:08:09 pm
Funny you should post that as I will soon be the proud owner of this Reliant 3 wheeler! 🚙🚘😎
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 01, 2014, 06:19:07 pm
Nice one ME.....Are you sticking with the blue, or a new paint job, .....yellow with some sign writing. ;) ;)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on October 01, 2014, 07:11:09 pm
I will keep it blue! Lots of yellow ones about!😃🚙🚘🚕
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on October 01, 2014, 07:41:05 pm
Someone I knew had a Reliant Robin van and used to drive around in it with his wife and five children.    His wife nagged him to have a vasectomy but he dithered over the decision and only went for the op when he found out that his wife was expecting number six!
From memory I think that he had to change the vehicle not long afterwards.       ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on October 01, 2014, 08:17:36 pm
Very good!  _))*
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on October 02, 2014, 08:28:14 am
Funny you should post that as I will soon be the proud owner of this Reliant 3 wheeler!

OMG M. E. That will look great parked next to the Jaguar ! :o
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on October 02, 2014, 09:01:29 am
I know! Can't wait to see them together! 😎. Of cause there is a connection between Jaguar and Reliant, Johnathan Haynes a Jaguar man took over Reliant in 97!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 02, 2014, 05:45:56 pm
NOT LOCAL, BUT NASTY....    $angry$

WATCH: Shocking CCTV footage of a vandal attack on 40 cars at a Bangor garage

A man dressed in black can be seen walking around and scratching the cars in the College Motors forecourt

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/watch-shocking-cctv-footage-vandal-7871918 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/watch-shocking-cctv-footage-vandal-7871918)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on October 03, 2014, 11:53:29 am
We saw this unusual bodywork on a jeep type vehicle in Llandudno last night.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 03, 2014, 11:58:22 am
This one for M.E.....

Rusting classic Jaguar excites car owners

A rusting 50-year-old classic car, found in a garage in Conwy, has been sold for three times its estimate.

The car was sold with its original service manual and a letter to the owner from the manufacturer in Coventry, dated 6 February, 1963, indicating he was leaving the Jaguar while going to the Far East.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-29472298 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-29472298)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on October 03, 2014, 12:09:21 pm
OK so we do not now have to display a tax disc.

So a few (or many) more people will clone the plate of a car that is taxed and insured, or maybe own two identical cars which they can put the same plates on, one taxed one not. ;D

What about incorrectly spaced letters and numbers or non regulation type face?  The ANPR camera can't register  their offence. :D

Seems like a lot more work for the Bobby on the beat! ZXZ
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 03, 2014, 12:14:07 pm
Hi Hollins,    I like your Jeep photo,.... The name on the side "Realtree" refers to a company you probable will not like,...... I had an outdoor clothing firm many years ago, "wax jackets and green wellies" etc...... Realtree clothing, like the Jeep, is as the name suggests camouflaged used primarily for hunting.  sorry... :(
and bird watching..not so bad.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on October 03, 2014, 12:35:28 pm
OK so we do not now have to display a tax disc.

So a few (or many) more people will clone the plate of a car that is taxed and insured, or maybe own two identical cars which they can put the same plates on, one taxed one not. ;D

What about incorrectly spaced letters and numbers or non regulation type face?  The ANPR camera can't register  their offence. :D

Seems like a lot more work for the Bobby on the beat! ZXZ

You're spot on Yorkie, it's a cost cutting exercise with a high level of risk and it'll be left to the Bobby to sort out.    I often see incorrectly spaced letters on number plates and have also seen the same reg number on two different vehicles owned by the same person.  Now that's not just an offence, it's illegal to do so.
Like I've said already,  if anyone wants to check if a car is taxed or MOT'D all you need to do is put "car tax checker" into Google and then follow the link
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on October 03, 2014, 12:42:49 pm
My Son actually has two cars, same make, same model, only a different colour which ANPR cannot tell.  He is honest!

Even before the latest news he had his number plate cloned by someone living London and received a multitude of PFN's for the Congestion Charge.  It took him ages to get them removed after having to provide detailed work schedules and overseas expense receipts.
 ZXZ
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 04, 2014, 01:48:05 pm
Top Gear crew 'chased by thousands and ordered out of country'

Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has claimed he was thrown out of Argentina by state officials after being pelted with rocks.
He said in a tweet that "thousands" of locals rounded on the Top Gear team in apparent protest at a number plate which appeared to refer to the 1982 Falklands war.
"There were hundreds of them. They were hurling rocks and bricks at our cars. They were trying to attack us with pickaxe handles.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-29488770 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-29488770)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 06, 2014, 01:56:53 pm
Old story, but just a reminder in this new technological age..

Driving licence fines threaten two million drivers
"There are quite a few things that drivers can be innocently get caught up in. For example, they may have insured their car, but their details may not appear on the Motor Insurance Database,"
"These are usually valid for 10 years and there is a legal requirement for drivers to renew the photograph at the same time as they renew their licence."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20968886 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20968886)

Title: Re: Cars Formula 1 Russian GP.
Post by: SteveH on October 12, 2014, 06:48:41 pm
Britain's Lewis Hamilton dominated the Russian Grand Prix to take his ninth win of the year, his fourth in a row, and extend his championship lead.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/29542993 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/29542993)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on October 12, 2014, 07:36:02 pm
Yeh, I watched most of it, thrilling race and looks like a very testing circuit. 

^*^0 ^*^0 ^*^0
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: snowcap on October 12, 2014, 08:44:22 pm
is this not for the sport thread?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on October 13, 2014, 07:19:06 am
is this not for the sport thread?

NO!  Just acknowledging another Members post.

On its own my post would have not had any sensible meaning in the section you suggest, but as it was, it formed a useful adjunct to the post from SteveH.   N'est pas?   ZXZ
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on October 13, 2014, 08:33:31 am
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is this not for the sport thread?

Threads occur within topics.  This is the Cars topic so it could be argued that it's fairly natural to have a sport associated thread within it.  I appreciate it's not that easy to fathom, but the setup of the forum itself is this:

Categories / boards / topics / threads

So we have the first category - Forum Central
In Forum Central we have the following boards: Welcome, The Three towns forum
In the Welcome Board we have the following topics:Welcome, FAQs, Please read this first
Within each topic there are multiple threads.

When we were first creating the forum we had to try to anticipate what people would want to discuss and debate. In theory, you could have just one topic to discuss everything, but navigation of the site would prove almost impossible, given the numbers of members and postings.

There's also the factor that we have to try to make it reasonably comprehensible for new members, so they can find what's happening fairly quickly and easily.  That's the main reason I 'housekeep' and merge topics. The only board on which I don't usually merge topics is Genealogy and Research , really because the topics in there are normally very specific.

It's also fairly normal for conversations to drift off subject, and it's only when the drift becomes almost a new topic that I will edit that topic and merge posts into another topic.

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 13, 2014, 10:45:05 am
I think I saw a Morgan like this in town yesterday, not sure if original, but looked and sounded great, anybody confirm.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: snowcap on October 13, 2014, 10:03:07 pm
Thanks for that Ian, I just put that in to wind Yorkie up but he,s to long in the tooth to take the bate.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on October 14, 2014, 07:03:37 am
 WWW  I just enjoy the chance to tell people how the place is organised  WWW
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 15, 2014, 10:25:44 am
FAULTY TOYOTAS: Toyota has recalled almost 10,000 Lexus vehicles across the UK to fix faulty fuel delivery pipes.
The car manufacturer said the problem caused a risk of fuel leaks and is part of a worldwide recall of 759,000 vehicles.
Some 9,637 UK-registered Lexus cars are affected, which were manufactured between January 2005 and September 2010.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 16, 2014, 10:37:26 am
Citizens Advice warning over legal logbook loans
Under current laws a logbook loan is attached to the vehicle, not the person who has taken out the credit.
"I've gone and paid for a car and I'm now being told it's not mine."
The car wasn't his because the previous owner had taken out a logbook loan, which allows drivers to borrow money against the value of their vehicle.
There are different types of vehicle history checks you can make. Some are cheaper than others and don't always pick up on all types of finance.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/29638238 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/29638238)

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on October 19, 2014, 07:57:01 am
Saw this beauty in Germany recently. It was the most gorgeous pale blue colour that doesn't really show that well in my photos. It was in immaculate condition.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on October 19, 2014, 09:25:07 am
Wow, very nice!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on October 19, 2014, 09:34:50 am
Just as a matter of interest - German plates that have a "H" at the end indicate it is registered as a "Historic" car ... just thought you might like to know that!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on October 19, 2014, 10:04:38 am
Interesting.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 25, 2014, 06:09:30 pm
Found this but have not tried it yet.....

Find the lowest UK petrol price in your area!

http://www.petrolprices.com/ (http://www.petrolprices.com/)        ££$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on November 30, 2014, 01:02:03 pm
What an ace idea ! Anna Davies Christmas window !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on November 30, 2014, 01:52:55 pm
That looks fabulous. I love that colour. Is it in Betws-y-Coed?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on November 30, 2014, 04:40:03 pm
Yes, but they're only selling the window...
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on November 30, 2014, 05:47:32 pm
We were in Betws today, it was good to see all the businesses making an effort for Christmas.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on November 30, 2014, 05:57:19 pm
That looks fabulous. I love that colour. Is it in Betws-y-Coed?

Yes and it is a complete restored 60s model. It has the engine in situ, but everything looked too clean for it to have been driven there. The assistant wasn't forthcoming, but we imagined that it must have been man-handled into place due to safety issues with the fuel. She did say that the window was worth seeing when it is dark.

The one thing which put me off were the grubby 'plastic bottle Christmas Trees' which seem to have re-appeared near the car park. I imagine that they might look better when lit. ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Mr Tunnock on December 29, 2014, 04:11:54 pm
Just seen a beige Fiat X19 , boy did I like those in their day, they never were big but look so small these days as cars have all increased in length and width.
It was in immaculate condition.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on January 09, 2015, 02:41:29 pm
Wirral to Llandudno Mini Run .
This Sunday Jan 11th
.
 The Minis leave the Wirral at 8.30am and stop in Rhos for a break sometime between 10am and 11am then drive in convoy to Llandudno and onto the Great Orme. They should be on the prom in the afternoon weather permitting.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on February 14, 2015, 02:16:00 pm
We were admiring this powerful looking beast in Newborough car park yesterday.   It's a Cosworth Range Rover with massive tyres.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on February 15, 2015, 07:22:31 pm
Let's think, which one shall I take for a spin today, the Roller, the Bentley or the Ferrari?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on February 16, 2015, 07:15:38 am
The one real car missing is a Facel Vega.   What?  I hear you all say!  Maybe a bit far back to 1962 for many to remember the very short production.  Some ar still around and there is even a Facel Vega Car Club.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on February 16, 2015, 09:05:11 am
Did you pass us on Rhos prom yesterday ME?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on February 16, 2015, 09:11:45 am
No, not out at the moment as I have chickenpox, feel awful with it ! Erindoors had shingles on the face, so inspite of every precaution I caught the chickenpox! I do not recommend it! 😟
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on February 16, 2015, 10:18:28 am
Sorry to hear that ME and I hope you both soon get over it.    My wife caught chickenpox in Lanzarote some years ago so I can imagine what it's like for you.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Mr Tunnock on February 16, 2015, 10:54:54 am
Is that photo taken at the Royal Mirage Hollins?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on February 16, 2015, 11:03:14 am
No, it is taken outside one of the private villas on the estate of houses that are behind the St Regis Saadiyat Island. I remember you were asking about this hotel. We spent last week there and I thought it was even better than last time. Good service and food. I persuaded Mr Hollins (action man) to come with me this time and much to my surprise he really enjoyed it. There is a fantastic gym there open 24/7 and we had fun playing tennis and table tennis.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on February 16, 2015, 11:47:52 am
No, not out at the moment as I have chickenpox, feel awful with it ! Erindoors had shingles on the face, so inspite of every precaution I caught the chickenpox! I do not recommend it! 😟

So sorry to hear that, hope you both are soon in 'full feather' again. My OH says ( he would) Hope that it isn't a reaction to the Nivea !  _))*
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Mr Tunnock on February 16, 2015, 12:17:27 pm
I love the idea of the hotel serviced residences and villas  that some of the decent chains have over there and in the States.
We had already booked our week over there but defiantly fancy the St Regis next time.
We have enjoyed the Fairmont over the years in fairness but it lacks a decent beach.
The new Ritz Carlton is too big in our view and you can't beat a nice beach can you?
Oman is still on our list to visit list, so many places but so little time to visit!
Back to the subject of cars it is like a huge motor show over there with some very special cars, we love seeing them rolling up at the hotels of an evening.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on February 16, 2015, 05:07:20 pm

Back to the subject of cars it is like a huge motor show over there with some very special cars, we love seeing them rolling up at the hotels of an evening.

Yes, that is good sport. I am always amazed how the drivers seem totally happy just to get out of their hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of cars and let them be valet parked.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on February 16, 2015, 05:11:08 pm
Which one? You can have red or red!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on February 16, 2015, 07:02:35 pm
Which one? You can have red or red!


The rear one, it looks like a Speciale.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: snowcap on February 17, 2015, 08:32:24 pm
sorry to here your both under the weather,( might it be pigeon pox?) hope you get well soon
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: snowcap on February 17, 2015, 08:34:07 pm
trust me wrong thread
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on February 17, 2015, 08:54:50 pm
No, Snowcap, not wrong thread, the subject jumped a few postings.

Poor ME and his Missis have had a lot to put up with without this. Let us all hope they both get well soon and are out and about in their 'famous' car :)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on February 18, 2015, 09:16:26 am
 $thanx$ We took it out yesterday for a spin! We enjoyed it but I was very tired afterwards!



https://amp.twimg.com/v/35581253-d81e-465e-a74e-3dc5f87231fb
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on February 18, 2015, 10:30:09 am
Take is easy, ME;  chicken pox in an adult is not to be taken lightly.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on February 18, 2015, 11:23:45 am
Thanks Ian, I am resting a lot, but improving now, although slowly!  $good$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on February 18, 2015, 12:17:21 pm
That's good to hear, ME.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on February 19, 2015, 04:19:51 pm
Hooray! Just seen your car on the tele for the first time ME. Looks fab!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on March 12, 2015, 05:00:49 pm
When did you last look UNDER your car?  Not suggesting you may find a bomb or incendary device, but there could be rubbish.  I followed a car today that looked as though it had half a tree and a few hundred yards of cable hanging from the underside.  It is not an unusual sight, along with the common hanging exhaust and plastic bags.

It is my habit of checking at least each week for any debris or signs of damage to brake lines, cables, inside edge of tyres, and the rest of the undercar impedimenta. Fortunately I have never yet found a dead cat or other animal! 
 ZXZ
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on March 17, 2015, 10:30:39 pm
Saw this old split screen Land Rover today when I was out walking
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on March 17, 2015, 10:54:15 pm
That is a very early 80" Land Rover, very  nice! 😎
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Yorkie on March 22, 2015, 08:08:30 pm
For anyone interested.......
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on April 18, 2015, 09:18:17 am
Mr Hollins saw this amusing reg no. in Austria last week.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on April 23, 2015, 09:02:26 am
Any you fancy here ME?


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/picturegalleries/11555075/10-most-expensive-cars-sold-at-auction.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/picturegalleries/11555075/10-most-expensive-cars-sold-at-auction.html)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 23, 2015, 10:10:58 am
Yes! I fancy all ten of them! 😃 we just bought this Focus CC2 with electric / hydraulic folding roof, built by Pininfarina no less! Great to drive in the recent sunny weather!   :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on April 23, 2015, 10:20:21 am
Yes! I fancy all ten of them! 😃 we just bought this Focus CC2 with electric / hydraulic folding roof, built by Pininfarina no less! Great to drive in the recent sunny weather!   :D
How many cars have you got now, ME?!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 23, 2015, 10:32:34 am
Just the five Dave!   8)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on April 23, 2015, 07:52:36 pm
This Sunday is " Drive your Classic Day"
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/classiccars/10006456/Prepare-your-classic-car-for-Drive-It-Day.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/classiccars/10006456/Prepare-your-classic-car-for-Drive-It-Day.html)


Hope you have better luck with your roof ME. We had a brand new Mazda with one of those. It kept giving up the ghost half way up or down !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on April 24, 2015, 08:18:42 am
I must correct myself ! It was a Mitsubishi...not a Mazda !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 24, 2015, 09:38:50 am
You can get problems with these roofs, but we could be lucky! After the medical problems of the last 12 months we just think, go for it! 😎
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on April 24, 2015, 10:53:45 am
Why not ME........you do right ! $good$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Mikethewatch on April 25, 2015, 09:22:17 pm
You can get problems with these roofs, but we could be lucky! After the medical problems of the last 12 months we just think, go for it! 😎

My brother has one of these cars and the only time he's had a problem with the roof was when his wife forgot the boot was full of shopping when opening it, £1500 to sort it out!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 25, 2015, 09:37:02 pm
Should be impossible to open the roof unless a screen in the boot is pulled across, it is on my Focus anyway.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Mikethewatch on April 25, 2015, 11:23:51 pm
Unless the micro switch is stuck on of course as his was !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on April 26, 2015, 08:33:17 am
Ours stuck half way up....................twice. It took over 2 hours for help to come and it was a bad day.Rather put us off !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on April 29, 2015, 04:07:29 pm
Conwy three-wheeler stars with Liverpool FC stars in advert
13:08, 28 April 2015
By Mari Jones


A humble three-wheeler from North Wales has found fame by appearing alongside three football stars in a TV advert.

The Nivea advert, which took two days to film in a Liverpool multi-storey car park, stars footballers Jordan Henderson, Raheem Sterling and Simon Mignolet - and a Reliant Rialto from Rhos on Sea.

The Liverpool FC players are seen embarking on a dash to get to an awards show after failing to keep track of time.

They eventually track down a supporter who offers to help his heroes by giving them a lift in his three-wheel Reliant Rialto.

The blue Reliant, which is worth an estimated £3,000, is owned by classic car enthusiast Andy Jones.

He said: “There’s a Facebook page for Reliant owners and somebody had posted that they were looking for a blue Reliant Rialto for a TV advert.

“My car was put on the back of a truck and taken to the set in Liverpool. They filmed it in a multi-storey car park in the city at the end of January.

“My car was then taken to Nivea’s headquarters in Birmingham, and also had a day out to promote the campaign outside Anfield.

“The bloke who took my car said the players liked it, and I think they had a lot of fun filming it.

“I suppose they’ve also got Lamborghinis parked up at home.”

Andy admits he is not a football fan, and wouldn’t have recognised any of the players featured in the advert.

“To me, football is like watching paint dry,” he said.

“My wife and I are massively into old cars.

“But, when I got the car back, it was covered in LFC stickers and had mini models of the players in the ad. I’ve kept it all, so it should generate quite a bit of interest when we go to vintage car shows this summer.”

Two of the car’s past owners have now contacted Andy, desperately wanting to buy the car back.

He said: “I’m not selling it. We go out in it quite a lot and, even before the ad, people would bypass other posh cars to come and have a chat about ours.

“My friends tell me they’ve seen the ad on Sky and ITV, and the car is beginning to get recognised.

“A guy came to fix our conservatory roof and, when he spotted the Reliant, he got really excited. A bloke who was mowing the lawn next door said, ‘I recognise that car’.

“It’s a bit of fun, and perhaps the car is worth more than £3,000 now.”

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/conwy-three-wheeler-stars-liverpool-fc-9136424 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/conwy-three-wheeler-stars-liverpool-fc-9136424)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 29, 2015, 05:09:49 pm
I understand that the owner of the Reliant had a photographer from Liverpool arrive this morning taking lots of pics! Seems that the Reliant and the owner will appear in the national press!  8)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on April 29, 2015, 10:28:15 pm
ME,  I bet you wish that you had been a footballer!       ;D

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCgQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tsmplay.com%2Ftop10%2Ffootball-players-most-expensive-cars%2F&ei=TkxBVZ_RL4PbaL2CgXA&usg=AFQjCNHfV5hDYyT9jjjrElSGKCUkZcA1bg (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCgQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tsmplay.com%2Ftop10%2Ffootball-players-most-expensive-cars%2F&ei=TkxBVZ_RL4PbaL2CgXA&usg=AFQjCNHfV5hDYyT9jjjrElSGKCUkZcA1bg)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 29, 2015, 11:13:55 pm
For the money yes! Problem  is I have never had any interest in football! Liverpool fans seem to love a certain  blue three wheeler though!   D)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on April 30, 2015, 11:03:17 am
It's made the front page of the NWWN today so I can see Andy's name now appearing in the "Celeb Spotting" section of the forum.       ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 30, 2015, 01:10:44 pm
If  I spot him anywhere I will let you know! 😎
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on April 30, 2015, 01:22:04 pm
I have met him a few times. I wish I had asked for his autograph now!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 30, 2015, 01:34:50 pm
We had a great day out on Sunday  when we took our classic Jaguar to Mike Brewer's garage in Sheffield, Mike was there with  Edd China, they both make the TV show Wheeler Dealers. It was a day when anyone could take their classic car along. It was a great day, both very chatty with some  great car stories!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 30, 2015, 01:36:05 pm
Big Edd!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 30, 2015, 01:37:51 pm
Er indoors with Mike.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on April 30, 2015, 02:51:26 pm
We had a great day out on Sunday  when we took our classic Jaguar to Mike Brewer's garage in Sheffield, Mike was there with  Edd China, they both make the TV show Wheeler Dealers. It was a day when anyone could take their classic car along. It was a great day, both very chatty with some  great car stories!


I love that show, even watch all the repeats on Discovery/Discovery Turbo.
They both seem genuinely nice guys & always willing to talk 'cars'.
Glad you had a great day & I'm very jealous!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 30, 2015, 05:31:17 pm
SDQ ,  they are great  guys, you can follow Mike on Facebook, which is how we knew the event  was  on.  D)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on April 30, 2015, 06:36:33 pm
Whoo. you jammy pair.......I'm jealous too !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on May 13, 2015, 05:51:34 pm
Is there a classic car rally going on in North Wales today as I've seen loads of them going from Betws Y Coed in the direction of Capel Curig?
There were some nice E Type Jags amongst the other cars but I didn't notice the Blue Reliant on the road.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on May 13, 2015, 05:59:14 pm
The blue Reliant  was out and about yesterday Hugo!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on May 13, 2015, 10:01:00 pm
It's looking very smart indeed, I bet the car had many admiring glances yesterday.   
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on May 13, 2015, 10:44:54 pm
Yes, it does get a lot of attention! ☺
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 08, 2015, 12:51:36 pm
Paper driving licence counterparts scrapped by DVLA: What it means for you
The paper counterpart of your driving licence has been scrapped. It took effect as of midnight overnight on Sunday/Monday.
The counterpart shows a driver's record, including offences and endorsements. It is being replaced by an online service.
The move plans to save motorists millions of pounds and change the way they share their information with employers and car hire companies.
Last year, the DVLA had to replace around 445,000 counterparts because drivers had lost them, for which they were charged £20 each to cover the cost.
RELATED: The censored number plates the DVLA won't allow on roads
From now on, penalty points will only be recorded electronically, and will not be printed or written on either photocard licences or paper driving licences.
However, there are concerns about whether car hire firms abroad will still request to see them.

Offences will still be fined and if necessary, the photocard licence will still need to be submitted to a court.
The information about your endorsement status can be viewed online, by phone or post.
There are 46.4 million licence holders in Great Britain and 37.7 million of those have a photocard driving licence.

What does this mean for you
If you already hold a paper counterpart, after June 8 it will no longer have any legal status. You should destroy your paper counterpart after this date but you still need to keep your current photocard driving licence.

What do I do if have a paper driving licence?
Paper driving licences issued before the photocard was introduced in 1998 will remain valid and should not be destroyed.
If you need to update your name, address or renew your licence, you will be issued with a photocard only.

What if I have penalty points on my licence?
From June 8 new penalty points (endorsements) will only be recorded electronically, and will not be printed or written on either photocard licences or paper driving licences. From this date, if you commit an offence you will still have to pay any applicable fine and submit your licence to the court but the way the court deals with the paperwork will change.
For photocard licences, the court will retain the paper counterpart and only return the photocard to you.
For paper licences, the court will return it to you but they won’t have written or printed the offence details on it.

This means that from Monday neither the photocard driving licence nor the paper licence will provide an accurate account of any driving endorsements you may have. Instead, this information will be held on DVLA’s driver record, and can be viewed online, by phone or post.

How about the impact on theory tests?
You won’t need to take your paper counterpart with you when you go for your theory or driving test. You must still take your photocard, or your old-style paper licence - your test will be cancelled and you’ll have to pay again if you don’t.

I’m going for a job and need to confirm my driving record to my employer, what do I do?
If you drive for a living and you’re asked to provide evidence of your driving record (entitlements and/or penalty points), you can do this online for free by accessing the DVLA’s online Share Driving Licence service.

The service should be used by both paper and photocard driving licence holders. You can generate a ‘check code’ to pass to the person or organisation that needs to view your driving licence details.
Alternatively you can call DVLA on 0300 790 6801 and leave permission for your driving record to be checked verbally by a nominated person/organisation.

What do I need to know if I’m going to hire a vehicle?
Drivers needing to show their driving record to car hire companies will need to have viewed their licence information online and to have generated a check code so details can be shared with third parties.
The DVLA said car rental companies in the UK and abroad would be well aware of the changes.
You may wish to check with the hire company what they need to see when you hire a vehicle.

The code lasts for up to 72 hours and will allow the hire companies to make any necessary checks. You can also request a code by calling 0300 083 0013. This also applies if you have a paper licence that was issued before 1998.
Not all vehicle hire companies will ask for this information.


If you only decide to hire a car once abroad and the hire company asks to see your record you will need to either log on to GOV.UK to get it or call the DVLA on 0300 790 6801. You will need your national insurance number.
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/paper-driving-licence-counterparts-scrapped-9408091 (http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/paper-driving-licence-counterparts-scrapped-9408091)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on June 08, 2015, 03:23:29 pm
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You should destroy your paper counterpart after this date but you still need to keep your current photocard driving licence.

I would strongly advise against that course of action. Horror stories are starting to emerge of people having to retake tests because the bureaucracy has fouled up.  Keep the paper copy and make copies of it.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on June 08, 2015, 04:54:20 pm
I remember stories on BBC Watchdog a couple of years ago, people would send off the old driving licence for change of address etc, then when the new licence arrived they found that they were no longer entitled to drive a car or motorcycle! So for some years I have photocopied everything I send to DVLA and send everything to them  by recorded delivery.

Just today I had a letter about retaxing a car that I sold about 6 weeks ago! Luckily I had kept the note from DVLA thanking me for telling them that I had sold it! Plonkers!  &shake&
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 09, 2015, 09:47:15 am
DVLA apologises after drivers left frustrated by glitches on new website's first day

The DVLA has been forced to apologise after many motorists trying to access information online to be able to hire a car found the website had crashed.

The Swansea-based Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency implemented a series of changes which came into force on Monday.

Driving licences’ paper counterparts have been abolished, meaning all penalty points will now be recorded electronically.
Drivers looking to hire a vehicle have to visit the Government’s gov.uk website to show hire companies what penalty points they have and which vehicles they are permitted to drive.

But many vented their frustration on Twitter after being unable to access the website on Monday.
John Spence added: “It’s only Monday but I can’t see anyone beating the DVLA to this week’s prize for incompetence.”
Edmund King, president of the AA, said the new system had got off to a shaky start.

“There have been problems for some of our members,” he added. “We have heard that a number have found the DVLA website very slow.”

He also said many drivers had been left stumped after being asked for their national insurance number as part of the new means of hiring a vehicle.
Oliver Morley, the DVLA’s chief executive, has apologised to motorists who have experienced problems with the new system but said many others had been able to access the site.
He said: “We are currently experiencing exceptionally high demand for this service. We are aware some customers are experiencing issues with the website and we are working very hard to resolve this as quickly as possible. We are sorry for any inconvenience.”
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Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on June 09, 2015, 10:58:36 am
I do not know why they need a national Insurance number? I never have a clue what it is?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on June 09, 2015, 12:30:47 pm
I do not know why they need a national Insurance number? I never have a clue what it is?
I assume its so they can tie all the various Govt records together.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on June 10, 2015, 08:20:59 am
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I do not know why they need a national Insurance number? I never have a clue what it is?
I assume its so they can tie all the various Govt records together.

It is indeed, and its a worrying part of their drive to monitor the activities of everyone. A couple of days ago it was revealed health records - which are highly confidential - are being passed around between government organisations and that includes those who've opted out of this arrangement.

The problem is that government agencies have a deplorable record with regard to security and care of records, so it will only be a matter of time before your innermost secrets are laid bare to all and sundry because your sexual health history, your mental health history, your spent convictions, your school behaviour and a lot more become available for anyone to read in the SUN because some careless employee has left their laptop on the tube. It was bad enough when they were all on disc, with DHSS employees losing them, or sending them to newspapers 'in error'.  Fun times ahead...
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Bosun on June 10, 2015, 11:05:26 am
Getting back to the subject of cars, Mrs B and I are trying to decide on a new car and trawling various dealerships - with hilarious results (if it wasn't so sad) and comments of the so-called 'car salesmen'.

The salesman at the VW dealers at the Junction didn't know what a Passatt looked like and showed us a Golf full of fish and chip papers. The child at the Audi garage couldn't walk upright and speak at the same time, whilst the chap at the Volvo garage in Lancashire told us that the XC70 was much better off-road than a Discovery.  The Jaguar salesman in Bolton did not know how to open the boot and wandered off; I had to get him back from his coffee to assist us.

That's just a brief selection, some of the utter and complete bolxxxxs they talked was unbelievable. It would make a good TV show with a 'secret shopper' with a camera and mike....

I'm fortunate in having some motoring knowledge and experience, but it must be a minefield for some.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on June 10, 2015, 11:49:01 am
Always best to try and do your own research. Fortunately, we have the Internet these days to assist us!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on June 10, 2015, 01:09:59 pm
Having spent a load of money replacing things on my last car (of Spanish manufacturer but from the VAG stable) I decided to spend on a new car instead.  Decided what I wanted and asked a number of owners what they thought - even it meant approaching someone completely unknown to me - not one bad word about the make/model I had my eyes on.

There is a local dealer, so I paid them a visit earlier this year.  Treated extremely well, got the price I wanted on part-exchange, tried out both diesel and petrol versions, and made my decision.  Took a few days to find the exact spec I was after, car was handed over with 9 miles on the clock and a full tank of fuel.  I don't suppose I'm allowed to say which dealer but the car is built in the UK and the dealer is in Llandudno.

Best advice I can give is to draw up a short list and speak to owners!  Don't go on reviews - Jermy Clarkson is quite scathing about the car I've bought, yet they were raced successfully in the British Championship last year!!!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on June 10, 2015, 02:05:51 pm
Having spent a load of money replacing things on my last car (of Spanish manufacturer but from the VAG stable) I decided to spend on a new car instead.  Decided what I wanted and asked a number of owners what they thought - even it meant approaching someone completely unknown to me - not one bad word about the make/model I had my eyes on.

There is a local dealer, so I paid them a visit earlier this year.  Treated extremely well, got the price I wanted on part-exchange, tried out both diesel and petrol versions, and made my decision.  Took a few days to find the exact spec I was after, car was handed over with 9 miles on the clock and a full tank of fuel.  I don't suppose I'm allowed to say which dealer but the car is built in the UK and the dealer is in Llandudno.

Best advice I can give is to draw up a short list and speak to owners!  Don't go on reviews - Jermy Clarkson is quite scathing about the car I've bought, yet they were raced successfully in the British Championship last year!!!


You've named the ones that didn't impress you, I see no reason not to name the one that did.
Are they still a Honda dealer? They also used to be a VW certified service centre so I had a service carried out there and they gave me a loan of a Civic. The dash was like the starship enterprise and the rear had a ruddy great big spoiler across the rear window blocking most of the view! You had to rag it a bit to get the best of the V-tech engine, completely alien to me after years of driving Passat diesels!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on June 10, 2015, 04:22:07 pm
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I don't suppose I'm allowed to say which dealer but the car is built in the UK and the dealer is in Llandudno.

You certainly are allowed to heap praise on local dealers.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Bosun on June 10, 2015, 05:10:05 pm
Best advice I can give is to draw up a short list and speak to owners!  Don't go on reviews .....

No, really? Isn't that a bit boring when you could purchase at random?

And of course, anyone who has spent their hard earned cash on a car is obviously going to admit that they have brought a 'pup' and car reviews and test reports by professionals are rubbish and should be avoided............. never read What-Car or Which what ever you do.

Yea... right. 
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on June 10, 2015, 07:34:11 pm
I look at reviews be for buying a car, or other items, then look at the customers feedback, but in the end make my own mind up. I have found that when you look at reviews nothing is perfect!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on June 10, 2015, 07:40:12 pm
Yes, I bought a Honda from North Wales Honda, 10/10 for them.

... yes, they are still a VW certified service centre.  My SEAT Leon was in there early last year and they lent me a 1.6 diesel Civic saloon.  Like SDQ I didn't like the rear spoiler but it had the rear camera to overcome reversing difficulties.  Last summer I had the use of the 1.8 petrol Tourer, covered 600 miles in it.  Later in the year I had the use of the 1.6 diesel Tourer which impressed me more than the petrol version.  So I have bought a 1.6 diesel Tourer - no rear spoiler to block your rear vision, dashboard is a bit like a spaceship, has a rear camera and parking sensors and does 60mpg, and no road tax!

My previous car, 2-litre diesel SEAT Leon had a little more power, but not much, but over 18 months cost me in excess of £4000 - dual mass flywheel, fuel injectors, rear hub bearings, brake discs and pads, cambelt (precautionary change) and the attitude of SEAT customer care was enough to put anyone off.  That work was done by SEAT Menai Bridge, the cambelt by the new SEAT garage in the Junction (same group). Flywheel and injectors were the subject of VW recalls or free replacement a few years ago - SEAT contributed a bit towards the flywheel but reckoned that the injector issue was only on VW 140TDi engines, not on the SEAT ones, despite the fact that the engine in my car clearly stated Volkswagen across the top of it!

... surely if you're buying a new car (and my latest purchase is my first brand new car) then you (should) have an idea of what spec you want, so a short list drawn up and find out what other owners think of them seems a logical thing to do!  My requirements were reliability, cost effectiveness (both on fuel and maintenance), comfort, a bit sporty and slightly out of the ordinary.  What I bought fits the bill, the other two on my shortlist were Hyundai i40 and the KIA C'eed, didn't drive either but the latter failed on having a stupid name!!!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on June 11, 2015, 07:08:43 am
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never read What-Car or Which what ever you do.

I find reviews in both magazines to be less than reliable overall. The commercial What-Car is bound to be influenced by its need to remain in business, while the quality of Which? reports is not what it once was, I'm sad to say. Which?'s strength, however, is that their annual car report is compiled largely from stats garnered from their subscribers, and the questionnaire they issue has been largely unchanged for years.

I suspect there are only two things most owners want to know: how much will the car cost to run, which includes its purchase price, insurance group, deterioration potential and fuel consumption. and the second is how nice it is to drive.  The first you can get from any car magazine within reason, and the second has to be personal experience.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 13, 2015, 11:37:23 am
Going through old photos I found this picture of a 1909 Siddley outside the The Bala Moter Co. Garage...
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on June 21, 2015, 02:28:38 pm
Just been talking to some people on The prom near the Cayley in Rhos who are trying to start a meeting on the 3rd Sunday in every month for car enthusiasts, there, on the prom.,  10am till whenever. All welcome.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Bosun on June 22, 2015, 04:38:37 pm
Now, some, if slight, progress. Mrs B and I have test driven the Jaguar XF and are most impressed, but this starts the dilemma: do we wait for the new one in September, because the current one is certainly very acceptable and there will obviously be 'end of line' deals to be had - or do we wait for the new model...... and the new price, to keep up to date with technology...?

It's a fact that people spend more time deciding on their next car purchase than on their next house purchase.

The joy of being a petrolhead....

Anyone got an XF?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Bosun on July 02, 2015, 11:30:02 am
To confuse matters, have seen the new Jaguar XE in the showroom that seems rather superb in all respects; styling, quality and 'feel', that indefinable thing that makes you like (or dislike) something. Must arrange a test drive......
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Bosun on July 30, 2015, 08:57:14 am
Well, have now test driven the XE, excellent car, very well put together and delightful to drive if slightly smaller than the XF. As the new XF is due out in September it's sensible to wait to see what that's like....

The only frightening thing is the cost.... four times the cost of the first property I brought....
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on July 30, 2015, 09:11:17 am
The only frightening thing is the cost.... four times the cost of the first property I brought....
You know you want one!  :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on July 30, 2015, 05:15:48 pm
I thought this one might be of interest. A brave owner parking it in an Asda car park. It was in immaculate condition.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Bosun on July 30, 2015, 05:31:15 pm
Austin (Nash) Metropolitan 1953 - 1961. Lovely. 
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on August 12, 2015, 06:23:08 pm
Came across this old Audi in Deganwy today.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: snowcap on August 12, 2015, 08:54:32 pm
A reg. is that 1963?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on August 12, 2015, 09:23:17 pm
It must be as the owner said that it was over 50 years old.   I've seen it before around town but didn't realise that it was an Audi.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: snowcap on August 12, 2015, 10:06:11 pm
I think that was the year they introduced the A reg
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on August 13, 2015, 08:56:04 am
Is it an Audi or an Auto Union?  (Same difference, I know!) - I think it was the German equivalent fo the Jeep.

1963 was the year that A reg was introduced as a suffix.

However, Caernarvonshire County Council - (Caernarvonshire had CC and JC, Denbighshire had CA and UN, Anglesey EY, Flintshire DM and Meirionethshire FF for the north Walian ones) - did not start using the suffix until the following year - so there were no ACC ***A registrations issued for "new" cars - they started with ACC ***B the following year.

Not many authorities actually used the A suffix registrations - my first car was a 1963 Mini but it did not have a suffix letter - PCM 642 registered in Birkenhead (that reg'n would be worth a bit now!)

I think that vehicle is possibly from the 1940's but was registered when brought into this country and given that plate as the actual production date may have been unknown or questionable.  Later, when the letter was a prefix, any "dubious" registrations were given Q registrations.

Think that's right, but will stand corrected!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on August 13, 2015, 10:05:54 am
You could well be correct DVT.    the owner spoke to my friend and told him the story about it and I think that he said that it was either built in Holland or a Dutch guy owned it previously.
It's a left hand drive vehicle so it may have been bought  in Holland and given the  A plates when it came over to the UK.
It looked in good nick and has been done up a bit because when I last saw it in Llandudno there was a lot of rust showing on the vehicle.
Whether or not it was an Audi or an Auto Union I don't know the answer to that.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on August 13, 2015, 10:09:52 am
1964 Autounion.....
Registration number: ACC 766A
✔ Taxed
Tax due: 01 June 2016
✔ MOT
Expires: 15 June 2016
New keepers must get tax before using the vehicle.
If you have taxed, made a SORN or had a MOT it can take up to 5 days for these details to be shown above.

Vehicle details
Vehicle make AUTOUNION Date of first registration 14 March 1980 Year of manufacture 1964 Cylinder capacity (cc) 1000cc CO₂Emissions Not available Fuel type PETROL Vehicle status Tax not due Vehicle colour GREEN Vehicle type approval Not available Wheelplan 2 AXLE RIGID BODY Revenue weight 3499kg
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on August 13, 2015, 06:55:59 pm
That makes sense now ... seems it was first registered in the UK in 1980 but could not be given a registration that would make it appear newer than it was - so it had an "A" reg (1963) as it could not be given a "V" reg (March 1980) - must have been registered in Bangor (Caernarvonshire) to get ACC even though they did not use the "A" reg back in 1963.

I was a bit surprised by the small engine size, but in the late 1950's and early 1960's there was an Auto Union 1000 small saloon (also went under the DKW name) so suspect it must have shared a lot of the mechanicals with that production vehicle.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on August 16, 2015, 03:37:15 pm
Not many here-----------------Hope for more next time.

For some reason my picture 'cannot be displayed'.... back to facebook !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on August 19, 2015, 01:51:44 pm
Came across this Morris Minor in Porthmadog
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on September 20, 2015, 05:50:58 pm
A nice Alpha Romeo in Barmouth yesterday
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on October 07, 2015, 02:41:29 pm
Which? asked car manufacturers if they'd ever used devices or software to manipulate emissions data:

"BMW

‘The BMW Group does not manipulate or rig any emissions tests. We observe the legal requirements in each country and fulfill all local testing requirements.

‘We support the swift introduction of new regulations in Europe and beyond to ensure clarity, not only for consumers but also for the automotive industry.’
Daimler (Mercedes-Benz)

‘We categorically deny the accusation of manipulating emission tests regarding our vehicles. A defeat device, a function which illegitimately reduces emissions during testing, has never been and will never be used at Daimler.’

‘Mercedes-Benz emphatically supports the introduction of the WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure).  This procedure is designed to supersede the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), with the goal of bringing standardised and real-world consumption closer together.’
Ford

‘All Ford vehicles meet all applicable emissions requirements and do not have a so-called “defeat device”.

‘All our vehicles in Europe undergo emissions tests witnessed by the Type approval authorities and their technical services. We conduct all emission tests fully in line with regulations.’
Honda

‘Honda conducts business with a spirit, belief and commitment to abide by all laws and regulations without exception. Honda does not use any illegal software or defeat device.

‘A number of European authorities have recently proposed additional testing as a means to check for defeat devices, including potential on-road, real world testing. Honda supports this additional testing in order to help strengthen regulatory and consumer confidence.’
Hyundai

‘We confirm that none of our vehicles are fitted with any type of software intended to manipulate regulatory emissions tests results.

‘Hyundai Motor abides by the testing regulations and methods of each region where it sells cars including Europe.’
Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover does not use any emissions “defeat” devices or software.’
Kia Motors

Kia Motors confirm that none of its vehicles are fitted any type of software intended to manipulate regulatory emissions tests results. Kia Motors abides by the testing regulations and methods of each region where it sells cars - including Europe.’
Mazda

‘In compliance with the law, Mazda works hard to ensure that every petrol and diesel engine it makes fully complies with the regulations of the countries in which they are sold. Mazda never uses illegal software or defeat devices. Customers can rest assured that their car is fully compliant with all regulations.’
Mitsubishi

‘Every gasoline and diesel engine that Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) manufactures fully complies with the regulations of the country in which it is sold.

MMC has never used software or other methods to illegitimately reduce emissions during testing in the gasoline engines, diesel engines, or plug-in hybrid systems which it develops. Our customers can rest assured that their vehicles fully comply with all applicable regulations.’
Nissan

‘We can state unequivocally that we are committed to upholding the law and meeting regulations in all markets where we do business worldwide.

‘We can also confirm that Nissan does not employ ‘defeat devices’ in our products and complies with homologation procedures in all countries where it operates.’
PSA Peugeot Citroën

‘We respect the test procedures in place in all countries where we operate and our vehicles have never been fitted with software or systems to switch engines to a cleaner mode during emissions testing than in real driving conditions.’
Renault

‘Renault complies with all regulations and legislation for the markets in which it operates.

‘Our vehicles are not equipped with ‘defeat devices’ designed to alter the results of regulatory emissions tests.

‘Renault Group supports the implementation of European homologation tests representative of real conditions (Real Driving Emissions) which will better reflect laboratory test cycles.’
Suzuki

‘Suzuki Motor Corporation would like to confirm that none of its vehicles are fitted with any type of software or ‘defeat devices’ to manipulate regulatory emissions testing results.

‘Suzuki Motor Corporation abides with the correct procedures and testing regulations relating to emissions and Suzuki GB PLC would like to firmly reassure its customers and dealers of this.’
Toyota

‘We confirm that no Toyota or Lexus models employ any kind of “defeat device” or “defeat strategy” intended to reduce the effectiveness of the emission control equipment.

‘We can also confirm that our emission control devices and strategies operate in exactly the same manner, regardless of whether our vehicles are being tested on a chassis dynamometer or driven on the road.’
Vauxhall

‘General Motors designed software has no features that detect that a vehicle is undergoing emission test cycles. GM of course includes Opel and Vauxhall.

‘We would emphasise that GM has processes in place to proactively ensure robust emission compliance.

‘We know that there is a lot of discussion about moving from the current emissions testing to new, more stringent consumption tests (World Light Vehicle Test Procedure) and exhaust measurements on the roads (Real-world Driving Emissions regulation) to reduce the differences between the test bench and the roads in the future. We are an active participant here on all discussion levels and once the new regulations are in place, we will of course comply.’
Volvo

‘Volvo Cars never has and never will fit any device to its cars that manipulates emission test results. Volvo engines have the same settings no matter whether they are being tested or in everyday use.

‘Volvo Cars believes the current testing regime for emission by diesel cars provides an industry standard that allows comparisons to be made between cars. That said, in partnership with the rest of the automotive industry, Volvo is working towards the design and implementation of new emission tests that better reflect everyday driving conditions.’"
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Bosun on October 08, 2015, 02:40:39 pm
Ian, that's very useful and most interesting, and you can call me pedantic if you wish, but if I remember correctly, you are not enamoured by Which?.......
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on October 08, 2015, 05:40:30 pm
Ian, that's very useful and most interesting, and you can call me pedantic if you wish, but if I remember correctly, you are not enamoured by Which?.......


I'm sure if you'd asked VW the same question a few months ago they would have denied it too!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Bosun on October 08, 2015, 07:31:38 pm
Ian, that's very useful and most interesting, and you can call me pedantic if you wish, but if I remember correctly, you are not enamoured by Which?.......


I'm sure if you'd asked VW the same question a few months ago they would have denied it too!

A very astute observation with which I categorically agree, especially as the VW hierarchy are now desperately trying to distance themselves from the debacle. However, each car manufacturer knows exactly to the last micron what the others manufactures are developing and producing and I have no doubt whatsoever that this defeat device has been known about in the car manufacturing industry since inception.

Time 'will out'......
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on October 08, 2015, 09:15:49 pm
And you're spot on. I have distinct misgivings about Which? and its current methodologies and tactics.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on October 09, 2015, 10:18:05 am
It's a DKW Munga, I think?? Built by Auto Union between 1956 and 1968.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DKW_Munga


Came across this old Audi in Deganwy today.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on October 16, 2015, 05:30:01 pm
http://cars.aol.co.uk/2015/10/12/four-more-carmakers-found-to-make-diesel-cars-that-exceed-emissi/ (http://cars.aol.co.uk/2015/10/12/four-more-carmakers-found-to-make-diesel-cars-that-exceed-emissi/)
I notice these were all in Ian's list claiming innocence, so how do they explain the difference in their figures?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on October 16, 2015, 05:41:01 pm
Indeed.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on October 26, 2015, 11:01:42 am
Lamborghini posing noisily in Spiez yesterday!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on October 26, 2015, 11:35:58 am
My Spitfire has been away having lots done to it, should be coming home soon! Mine is the one without the red nose , that one is a works Le Mans Spitfire that belongs to my friend.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: rhuddlan on October 26, 2015, 05:10:06 pm
Lovely to see the Spitfires. We got married over 40 yrs ago and we went off on honeymoon in one!
I have found a couple of old pics,which I will try to attach.
The wire wheels set it off well, but I never was too happy cornering in it!
I had forgotten it had a (then) fashionable tank aerial. I kept that and it went on a variety  of
later cars. One year a mk4 Cortina I had was buried in a snowdrift near Bodrhyddan. Had it not been for the
aerial the snow plough would have driven straight into the back of the car. I have never seen snow like it
I would love to see a pic! Typically I didn't have a camera with me!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on October 26, 2015, 06:28:01 pm
Nice! Yours was a mk3 Spitfire, you are right about the wire wheels, not very strong at all, mine had them when I bought it but I removed them!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on December 15, 2015, 12:37:34 pm
Xmas gift idea?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on December 20, 2015, 07:32:37 pm
Lego to the real thing!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on December 26, 2015, 04:21:50 pm
Wirral to Llandudno Mini Run. Jan 10th 2016. ^*^0
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Post by: squiggle on December 26, 2015, 05:49:03 pm
Lego to the real thing!

Thinking toys/models, I bought a couple of my brothers models that run on salt water for Christmas. This type of thing:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/4x4-Salt-Water-Engine-Car/dp/B008TMW7HU/ref=zg_bs_364199031_1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/4x4-Salt-Water-Engine-Car/dp/B008TMW7HU/ref=zg_bs_364199031_1)

Here's a link to a real one. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quant_E (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quant_E)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on December 29, 2015, 10:17:16 pm
Very nice motor, fingers crossed that my Euro lottery numbers will come up tonight.       ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Bosun on January 09, 2016, 10:30:38 pm
The search for a new car for Mrs B still continues, but we are in no real hurry. We test drove the Jaguar XF, a big disappointment in all senses of the word. Although we booked a test drive weeks in advance, categorically stating that we did NOT want to test the R Sport, yes, when we did arrive for the test drive, they only had an R Sport; the salesman on his day off had taken the other demonstrator that we wanted to test! We did however take the R Sport out and were decidedly unimpressed; we understood why the salesman had taken the Portfolio version, the wind and road noise on the R Sport was excessive, the ride uncomfortable and bits of the interior decidedly 'low rent', as was the Jaguar dealer experience, which puts us off the forth-coming F-Pace. We test drove a Lexus RX200 hybrid, a space age machine, heated and cooled seats, every conceivable extra. 50 mpg plus around town on mainly the electric motor, but then on the motorway, down to 20 - 30 something mpg and a dreadfully sluggish uptake, like driving through treacle, but the worst thing was the solid unforgiving hardness of the ride, drive over a 10p piece and you could tell if it was heads or tails. Mrs B was unimpressed by the Mercs, she previously had Merc coupe which she loved but she found the present crop uninspiring. The most impressive car so far? The VW Touareg, nicely built, luxury, good driving position and excellent ride, and she can get her golfist bats in the boot. But, - hold the front page - there's a new, bigger Tiguan coming, with modern technology and 217bhp. Now, that might be worth waiting for.   
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on January 10, 2016, 01:27:16 pm
Minis... as far as the eye can see.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on January 10, 2016, 01:29:25 pm
A couple of the more unusual ones !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on January 11, 2016, 11:54:11 am
Nice photos Nemesis, hope that everyone enjoyed the rally.    I had a flame coloured Clubman and enjoyed driving it, until it finally gave up the ghost at 142K  miles and went to the scrapheap
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on February 27, 2016, 09:26:29 am
I saw the car in Criccieth and the old tractor at the end of our walk in Llanystumdwy
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on March 02, 2016, 12:51:37 pm
Was it Bosun that was interested in a new Jaguar? I am passing through Geneva airport and there are lots of fancy cars on show ahead of the Geneva motor show starting tomorrow.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on March 02, 2016, 12:54:24 pm
Second pic.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on March 03, 2016, 09:25:14 am
I was reading about the new Jag F-Pace in Autocar recently; looks like it may be a real winner. Shame about the name though!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on March 03, 2016, 10:09:43 am
Shame about the name though!


I prefer it to the Bentley Bentayga!
What were they thinking when they came up with that???
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on March 03, 2016, 10:26:35 am
I prefer it to the Bentley Bentayga!
What were they thinking when they came up with that???
It is pretty silly! I assume it's pronounced ben - tay - gah?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Lyndylou on March 10, 2016, 10:47:04 am
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/watch-moment-daily-post-reunites-11017235 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/watch-moment-daily-post-reunites-11017235)

Lost car keys could have cost up to 3,000 to replace.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on April 05, 2016, 04:06:53 pm
Petrol prices are set to rise but there are still ways to cut costs at the forecourt

Motorists have been warned that the period of lower fuel prices is over after the cost of petrol rose last month for the first time since July 2015.
Experts said the 3.4p per litre (ppl) rise in average pump prices to 105p was a result of oil reaching 40 US dollars a barrel for the first time since early December.

The report by the RAC found that around £1.84 was added to the cost of filling up an average 55-litre car with unleaded.
Diesel forecourt prices increased by 3.7ppl to 105p despite the wholesale price only rising by 1.5p, according to the motoring organisation's analysis.
The RAC claimed this indicates that retailers are either using the lower diesel wholesale cost to subsidise the price of petrol or using it as a means of increasing their profit margin.
MORE   http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/petrol-prices-set-rise-still-11138924 (http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/petrol-prices-set-rise-still-11138924)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on April 06, 2016, 12:25:23 pm
I was not going to bother posting this article, but then noticed in this breakdown, that Conwy has the cheapest fuel in Wales.

Motorists have been warned that the period of lower fuel prices is over after the cost of petrol rose last month for the first time since July 2015.

Experts said the 3.4p per litre (ppl) rise in average pump prices to 105p was a result of oil reaching 40 US dollars a barrel for the first time since early December.
WalesOnline has researched petrol pricing figures collated by database website PetrolPrices.com , revealing the cheapest price of petrol per litre in each county in Wales.

PetrolPrices say they have petrol prices for more than 10,000 stations and receive around 8,000 daily updates to ensure their data is accurate.
Figures for the different petrol stations have been updated at various times over the past week, with the below prices being what was stated on the website on Tuesday evening.
The cheapest petrol per litre in Conwy can be found at Asda Llandudno Automat, at 99.7p.

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/here-cheapest-places-petrol-wales-11143261 (http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/here-cheapest-places-petrol-wales-11143261)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on April 06, 2016, 07:11:17 pm
Tellytubby saw this Land Rover which looked in really good condition so he took the photo of it today.    We also came across this sporty looking Honda
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on April 14, 2016, 01:22:16 pm
Watch North Wales' worst driving .... caught on camera
You've seen North Wales' worst parking, but the region's roads are no strangers to some horrendous driving.
From dodgy overtakes on country lanes, people reading maps while motoring along, to cars driving the wrong way down the A55 - all of them have been caught on camera.
With the increase in the number of people fitting their cars with dashcams, more incidents of terrible driving are being recorded than ever before.

Here is a round up of some of the worst    http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/watch-north-wales-worst-driving-11172720 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/watch-north-wales-worst-driving-11172720)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 14, 2016, 10:12:39 pm
At certain times some tourist visitors are bad, but all year long the worst drivers I see are taxi drivers.  &shake&
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on April 28, 2016, 12:40:11 pm
Rallying cost talks stall with Natural Resources Wales.
Concerns have been raised about rallying in Wales' forests as the sport's governing body said new costs sought by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) would be "unworkable".
The Motor Sports Association (MSA) has agreed deals in England and Scotland but talks are continuing in Wales.
NRW said it had to recover its costs.
Former British rallying champion Gwyndaf Evans said he was concerned racing could become "prohibitively expensive" in Wales.
"If these increases happen... there's a danger that rallying may have to stop in Wales," he said.
"And that would be a tragic loss to all the competitors but also all the suppliers throughout the sport and to tourism in Wales."
MORE   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-36157246 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-36157246)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Bosun on April 28, 2016, 02:11:19 pm
I was reading about the new Jag F-Pace in Autocar recently; looks like it may be a real winner. Shame about the name though!

Had a test drive, it's far and away the best car I've ever driven. And that includes the new Discovery Sport, Evoque, Touareg, Lexus etc. It's absolutely brilliant with a superb interior. As a result, the order is in and delivery scheduled for September.

Thanks for the photographs hollins, it really is as good as it looks.

Apparently, there have been 2,000 pre-ordered in the UK, 10,000 world-wide. We were very lucky and just fortunate to be in the right place at the right time to get a test drive. There were people waiting for a test drive, some of whom had ordered one before having a test drive! Not something that I'd be prepared to do. The dealer had test drives arranged every 30 minutes for the next 10 days.....!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on May 02, 2016, 04:31:04 pm
I have been going through some of my late father's old slides and it is interesting to try and date the ones with cars in them.
He loved his Mini Countryman's, he had three of them and I would be interested to know if anyone can recognise the place in the first photo?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on May 02, 2016, 05:05:48 pm
I had a look through some classical architecture, without luck, but I enlarged the photo and noticed it is a domed building?     perhaps like our quizzes we are looking at the rear view........ good luck.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on May 02, 2016, 05:17:57 pm
Is it the original Tate Gallery in London now named  Tate Britain?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on May 02, 2016, 05:24:43 pm
Oh, well done Hugo. It most certainly looks like it. Mum will be so pleased, she couldn't remember where it was so I said my forum friends will know!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Gwynant on May 02, 2016, 06:52:45 pm
                      I didn't recognise the first one Hollins but I'm fairly sure the third one is taken in Dunster, near Minehead in Somerset.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on May 02, 2016, 07:18:41 pm
Oh, well done Hugo. It most certainly looks like it. Mum will be so pleased, she couldn't remember where it was so I said my forum friends will know!

If you look at it on Google earth you can see the Dome structure that Steve was talking about.    Don't forget to give your Mum a belated birthday greeting from all of us.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on May 02, 2016, 07:30:21 pm
Thanks Gwynant. Yes, that one is the Yarn Market at Dunster.
Thanks for the birthday wishes for my mum Hugo. We had a great party!

It has been fun trying to find out where all the places are on my dad's photos.
He wrote an index for the slides but they are all out of order. Some say Portmadoc Harbour. Do you all think these maybe there?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on May 02, 2016, 07:32:55 pm
Sorry, the other one didn't appear. Try again.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: snowcap on May 02, 2016, 09:28:47 pm
the second one looks like the pub in Goathead across from the garage, where they filmed heart beat ,
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on May 03, 2016, 02:48:52 pm
I was reading about the new Jag F-Pace in Autocar recently; looks like it may be a real winner. Shame about the name though!

Had a test drive, it's far and away the best car I've ever driven. And that includes the new Discovery Sport, Evoque, Touareg, Lexus etc. It's absolutely brilliant with a superb interior. As a result, the order is in and delivery scheduled for September.

Hi Bosun, Congrats on your new car,..... I thought of you when I read this article today....... &shake&

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-worst-parking-fail-11275593 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-worst-parking-fail-11275593)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Bosun on May 04, 2016, 08:29:12 am
Thanks SteveH, that's all you need!

Sadly, for some people, it's nothing out of the norm and they fail to see that they've done anything wrong. I bet the driver said 'It's not my fault...!'

Is it me, or are there a larger proportion than the national average of imbecilic parkers in North Wales?   
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on May 04, 2016, 08:47:16 am
I'm not sure.  Driving standards are abysmal, but that might be for a number of reasons, such as we tend to notice poor driving more than good driving, or because in season we have a large number of first-time visitors on the roads, or because many enjoy looking at the scenery when they should be watching the road.

But driving elsewhere doesn't seem much better. In Manchester and Liverpool, for instance, it's far more aggressive and impatient but I doubt it's any better. And driving the A5 towards the Midlands is Bad Driving 101.  But I do wonder if folk ever bother practising reversing. Not only on Mostyn Street, where some people driving Minis can't reverse into bus-sized spaces but in smaller car parks where they seem incapable of reversing into a space - and some even driving forwards into one.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Bosun on May 04, 2016, 10:39:55 am
Ian, I wholly agree that driving in the cities is more aggressive and impatient, but as regards parking, this area does seem worse than the cities where I suspect that people are used to squeezing into parking spaces. I am regularly in the cities, (Liverpool today for example) and I don't see the comedy moments of parking that can be seen on an hourly basis in Llandudno.

Maybe it's a form of entertainment secretly laid on to amuse us?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on May 19, 2016, 01:48:33 pm
Is your Vauxhall Zafira on recall list after cars burst into flames?

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/your-vauxhall-zafira-recall-list-11356089 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/your-vauxhall-zafira-recall-list-11356089)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on May 19, 2016, 01:58:21 pm
'Cars on the Prom' at Rhos this next Sunday morning.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Gavel on May 19, 2016, 03:31:32 pm
And Coffee, don't forget.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on May 19, 2016, 03:42:35 pm
Sorry........................and coffee.........................and chat !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on May 21, 2016, 11:18:58 am
Two car events this weekend, but close together....'Cars on the Prom' at Rhos  and...........

Porsche on the Prom event to take place in Llandudno this weekend
Hundreds of Porsche owners will descend on Llandudno this weekend when the town becomes a showground for the iconic cars.

Porsche owners from all over the country will attend the Porches on the Prom event which takes place on Sunday, May 22, from 10am to 3pm on Llandudno Promenade, where fellow owners and observers alike can see the vehicles lined up Le Mans style.

Porsche Club members are invited to arrive from 10am. There is no need to pre-register and participation is free.

A spokesman for the Porsche Club said: "The North Wales Region has been working hard to create another fantastic day with hundreds of Porsches expected to line the promenade in a spectacular display.

"Porsche Centre Chester will be supporting the day by sending a selection of cars which will be parked outside the hotel for viewing. Members of the Porsche teamwill be on hand to talk about the driving experience at the off-road circuit in Wrexham."  ref Pioneer
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on May 23, 2016, 06:38:03 pm
Rallying cost talks stall with Natural Resources Wales.
Concerns have been raised about rallying in Wales' forests as the sport's governing body said new costs sought by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) would be "unworkable".
The Motor Sports Association (MSA) has agreed deals in England and Scotland but talks are continuing in Wales.
NRW said it had to recover its costs.
Former British rallying champion Gwyndaf Evans said he was concerned racing could become "prohibitively expensive" in Wales.
"If these increases happen... there's a danger that rallying may have to stop in Wales," he said.
"And that would be a tragic loss to all the competitors but also all the suppliers throughout the sport and to tourism in Wales."
MORE   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-36157246 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-36157246)

Plan to almost DOUBLE cost of rallying through Welsh forests is challenged
A campaign group called #Rally4Wales has been set up to combat the price change, which would take effect from June 2016 onwards

MORE  Plus PHOTOS......Gt Orme VIDEOS......http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/plan-double-cost-rallying-through-11374306 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/plan-double-cost-rallying-through-11374306)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on May 24, 2016, 09:05:03 am
Thanks for highlighting that Steve.  The proposal, if carried through, will make the cost of entering forest rallies such as the local Cambrian Rally, prohibitive and result it its demise.  The Cambrian, along with the Wales Rally GB, bring in a lot of revenue to the locality - two years ago a survey was conducted on the Cambrian and it was estimated that the event is worth over £300,000 to the Conwy County area.  It is therefore important that support is given to sort out this issue - it is only the Welsh Forestry (Natural Resource Wales) that have put forward this 100% increase in fees, the English and Scottish forestry have agreed with a 0.7% increase.

To give you some idea of the costs involved in hiring the forests the Cambrian Rally pays about £25,000 for about 25 miles of forestry roads used.  This has to be accounted for in the event entry fees.  100% increase would push the event entry fee up by about £200 and with the majority of the competitors funding out of their own pockets then the number of entries will drop to a point where the whole event becomes financially unstable.

Your support in signing the petition would be much appreciated.  The matter is an item on the agenda for the Welsh Assembly when they first meet, and there has been a lot of support from the AM's, for which the motorsport community is extremely grateful.

Thank you.

https://www.assembly.wales/en/gethome/e-petitions/Pages/petitiondetail.aspx?PetitionID=943 (https://www.assembly.wales/en/gethome/e-petitions/Pages/petitiondetail.aspx?PetitionID=943)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on May 24, 2016, 11:10:27 am
Signed.......... $good$

"Your support in signing the petition would be much appreciated.  The matter is an item on the agenda for the Welsh Assembly when they first meet, and there has been a lot of support from the AM's, for which the motorsport community is extremely grateful."   refDVT

For more info on the above petition  search Google ........."A Fair Deal for Forest Rallying in Wales"       $walesflag$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 17, 2016, 05:26:42 pm
Quiz: Can you pass the driving licence theory test?

Changes to the driving theory test in recent years led to pass rates falling dramatically.
In 2008, seven out of 10 tests were passed. But a number of changes made by the government in subsequent years saw the pass rate fall.
In 2014, just five out of 10 people passed.

The theory test was introduced in 1996, and replaced questions about the Highway Code during the practical test.

You might be an experienced driver, but can you pass the driving theory test?

QUIZ..... http://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/fun-stuff/driving-licence-theory-test-quiz-11485991 (http://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/fun-stuff/driving-licence-theory-test-quiz-11485991)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on June 17, 2016, 05:40:03 pm
I got 14 / 16,  going for a motorcycle cbt soon, hoping to pass a motorcycle test at some point, means I will have to do a theory test at some point!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on June 17, 2016, 05:40:17 pm
15/16 - wasn't sure about minimum tyre tread depth.
Title: Re: Cars QUIZ
Post by: SteveH on June 17, 2016, 05:51:40 pm
15/16 - wasn't sure about minimum tyre tread depth.
I got 14 / 16,  going for a motorcycle cbt soon, hoping to pass a motorcycle test at some point, means I will have to do a theory test at some point!

Same here Ian, I put 1mm depth instead of 1.6mm.

M.E. Good luck with the motorbike, you made me think ,....and after checking my licence,... I am still able to ride a motorbike after passing my test in 1966 and have not ridden one since 1969 ?..... Maybe as they say.... Its like riding a bike !    $00$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 17, 2016, 06:25:40 pm
15/16   I failed on the colour of the reflective lights when leaving a motorway.     
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: mull on June 18, 2016, 09:40:20 am
16/16. Must be driving on the Isle of Mull which is now manic.
So many visitors this year due to RET( Road Equivalent Tariff ) fares on Calmac ferry, car return fare now reduced from £74 to £26.
Trouble is most roads are single track and visitors especialy the hire car drivers have not got a clue. Seem to think the car will become thinner so they can pass without using the passing places .Local garages doing well towing them out of ditches etc.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 18, 2016, 10:00:14 am
Yes, theory is one thing but actual driving is another.     The shop near me has a parking area for about 12 cars and has recently been resurfaced and the white lines painted in.
The other day there were only three cars parked there and not one had parked between the lines.     As for reversing that's even worse.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: mull on June 18, 2016, 10:30:59 am
When you come face to face with them and they unclip the seatbelt to reverse you know this will take a while.
Just what you need when trying to make an appointment at the doctors/vet/dentist or check in for a ferry.
Be nice when winter comes.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 20, 2016, 01:40:48 pm
Electric cars are the way forward!


https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0KtnWtajUVwcEtabVZlaDhTMW8/view
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 20, 2016, 01:48:34 pm
Brilliant .......... $lol$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 06, 2016, 05:14:15 pm
2,000,000m. Land Rover rolls off the line.

Watch classic Land Rover being restored...in a minute.

A new headquarters is being developed to restore classic Land Rover vehicles - which were first dreamt up on an Anglesey beach.
Back in 1947, engineering director Maurice Wilks sketched the shape for the original Land Rover on Red Wharf Bay.
He proposed the idea to his brother Spencer, who was the company’s managing director, and an icon was born.

Now Jaguar Land Rover Classic is being set up to bring some of the Series One vehicles and other older Land Rover classics back to life..
More and two part video.....
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/watch-classic-land-rover-being-11572538 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/watch-classic-land-rover-being-11572538)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Bosun on July 16, 2016, 06:55:00 pm
I was reading about the new Jag F-Pace in Autocar recently; looks like it may be a real winner. Shame about

Had a test drive, it's far and away the best car I've ever driven. And that includes the new Discovery Sport, Evoque, Touareg, Lexus etc. It's absolutely brilliant with a superb interior. As a result, the order is in and delivery scheduled for September.

Thanks for the photographs hollins, it really is as good as it looks.

Apparently, there have been 2,000 pre-ordered in the UK, 10,000 world-wide. We were very lucky and just fortunate to be in the right place at the right time to get a test drive. There were people waiting for a test drive, some of whom had ordered one before having a test drive! Not something that I'd be prepared to do. The dealer had test drives arranged every 30 minutes for the next 10 days.....!

It arrives on Monday....
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on July 24, 2016, 05:13:37 pm
Saw this fabulous old Lagonda parked outside the restaurant today.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on August 25, 2016, 10:07:54 am
We saw this Lotus 7 parked in Porthmadog High Street yesterday.  It looked in immaculate condition
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on August 25, 2016, 02:23:27 pm
We saw this Lotus 7 parked in Porthmadog High Street yesterday.  It looked in immaculate condition


It should do, it's brand new!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on August 25, 2016, 03:34:20 pm
So it is.  In fact it's so new it's not on the DVLA database.    In all honesty I didn't take too much notice of the number plate as I was more interested in getting an ice cream
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Gavel on August 25, 2016, 04:02:49 pm
See more like it and lots of other swish classics at Cars & Coffee on the Prom at Rhos on Sea on Sunday September 18 - the last event of its kind this year.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Michael on August 25, 2016, 08:10:51 pm
The first three letters of the plate LJI. I don't think my old boss has gone mad and bought this, but he has a few LJI plates on his Llew Jones International coaches.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on August 26, 2016, 09:31:51 am
LJI plates would be followed by 4 numbers - they're originally from Northern Ireland and as you say Llew Jones coaches have quite a few of them! ... this car is a 16-plate vehicle, would be a London registration, but not sure what the make is - Westfield, Caterham, Locost, there are many variations of what was once a Lotus 7.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on August 26, 2016, 11:32:31 am
LJI plates would be followed by 4 numbers - they're originally from Northern Ireland and as you say Llew Jones coaches have quite a few of them! ... this car is a 16-plate vehicle, would be a London registration, but not sure what the make is - Westfield, Caterham, Locost, there are many variations of what was once a Lotus 7.


Looks like a Caterham Seven Superlight 20.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on August 26, 2016, 04:18:30 pm
The badge on the front said Lotus 7,  wish that I had taken more photos of it when I had the chance but the Parisella's ice cream was more appealing in the heat at Porthmadog
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on November 01, 2016, 04:33:28 pm
I saw this very tidy little car in Church Walks.  It's like the one Andrew Marr drives on TV but I don't know the make as the only badges on it said Figaro and turbo
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 01, 2016, 05:02:20 pm
Hugo, Its a retro Nissan about 1991.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on November 01, 2016, 05:09:26 pm
Thanks Steve     $good$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on November 01, 2016, 06:32:14 pm
The owner has had a couple of these.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 27, 2016, 03:37:01 pm
I am in the process of selling an old classic SL500 Mercedes in tip top condition, and was very surprised when it was pointed out to me, that the tyres were out of date, ( 6 year life span ?  )considering they only had approx 1000 miles since fitted at a cost of 1000 pounds ......... this was not a ploy to reduce the price, as his mechanic had done the inspection and all was agreed.

A section from a Kwik fit article I found interesting, especially as this car was mostly under cover.......

Tyre ageing is commonly identified by small cracks, known as crazing, which appear in the tyre sidewall. This is brought about when UV light oxidises the rubber causing it to dry out. While tyres contain anti-oxidising chemicals which significantly slow down the rate of ageing, this wax-like substance is only released when the tyre is in motion. Therefore, if the tyre is not used frequently or is stored away ineffectively, they will age more quickly rendering them unroadworthy when returned to use. Low mileage, older cars tend to be most at risk from premature ageing - as drivers assume the tyres are still in good condition if they have plenty of tread.

More info on dating your tyres etc.

https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/information/tyre-age (https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/information/tyre-age)


Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on November 27, 2016, 04:38:53 pm
Sounds like an expensive con Steve,  the tyres just don't last anymore.   I had a Ford Capri in the early 1970's and did 70,000 miles in it before selling it with the original tyres still in good condition.
I did rotate the tyres on a regular basis but they still had a good tread on them when I sold the car.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on November 27, 2016, 04:43:46 pm
You should have bought one of these cars Steve, only three tyres to worry about.

I just about managed to get a photo of it when it trundled past when I was watching the Conwy Half marathon
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 27, 2016, 05:46:53 pm
Sounds like an expensive con Steve,  the tyres just don't last anymore.   I had a Ford Capri in the early 1970's and did 70,000 miles in it before selling it with the original tyres still in good condition.
I did rotate the tyres on a regular basis but they still had a good tread on them when I sold the car.
I dont think its a total con , the mechanic mentioned above has worked for Mercedes for over 20 years and was quite adamant about his advjce , ........although it might be different if you were on the Autoban.

Anybody else had or know of this situation.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on November 27, 2016, 06:03:07 pm
My OH ( an avid petrolhead) says that tyres are now dated.  ^*^0
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Bellringer on November 27, 2016, 07:30:44 pm
I know this is about car tyres but I received advice that I should check caravan tyres very carefully for 'cracking' and probably change them every 5 years, regardless of wear.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Blongb on November 28, 2016, 08:00:25 pm
We had the same thing with aircraft tyres, not a problem on fast jets as they would be changed on condition or number of landings, but on wheeled helicopters where there wasn't the same landing speeds or stresses always changed by date.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on November 28, 2016, 09:54:40 pm
This may help ...

https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/information/tyre-age (https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/information/tyre-age)

... other tyre supplies are available!

Note ... if you know you are going to need new tyres it is worthwhile buying them online - even though you will probably have to go to one of the national tyre suppliers locally to have them fitted - huge savings can be made if you know which brand/type of tyres you want, but you may have to wait for a few days before you can get them fitted.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on November 29, 2016, 08:16:12 am
I am in the process of selling an old classic SL500 Mercedes in tip top condition, and was very surprised when it was pointed out to me, that the tyres were out of date, ( 6 year life span ?  )considering they only had approx 1000 miles since fitted at a cost of 1000 pounds ......... this was not a ploy to reduce the price, as his mechanic had done the inspection and all was agreed.


Nice car! Any pics?

All true about the tyres, I have several classic cars, I go for tyres that grip very well, no point in long lasting tyres on these cars as they will perish and age long before the tread wears out! With age the rubber gets harder so the grip is not as good as new rubber. DVT''s advice about buying tyres online is spot on!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 29, 2016, 09:25:04 am
Good to hear from ME,  yes this was my favourite car,  a dream to drive, but sadly it disappeared down the road yesterday, it had to go, it was not getting used just sitting in the garage   :(

At the moment regarding pics look at page 21 this thread  reply #309  9/8/2014  there is a small photo there, when I can I will post better pictures
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on November 29, 2016, 09:46:42 am
Just seen it, very nice, I have 2 Mercedes cars at the moment, great cars, will put pics up later.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on November 29, 2016, 10:08:04 am
Good to hear from you ME.
I was worrying about you and Mrs ME.
Hope all is well.
Two Mercedes now...... :o
Is this in addition to the others?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on November 29, 2016, 10:59:40 am
Hi Hollings,  all fine here thanks, sold some cars bought some others, 6 cars at the moment  lol!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on January 04, 2017, 05:01:58 pm
We saw this immaculate little Morris Minor on the West Shore today
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 04, 2017, 05:51:07 pm
Nice photos H.  It looks a bit unusual, is it because of the 4 doors, I always think of them as 2door cars, maybe M E can clarify.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Bellringer on January 04, 2017, 06:01:23 pm
No Steve. I had a 1957 Minor 1000 with four doors, and a good little motor it was too.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 04, 2017, 08:55:18 pm
No Steve. I had a 1957 Minor 1000 with four doors, and a good little motor it was too.
Thanks B.  Looking at it again, it seems normal now, probably a senior moment on my part, it was my first car,  the split windscreen version, I also seem to remember it was older than me........ &shake&
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: snowcap on January 04, 2017, 11:27:45 pm
my grandson has £250 that was given to him for his birthday at the weekend, i was only telling him today that was what i paid for my first car after i got married, yes it was a black morris 1000. Can,t believe you have posted a photo of the same car. it was in 1964. Good motor in its day.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: mull on January 05, 2017, 03:51:15 am
My first car as well.  1951 ,Black, Split windscreen, 2 door. Great little car.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on January 05, 2017, 09:41:40 am
Fame at last !! That's Archie, my OH 's pride and joy. He has had him for about 4 years and .is seen around the area, but only on fine days. Apparently he was talking to some gentlemen yesterday  who translated Morris Minor into Welsh for him. Hugo--- if it was you, can you spell it for him please?
Just for the record he ( Archie) is a 1969 model thus is 48.

I learned to drive in a black model in 1966 !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on January 05, 2017, 11:18:03 am
Nice photos H.  It looks a bit unusual, is it because of the 4 doors, I always think of them as 2door cars, maybe M E can clarify.

Very nice car! Available as 2 door, 4 door, van, pick up, Traveller (with the lovely woodwork) and a convertible version too!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 05, 2017, 11:34:19 am
Nice photos H.  It looks a bit unusual, is it because of the 4 doors, I always think of them as 2door cars, maybe M E can clarify.

Very nice car! Available as 2 door, 4 door, van, pick up, Traveller (with the lovely woodwork) and a convertible version too!
Thanks M E,  I also remember the flip up indicators , and hand signals, and an engine I could service myself, I think I have had bigger lawn mower engines since,     ah the good old days
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on January 05, 2017, 02:18:18 pm
The Morris Marina took over from the Morris Minor, it retained the same tortious bar front suspension as the Minor and also a 1275cc A series engine (1.8 B series engine also an option). I had several Marinas years ago, much better than their reputation really!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on January 05, 2017, 04:12:19 pm
Fame at last !! That's Archie, my OH 's pride and joy. He has had him for about 4 years and .is seen around the area, but only on fine days. Apparently he was talking to some gentlemen yesterday  who translated Morris Minor into Welsh for him. Hugo--- if it was you, can you spell it for him please?
Just for the record he ( Archie) is a 1969 model thus is 48.

I learned to drive in a black model in 1966 !

We did see your OH park the car but didn't get a chance to talk to him.  The car is a credit to him and I wish that I had taken a photo of the rear of the car because that chrome exhaust pipe looked very impressive.
Tell him not to park the car on the West Shore on a windy day as the car would get sandblasted and would spoil that perfect paintwork.

The literal translation into Welsh would be:-
Morris  Llai  (smaller) or Morris Lleiaf (smallest)  but if I see your OH in that car again I'll test him on his pronunciation     ;D

If it was my car though,  it would be affectionately called Morris Bach
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on January 05, 2017, 06:10:33 pm
I read your comments out to him Hugo and Morris Bach really amused him !

You are welcome to visit him :roll: he seems to get many admirers.

We shall hopefully be attending the Wirral to Llandudno Mini run on Sunday at about 11am on the prom at Rhos, depending on the weather, so I shall be keeping Frizzy company whilst OH discusses cars !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on January 08, 2017, 01:28:57 pm
Archie stayed in the garage as the weather wasn't good, but we went. I have never seen as bigger turn out of Minis in all the years that we have been attending. The yellow Minions one caught my eye !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DaveR on January 16, 2017, 02:09:06 pm
When I was in London recently, I was interested to see a number of electric cars plugged into charging points at the pavement. With the advances in battery technology lately, I believe we will start to see a gradual switch to electric cars within as little as the next 5 years.

I fancy the Jaguar E-Pace myself...
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/jaguar-e-pace-compact-suv-will-be-jaguars-first-ev (http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/jaguar-e-pace-compact-suv-will-be-jaguars-first-ev)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on January 16, 2017, 02:46:02 pm
The electric car market is really taking off. Although it will be great for anyone who drives fewer than 80 miles per day, for those living further away battery technology still lags behind.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Bosun on January 16, 2017, 05:58:40 pm
I really like the I-Pace, (as opposed to the E-Pace) and await the detail of the technical specification with interest.

However, having brought an F-Pace last year, which I am delighted with, it's a brilliant vehicle, unlike the three Jaguar dealers we visited, who are a bunch of clowns. We brought the vehicle in spite of the dealers, not because we were 'sold' the vehicle.

Luckily, both the Service and Sales Managers at JLR in the junction are highly professional and able to provide after market support and servicing to the level one would expect of JLR and if I hadn't got the faith in them to do so, it's doubtful if I would have brought the vehicle. 
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on January 17, 2017, 11:52:51 am
The ultimate electric car:

http://sundown.me.uk/technology/mercedes-aa-class.mp4 (http://sundown.me.uk/technology/mercedes-aa-class.mp4)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on January 18, 2017, 03:41:02 pm
Just wondering if  anyone's viewed the above link? It's really amusing...
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on January 18, 2017, 03:53:04 pm
 L0L L0L L0L I'll stick with the petrol engines in my Mercs!   :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 18, 2017, 04:19:44 pm
Just wondering if  anyone's viewed the above link? It's really amusing...
Its a great video Ian, ...............But Hugo posted in June. :twoface:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on January 18, 2017, 04:43:29 pm
He did? Apologies, Hugo; we have an issue with cookies, which don't always shown when someone's posted.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on January 18, 2017, 07:23:55 pm
He did? Apologies, Hugo; we have an issue with cookies, which don't always shown when someone's posted.


No problem Ian, but it's a good advert.    $good$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on January 27, 2017, 02:35:40 pm
I came across this converted Citroen van on the West Shore today and as it was so cold there I was glad to be able to buy a hot coffee from the very pleasant owner.
It was so cold on the front there that I had to go in to my car to drink the coffee .
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on January 27, 2017, 06:37:30 pm
Must have missed that as I drove past. Lovely idea for all the frozen walkers !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on January 29, 2017, 09:15:54 am
Looks like mobile 'phones aren't the only major distractions for some drivers...

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/01/28/surrey_cops_stop_van_man/ (https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/01/28/surrey_cops_stop_van_man/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 09, 2017, 12:37:00 pm
My OH has just asked me which company makes the dog friendly car, with shower and dryer and a lot of other gadgets,
I said its probably some farmer gerry rigged a contraption, she insisted it was a big company, I said dont be daft...... :-[

Nissan unveils new SUV that comes with a shower and dryer so pampered pooches can travel in comfort
X-Trail 4Dogs concept also contains treat dispenser for on-the-go snacking.

Video....
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2975791/nissan-suv-shower-dryer-for-dogs/ (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2975791/nissan-suv-shower-dryer-for-dogs/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on March 09, 2017, 02:36:24 pm
Imagine the stares you would get from non-dog lovers !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 13, 2017, 06:13:04 pm
Tesco, Asda and Morrisons will cut fuel prices by up to 2p a litre across the country tomorrow.

Supermarket giant Asda said it will bring unleaded fuel to a new national price cap of 114.7p per litre (ppl) at its 301 filling stations, while diesel will cost consumers a maximum of 116.7ppl.ref DP
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on March 23, 2017, 12:27:59 pm
One for ME and anyone else who is interested.
Car S.O.S. tonight on the Nat Geo channel features a Jaguar Mk.2 and the advert clearly shows it passing The Washington on a tow truck so it must have been filmed locally.
Worth a watch.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 24, 2017, 04:31:16 pm
Tesco, Asda and Morrisons will cut fuel prices by up to 2p a litre across the country tomorrow.

Supermarket giant Asda said it will bring unleaded fuel to a new national price cap of 114.7p per litre (ppl) at its 301 filling stations, while diesel will cost consumers a maximum of 116.7ppl.ref DP
Fuel prices at supermarkets to be slashed for second time this month
Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury's are all set to cut the price of petrol and diesel.

From tomorrow at Asda, motorists will pay no more than £1.13 per litre for petrol and £1.15 for diesel.

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: "We were at the point where motorists should have been starting to feel aggrieved that pump prices were higher than they ought to be.
BYTOM DAVIDSON
16:03, 24 MAR 2017   
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/fuel-prices-supermarkets-slashed-second-12794157 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/fuel-prices-supermarkets-slashed-second-12794157)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 31, 2017, 03:17:46 pm
What are North Wales' motorsport events worth to us?
This weekend's Rally North Wales spectacle will be analysed as part of an economic study.

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/what-north-wales-motorsport-events-12825252 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/what-north-wales-motorsport-events-12825252)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on April 26, 2017, 07:57:51 pm
Aston Martin unleash £65m worth of cars to make this incredible video in Wales
Vehicles from across the 104 year history of the brand are raced around new hangers
7 minute video.....
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/aston-martin-unleash-65m-worth-12948098 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/aston-martin-unleash-65m-worth-12948098)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on May 05, 2017, 05:52:15 pm
Morrisons, Asda and Sainsbury's cut fuel prices - AGAIN
Drivers have seen further reductions on garage forecourts across North Wales
The supermarket capped unleaded at 112.9p and diesel at 113.9p
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/morrisons-asda-sainsburys-cut-fuel-12993212 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/morrisons-asda-sainsburys-cut-fuel-12993212)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on May 22, 2017, 01:44:34 pm
Had a walk down the Prom yesterday, it was Porsche day, hundreds of cars, but disappointingly not many owners about for a chat, two cars stood out...... a Porsche 1600 Super, not sure of the year....... and a Porsche Speedster S with an unusual rear section, presumably to store the roof.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Gavel on May 22, 2017, 08:35:51 pm
Come to Cars & Coffee on the Prom at Rhos next time . We were all there and happy to talk to all the passers by. We were even offering children the chance to sit in the drivers' seats. There's even inexpensive food and drinks from the Cayley tea hut. The next one is on June 18.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Michael on May 23, 2017, 09:13:38 pm
Maybe of interest
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on July 24, 2017, 03:05:20 pm
Interesting oldie spotted by my dashcam in the Junction this morning.  Really old one as it has the split rear screen, the bodywork was, shall we say, rustic!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on July 24, 2017, 04:18:31 pm
Saw this car parked in Menai Bridge and that was rustic too, it must have been in the hedge for years.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on July 24, 2017, 05:31:35 pm
A Rover 600, mot ran out on 16th October 2009.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on July 24, 2017, 06:05:42 pm
It's bin around for a while the ME.     ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on July 24, 2017, 07:24:15 pm
The Beetle was still going - when I passed again about 10 minutes later it had gone!

Amazing how some "luxury" cars end up in the state of that Rover.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on July 24, 2017, 11:03:48 pm
It does seem such a waste when you see cars in that state but what about these cars I saw in Cwm Ystradlyn about 4 years ago.  The interior of both cars looked in very good condition though.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on July 25, 2017, 09:05:06 am
It's the same with farms ... always amazes me just how much once-expensive machinery is left to rot away, presumably having been replaced by more-expensive machinery.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Neil on July 28, 2017, 01:45:52 pm
Warning to people who might feel inclined to buy a brown coloured car, that seem to be becoming popular at the moment. I bought a brown car in the 70s, after a few weeks I realised I had purchased a turd on wheels, a very unpleasant feeling!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 28, 2017, 01:51:53 pm
Neil it could have been worse......


A driver in South Yorkshire has written off a £200,000 Ferrari he had owned for just an hour.
The Ferrari 430 Scuderia veered off the M1 motorway near junction 37, careered 50 metres down a bank and burst into flames on Thursday afternoon.
Police said the driver escaped with only minor cuts and bruises, and “officers do not believe excess speed was a contributory factor in this collision”
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/jul/28/ive-only-just-got-it-200000-ferrari-wrecked-in-m1-crash (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/jul/28/ive-only-just-got-it-200000-ferrari-wrecked-in-m1-crash)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on July 28, 2017, 02:34:37 pm
Might not have been speed per se but I'll bet it was the acceleration.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Quiggs on July 28, 2017, 03:22:40 pm
OUCH !    &shake&
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on July 28, 2017, 03:53:25 pm
Warning to people who might feel inclined to buy a brown coloured car, that seem to be becoming popular at the moment. I bought a brown car in the 70s, after a few weeks I realised I had purchased a turd on wheels, a very unpleasant feeling!

Oh no Neil!
Mr H bought this recently and the colour is the only thing I like about it!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Neil on July 28, 2017, 04:38:19 pm
It looks more towards the Bronze end of the Brown spectrum to me.
At least I had an excuse for buying a brown car, all the other colours had been sold, and I would have had to wait months for another shipload to arrive from Japan.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 15, 2017, 12:22:15 pm
How many of these driving fails are you guilty of committing?
Insurance comparison website names the top 10 errors drivers make that could invalidate your insurance.
Wearing high heels or flip flops while driving - 25% of drivers
Leaving car unlocked - 24%
Putting off car maintenance when required - 21%     worn tyres etc
Forgetting to renew their car MOT on time - 16%
Letting pet(s) roam free in the car - 15%
Lent car to a friend or family member - 14%
Not updated details after changing jobs - 9%
Attached fluffy dice, or another object, to rear-view mirror - 9%
Forgetting to renew car tax - 9%
Underestimated mileage travelled everyday - 8%
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/motoring/how-many-driving-fails-you-13478418 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/motoring/how-many-driving-fails-you-13478418)


This article shows that private "Warden" companies need to be reined in...
Parking firms buy details of 19,000 drivers' addresses a day from DVLA
Record numbers of tickets are being issued MPs are told as fears that unscrupulous firms are using the information to hound innocent motorists.

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/motoring/dvla-parking-tickets-fines-wales-13386541 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/motoring/dvla-parking-tickets-fines-wales-13386541)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 29, 2017, 10:54:05 am
Rise in victims of uninsured drivers.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41071484 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41071484)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on August 30, 2017, 04:54:25 pm
I was on the prom in Rhos today and saw this old Humber car parked there
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on August 30, 2017, 05:03:06 pm
That Humber was built in 1927 and was in Bodnant last Thursday - I told them to park near the car park entrance where it got a lot of admiring looks.  The couple had travelled from Sussex and it took two days to get here, avoiding motorways!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Fester on September 18, 2017, 10:31:19 pm
A thread I've never posted on before, not a car buff personally.. but I thought those of you who are might like these pics of this classic Triumph parked outside The Irish Bar , Llandudno tonight.
Title: Re: Car insurance
Post by: SteveH on September 23, 2017, 02:02:29 pm
Drivers in North Wales have seen some of the biggest price rises in the UK for their car insurance policy, new research has found.
Data has shown that average premiums rose across the UK by 14.6% in the past year - five time the rate of inflation at 2.9%.
But the national figure is dwarfed by the increase in Wales, which rose by an eye-watering 16.5%.

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/motoring/car-insurance-increase-2017-wales-13655276 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/motoring/car-insurance-increase-2017-wales-13655276)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on September 24, 2017, 10:11:13 am
Tellytubby sent me these photos from Madeira and said that it's his hire car for the week.     &shake&


I suppose when you can afford to buy a car like that parking between the lines isn't important for the owner.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on September 24, 2017, 02:38:31 pm
Amazing car!
Not cars but trailers. Never ceases to amaze us how many Ifor Williams trailers we see abroad.
They must have an excellent export business.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on October 15, 2017, 03:21:57 pm
I saw this beast of a car in Conwy this week.  I'd never seen an Overfinch car before it must have cost a packet as it was a beautiful looking motor.
Shame about the colour and it could have done with a good clean
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on October 15, 2017, 04:51:16 pm
£205k according to this ... http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/land-rover/range-rover/89496/overfinch-range-rover-tops-200000 (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/land-rover/range-rover/89496/overfinch-range-rover-tops-200000)

... at least the owner isn't afraid of getting it dirty, which is what a Land-Rover should be!!!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on October 15, 2017, 06:37:49 pm
Very nice car at a very nice price too,  I think that I'll go out and order two and surprise Mrs H        &shake&
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on October 15, 2017, 07:08:51 pm
I had to chuckle when I read the £205k doesn't cover the optional extras...
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: snowcap on October 15, 2017, 10:20:20 pm
they,v not got a sticker to go over the new bridge (must be rich)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: squigglev2 on November 01, 2017, 11:16:56 am
Amazing car!
Not cars but trailers. Never ceases to amaze us how many Ifor Williams trailers we see abroad.
They must have an excellent export business.

Nowhere as exotic, just North Norfolk but 2 of them in the (shared) drive at the moment. One is a neighbour's and the other the plumber's. I'd not understand such things but they do seem a popular choice amongst those needing  a "work trailer".
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on January 14, 2018, 05:09:59 pm
Nissan Micra seen on Llanddulas Beach on Saturday,  I wonder if Boris Johnson would be interested in buying it?      &shake&
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on February 26, 2018, 12:44:52 pm
The new laws for drivers coming in 2018 that you need to know about
A raft of new legislation comes into force this year, effecting everything from MOTs to the use of baby seats.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/motoring/new-laws-drivers-coming-2018-14337749 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/motoring/new-laws-drivers-coming-2018-14337749)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: snowcap on February 27, 2018, 08:34:59 pm
some of these have been in for years , i was fined ten shillings in 1965 for parking on the wrong side of the road after night fall.sounding your horn after 11pm  has been in for ever and a day unless im much mistaken parking on the pavement been done for that,
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 24, 2018, 11:12:57 am
I have been affected by modern headlights, but thought it was just me getting old, it would appear I am not the only one.....

Drivers are being temporarily blinded by modern vehicle headlights, according to an RAC survey.
Two-thirds of drivers say they are "regularly dazzled" by oncoming headlights even though they are dipped, the survey of 2,061 motorists suggests.

One in 10 of those drivers said that it was five to 10 seconds before their eyesight then adjusted and they could see clearly again.
The RAC said advances in headlight technology were causing the problem.

About 15% of those drivers polled said they had nearly suffered a collision as a result of being dazzled by other drivers using full-beam headlights.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43525525 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43525525)


Why are modern car headlights so bright? How to prevent dazzle.

What’s the problem?
It’s a fact that car headlights are getting brighter. The motor industry is continually boasting about how it has improved lighting performance, to keep drivers safe. Meanwhile, eye specialists say the downside is that this actually impairs the vision of increasing numbers of drivers in oncoming traffic.

At the same time, as drivers age the eye’s lens and cornea effectively become misty, and as bright light in shone through them, drivers suffer something called ‘disability glare’. Studies have shown it can take up to 10 seconds to recover from the phenomenon.

According to police data, accident investigators report ‘dazzling headlamps’ as an influence in 10 fatal crashes, nearly 70 serious accidents and more than 250 other accidents.

http://blog.greenflag.com/2017/why-are-modern-cars-headlights-so-bright-we-explain-whats-causing-more-drivers-to-be-dazzled-at-night-and-how-to-prevent-it/ (http://blog.greenflag.com/2017/why-are-modern-cars-headlights-so-bright-we-explain-whats-causing-more-drivers-to-be-dazzled-at-night-and-how-to-prevent-it/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on April 16, 2018, 11:31:34 am
Motorists will feel the sting at the pumps over coming weeks as the price of fuel is set to hike again.
This weekend, drivers across the UK were hit by a 2p per litre hike at the forecourts.

And as tensions over the Middle East continue to escalate, experts say there could be further increases of up to 5.5p a litre to come.

The price of petrol has been rising steadily since last summer, but the recent military action against Syria has driven wholesale oil prices up even further.

Some industry experts think that a sustained price jump could see prices similar to that of late 2014, around 123 pence per litre for unleaded and 127 pence per litre for diesel, which spells bad news for drivers.

Wholesale prices have sky rocketed by 4p a litre in under four weeks, triggering fears that car owners could see fuel bills spiral.

MORE   https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/motoring/motoring-news/fuel-petrol-price-hike-april-14528251 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/motoring/motoring-news/fuel-petrol-price-hike-april-14528251)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on May 24, 2018, 09:20:50 pm
Just back from a trip to Harrogate where we saw these 3 Jaguars and an AC.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: squigglev2 on June 02, 2018, 10:08:37 am
Mum’s getting a “new” car on Monday.  She’s  wanted something a bit smaller and a bit easier to get in/out of that the Xsara for a while.  Nice chap (who’s been good with us for years) at local garage found her a Suzuki Wagon for the amazing price of £500. Thing is, it looks exactly what’s required. A nice clean runaround seemingly built more with practicality/utility in mind.

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 02, 2018, 10:55:58 pm
  A nice clean runaround seemingly built more with practicality/utility in mind Squiggle but it's still an ugly looking motor      ;D


http://www.uglycars.co.uk/node/81 (http://www.uglycars.co.uk/node/81)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: squigglev2 on June 02, 2018, 11:31:09 pm
I'd better not tell her that, Hugo. At the moment, the only thing she doesn't like about it is that it's blue, and an even worse shade of blue that her current car...

I don't mind the looks of them but, sure, I gather they are not everyone's cup of tea...
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on June 03, 2018, 09:16:55 am
Years ago blue cars cost more to insure;  no idea if that's still the same. Red used to be the cheapest.  Oh - and Which? discovered that using a hotmail address if you're buying online can raise the cost of car insurance.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on June 05, 2018, 09:12:36 am
The Three Castles Classic Rally is in town today and will be here for the next few days.  Today is signing-on at the Imperial and scrutineering on the Prom.  Things get under way at 0800 tomorrow morning for a run towards the Lleyn, Thursday is down towards Lake Vyrnwy and Friday starts with the Great Orme tests first thing, before a run around the Clocaenog area.  Over 70 classic cars - I am out marshallign every day, including having to be on the Orme at 0600 hours on Friday!!!  More info on www.three-castles.co.uk (http://www.three-castles.co.uk)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 05, 2018, 02:04:41 pm
I had a stroll on the promenade after a coffee morning at the Queens today and there were some great motors on display.    It's well worth having a look especially when the weather was so good.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 05, 2018, 02:11:32 pm
Three Castles Classic rally on Llandudno Promenade today
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on June 05, 2018, 07:50:57 pm
Here's an interesting entry - when was the last time you saw an Austin Maxi ? !!!

This one completed the London to Mexico Rally in 1970, driven by the same lady, Bronwyn Burrell, that is driving it on this week's Three Castles.  Note the spare wheel on the roof, fixed to a pole that runs from the roof to the floor pan.  It also has the Londo0n to Mexico rally stickers on it (Car 20).
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 06, 2018, 07:54:09 pm
We saw these two old cars on our walk in Porthmadog today
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 28, 2018, 12:16:45 pm
The electric car market is really taking off. Although it will be great for anyone who drives fewer than 80 miles per day, for those living further away battery technology still lags behind.

Oil giant BP is buying the UK's largest electric charging network, Chargemaster, for £130m.

BP runs 1,200 petrol forecourts, but said earlier this year it expected renewable energy to be the fastest-growing fuel source.
It said the number of electric vehicles in the UK is set to grow from 135,000 at present to 12 million by 2040.

The move echoes one made last year by rival Shell, which bought car charging company NewMotion.
All leading car manufacturers are moving into electric vehicle production. Volkswagen, the world's biggest carmaker, has said it will offer an electric version of all its 300 models by 2030.

"It said one of its goals was to speed up charging capability to enable chargers capable of delivering 100 miles of range in within 10 minutes.""

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44640647 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44640647)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: mull on June 28, 2018, 06:03:34 pm
So does this mean if I pull up behind an Electric car in the filling station I have to wait 10 minutes before I can get to the pump ?

Think it will be a while before this all takes off. Even with an electric car 10 minutes to charge up for 100 miles is a long time.

Imagine the q .
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on June 28, 2018, 09:07:37 pm
It will be a very long time before electric cars take over - the infrastructure required is just too great.

I live in a road (cuk de sac) of 16 houses, yet there are over 30 vehicles.  Electric cables trailling everywhere.  People livign in terrace houses or in town centres with on-street parking have no chance.

I was talking to a chap last year who had a Vauxhall Ampera - nice car and quick, but a range of only about 50 miles on the electric.  He travelled 40 miles to work, plugged in the car, drove 40 miles home, plugged in the car at home.  Fine, but I wonder what happens if his workmates also bought similar cars - road rage at the electric socket? !!!!

True we need a replacement for fossil fuel, but there's a lot of work needed first, and I have no faith in those that are dictating the end of petrol and diesel engines.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: snowcap on June 28, 2018, 11:06:32 pm
what about solar panel charging how long before someone invents it, maybe not in my life time
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on June 29, 2018, 08:56:21 am
In Oz you can but the kit - panel inverter and charger controller.  A complete panel on its own can be had for around £60.

We're talking a great deal about EVs at the moment, and ownership is rising very rapidly. Slaters' demise ma have slowed the uptake of the Nissan Leaf, but BMW and Ford have both produces pretty effective EVs.

What will hasten the change will be big tax increases for diesel car owners, followed by similar ones for petrol. And chargers are starting to appear everywhere.  There's a pair of points in the Bodnant food centre, for example the George, the Imperial and I suspect the Surf centre will install them shortly.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: squigglev2 on June 29, 2018, 03:06:49 pm
I can't imagine a £60 solar panel doing much more than trickle charge a std lead acid car battery.

I'd have thought you would be looking at this type of  thing for an electric vehicle.

https://www.bimblesolar.com/solar-electric-vehicles/solar-ev-charging-kits (https://www.bimblesolar.com/solar-electric-vehicles/solar-ev-charging-kits)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on June 29, 2018, 04:59:22 pm
Going by the website below there are only three hotels in Llandudno (St George, Imperial and the Links) have charging points but I wouldn't think they would be happy if non-guests plugged in, even if they could find a parking space.

https://www.zap-map.com/live/ (https://www.zap-map.com/live/)

... and there very few others locally as you will see.

I suspect the number of electric cars on the road will soon (if not already) exceed the number of available charging points - so the AA and RAC (other recovery companies are available) could be busy as cars run out of juice!

This all seems, to me, a case of the greens and their like pressing for something without really considering how it will work.

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on June 29, 2018, 05:22:30 pm
The Imp's charge points are - apparently - public, because of the way they were financed, but the Goerge's isn't. The WA has a couple of million for those councils who wish to claim it, and that would install a fair few points, but it seems take up by Welsh councils is very poor.

I think you're right about the number of EVs exceeding the charge capacity, but now BP has bought into the game things might start to change. And EVs can also be charged from a household socket as a last resort.

I'm not sure it was the Greens as such who created the demand; air quality - or lack of it in cities - has become the biggest driver of change, now.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on June 29, 2018, 05:29:21 pm
Two things are happening simultaneously: Solar panel efficiency is rising and battery price is failing. Here's what Toyota offer with the Prius:

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but the best solar panels deliver a lot more than they did only last year.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: mull on June 29, 2018, 06:14:30 pm
How is this being Green when the biggest power station in the UK is fuelled by Wood Chips with all the pollution they give off.

The lunatics are taking over.


Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on June 29, 2018, 07:33:37 pm
It's true that some electricity is produced by less desirable means but they're capturing a lot of the pollutants, now, and the fossil-fuel stations are steadily declining in use.

This is a useful real-time readout of how the Grid is producing electricity:

http://www.gridwatch.templar.co.uk/ (http://www.gridwatch.templar.co.uk/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on July 07, 2018, 12:54:50 pm
First one not technically a car I don't think but these vehicles maybe of interest. Seen recently in Switzerland.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 01, 2018, 02:19:26 pm
Rally car drivers may be used to seeing their vehicles fly into the air as they race through hilly terrain.

But even the most experienced of racers would have been gobsmacked at seeing one of their vehicles hurtling down a zip wire at the Llechwedd Slate Caverns in Blaenau Ffestiniog .
The stunt, carried out to promote the upcoming Wales Rally GB , comes ahead of speed testing being carried out at the adventure attraction by racers taking part in the annual international event.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/incredible-moment-rally-car-sent-14977341 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/incredible-moment-rally-car-sent-14977341)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on August 01, 2018, 05:41:41 pm
Those cables must have incredible safety margins on their weight bearing.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 01, 2018, 06:32:59 pm
They did say it was a stunt to advertise the GB Rally, I did think it may have been a stripped out car.   ?   ?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on August 02, 2018, 10:18:18 pm
It definitely was a shell with the wheels tied on, no engine or mechanicals and no-one in it.  The car being driven afterwards was genuine but with a bit of trickery to make it appear it drove straight off the end of the zip wire.  A complete car would have been too heavy!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on August 30, 2018, 10:35:09 pm
I saw these two vehicles in Beaumaris yesterday
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on September 27, 2018, 08:47:18 am
This appeared in Bodnant Garden car park yesterday - it's a 1934 Packard 8 ... 5.7-litre straight-8 cylinder.  Restored in USA and imported with no additional work carried out here.  I didn ;t meet the owner but general opinion amongst us was that it was certainly different, but would not be very economical!!!
 
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on October 08, 2018, 04:13:35 pm
Nice camper van parked on the West Shore today.   If it was mine I'd move it quickly before it gets sand blasted
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 10, 2018, 11:21:32 am
Why you have (probably) already bought your last car.

I'm guessing you are scoffing in disbelief at the very suggestion of this article, but bear with me.

A growing number of tech analysts are predicting that in less than 20 years we'll all have stopped owning cars, and, what's more, the internal combustion engine will have been consigned to the dustbin of history.

Yes, it's a big claim and you are right to be sceptical, but the argument that a unique convergence of new technology is poised to revolutionise personal transportation is more persuasive than you might think.

The central idea is pretty simple: Self-driving electric vehicles organised into an Uber-style network will be able to offer such cheap transport that you'll very quickly - we're talking perhaps a decade - decide you don't need a car any more.

Continue.......  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45786690 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45786690)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on October 10, 2018, 12:35:18 pm
May well be OK in cities but will it work in North Wales?  How many could afford (or want) to scrap their cars ... and has anyone worked out the amount of pollution that scrapping everything will cause?  I suspect NO is the answer to both those questions!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: squigglev2 on October 11, 2018, 11:34:53 pm
Following on from DVT’s 

Quote
“When I started work (1965) and not old enough to drive I cycled from my home (Conway Cottage, next to the Bodnant Welsh Food Centre entrance) UP Bodnant Hill to Ffrith-y-Foel, where I got a lift to Colwyn Bay with the daughter of the family who lived there ... I cannot remember her name now, but the car was an Austin A35!”
but figuring if it has a place, it’s probably better in cars than in an ancestry thread...

OT but I’d not have thought the A35 that unusual then? Mum (who passed her test in a Triumph Herald in N Wales in the 60s) had an A30 followed by an A35 in that era. The first one had the indicators that popped out of the sides. Kept her going until the Comma van (campervan conversion) came along.  Dad was “posher” with Abbey National Company cars which would take me to the Austin 1100/1300 series in our say mid 60s/early 70s Pydew period.

A30 pretty much met it’s end around Bodnant, coming back from Llanwrst (dad used to play cricket there and the rest would sometimes make their own way there/back). It limped all the way back to Pydew but had started making a racket and a chap in that off the main road garage said the big end had gone.

There again, memory associations can be like that. The only thing I could tell you about the kindly villager (Condover, Shropshire then – pre N Wales) that took me to hospital for stitches after a bicycle accident was that he had a Ford Consul Corsair and he can only have lived 3 or 4 doors away from us.

Coming back to the A30/35. I think mum used to do a shopping run in one or both of these. I think it was her, Alice and Menna (neither of whom drove or had cars) to Deganwy Kwiks.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: squigglev2 on October 11, 2018, 11:37:51 pm
(just checked. It was the Comma van period when the shopping run happened)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on October 12, 2018, 08:30:23 am
I Daren't actually say how many cars we have had, but after over 50 years of marriage, it is well over that number. I too learned to drive in the '60s, in various cars. We had a Triumph Herald, Dad had a Corsair and a friend had a Moggie Minor ! The instructor I had had an NSU Prince, now that was a weird beast ! Out of all these I had great fun in a Citroen 2 CV and also a Smart Car. !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on October 12, 2018, 08:32:08 am
I think you mean Commer !!!

Thinking back about Dad''s vehicles when I was a child ... Dad worked for Bodnant (electrician/plumber, not a gardener!) all his working life so had use of the maintenance crew's van.  But first it was an ex-army motor bike with a box sidecar attached ... reg'n FCA 596 I think ... Mum was on the pillion and my sister and myself in the box that normally carried the tools, ladders and suchlike!

In the late 1950's the bike was replaced by a Ford Transit Van (NCA 982) ... Dad had to pass his driving test (took two goes) before he could drive it, but the van was then used for family days out to places like Black Rock Sands.  Being a van there was no back seat, so the Bodnant joiners made a wooden bench for my sister and I to sit in the back, no seat belts or anything like that, of course!  When it rained and we went up hills the wipers would stop!!!

The Transit was replaced by a Bedford (9815 UN), then later a newer Transit (cannot remember the reg'n, think it was M reg!).  When Dad retired in 1985 on his 65th birthday he bought his first-ever car ... a brand new red Talbot Samba from Red Garages (C614 PJC) - you don't see many of those nowadays!


Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on October 12, 2018, 01:49:59 pm
DVT, Transit in the Fifties? Do you mean Thames van? Great story nonetheless!  :)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on October 12, 2018, 08:10:56 pm
Sorry, yes it would have been a Thames - having picked on squigglev2 over Comma / Commer I shouldn't have made that error!  Apologies to both of you.

Unfortunately, when my parents moved form Bodnant to live in one of oldies flats at Conwy Station (1997) Dad threw away loads of photos before my sister an I had realised, so very little was rescued.  I know there were some photos of the Thames at Black Rock Sands - in fact, that was the first vehicle I ever drove, I'd have been about 12 and got to drive it along the sands, despite Mum's protests!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on October 12, 2018, 08:14:57 pm
I did the same in an Austin of my Dad's at Ainsdale beach.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on October 12, 2018, 08:49:58 pm
No need for apologies,  I loved the story!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 15, 2018, 04:36:38 pm
First ever Aston Martin SUV has its maiden road test in stunning North Wales
The Aston Martin DBX - with a hefty six-figure price tag - came to the region on its first outing.

It was in the hands of the company’s chief engineer Matt Becker when it tackled a stage used recently in the rally.
Among the stage locations this year were Clocaenog Forest, Brenig, Gwydir Forest and land around Penmachno and Dolgellau and sharp eyed readers may be able to work out the route from the video and images.

A spokesman said: "This first test for DBX signifies the start of an extensive testing programme.

"Though simulation is an essential part of DBX’s early development phase, this first prototype drive in Wales signifies the start of ‘real world’ testing, in which the SUV will be subjected to a punishing regime that will ultimately see development prototypes of the all-new machine tackle some of the world’s harshest environments, from the frozen Arctic and scorching deserts of the Middle East to high Alpine passes and the high-speed demands of the German autobahnen and Nürburgring Nordschleife."

New Aston Martin and potential James Bond supercar throws spotlight on Snowdonia
Speaking of his drive in the DBX development prototype Aston Martin chief engineer Matt Becker, said: "It’s always a big day when you get to put the first actual miles on an early prototype and I’m delighted with the near perfect correlation between the simulator and this prototype.

"As an engineer, it’s genuinely exciting to get a feel for the car you’re working to create. DBX is a very different kind of Aston Martin, but we will be testing it in all conditions and across all terrains to ensure it delivers a driving experience worthy of the wings badge."
DBX is scheduled to be unveiled in the last quarter of 2019 and will be built at Aston Martin Lagonda’s St Athan facility in South Wales. It is expected to cost around £140,000.  ref DP   https://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/first-ever-aston-martin-suv-15419789 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/first-ever-aston-martin-suv-15419789)

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 28, 2018, 11:35:19 am
M.E.  You mentioned yesterday that you have an SL320 in your collection, is that a new addition ?  I think you already know the SL is my favorite car, and that I had to sell mine last year.   :'(  ...what year ? and any chance of a picture.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on November 28, 2018, 07:31:48 pm
Hi Steve, we bought the SL a couple of months ago, been in talks with the owner for a year! He's owned it for 9 years and it still has full Mercedes-Benz service history. It's a 2000 320 V6, it is an 'Edition' in mystic blue with a panoramic hardtop.

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on November 28, 2018, 07:49:23 pm
We also have 2 other classic Mercedes-Benz cars, one is a w124 230E saloon, really well built car.
Then there is the big CL55 AMG, basically an S class coupe, 5.4 litre V8 petrol engine with 360 bhp, only 59k miles from new, has the ABC suspension (active body control) it corners whilst staying flat on the road uncanny really!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 29, 2018, 03:03:17 pm
Thanks for that M.E., I think you need a bigger garage  ;)   I thought you were a Jag. man ?    I do like your SL and the CL55 , if you ever decide to go into the hire car business, first dib's on the SL  8)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on November 29, 2018, 03:16:45 pm
We sold the Jag over 2 years ago, bought an old W123 Mercedes-Benz,  loved it and ended up with the current cars, wont be hiring them out, but you are welcome to see them anytime, SL and Cl are in a big garage!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on November 29, 2018, 03:47:03 pm
What's happened to that famous Robin Reliant of yours ME?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on November 29, 2018, 04:56:08 pm
Hugo, sold that over 18 months ago, had lots of odd
problems with it! 
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: A.Muse on December 28, 2018, 08:53:26 pm
In response to Steve H following, my post on the 'Genealogy and Research' pages: -

My profile picture is our 1958 MGA 1500 Coupe which we built up from boxes of bits and has now been on the road for 15 years.

The car that prompted my post is a 1926 Bullnose Morris Oxford 'MG Super Sports' That was first owned by Harry Scribbans.

I'm trying to find out more about Harry Scribbans and the car when in his ownership. I have details of his family history and know that he commissioned the building of Villa Marina.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on December 29, 2018, 12:22:41 pm
Thank you AM, that sounds like a lot of hard work, but what a result, excellent.




Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 06, 2019, 02:31:41 pm
Have seen a lot of classic Mini's heading from Westshore to town, at least 50, quick search reveals...........

Wirral Mini Club's annual run from Bromborough to Llandudno. Open to both Classic and Modern minis. The event raises money for Claire House Children's Hospice on the Wirral.

After a short break at Rhos-On-Sea the run then heads along the coast road and up the Great Orme in Llandudno. The toll road (£3 payable on the day) up the Orme is a great road for minis and the views from the top across Snowdonia are amazing whatever the weather. After a short stop the run heads down the Orme and it ends on the promenade. Cars park on the prom for a few hours allowing plenty ...
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on January 06, 2019, 02:43:20 pm
Thanks for posting that photo Steve,  Tellytubby saw them driving in a convoy up Penrhyn Hill earlier today.      I did 143,000 miles in my Mini Clubman before it went to the scrapyard.
I've driven a few minis over the years like the mini van and mini moke but never got to drive the Mini Cooper S which I wanted to own at one time.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 06, 2019, 03:25:29 pm
I always fancied a Cooper S, but being 6.4 tall  :'(,   the above photo is from the "Wirral Mini's"  web page, from last year, there were 100 cars today, which is the clubs maximum number to fit on the Orme .....posting another, not sure how it will turn out.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on January 06, 2019, 04:04:59 pm
Over 275 rally plates had been sold the organiser said, but they weren't expecting them all turning up, but she reckoned over 200! It is a yearly event which we nearly always attend, but this year was different as they could not have their usual toilet/refreshment stop at Rhos 3 of them had a slight shunt on the zebra in Rhos which caused mayhem and a tailback for a short while . There is a good picture from the summit on FB.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on January 19, 2019, 11:30:29 pm
Tellytubby sent me an e-mail that showed a picture of this car on facebook with these comments  "Re: Old car on Wonder if this is now a local footpath.  Oops...a car accident on the mountain road to Nant Gwrtheyrn, Wales. That's a bit steep, probably his bill was too! "
If anyone has walked down to Nant Gwrtheyrn in the early 70's or prior then they will have remembered what a bad track it was.   It was just an uneven  dirt track that zig zagged it's way down the steep slope to the abandoned village at the bottom.    We did the walk on the hottest day of the year and it was horrendous, it wasn't fit for walking on let alone driving down
I think that Nemesis may have walked there around about that time too.
The track is now a tarmac road but if we ever have a walk in the area we always leave a car in the village as that hill is so steep so we opt for the easier option of a ride up the hill
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on January 20, 2019, 09:09:29 am
Yes Hugo, we did walk down and back up.....never again. ! The mark 8 Jaguar was a heavy old beast and would take some shifting ! We went back many years later, after the new road had been 'built', but it was a dreadful day, siling it down with rain, so my OH decided that it would be foolhardy to attempt the road, given the volume of mud. The fact that we had just got a brand new car must have also been a factor ! Tell Tellytubby that we thought that his picture was great.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 30, 2019, 11:12:09 am
Jaguar take F-TYPE sports car on road trip of North Wales - see where they visited...... Gt. Orme
The car giant is the latest brand to use the region to showcase a new vehicle.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/jaguar-take-f-type-sports-15750270 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/jaguar-take-f-type-sports-15750270)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 27, 2019, 10:07:55 am
Speed limiting technology looks set to become mandatory for all vehicles sold in Europe from 2022, after new rules were provisionally agreed by the EU.
The Department for Transport said the system would also apply in the UK, despite Brexit.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47715415 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47715415)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: snowcap on March 27, 2019, 11:16:39 pm
not before time if you ask me
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: A.Muse on March 28, 2019, 08:58:46 am
Fine, good idea but.... the technology isn't good enough and probably won't be in time for implementation.

If the proposed technology relies on recognising signs, one kid with a paint brush could create havoc.  If it is GPS based, our satnav shows speed limits and is usually accurate, but sometimes throws a wobbly as it passes under bridges or goes along side a minor road on a motorway. (this of course relies on Mr Trump not turing off or 'fuzzing', the GPS signals as they have been known to do in times of national emergency.   

Imagine 1: doing 70 and passing under a 30 mph road.... car slams on the the brakes to stay legal, and a multiple pile up ensues.

Imagine 2: 3 lane motorway with artic in lane 1 doing 55.5mph, 3 artics in lane 2 doing 56mph and little you in lane 3 doing 70 mph, no acceleration available to get past quickly to clear the lane for the blue flashing lights behind you. 

Feel free to let your imagination add further scenarios.

As the limiter will be computer controlled there will be an industry in hacking to remove the limiter.  Recent air crashes seem to show that computer control isn't all it should be.

 
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on March 28, 2019, 09:54:30 am
I have a limiter on one of our cars but I've never engaged it. I do use adaptive cruise control quite a bit, but not so sure abou-t using a limiter.  A lot will depend on the implementation, as you say.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DownUnder on March 28, 2019, 10:38:41 am
Fine, good idea but.... the technology isn't good enough and probably won't be in time for implementation.

If the proposed technology relies on recognising signs, one kid with a paint brush could create havoc.  If it is GPS based, our satnav shows speed limits and is usually accurate, but sometimes throws a wobbly as it passes under bridges or goes along side a minor road on a motorway. (this of course relies on Mr Trump not turing off or 'fuzzing', the GPS signals as they have been known to do in times of national emergency.   

Imagine 1: doing 70 and passing under a 30 mph road.... car slams on the the brakes to stay legal, and a multiple pile up ensues.

Imagine 2: 3 lane motorway with artic in lane 1 doing 55.5mph, 3 artics in lane 2 doing 56mph and little you in lane 3 doing 70 mph, no acceleration available to get past quickly to clear the lane for the blue flashing lights behind you. 

Feel free to let your imagination add further scenarios.

As the limiter will be computer controlled there will be an industry in hacking to remove the limiter.  Recent air crashes seem to show that computer control isn't all it should be.

 

Very apt scenario to the aviation industry's reliance on computerisation. Working within the IT industry as an auditor has demonstrated to me that implementation of a computerised solution as specified by the scheduled implementation date and to budget is priority one.  Risks are often minimised in order to achieve that implementation date. Exotic "work arounds" are often used as solutions to Risk Management issues to support achieving the implementation date. Despite audit findings, Management can accept the level of risk expressed by auditors and continue on with an implementation schedule which gives them some measure of isolation from responsibility.

When it comes down to computer vs human, humans have an innate ability to take all environmental conditions into consideration but they may not necessarily take the most appropriate action. Perhaps the only satisfactory human vs computer combination is that  computerisation feedback from various input sensory detectors installed on a vehicle are presented to the driver both audibly and visually (such as reversing/proximity cameras/proximity sensors). For example, humans and perhaps computers can work in parallel to establish a safe environment, but what happens when a siren is heard whilst driving? Is it an ambulance, fire brigade or other emergency service? Does your vehicle's computer suggest you navigate to the left or navigate to the right or does it leave it to the driver's decision?

Collision avoidance generally involves leaving a sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you based on road conditions, weather conditions and the proximity of vehicles immediately behind you. This means that you may think the driver of the vehicle behind you also has the skills to follow you with a similar road skill.

Regards Hugh
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on March 28, 2019, 04:40:27 pm
Totally stupid and dangerous suggestion, as per the scenarios posed by A.Muse above.

All cars already have a speed limiter ... it's called the driver's right foot.

My car has a claimed top speed of 169mph (and it's a family saloon) - I doubt I will ever get anywhere near that, but linked to that is the accelaration so that if I do wish/need to overtake something I can do it in the shortest/safest time/distance possible.

There is one scenario that would benefit the whole country if this happened - it will soon become manadatory to employ a person off the dole to walk in front of the car carrying a red flag.  So, no-one on the dole, all that money can go into the country's economy to pay for inflated salaries for even more people with stupid ideas.

As the manufacturers who "rule" the industries are also the manufacturers of the high powered cars will this suggestion ever come in - imagine Porsche/Mercedes/Ferrari/Bentley selling their latest model but it won't go over 70mph.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on March 28, 2019, 06:15:10 pm
The current design of the EU directive will make it optional and easy to disable. Of course, that might change, but it's very hard to rid oneself of the idea that this is merely tiptoeing around the real issue: driver competence. Many drivers are good, but the small minority that are both selfish and thoughtless with a large helping of incompetence are those who threaten the rest of us. A typical example of this is the idiot driver who pulls out onto a 60 mph road and accelerates away from following traffic at 40.  Happened to us this afternoon on the 470 as we drove past the Welsh Food centre.

This is more than simply misjudging the speed of approaching vehicles; the driver was happy to know we'd have to brake fairly hard to avoid hitting him when he could easily have waited until; the road was clear.

One solution is to make the training in and passing of the IAM advanced driving test compulsory within a year of passing the normal test. I did that, many years ago, and it made a difference - significantly lower insurance premiums being one.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Quiggs on March 28, 2019, 08:18:14 pm
I cannot for The life of me understand why manufacturers are making cars with such high speed capabilities,when the maximum road speed is 70 mph, it might make more sense to improve mpg capability with a max mph around 80 / 90 mph to allow extra speed to g et out of some situations
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on March 28, 2019, 09:23:37 pm
The problem is not the speed ... it's the driver using it in the wrong places.

As an example ... drive down Mostyn Street on a Saturday afternoon at 29mph and you will be driving within the speed limit ... but I wouldn't mind betting you will have/cause an accident.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on April 14, 2019, 02:54:52 pm
Yesterday on a walk in the Dyserth area we passed a very large and beautiful stone building that had an enormous open garage underneath part of the building.
It was so big I bet it could have garaged all of ME's collection of motors.     ;D
One car took our fancy and it was a very old Porsche, there was a Lotus behind that car but the other 5 or 6 cars there were more modern and nothing special
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: A.Muse on April 14, 2019, 03:20:00 pm
Oh!  For all that space!  Room to work and store all my spares.  On the down side it looks as if it would be very cold to work in, but I think I could pur up with that.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on April 14, 2019, 03:29:14 pm
I regret not taking a photo of the building as it was a beautiful old stone building and there must have been at least 5 bays like that.   You wouldn't be working in it today A Muse as it's bitterly cold.
Where my brother lives it's 41C today so I don't know what would be worse, the heat or the cold
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on April 19, 2019, 09:38:27 am
Cars and Coffee on the Prom.
1st meeting of this year,  this Sunday morning, by the Cayley Prom café.
Shall we see you there? clappinghappy
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: A.Muse on April 19, 2019, 10:14:11 am
Is there a meet next month? We will be in N. Wales from our home in the Eastern flatlands, and would love to have a look even if we are not in one of our old MG's   
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on April 19, 2019, 11:51:04 am
Yes--- there is a meeting on the 3rd Sunday of every month, same place, all summer There are a variety of vehicles there, some old, like our 50 year old Moggie Minor , some newer and some quite 'hairy beasts ' ! $cofffee$ Good coffee and snacks at the kiosk nearest to Rhos.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Gavel on April 19, 2019, 12:14:05 pm
Thanks for the mention Nemesis. The May event is on the 19th. You should mark your calendar for June 16 too - Father's Day, It promises to be a really special one, but I can't give any more information just yet.  +}}{-- I always advertise CCOTP on this forum's events pages. See you on Sunday!
Regards
Gavel
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on April 19, 2019, 02:47:14 pm
Sounds interesting ! Hope to be there on Sunday. *cycle*
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 04, 2019, 02:35:31 pm
After having a coffee morning in the Queens Hotel today I popped out to have a look at the cars in the Three Castles Trial that were parked on the promenade near to the hotel
There were a lot of very nice vehicles there, shame about the weather but the cars still attracted many admirers

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 04, 2019, 02:42:36 pm
  $cool$            I'll let you have first pick, 8)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 04, 2019, 06:11:54 pm
I would be quite happy with any of them Steve.     It was a great turnout and I wish that I could have spent more time just looking at them.       
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 05, 2019, 12:21:31 pm
Talk of a petrol price war, Asda  reducing price by 3p from tomorrow, others will follow, if you can wait a few days before filling.....  :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 06, 2019, 10:41:44 am
Attention all getaway drivers, worried about those stingers ?    ........    :o

THE AIRLESS PROTOTYPE UPTIS: A NEW STEP TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

UPTIS stands for Unique Puncture-proof Tire System.
UPTIS’s airless technology makes its impervious to flats and blowouts.

Uptis is an assembled airless wheel structure technology made accessible to passenger vehicles, which offers many advantages.
http://public.adyoulike.com.s3.amazonaws.com/michelin_beta/prototype/michelin/index.html (http://public.adyoulike.com.s3.amazonaws.com/michelin_beta/prototype/michelin/index.html)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on June 06, 2019, 07:06:57 pm
This seems an obvious way to go as more and more new cars do not have spare tyre - I dread getting a puncture in mine - the foam may well; work for a small hole (e.g. a nail) bit won;t cope with a tear, so that would mean I am stuck (often in the middle of nowehere and no phone signal!).  Hopefully the wear rate will be reasonable, although I suspect price might not be!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on June 07, 2019, 08:09:09 am
I remember the Dunlop Denovo in the '70s being touted as the answer to punctures but it never really took off, since run-flat tyres can't (or couldn't) cope with side-wall punctures. Wonder if this one can?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 08, 2019, 02:41:36 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Dbiq2rD7I8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Dbiq2rD7I8)                       ))*              $booboo$                                   
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 10, 2019, 06:50:57 pm
A couple of beautiful vintage cars passed the house today , I just managed a glimpse, and thought some of the Three Castle competitors had stayed on for a few extra days ,  Mrs H just spotted on FB's Llandudno page, (photos) that the Vintage Lagonda car club were on the prom and the top of the great Orme this afternoon, along with other models, sorry I missed them, anyone manage to see the display ?
 Photo by John Hume snr. FB
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 14, 2019, 01:41:05 pm
Asda and Sainsbury's have cut petrol and diesel prices for the second time in just over a week .
Asda took the lead by trimming diesel by 4p a litre and petrol by 3p.
From today customers filling up at any of Asda's 322 UK fuel stations will pay no more than 124.7p for a litre of diesel and 123.7p for unleaded petrol.
Sainsbury's is cutting diesel by up to 4p a litre and unleaded by up to 3p a litre. These reductions will come into force from Saturday.
Ref DP
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 16, 2019, 03:52:21 pm
I popped down to Rhos Promenade this morning for the Cars and Coffee meeting and it really was worth going to see.     The weather was good for starters but the place was very busy and there was an excellent display of vehicles there ranging from the very old to the modern day.
There was a yellow Noble car there and it's the first one I had ever seen one, but I doubt if I could get in one let alone get out of it but still nice to look at
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 16, 2019, 03:58:09 pm
Cars and Coffee on Rhos Prom
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on June 16, 2019, 07:48:30 pm
A few more from today - can you work out which car is mine?!!!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 16, 2019, 10:31:40 pm
I hope that it wasn't the brown American car in your 3rd photo DVT     
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 16, 2019, 10:45:52 pm
There were lots of nice, well looked after cars on show today and here are a few more
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on June 17, 2019, 09:00:17 am
Quote - Hugo ... "I hope that it wasn't the brown American car in your 3rd photo DVT"

Definitely not that one, but I suspect the owner loves it!  You may need to zoom in on one of my pics to find my car - it's a white one!

Definitely a huge variety of interesting cars attended - I think if I have chosen one to take home it would have been the McLaren which didn't stay long so you might not have seen it.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 17, 2019, 11:36:55 am
i can't tell which one is yours DVT  but the second one from the right must belong to a boy racer

I didn't see the McLaren unfortunately,  but I did like the Noble car though.   It was a really good turn out on the day
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on June 17, 2019, 03:19:19 pm
Ha! Ha! Mine is the next white one - the reg'n gives it away.  The Mitsubishi is Dave Paveley's rally car, definitely a boy racer!  The black Subaru is his daughter Jade's (she is current Welsh Junior Rally Champion).  The "mallard green" Escort Cosworth is for sale if you have some spare cash!

I was told by more than one person that the Noble is based on a Ford Mondeo - the rear lights are from a Mondeo!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Quiggs on June 17, 2019, 03:34:53 pm
How do the “Hot Rods getaway with no mudguards ? “
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SDQ on June 17, 2019, 05:13:27 pm
Ha! Ha! Mine is the next white one - the reg'n gives it away.  The Mitsubishi is Dave Paveley's rally car, definitely a boy racer!  The black Subaru is his daughter Jade's (she is current Welsh Junior Rally Champion).  The "mallard green" Escort Cosworth is for sale if you have some spare cash!

I was told by more than one person that the Noble is based on a Ford Mondeo - the rear lights are from a Mondeo!


The early Noble cars were powered by Ford Duratec engines, probably as a way to save money as they tried to establish the brand. I think they later moved to Judd V8 engines.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on June 21, 2019, 04:33:40 pm
Around 100 cars from the he Mercedes-Benz  Club will be on Llandudno prom  on Sunday 23rd, we will have two of ours there.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 21, 2019, 04:53:44 pm
I will do my best to get there,  and I am assuming that one of the cars will be the SL    $good$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on June 21, 2019, 05:18:04 pm
Yes, we are taking our SL320 Edition and our CL55AMG, hopefully no rain until the evening.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 23, 2019, 04:40:54 pm
I managed a short visit to the display today, and met Mr and Mrs Merddin Emrys, and their fabulous cars, nice to finally meet up, it was good to see a lot of the owners by their cars, ready to answer questions, similar to the Three Castles prom display, some shows are just glorified car parks, this was very enjoyable, and no rain, lucky for the open topped owners.

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on June 23, 2019, 09:23:02 pm
Good to meet you Steve, glad you enjoyed it, we had a lovely day, luckily the rain held off till 4.15pm!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 24, 2019, 11:03:57 am
I think I posted last year, that I had noticed an increase in the number of oncoming vehicles that were causing problems, headlight dazzle, I thought between new modern lighting technology and my driving less at night might be the problem, so I found this RAC survey interesting.

Drivers complain that dangerous headlight glare is getting worse, RAC study finds
Problem experience by staggering 16.1m motorists.


Half of drivers on UK roads say they are suffering more from the effect of dazzling headlights than they were just 12 months ago, research  has found.
The poll, commissioned by the RAC, claims ‘some’ or ‘most’ car headlights are too bright and 54 per cent of these saying they are dazzled more regularly now than a year ago.

Six-in-10 of those affected said they regularly get dazzled by oncoming headlights with 45 per cent complaining they get dazzled by headlights in their rear-view mirror.

A huge 70 per cent believe some lights are so bright they represent an accident risk. In fact official government data shows there are around 300 collisions every year where dazzling headlights are a factor.

Drivers were less clear on the likely causes of glare. Half blamed vehicles that sit higher on the road, such as increasingly popular sports utility vehicles (SUVs). Newer xenon 'blue' lamps were also blamed by some motorists.

The research also found that in some cases drivers themselves might be inadvertently causing glare – either by not adjusting their lights correctly, or by having badly-aligned lights.

RAC spokesperson Rod Dennis said: “The dazzling effect of another driver’s headlights isn’t just uncomfortable – in some cases it can be nothing short of dangerous, making us lose sight of the road for a short time.
"So it’s concerning to see that a greater proportion of drivers have reported problems with glare this year than last year.
“In reality, the issue of glare is a complex one and it’s not as straightforward as saying one type of lightbulb causes more of a dazzling effect than another.

"There are a range of reasons why a driver might be dazzled, from a slight misalignment of a headlight, the difference in ride height of different vehicles and even individual people’s vision. That explains why not every car headlight appears to be dazzling, with eight-in-10 drivers saying only some cause glare.

“Nonetheless, all headlights have to meet specific international standards, which motorists might be surprised to discover haven’t been updated since the 1960s and so do not take specific account of newer technologies like xenon and LED.

"And an overwhelmingly proportion of drivers – 84 per cent – now want the UK Government to act to ensure the regulations are updated to remove the possibility of glare being a result of modern technology.”    ref DP

RAC report 2018         https://media.rac.co.uk/pressreleases/motorists-claim-to-being-regularly-left-dazzled-by-modern-vehicle-headlights-2458363

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 26, 2019, 03:54:13 pm
THE second edition of ‘Mercedes on the Prom’ raised more than £1000 for the Welsh Air Ambulance charity.

The charity relies on donations from members of the public to help keep its helicopters flying - with each mission costing £1500 on average.

The Mercedes Benz club gathering on Llandudno Promenade on June 23 proved to be a success once more, with the number of cars on show up from 80 to more than 100.

Full article and photos    https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/17731640.llandudnos-mercedes-on-the-prom-event-raises-more-than-1000-for-welsh-air-ambulance/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/17731640.llandudnos-mercedes-on-the-prom-event-raises-more-than-1000-for-welsh-air-ambulance/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 28, 2019, 06:46:06 pm
Last night I was driving to Deganwy and in my rear view mirror I saw one of the nicest cars I have ever seen.   It was a few cars behind me and looked like a McLaren and was red ( I think ) with two bold white stripes going down the bonnet and top
When I turned off the road it continued on Glan Y Mor Road towards Deganwy
Did anyone else see the car and recognise the make as I'm just curious to know what it was.       Even if I won the lottery and was able to buy it,  I wouldn't be able to get in or out of it with my bad back, but one can still dream         
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 28, 2019, 06:59:45 pm
When you said "two bold white stripes" I immediately thought of this car, any help.     Ford GT 40    as for getting in and out Clarkson from Top Gear had one, if you can find the clip https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jeremy+clarkson+gt40+top+gear+ (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jeremy+clarkson+gt40+top+gear+)  I remember it being quite funny, especially when he bought one, a full tank took him 75 miles, but he lived 80 miles from the studio, stuff like that.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 28, 2019, 07:40:03 pm
Thanks for posting that link and info about the Ford GT 40,  I remember seeing one in Southport many years ago.      40 inches from the floor to the top of the roof, hence its name, only suitable for the very agile or competent limbo dancers.

I don't know if it was the Ford GT 40 or not, but what impressed me was the side of it and the cockpit.   It had a very low ground clearance and actually looked like a formula one car.    My brother saw it as he was walking to the club but didn't know what make it was.  If I find out then I'll post it on here
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on June 28, 2019, 08:41:46 pm
I have recently seen a Ford Mustang around here in those colours - possible?

Completely different but when my wife and I went round the Orme last Saturday we saw two Austin 7's.  We were at Brenig today and there were three of them, and not the same two we saw before, although the driver of oen did say they;d been roudn the Orme last weekend.  The ones today had Hereford Austin 7 Club badges on them.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 28, 2019, 10:26:05 pm
Definitely not a Mustang DVT,    you would need a lot more money to buy the beast I saw last night but thanks very much for the suggestion


I've just looked at the Formula 1 cars again and it wasn't like those cars but more like the cars driven in the Le Mans Race.    Perhaps I'll never find out what it was but it was one super motor       $good$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on June 29, 2019, 09:06:53 am
I have recently seen a Ford Mustang around here in those colours - possible?

Completely different but when my wife and I went round the Orme last Saturday we saw two Austin 7's.  We were at Brenig today and there were three of them, and not the same two we saw before, although the driver of oen did say they;d been roudn the Orme last weekend.  The ones today had Hereford Austin 7 Club badges on them.

There appears to be a Mustang parked at the roadside in Craig-y-Don, near the park, which I see when going to the park with the dog.

I saw a row of classics parked up on the prom as I was driving along, but they had gone when I returned, so didn't get a chance to look more closely.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 29, 2019, 09:46:14 am
I've just looked at the Formula 1 cars again and it wasn't like those cars but more like the cars driven in the Le Mans Race.    Perhaps I'll never find out what it was but it was one super motor       

When you mentioned Le Mans, I remember Lola cars, from my youth, who used to team up with various partners, for the race, they had some great looking cars, 

https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en-GB&biw=1366&bih=625&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=_iIXXbjPAozFgQaW3oeoCg&q=lola+cars&oq=lola+cars&gs_l=img.1.0.0l2j0i8i30l4j0i24l4.32830.46505..50135...0.0..2.102.1624.28j1......0....1..gws-wiz-img.....0..35i39j0i67.EPbW2jkkmCA#imgrc=_ (https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en-GB&biw=1366&bih=625&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=_iIXXbjPAozFgQaW3oeoCg&q=lola+cars&oq=lola+cars&gs_l=img.1.0.0l2j0i8i30l4j0i24l4.32830.46505..50135...0.0..2.102.1624.28j1......0....1..gws-wiz-img.....0..35i39j0i67.EPbW2jkkmCA#imgrc=_)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 29, 2019, 09:53:03 am
They are really great cars      $good$

Thanks for posting the link Steve
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on June 29, 2019, 10:00:22 am
I always think there's a certain irony with these top sports car manufacturers.  By the time most folk have enough money to buy and run one, they often can't get into it.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 29, 2019, 10:48:19 am
I always think there's a certain irony with these top sports car manufacturers.  By the time most folk have enough money to buy and run one, they often can't get into it.

 _))*   _))*
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 05, 2019, 06:38:27 pm
The staggering sum North Wales councils have raked in from fining motorists
The cash was raised for fining people for everything from parking on double yellows, overstaying in car parks and misusing box junctions.

Councils across North Wales have pocketed more than £1.5 million in penalty charge notices over the space of two years, Figures for Conwy were reportedly unavailable.

Figures released today show that the local authorities in Anglesey , Denbighshire , Flintshire , Gwynedd and Wrexham have made £1,641,522.91 during 2017 and 2018 through giving 50,546 penalty charge notices (PCN) to motorists.   Cont.  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/staggering-sum-north-wales-councils-16535985 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/staggering-sum-north-wales-councils-16535985)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on July 05, 2019, 07:04:46 pm
Should be enough money in the coffers to get all the potholes filled in then.

Although the way the local highways people work it will probably be spent on putting down more speed bumps or red lines on A-class roads.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 10, 2019, 10:09:11 am
DVLA are starting to crack down on untaxed vehicles by clamping cars
Scores of motors in Prestatyn and Rhyl were seen with wheel clamps and windscreen stickers following a visit from the DVLA ANPR vans.

The DVLA have been operating a country-wide vehicle tax evasion operation throughout 2019, warning motorists to "tax it or we'll clamp it!"

Since circular tax discs were scrapped, the motoring body now uses automatic number plate readers (ANPR) to  to scan registrations and check them against information stored in the DVLA’s database.

Enforcement action against untaxed vehicles can include financial penalties, court action, clamping and, in some cases, the loss of the car.
Vehicles can be clamped or instantly impounded if found to be untaxed on a public road - even if you had a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN).

Anyone who finds their car clamped will need to pay a £100 fee to have it removed and will only be released once the vehicle has been taxed.  The DVLA also claim any unpaid vehicle tax arrears from the date it was last taxed or move to prosecute - with fines up to £1,000.
The number of untaxed vehicles has trebled since paper tax discs were scrapped in 2014, according to data from the Department for Transport.

DVLA enforcement spokeswoman Beth Beasley said: “While over 98% of vehicles on the road are taxed correctly, it is right that we take action against those who don’t tax their vehicles and then drive them -  otherwise it wouldn’t be fair to those who do the right thing.

“We don’t need to spot a vehicle on the road to take enforcement action but if we do, wheel clamping is an effective way to make sure that an untaxed vehicle is not driven on the road.

“It’s never been easier to tax your car – it’s just a few clicks to do it online and you can do it 24 hours a day, you can also spread payments across the year by Direct Debit so there really is no excuse.  Having your vehicle clamped is expensive and inconvenient. Don’t take the risk – tax it or lose it.”   ref DP

ALSO.......
New noise cameras will fine drivers whose cars are too loud
Loud exhausts will be targeted by the acoustic sensitive devices.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/new-noise-cameras-fine-drivers-16414760 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/new-noise-cameras-fine-drivers-16414760)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on July 10, 2019, 01:20:30 pm
I've been a critic of the DVLA  for some time as I believe that they are more bluff than substance,  A bit like Boris Johnson perhaps.      A few months ago I asked the DVLA for info under the FOI  Act  but they declined to give me the specific info I requested and said that they had previously  replied to a similar request from me before and in actual fact said that they would refuse to reply to any more FOI requests from me in future

That info would have given me some idea of roughly how much money they hadn't collected which the RAC has estimated to be over £100 million.      Are ANPR cameras any good if the car is parked in the garden or garage even, because I see someone daily who hasn't taxed his last 4 or 5 cars and has travelled  daily in them.

I really hope that I am proved wrong because the UK could do with the money and apart from that it is unfair to the honest motorist who pays on time

On another thread this week,  motorists in London are getting away with not paying for parking fines.     Some are well over the 100 mark so how come?      Couldn't the next traffic Warden arrange for the clamping or removal of that vehicle and that's the end of that but will common sense prevail?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 13, 2019, 02:18:42 pm
Three old classic cars have just gone past, anyone know what's on ?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on July 21, 2019, 02:41:42 pm
There was a good turnout of vehicles at the Coffee and Cars do at Rhos On Sea today.   I still like the yellow Noble sports car although the Jaguar F Type is a close second.      I don't think that I could get in or out of them at the moment and that lottery win seems a long way off
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on July 21, 2019, 02:45:44 pm
Cars at Rhos today

There was a big black beast of a car ( last photo above ) but I can't remember the make of the vehicle
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on July 21, 2019, 03:18:26 pm
Great photos Hugo. Looks better weather down there than up here.
This one looks a bit tricky to access as well.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on July 21, 2019, 05:17:47 pm
Hugo ... the "black beast of a car" is a Nissan GT-R ... fairly quick!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on July 21, 2019, 06:38:29 pm
Hugo ... the "black beast of a car" is a Nissan GT-R ... fairly quick!


I remember the name now that you have said it DVT but I've never seen one before.   That would be nice for you on a rally      ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on July 21, 2019, 06:44:00 pm
Great photos Hugo. Looks better weather down there than up here.
This one looks a bit tricky to access as well.

Is that your hire car or have you driven all the way there?          ;D

Don't forget to take some photos and post them on here as they are always lovely to see.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on July 21, 2019, 08:57:51 pm
Sorry Hugo. At home now. The photo was taken in June and it definitely wasn't our hire car!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 25, 2019, 01:18:42 pm
Why driving in flip flops could land you with a fine and points on your licence.     Pioneer

https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/17794293.driving-flip-flops-land-fine-points-licence/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/17794293.driving-flip-flops-land-fine-points-licence/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on July 26, 2019, 05:37:07 pm
I've never owned or worn flip flops, doubt I ever will lol
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 06, 2019, 04:46:59 pm
New speed trap blitz on drivers - and this is how it's going to work
Motorists who think they can put their foot down once the coast is clear should think again.

Multiple speed trap vans will line particular roads in a bid to deter motorists who think they can accelerate once they think they're in the clear.

GoSafe, the partnership that tries to reduce accidents on the roads, says it wants to make sure drivers don't speed up once they pass the enforcement vehicles. Cont...... https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-speed-trap-blitz-drivers-16708849 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-speed-trap-blitz-drivers-16708849)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on August 06, 2019, 06:40:58 pm
I would have thought that average speed cameras would have sorted this thing out and in that way would have freed up the much needed resources of the Police.     
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 14, 2019, 10:02:58 am
The North Wales speed cameras aimed at cutting pollution are now in place
Speed restrictions were installed on the A483 and A494 in a bid to cut the level of nitrogen dioxide in the area

Article/ comments    https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-speed-cameras-aimed-16749751 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-speed-cameras-aimed-16749751)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on August 14, 2019, 10:15:08 am
Not only is Lesley Griffiths besotted with the misuse of the word 'so' but she completely misses the point about pollution. If we want to cut pollution (which, if we want a world in which our grandchildren and their children can actually breathe we need to do) then we need to go after the polluting vehicles.

That means initially diesel vehicles: cars, vans, lorries and buses. Then the WA and UK government need to restore the grants for EV purchasers, force and subsidise councils to provide a lot more charging points, remove the woefully misnamed road tax from EVs and PHEVs, tax all new diesel vehicles about 300% more than at present and start a process to disincentivise ICE purchasers generally.

Pollution kills, and with asthma rates in children rocketing, especially in the East of the UK and in cities, they need to get a grip.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on August 14, 2019, 10:04:05 pm
I have had cause, on a few occaisons recently, to use the A548 stretch at Queensferry that is now 50mph due to emissions and have noticed a very foul smell in that area.  There is also a chimney not far away belching out grey "smoke" ... so is the cause of poor air really down to cars? ... I suspect not, but we motorists are an easy target.  The area is also low-lying so any "heavy" air will settle there.

Also, surely a car travelling at 70mph along that stretch, as previously legal, is on that piece of road a lot less time that a car travelling at 50mph ... so is belching out less exhaust gasses.

If I drive an EV then can I still do 70mph as it won't be affecting the air quality?!!!

It does seem that "do-gooders" are doing everything they can to stop motoring.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on August 15, 2019, 09:12:07 am
According to the RAC at the end of March this year there were 38.4 million vehicles registered for UK roads and an estimated three million lorries and HGVs from the continent.  According to the D of T we only have 246,700 miles of roads, and the real problem is that the majority of the vehicles use cities and motorways. In high pressure weather the emissions can become trapped beneath the sinking air, which is why a lot of cities around the world have started introducing zero-emission days.

We know diesel fumes, particularly, can aggravate a lot of medical conditions, including but not limited to Asthma. Tests done on the same roads in London over the past two years have revealed that young children are inhaling dangerous particulates on a daily basis, almost all from vehicles using the capital's streets.

Since Khan took over as Mayor he's instituted hefty financial disincentives for diesels especially, and the level of dangerous particulates has started to fall.  As an example of just what to expect from Johnson's stint as PM, under his 'leadership' the capital breached international safety limits from air pollution 38 times during his last six months alone.

On the 50 - 70mph argument, all vehicles use around 30% less fuel at 50 than at 70.

On the chimney, it's likely that whatever's causing the smell and smoke is breaking local regulations, so they need to be reported.  Local residents have probably already done it.

I know what you mean about the "do-gooders" seemingly doing everything they can to stop motoring. Not that long ago I might have agreed.  But a few things changed my mind. One was the death of the little girl in London which was positively attributed to NO levels from diesel vehicles. Another was learning that we only started monitoring pollution hotspots from 2007. What was found then was very worrying.

We now drive a PHEV and run it on electric power almost the entire time.  I think it's changed the way we drive, too; we drive more deliberately than we did and watch the range meter (which is on a HUD).  The one thing we need to push for is more charging points. Yesterday the only two in Colwyn Bay were occupied with EVs and the only other one - at Bodnant - had been demolished after something had backed into it and wasn't working.  Councils need to use the cash on offer from the WA to install a lot more of these charge points and the WA and UK government need to force all providers of charge points to work together, using a common payment system.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: rhuddlan on August 15, 2019, 10:21:16 am
Hi
I really think it would be a good idea if you explained which car you decided upon and what type of journeys you undertake. The reason for this is that(up until now) as a confirmed petrol / diesel head I'm conscious that electric vehicles are the future but cannot really understand which type to go for. The frequency and availability of charging stations is an issue as we do long journeys to see family. Would you mind giving advice on the forum or would you pm me?
Thanks for your consideration as I'm sure others are bewildered by this major change....I see car mags etc devoting more and more pages to EVs but I think users views are more pertinent...at least to me anyway!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 15, 2019, 11:01:47 am
We do not use our car much, and it is now ten years old, so although in good condition ( 36.000), I have been considering a change, so I also would be interested in your comments, I had a quick search and it would appear PHEV's are about £10.000 more expensive ?  https://ev-database.uk/compare/cheapest-plugin-hybrid
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on August 15, 2019, 11:20:39 am
The govt decided to scrap the PHEV grant (which was worth around £3000) and they tax the car like a normal petrol one, so yep; the govt isn't really interested in helping the environment to become less polluted.

However, we get around 650 miles per gallon on our PHEV, so it does save a lot of money, and the charge point was fitted free so no complaints from us. And we've found nothing beats an EV for acceleration and silent driving. But the purchase price is still unacceptably high for most folk.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 15, 2019, 03:47:07 pm
Thanks for that, It would be worth thinking about if we did more mileage, I might have to continue doing my bit for the environment, with low mileage.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on August 15, 2019, 05:02:50 pm
Interestingly, it's the low mileage runs where the EVs come into their own. Even PHEVs have around 35 miles per charge so they're pretty much perfect for local use.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 16, 2019, 12:46:15 pm
Interestingly, it's the low mileage runs where the EVs come into their own. Even PHEVs have around 35 miles per charge so they're pretty much perfect for local use.
Ian, Even this has surprised me........... mileage since July 2013.................    4.072               this and the fact it has been garaged,  is another reason why I have not been to the car showrooms.              :-\
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on August 16, 2019, 06:22:18 pm
Hi
I really think it would be a good idea if you explained which car you decided upon and what type of journeys you undertake. The reason for this is that(up until now) as a confirmed petrol / diesel head I'm conscious that electric vehicles are the future but cannot really understand which type to go for. The frequency and availability of charging stations is an issue as we do long journeys to see family. Would you mind giving advice on the forum or would you pm me?
Thanks for your consideration as I'm sure others are bewildered by this major change....I see car mags etc devoting more and more pages to EVs but I think users views are more pertinent...at least to me anyway!

There's quite a lot of things you need to know before taking the plunge, as you say.  First, however, I'll dispel some common misconceptions:

1. All charge points have moved towards a common plug/socket so theoretically you can use anyone.
2. Sadly, the government hasn't seen fit to force all charge companies to use a common system of payment (something like a single card) so currently they all use their own systems. Even though a lot are totally free, such as the ones at M&S in Cheshire Oakes they still insist you open an account with the provider.  So not a lot that's easy there, then.
3. The most common type of charge point provider is Polar. All (both) the points on Colwyn prom are Polar and the Polar system uses a single charge card which costs nothing for the first three months and then £8 pm thereafter.
4. The government still fit a free charge point in your house. A chap comes and spends a day fitting a direct line from the main board (did in our case, anyway) and that sits outside, impervious to weather.
5.  All Rescue companies recognise range anxiety and if you do run out mid-journey, they'll put the car on the back of their transporter and take you to the nearest charge point.

You also have to know what types of vehicle there are.  We have a PHEV: Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. Quite a few companies now sell them.  Plus points: the engine takes over if you run out of electricity. Negative points: they're taxed according to your petrol engine emissions.

Then there's the pure EV. Range between 200 - 350 miles per charge. Faster acceleration than a Porsche, utterly silent apart from tyre noise, superb to drive but if you do run out then it's off to a charge point for half an hour while it re-charges.

BMW, meanwhile, do an EV with a petrol engine that drives a generator, so that keeps yo- going for much longer than an EV by itself.

Because they're all minimising weight and drag they're all generally pretty sleek in shape and inside all the instruments are graphical.  No speedo needles.

Best advice I can give is to visit all the showrooms in Junction who are offering EVs or PHEVs. Take a test drive in several to get the feel of how an EV performs. All I can say is there's now no way we'd return to petrol.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: rhuddlan on August 16, 2019, 07:34:50 pm
Thanks Ian. I shall go and have a look.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on August 18, 2019, 01:34:11 pm
I had a look at the cars on Rhos On Sea promenade today and there was another good turn out with many well looked after vehicles on display.   
Tellytubby sent me a photo of a McLaren that he saw down on the Llyn Peninsula and it's a fantastic looking model, perhaps there is an electric version of it that Rhuddlan may be interested in.     ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on August 18, 2019, 02:04:10 pm
Cars on Rhos Prom today
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 18, 2019, 02:27:37 pm
As you say, some very nice cars there, great photos,  I tried to get there and then go to the RNLI open day, best laid plans etc. missed both, however a parade of very smart sports cars, have just driven past the house while I was outside, so not a completely wasted day, apparently from a display of cars on Llandudno prom, ............plenty to do today and good weather.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 13, 2019, 01:00:02 pm
Asda and Sainsbury's are cutting the price of petrol at their forecourts.                          ref DP

Effective today, Asda is cutting the price of unleaded fuel by 3p a litre.

The supermarket said it means people filling up at one of its 322 petrol stations will pay no more than 122.7p a litre for unleaded, while diesel remains unchanged at 126.7p a litre
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 15, 2019, 04:35:46 pm
A  number of changes to driving laws could come into effect for motorists using roads in the UK and the rest of Europe.
The DVLA have also introduced some changes for 2019, and continue to do so.

So, to help you get to grips before the changes come in.............    https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-driving-laws-you-need-16922583 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-driving-laws-you-need-16922583)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 22, 2019, 11:46:36 am
One of these passed me the other day, in Llandudno, looking very stylish, never having seen one I looked it up, very interesting, a handy vehicle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is_RjEvDCVQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is_RjEvDCVQ)

https://electrek.co/2019/03/07/quadro-eqooder-electric-vehicle/ (https://electrek.co/2019/03/07/quadro-eqooder-electric-vehicle/)
Title: Re: Cars................“far too many tragedies” on roads in North Wales."
Post by: SteveH on September 30, 2019, 03:43:22 pm
POLICE officers raised awareness of the dangers surrounding road use as part of a Europe-wide day of action, amid concerns over “far too many tragedies” on roads in North Wales.

North Wales Police (NWP) made the road safety pledge for Project Edward’s ‘European Day Without a Road Death’ campaign, established by the European Traffic Police Network in 2016 to draw attention to the average of 70 deaths occurring every day on the continent.

On September 26, police forces and law enforcement agencies from across Europe brought attention to the consequences of the most common dangerous behaviours by drivers and encouraged motorists and cyclists to sign up to the Project Edward road safety pledge. It includes commitments such as not using your mobile phone, being vigilant for the needs of different vehicles, taking care not to tailgate and reminding close ones to take extra care.

Chief superintendent Neill Anderson of NWP said that “one of the hardest jobs a police officer has to do is visit relatives to tell them a loved one has died”.

He said: “Reducing casualties remains a priority for North Wales Police. We want to encourage all road users to think about their driving and how this can be improved for their own and others’ safety.

“Aspects of bad driving all combine to make our roads unsafe with speeding, driving without a seatbelt, using a mobile phone, drugs, alcohol and dangerous driving being five elements which influence this.

“All road users must play their part and make the extra effort to look out for each other.”

Officers from other emergency services including North Wales Fire and Rescue Service (NWFRS) and the Welsh Ambulance Service (WAS) also pledged their support for the international campaign.

Dermot O’Leary, road safety champion for the WAS, said: “Crews attend‎ too many road traffic collisions and see too many deaths and serious injuries on the roads of North Wales.”

Justin Evans, head of community safety for NWFRS, added: “As firefighters, we witness first-hand the terrible aftermath of road traffic collisions. By changing our driving behaviour we can help to make our villages, towns and cities safer places to be.

“Every action that we take, as a driver or as a passenger, can change the outcome of a journey and the future of a family.”

For more information about Project Edward, visit www.projectedward.eu (http://www.projectedward.eu)                                                       ref Pioneer


     
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on September 30, 2019, 05:17:40 pm
No figures for Wales, but the UK is 6th in the world for road fatalities, 6th for Road fatalities per 100,000 vehicles and 4th for road deaths per billion vehicle km. In the most recent report, however, the UK has 3.1 road traffic deaths per 100,000 population. That’s only slightly behind Switzerland and Sweden and a fair bit behind Maldives and Micronesia.  But overall we’re the sixth safest place on the planet in terms of road safety.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on October 02, 2019, 04:30:44 pm
We were just going to go up Invalid's Walk when I noticed this immaculate MG in the garden of the Toll House, the owner of the car came out and invited us to have a look at it and we had a nice chat with her before setting off on our walk
The second car was in Cwlach Street and that was in very good condition too
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 02, 2019, 05:48:21 pm
I am not so keen on your's     ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 18, 2019, 01:01:32 pm
Shocking photos expose state of airport parking site where couple's Mercedes disappeared
The couple left their car with a meet and greet firm near Manchester Airport - though it is not affiliated with the airport itself.   ref DP
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/shocking-photos-expose-state-airport-17105838 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/shocking-photos-expose-state-airport-17105838)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 01, 2019, 11:02:01 am
The government plans to close a legal loophole that has allowed drivers who use mobile phones to film or take photographs to escape prosecution.

It is illegal for drivers to call or text on hand-held phones but some have dodged punishment for taking photos.
In July, a man overturned a conviction for filming a crash, saying he was not using his phone "to communicate".

The government aims to revise the laws to also include browsing the internet and searching playlists while driving.
It says the current legislation has fallen behind advances in smartphone technology.
cont... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50250730 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50250730)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on November 01, 2019, 11:42:01 am
My OH followed a 4 by 4 up the zig zag road towards St. Tudno's earlier this week. The driver was steering with one hand and the other was out of the window holding a selfie stick.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on November 01, 2019, 12:14:35 pm
It's a shame that he hasn't got a dash cam in the little Moggie as that would have gone viral.   

What a vain plonker doing something like that, especially on that road
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on November 01, 2019, 04:02:14 pm
It's a shame that he hasn't got a dash cam in the little Moggie as that would have gone viral.   

What a vain plonker doing something like that, especially on that road

He sold the Moggie Minor in May, now has a Rover 100 Kensington. Don't ask me why...apart from the fact that the Moggie wasn't exactly reliable ! I have only been in the Rover a few times, having only just got to going out again after 4 months of being hospitalised and housebound It has better suspension...no cart springs !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 01, 2019, 04:25:56 pm
Glad to hear you are on the move again, hope things keep improving.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on November 01, 2019, 06:00:38 pm
Glad to hear you are on the move again, hope things keep improving.

Thank you...slow progress !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on November 01, 2019, 06:14:22 pm
Indeed;  great to see you're up and about and hopefully looking forward to playing golf :-)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on November 01, 2019, 09:17:31 pm
Rover 100 Kensington ... a posh Metro, quite a rarity these days in any form.

I have owned two Metros, one a 997cc and the other the MG version - both totally reliable in my ownership, even though both were used in competition as well as daily use!

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on November 01, 2019, 09:24:35 pm
'Rosie' is a 1995 model in nightfire red, 1.2 K series engine with 20,000 miles on the clock.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on November 01, 2019, 10:51:26 pm
Nice one ... you did well finding that ... very few Metros to be seen these days, especially in that condition.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on November 02, 2019, 07:44:14 pm
We've bought a few cars in recent months,
In May we bought a 2002 Mercedes-Benz C32AMG estate with 354bhp from it's 3.2 Kompressor V6 engine, a very fast car! Then about a month ago we bought something completely different,  a 1933 Austin Seven box saloon, a lovely car which gets lots of attention when you park it.
Then a week ago we bought a year old VW Up! GTI, amazing car , great fun to drive!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Quiggs on November 02, 2019, 11:39:51 pm
The Austin 7 brought back a memory, I passed my test in one  :D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 03, 2019, 01:47:41 pm
ME,  I like what you have done to your front room, with a special area for "your car of the day " I am jealous.  ;)

Will we be seeing the Austin 7 on Llandudno prom next summer ?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on November 03, 2019, 04:07:34 pm
Lol, you will see a couple of our Mercedes Benz fleet on the prom in June as this year.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 03, 2019, 07:37:24 pm
Lol, you will see a couple of our Mercedes Benz fleet on the prom in June as this year.
Please let me know the dates, would not like to miss it.  Ta
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Merddin Emrys on November 03, 2019, 07:46:18 pm
I know it's in June, not sure of the date yet.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on November 04, 2019, 02:58:48 pm
I was looking for something when I came across this article in the Cambrian News:_

http://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/article.cfm?id=130215&headline=Man%20avoids%20ban%20for%20driving%20with%20a%20car%20balanced%20on%20top%20of%20his&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2019 (http://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/article.cfm?id=130215&headline=Man%20avoids%20ban%20for%20driving%20with%20a%20car%20balanced%20on%20top%20of%20his&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2019)

I thought that if anyone could do this what else could they be guilty of so I did a car tax checker and found that a SORN notice is in force and the MOT expired 19th Dec 2018.
As the offence took place on the 26th March 2019 why didn't the Police find out about it?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 12, 2019, 10:24:39 am
Drivers are still being fined despite following the 10% rule - a speed van officer explains why
Go Safe speed van operator Gareth Thomas also explains where all the money received from speeding fines goes.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/drivers-still-being-fined-despite-17239506 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/drivers-still-being-fined-despite-17239506)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 16, 2019, 10:57:59 am
A bit of information that might come in handy one day.

A parking ticket is something that most of us have experienced, and the majority of time, we just grumble and pay up.
But what's more frustrating is if you believe you've been wrongly issued with a ticket.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/asda-lidl-supermarket-parking-fines-17245668 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/asda-lidl-supermarket-parking-fines-17245668)

Photo...What is the difference between the two types of parking tickets?
Private Parking Charge Notices are not the same as the local authority Penalty Charge Notices
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 30, 2019, 12:23:07 pm
I know it's in June, not sure of the date yet.

Well done to all involved.      ME I will still need reminded    :-[

THE Welsh Air Ambulance charity has received more than £1,500 thanks to an event which took place in Llandudno earlier in the year.

The second edition of the Mercedes Benz club’s ‘Mercedes on the Prom’ event held in the town in June raised a total of £1,570.
More than one hundred Mercedes cars of all models and ages were parked on the Promenade during the event, attracting more than 200 visitors to the area.

Mercedes Benz club members were given a detailed look inside the Air Ambulance helicopter before a presentation was made.

Further funds of £467 were raised by other guests at Llandudno’s Mercedes Benz gathering on behalf of the national RNLI team.

Mr Henderson said: “Such was the success of this event, that is going to be repeated in 2020 on Sunday June 28.

“It is open to all Members of The Mercedes Benz Club and once again all proceeds will be for the benefit of the Wales Air Ambulance.”
The charity relies on donations from members of the public to help keep its helicopters flying - with each mission costing around £1500 on average.

The cars at this year's Llandudno gathering were mainly sports and convertibles comprising various generations of the SL and SLK models but saloons, coupes and estate cars were also well represented.

Some of the rarer models were three 1960's "Pagoda" SL, and a CLK63 AMG Black Series once owned by Jeremy Clarkson. Further information, contact clive.henderson@mercedes-benz-club.co.uk.                                                               REF Pioneer
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on December 13, 2019, 01:07:57 pm
Asda and Sainsbury's have cut fuel prices across hundreds of sites in the UK.                             ref DP

Asda announced it has cut up to 2p per litre on unleaded and up to 1p per litre on diesel.

Drivers filling up at any one of the supermarket’s 322 petrol stations will pay no more than 117.7p per litre on unleaded and 122.7p per litre on diesel.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 04, 2020, 06:16:02 pm
Revealed: The North Wales speed cameras that make the most cash
In the last two years, the penalties paid could add up to around £14m across all the speed traps in the region

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/speed-cameras-north-wales-fines-17507128 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/speed-cameras-north-wales-fines-17507128)

Conwy
A55 Abergele (Westbound), Conwy - 6,981
A470 Llanrwst Road, Glan Conwy, Conwy - 2,029
A5 Ty Nant - Dinmael, Conwy - 1,816
A548 Towyn, Conwy - 1,454
B5115 Llandudno Road, Rhos on Sea - Penrhyn Bay, Conwy - 1,273
B5115 Pentywyn Road, Llanrhos, Conwy - 1,025
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on January 04, 2020, 07:23:22 pm
How many accidents were caused by those "speeders"?

Driving fast does not cause accidents ... driving fast inappropriately can.

Unfortunately the cameras cannot distinguish between someone driving fast safely (and gets caught) and someone driving slow but dangerously (so doesn't get caught).

Many other factors should be taken into account ... weather conditions, state of the road, amount of traffic, ability of the driver and car, amongst other things.

But far easier, and financially worthwhile, to employ a camera.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on January 05, 2020, 08:52:12 am
https://wirralminis.com/wirral-to-llandudno-run/

 Next Sunday Jan. 10th sees the annual Mini Run.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on January 05, 2020, 12:07:55 pm
It's Sunday the 12th Jan Nemesis,  but it sounds like it will be a good out for competitors and spectators alike.      $good$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 05, 2020, 12:09:02 pm
Looking forward to it, are you entering this year Nem. ?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on January 05, 2020, 02:30:31 pm
It's Sunday the 12th Jan Nemesis,  but it sounds like it will be a good out for competitors and spectators alike.      $good$

Sorry Hugo....too many pills, still addling my brain ! According to the web-site the actual run is sold out, but that doesn't stop the spectators ! There should be plenty there.

Steve H...... We will be there hopefully, but as we are classed a Metro we shall not be an actual entry. 'Rosie' will be there with us, so if you see us sitting in her do come and have a word. I shall probably manage to potter for a bit, but will be people watching with the dog in the car ! Hope to see you. $good$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on January 07, 2020, 03:40:40 pm
Revealed: The North Wales speed cameras that make the most cash
In the last two years, the penalties paid could add up to around £14m across all the speed traps in the region

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/speed-cameras-north-wales-fines-17507128 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/speed-cameras-north-wales-fines-17507128)

Unfortunately the North Wales Police do not have the Vulcan style cameras that detect such things as dangerous drivers such as those driving while using a hand held mobile phone.    The cameras they have  only detect vehicles that exceed the speed limit in certain areas.     Driving ability does not even enter the equation.      If the speed limit is say 70 mph then that is the maximum amount of speed you can do without breaking the law.      You don't have to do  70 mph you can always do less than that if you want to.
Lawbreakers know what to expect if they exceed the speed limit so the best thing to do is not to break the lw in the first place
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 09, 2020, 10:31:30 am
The new rules which mean private parking companies can no longer fine motorists unfairly
Motorists who accidentally key in the wrong registration number when buying a parking ticket can no longer be fined £100

The new rules have been introduced by the British Parking Association (BPA) that represents private firms to write-off fines when honest mistakes happen.
They came into effect on Monday, January 6.

However, the revised code will not apply to motorists fined before that time.       cont.   https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-rules-mean-private-parking-17532302 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-rules-mean-private-parking-17532302)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 10, 2020, 10:09:14 am
170 ultra-low emission vehicles were licensed in Conwy at the end of September.

Drivers are getting on board the green revolution in Conwy with a big rise in electric vehicles, the latest figures reveal.

But with the eco-friendly motors still making up a small share of the market, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has called for measures to drive up their use.

Department for Transport statistics show that 170 ultra-low emission vehicles were licensed in Conwy at the end of September – 26% more than at the same point a year earlier.     cont   https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18151416.170-ultra-low-emission-vehicles-licensed-conwy-end-september/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18151416.170-ultra-low-emission-vehicles-licensed-conwy-end-september/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 12, 2020, 10:00:07 am
The horrific moment biker is catapulted into the air in head-on crash - and why police want you to see it
The motorcyclist was hit by a driver travelling at 70mph on the wrong side of the road.

The biker suffered a broken back, a broken sternum and a broken wrist, and his Suzuki K7 sports bike was completely destroyed.
"The offending driver had no previous driving points or convictions, but on this occasion he demonstrated an exceptional lack of judgement.

"Thankfully, the motorcyclist was wearing a full leather air bag suit  https://www.rideapart.com/articles/245118/how-it-works-modern-airbag-suits/ (https://www.rideapart.com/articles/245118/how-it-works-modern-airbag-suits/) which activated and inflated as he was propelled off his bike.

"Without it, in a collision at this speed, he would most likely have died."

Article and video  (content warning)  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/horrific-moment-biker-catapulted-air-17551511 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/horrific-moment-biker-catapulted-air-17551511)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on January 12, 2020, 10:42:21 am
That motorcyclist was extremely lucky to survive that crash and thank goodness that he was wearing that air bag suit.    I didn't know that such a thing existed but it just shows you how much protection a biker needs when they are out on the road
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on January 12, 2020, 11:01:55 am
Indeed. And there will be some who will make excuses for the car driver - of that we can be sure.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 16, 2020, 04:05:26 pm
And especially for Hugo...........

NORTH Wales Police has now taken ‘devolved powers’ from the DVLA that allows them to seize any untaxed vehicle from the roadside.

The law states that if a vehicle is untaxed it should be registered with a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN), and kept on private property.

If a vehicle is reported or discovered through Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) as having no vehicle tax, North Wales Police can now remove it.
And the force's Roads Policing Unit used the new powers for the first time as officers seized a car in Wrexham on Thursday.

While the vast majority of vehicles on the road are taxed correctly, North Wales Police are committed to taking action against those who break the law by not paying their tax.

Sergeant Meurig Jones of the North Wales Police Roads Policing Unit said: “In reality, these devolved powers are an extension to the armoury that we already have available to us to remove unlawful vehicles from our roads. We have always been able to remove vehicles with no insurance or being driven by persons otherwise than in accordance with their licence. Now we can add untaxed vehicles to the list.

“This may seem low level compared to other types of crime that officers deal with, however, we are told time and time again that it’s a frustration for the communities where these cars are parked.

“By picking up on these sorts of crimes our officers and staff are able to better prevent and detect further criminality. If you don’t adhere to the laws of the road with a roadworthy vehicle, have insurance or tax then you simply should not be driving in a public place.
“Our message is straightforward – tax it or lose it.”

If you believe that a vehicle does not have tax, you can use this link to check on the DVLA website, you can also use the link to report vehicles without tax direct to the DVLA

If you believe a vehicle is being used on the road illegally contact a member of your local policing team dial 101 – giving as much details as you can such as vehicle make, registration and name of driver(s)                ref Pioneer


     
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on January 16, 2020, 06:06:15 pm
I suspect 'about time' is the appropriate sentiment.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on January 16, 2020, 06:43:39 pm
Thanks very much Steve for posting that information about those devolved powers that have been granted to the Police, there is nothing worse than seeing these offenders drive around the area openly avoiding paying road tax or not having a valid MOT

Now back to reality.    Previously out of date road tax was reported  to the DVLA who "allegedly" followed the report up but I know that as an enforcement recovery office they are not fit for purpose
Outstanding MOT's have always been dealt with by the Police and the DVLA has no power when it comes to enforcing the MOT's

The same as it is now if you wanted to report an out of date MOT to the Police then people still had to dial 101,   However someone I know did this and was told by the Police operator that " they were not interested in out of date MOT's unless the MOT was more than three months out of date"

We'll have to wait and see how effective this new devolved power will be as the person I keep seeing still has no road tax or MOT on his vehicle.     The DVLA website incidentally knows from day one when the tax or MOT has expired so the follow up shouldn't be that difficult
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 23, 2020, 03:33:55 pm
MORE THAN two hundred mini coopers gathered on The Promenade in Llandudno recently.

Held by the Wirral minis club on January 12, the event welcomed all variants of the classic vehicle to the town on what was rainy but successful day according to organisers.  cont photos    https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18182428.two-hundred-minis-take-llandudno/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18182428.two-hundred-minis-take-llandudno/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 29, 2020, 12:45:18 pm
Asda and Sainsbury's are reducing the price of petrol and diesel after weeks of rising prices.

Drivers have seen prices creep up over the last two months - rising from 117.7p per litre on unleaded in mid-December at Asda to 124.7p per litre this week.
But today the supermarket giant said all its 322 petrol stations will see a price cut by up to 3p per litre across both unleaded and on diesel.
This move is expected to trigger reductions from the other supermarket giants like Tesco
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/asda-cuts-petrol-diesel-prices-17649245 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/asda-cuts-petrol-diesel-prices-17649245)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 30, 2020, 11:08:55 am
New style of green driving......... video

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-manchester-51300678/car-spotted-with-greenhouse-on-its-roof-in-heywood (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-manchester-51300678/car-spotted-with-greenhouse-on-its-roof-in-heywood)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 31, 2020, 10:41:18 am
Struggling luxury UK carmaker Aston Martin has announced plans to raise emergency funding worth £500m.

A consortium led by billionaire Lawrence Stroll will put in £182m, with the rest of the money coming from existing investors.

Mr Stroll partly owns the Racing Point Formula 1 team, which will be branded Aston Martin from 2021 under the deal.

The move comes hours after a board meeting held to discuss how to prop up the ailing firm.

cont  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51323241 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51323241)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on February 05, 2020, 02:48:06 pm
Asda and Sainsbury's have cut the price of petrol and diesel for the second time in a week.     ref DP

Asda has today taken 4p per litre off diesel and 2p per litre off petrol at its 322 fuel stations around the UK.

This will mean any driver filling up at any Asda filling station will pay no more than 118.7p per litre on unleaded and 120.7p per litre on diesel
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on February 05, 2020, 05:39:46 pm
DVT    I think that you will be the person best to ask this question.      My friend Tellytubby and I were out today and we were talking about Mike Hinde the rally driver, who once had a car showroom in Dyserth
We had a friendly argument about what car Mike drove in his Rally days, I said that he drove a Skoda but Tellytubby said that it was a Saab

Now I've had a look through the North Wales Car Club website and Mike was mentioned a few times and he had driven a number of different cars but Skoda and Saab weren't mentioned

Do you know if he ever drove Saabs or/and Skodas?        When I lived in Dyserth I thought that he was a Skoda dealer but my memory may be playing tricks on me
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on February 06, 2020, 10:37:06 am
A friend sent me some details about Mike Hinde and he did as I first thought drive Skodas during his rally days along with other makes of cars and his garage/showroom sold Skoda cars
I couldn't however find out if he ever competed in Saabs
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on February 06, 2020, 04:52:59 pm
Now there's a name from the past - Mike Hinde - still with us but living in Cornwall and not too mobile these days.

I don;t recall him driving a SAAB but he was extremely successful in Skoda's, and won his class on the RAC Rally as in the picture, this started a run of many years of Skoda wins.

I have photos of him in various cars - including Peugeot 104, Volkswagen Beetle, MG TF, SIMCA Aronde, Clan Crusader, SIMCA 1100, Hillman Imp, SIMCA 1000, Dodge (!), Skoda Octavia, Peugeot 504, Ford Popular, Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus, Panther Lima.

Here are a few!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on February 06, 2020, 04:54:34 pm
... some more!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on February 06, 2020, 04:58:17 pm
... and more:
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on February 06, 2020, 05:21:36 pm
Thank you very much for going to all that trouble DVT  it's really appreciated.       $good$

The photos of the cars were great and that Clan Crusader was an unusual looking motor, I think that I've only ever seen a few of them about.
I used to walk my dog past Mike's garage in Dyserth and stop and look at the Skoda's there.    At the time Skodas had a bad press but I thought then that it wasn't justified as Mike was winning so many competitions in that make of car
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on February 06, 2020, 09:48:13 pm
Mike lent me those photos to scan some years ago as I am the North Wales Car Club archivist - certainly a great variety of unusual cars.

North Wales Car Club's Cymru Trial is being held on March 21 and the regulations (which are here www.anwcc.co.uk/regs-200321-cymru.pdf (http://www.anwcc.co.uk/regs-200321-cymru.pdf)) give the list of winners over the years, you can see how successful Mike was in that motor sport discipline, not just rallies!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on February 07, 2020, 03:04:22 pm
What great photos DVT. Thank you for sharing them.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on February 08, 2020, 02:47:12 pm
When I was at the West Shore today I saw a number of extremely dirty rally cars driving past.     Has anyone got any idea what is going on there?



Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on February 08, 2020, 03:19:17 pm
When I was at the West Shore today I saw a number of extremely dirty rally cars driving past.     Has anyone got any idea what is going on there?

Hugo, Cambrian  Rally Today   https://cambrianrally.co.uk/   , main area for seeing the teams etc. on the Venue Cymru car park, and they used the Westshore car park for their trailers
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on February 08, 2020, 05:38:17 pm
Thanks for posting that Steve and for the link attached, some incredible driving going on there.    I think that some of the cars I saw today hadn't been cleaned since that 2019 rally, the back windows and number plates were just covered in dirt
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on February 21, 2020, 10:56:42 pm
Hugo ... do you know a chap named David John Davies, a "Dyserth lad" (his words), he is in his 70's.  I don't know how old you are but guessing could be similar (please don't be offended, and I apologise if I'm wrong!).  Anyway, John (as he is known) was at the same function as me tonight and he has just returned from a trip to Cornwall to celebrate Mike Hinde's 90th birthday, along with many of Mike's other friends.  Mike is doing well, although does not travel far these days, and the birthday party was, apparently, a night of reminiscences.

Incidentally, the Cymru Trial (21st March) I referred to earlier has had to be cancelled due to storm damage to the venue.  Mike won the Cymru on a number of occasions.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on February 22, 2020, 08:29:46 am
I don't think I know David John Davies and only lived in Dyserth for about 7 years.    I am 73 but the only reason I know Mike Hinde is because I used to walk past his place with my dog and have an occasional chat with him
I had of course read about Mike's racing achievements and he must have been an exceptional driver because some of those cars in the photos you posted are not the easiest to handle at speed.
Thanks for telling me about Mike and I'm pleased that his 90th birthday celebrations went well
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on February 26, 2020, 12:21:34 pm
Asda and Sainsbury's have announced a price cut of 2p per litre across both petrol and diesel.

Motorists filling up at any Asda filling station will pay no more than 116.7p per litre on unleaded and 118.7p per litre on diesel from today.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 03, 2020, 12:10:56 pm
Motorists are being warned about the scam dubbed "flash for cash" which could see them swindled out of cash.

The scam, also known as the 'crash for cash' scam is where a  driver flashes their headlights to a motorist waiting at a junction or a bend informing them it's safe to pull out, before intentionally crashing into them.

In some cases, the intention behind the crash is to try and persuade the driver to settle the bill without getting insurance providers involved.
In both cases, the criminal will attempt to claim for compensation and reimbursement for damages including fake bills for recovery and repairs, for loss of earnings and for personal injury.

One of the most complicated issues with the 'flash for cash' scam is how difficult it is to prove unless a dash camera is involved; it is often one person's word against the other's.

The Highway Code states that motorists should never assume that a flash is a signal to go, as in some cases it could be a warning.

The Highway Code says: "Only flash your headlights to let other road users know that you are there.

"Do not flash your headlights to convey any other message or intimidate other road users.

"Never assume that flashing headlights is a signal inviting you to proceed. Use your own judgement and proceed carefully."

What to do if you suspect you're a victim victim
If you are unlucky enough to become involved in the scam the RAC advises you stay calm, call the police from the scene - informing them you believe it is a scam.

Then begin gathering the following information:

Make, model and registration number of the other vehicle
Time, date, location and weather conditions at the time of the accident
Full name, address and date of birth of the driver and each passenger in their vehicle
Take pictures or video of the cars involved and the scene of the accident
Any injuries mentioned
Whether the other vehicle was driven or towed away from the scene – note the details of the vehicle used to tow
Names and addresses of any independent witnesses

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/flash-cash-scam-drivers-should-17849474 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/flash-cash-scam-drivers-should-17849474)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 04, 2020, 11:14:45 am
A more eco-friendly petrol could be introduced to garages in the UK from next year.

The government is consulting on making E10 - which contains less carbon and more ethanol than fuels currently on sale - the new standard petrol grade.

The move could cut CO2 emissions from transport by 750,000 tonnes per year, the Department for Transport said.
However, the lower carbon fuel would not be compatible with some older vehicles.

Current petrol grades in the UK - known as E5 - contain up to 5% bioethanol.
E10 would see this percentage increased up to 10% - a proportion that would bring the UK in line with countries such as Belgium, Finland, France and Germany.    cont   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51731757 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51731757)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 08, 2020, 12:18:44 pm
There were a couple that surprised me...."Paying at a Drive-thru with your phone".... "Letting your pet out the car if you've broken down"

10 driving laws you've probably broken without even realising it
From beeping a horn to driving through puddles - this handy guide should see you avoid being hit with a fine

Full story  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/10-driving-laws-youve-probably-17864148 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/10-driving-laws-youve-probably-17864148)

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 10, 2020, 02:18:20 pm
Supermarkets Asda and Morrisons have announced a price cut of 2p per litre (ppl) for petrol and diesel amid an oil war between Saudi Arabia and Russia which led to stock markets and oil prices tanking around the world.

Motorists filling up at an Asda forecourt will pay no more than 114.7ppl for petrol and 116.7ppl for diesel.

https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18294513.supermarkets-cut-fuel-prices---will-pay-pumps/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18294513.supermarkets-cut-fuel-prices---will-pay-pumps/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 19, 2020, 02:37:17 pm
Coronavirus: Formula 1 teams are to help in supply of ventilators.

Formula 1 teams are working with government and health authorities to increase the supply of ventilators during the coronavirus crisis.

Ventilators are a device used to help supply more air to patients with breathing difficulties, one of the effects of severe coronavirus symptoms.

The majority of F1 teams are aiming to work out ways to use their engineering facilities to boost production.

F1 said the aim was to "provide as much help and assistance as we can".

A spokesman said: "The F1 community is engaged in discussions with all the relevant stakeholders regarding this issue and we will provide further details in due course."   cont  https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/51963897 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/51963897)

The article ends with this.......
"The move follows the Agnelli family which controls Ferrari and Fiat donating €10m (£9.3m) to the Italian government to help deal with the coronavirus emergency at a national level, as well as buying 150 extra ventilators and providing a fleet of cars to distribute food and medicine"
Title: Re: Cars.............coronavirus 'spreads rapidly' on petrol pumps ?
Post by: SteveH on March 23, 2020, 02:27:30 pm
Health officials and fuel industry respond to claim coronavirus 'spreads rapidly' on petrol pumps
Covid-19 is believed to survive on some surfaces for up to 72 hours - with growing concern over its presence at petrol stations.

Health officials and industry experts have asserted that petrol pumps are "no worse" than other surfaces for the presence of coronavirus.
It comes after speculation began to appear on social media about the possibility of the virus, also known as Covid-19, spreading at fuel stations.
The rumours were circulated on platforms such as WhatsApp and Twitter, with one post outlining advice allegedly given by medical staff in the UK
The message read: "A senior nurse at the Queen Elizabeth [Hospital] believes the virus is spreading rapidly through people using petrol pumps.
"She asks that if you need to fill your car up use gloves or a paper towel and then bin them. Please pass this on."

Such messages, which are now believed to be fake, have led health officials and the fuel industry to clarify the situation and reject the social media claims.

This includes Public Health England, who recently said that "petrol pumps are no worse than other surfaces".

A spokesperson for the health body, a division of the Department of Health and Social Care, added that officials would still "recommend people use gloves and wash their hands after using them".

In a statement released over the weekend, the United Kingdom Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA) also denied the claim that coronavirus was "spreading rapidly" through petrol pumps.

It explained: "We are not aware of any evidence that fuel nozzle handles or other forecourt features, such as pay-at-pump keypads, are any more or less prone to the spread of #COVID19 than other hard surfaces."
 
The UKPIA added however that the public "should be reassured" that retailers are advising site operators to implement enhanced hygiene controls at petrol station sites - such as providing hand sanitiser and gloves for customers.

The virus, of which there are almost 6,000 confirmed cases in the UK, is believed to survive on certain surfaces for up to three days - with health officials recommending disinfecting surfaces where possible.

In fact, research published by the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that the virus remains viable in the air for up to three hours, on cardboard for up to 24 hours and on plastic and stainless steel for up to 72 hours.    ref DP

As a result, the general public are also being warned to wash their hands regularly and avoid touching their face - particularly after being in contact with surfaces or people outside of the home.

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 23, 2020, 06:34:37 pm
Asda and Morrisons have made huge cuts to petrol and diesel prices in a boost to drivers.

Both supermarkets have knocked 12p per litre off unleaded and 8p per litre off diesel, in what's believed to be the largest ever single price cut.

Asda said drivers will now pay no more than 102p per litre on unleaded and 108.7p per litre on diesel when filling up.   ref DP
Title: Re: Cars...........exemption from MOT
Post by: SteveH on March 25, 2020, 10:05:36 am
Vehicle owners in Britain will be granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.

All cars, vans and motorcycles will be exempted from needing a test from March 30.

This will allow people to carry on with essential travel during the coronavirus pandemic, the DfT said.

Drivers were warned that vehicles must be kept in a roadworthy condition.

Garages will remain open for essential repair work.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: "We must ensure those on the frontline of helping the nation combat Covid-19 are able to do so.

"Allowing this temporary exemption from vehicle testing will enable vital services such as deliveries to continue, frontline workers to get to work, and people to get essential food and medicine.

"Safety is key, which is why garages will remain open for essential repair work."    ref DP
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on April 01, 2020, 09:51:28 am
Many petrol stations will be forced to close due to a lack of sales and their businesses becoming unprofitable, a trade association has warned.

The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) stated that sites in rural areas where fuel use has collapsed the most are particularly vulnerable.
The organisation said in a statement: “Many petrol stations will have to close in the coming weeks, as sales of fuel dry up and their businesses become unviable.”

The PRA, which represents independent fuel retailers who account for 70% of UK forecourts, advised motorists to check their petrol station is still open before going to fill up.

Cont.  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18349354.petrol-stations-will-close-due-impact-covid-19/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18349354.petrol-stations-will-close-due-impact-covid-19/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on April 22, 2020, 10:27:24 am
A vehicle insurer will give more than four million drivers an automatic refund as car use plummets during the lockdown.

Admiral will return £25 per vehicle to each of its 4.4m car and van insurance customers in the coming month in a move worth £110m.

It says it is returning the money automatically to reflect the fact that there have been fewer cars on the road since lockdown began and it expects this to result in fewer claims. Cabinet Office figures suggest there has been a 63 per cent fall in road traffic.

cont  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18396098.admiral-set-refund-motorists-car-use-plummets-lockdown/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18396098.admiral-set-refund-motorists-car-use-plummets-lockdown/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on April 22, 2020, 01:16:08 pm
Our car has not left the driveway for over a month - will DVLA refund me 1/12th of my road tax ?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on April 22, 2020, 02:29:24 pm
Our car has not left the driveway for over a month - will DVLA refund me 1/12th of my road tax ?

Can you imagine them trying to sort that out. :-\
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: snowcap on April 22, 2020, 10:26:24 pm
It would save me£1.66 a month
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on April 22, 2020, 11:18:55 pm
It wouldn't save a business man I know anything!     Well his road tax expired on 1st Dec 2019 and the MOT expired 3 months prior to that
Who is the mug?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on May 11, 2020, 10:25:20 am
Morrisons has reduced its petrol prices to a maximum of 99.7p per litre at its UK forecourts.

The supermarket said this is the first time the fuel has been “sold nationally” for less than £1 per litre since February 2016.

It has also cut its diesel price to no more than 104.7p per litre.

Morrisons’ head of fuel Ashley Myers said: “This cut will help people who are travelling to work, those shopping for essentials, and those assisting the elderly and vulnerable.

“We want to play our full part in reducing the cost of living and feeding the nation at this difficult time.”   ref  Pioneer
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on May 11, 2020, 03:45:41 pm
Oh;  so they forgot to mention that currently, oil producers are actually paying people to take the petrol away? Because the international oil price has crashed, it's now in negative equity, and the oil companies have run out of storage space and so are paying companies to take it off their hands.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on May 28, 2020, 10:45:43 am
Over a million unroadworthy cars could return to the roads in coming weeks due to the Government’s decision to offer an MOT exemption to drivers.

As lockdown eases and people begin to use their cars more to get to work or for leisure, maintenance specialist Kwik Fit has warned that many cars could be unsafe, having skipped their MOT.

In March, the Department for Transport said that all cars with an MOT after March 30 would be granted an automatic six-month extension to their test. The policy is due to remain in place until March 2021.

However, Kwik Fit says that analysis of fail rates in its own records and DVLA data indicates an estimated 1.096m of the cars granted an extension would have failed the MOT with dangerous or major faults had they undergone an MOT.

Cont   https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18480390.mot-extension-see-million-unsafe-cars-back-roads/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18480390.mot-extension-see-million-unsafe-cars-back-roads/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: mull on May 28, 2020, 11:00:15 am
Does anyone know if the extended date is retained when you eventually have a test, or does the date move on just 6 months ?

I can see a glut of tests to be carried out later in the year.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on May 28, 2020, 11:38:50 am
Does anyone know if the extended date is retained when you eventually have a test, or does the date move on just 6 months ?

I can see a glut of tests to be carried out later in the year.

Not sure, but the use of the word extended, makes me think it will be 12 months cover ?

"Due to the unfolding COVID-19 situation, cars and vans and motorcycles due their MOT from 30 March 2020 will have their MOT extended by 6 months."
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 09, 2020, 08:59:52 am
Does anyone know if the extended date is retained when you eventually have a test, or does the date move on just 6 months ?

I can see a glut of tests to be carried out later in the year.

Mull, the MOT's on  both my cars expired after March so I have just put my car details in to " car tax checker "  and the MOT expiry date has automatically been updated to 6  months ahead on both cars.
Ironically I had been thinking of having a MOT done soon but there is no need now, the cars are both ok and I'm not going more than 5 miles away for the foreseeable future anyway
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: mull on June 09, 2020, 11:15:22 am
Hi Hugo
My MOT was due on 08 June and has been put back to 08 December.  My son who is in the trade recommends not leaving it to the last minute going for the test as he thinks the some test centres will struggle to keep up with the backlog of tests and outstanding repairs following the lockdown.
My earlier question was will my test date next year revert to 08 June ?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 09, 2020, 03:12:00 pm
Halfords Autocentre in Llandudno where I get my MOT's done is still doing the tests but with social distancing etc so I'll get mine done well in advance of the expiry date
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 16, 2020, 10:20:24 am
Boris Johnson is considering proposals to give drivers up to £6,000 to exchange their petrol or diesel car for an electric model - according to reports.

The Telegraph newspaper reported that the Prime Minister may use a speech on the economy on July 6 to set out his plans for a scrappage scheme.

The move is believed to be designed to help manufacturers hit hard by the coronavirus crisis, with sales of new cars down nearly 90 per cent in May compared with the same month in 2019.

https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18519666.government-plan-give-drivers-6-000-switch-electric-car/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18519666.government-plan-give-drivers-6-000-switch-electric-car/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 18, 2020, 10:20:47 am
A 'revolutionary' new service has been launched by the DVLA to dramatically speed up the process of updating details on a vehicle log book.

The DVLA have announced today (June 18) that motorists who need to update the address details on their vehicle log book (V5C) can now do this online in a matter of minutes.

The service says the changes mean it will slash the amount of time it takes for motorists to receive a new log book from up to six weeks to just five working days.

Last year, the DVLA received about 1.4 million paper applications for change of address on a vehicle record.

cont   https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18525332.dvla-launches-online-logbook-service-will-save-drivers-lot-time/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18525332.dvla-launches-online-logbook-service-will-save-drivers-lot-time/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 29, 2020, 04:18:34 pm
Highway Code to make 'significant' changes for cyclists and pedestrians.

A new “hierarchy of road users” which puts the greatest responsibility for reducing danger onto drivers is among proposals announced as part of a Department for Transport consultation on updating the road users’ hand book.

New rules on when different road users should give priority to others
Setting out clear rules on passing distances and speeds for drivers overtaking cyclists and horse riders
Advice on blanket 20mph zones in urban areas
Announcing the consultation, the DfT explained: "[The hierarchy of road users] ensures that those road users who can do the greatest harm have the greatest responsibility to reduce the danger or threat they may pose to other road users.

"The objective of the hierarchy is not to give priority to pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders in every situation, but rather to ensure a more mutually respectful and considerate culture of safe and effective road use that benefits all users”.

This principle, it added: “applies most strongly to drivers of large goods and passenger vehicles, followed by vans/minibuses, cars/taxis and motorcycles”.

The other major changes include rules to create clearer and stronger priorities for pedestrians, particularly at junctions, and clarify where pedestrians have right of way.

This will include recommending cars and bikes turning into or out of side roads give way to pedestrians waiting to cross.

The third major point of the updates will place a requirement on drivers to give priority to cyclists when they are turning into or out of a junction, or changing direction or lane, just as they would to other motor vehicles.

Specific guidance for drivers sets out the speeds and distances drivers should observe when passing cyclists and horse riders.

The new text says drivers passing cyclists should leave a gap of at least 1.5 metres at speeds under 30mph and at least two metres at more than 30mph.

It also says they should not pass horses at more than 15mph and with a gap of at least two metres.

The updated Code will also recommend drivers adopt the “Dutch reach” method of getting out of a car.
This means using the hand furthest from the door to pull the handle, which forces you to twist your body, making it more likely you’ll see a cyclist approaching from behind.

EV drivers will also be warned to ensure charging cables do not present a trip hazard for pedestrians and new guidance will highlight the growing use of blanket 20mph zones in place of the standard 30mph limit in urban areas.         ref Pioneer
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 04, 2020, 03:57:43 pm
The DVLA has warned motorists to expect 'long delays' to some of its services as a result of the coronavirus crisis.

Since the start of lockdown, drivers have seen major delays in services such as obtaining new logbooks and licences, with many taking to social media to air their frustrations.

What have the DVLA said?
The agency says such hold-ups are due to reduced staff numbers caused by the coronavirus outbreak and are likely to continue while social distancing measures remain in place at its offices.

In a statement, the DVLA advised drivers: “Paper applications sent to our office in Swansea will take longer to process as they must be dealt with in person on site, where we are working with reduced numbers to meet social distancing requirements.

“If you’ve already made an application we will process this and return any documentation as quickly as possible.”

cont   https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18626723.dvla-services-significantly-delayed---beat-queues/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18626723.dvla-services-significantly-delayed---beat-queues/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on August 27, 2020, 10:35:58 am
She had just bought the car but didn't have it for long,         $good$

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/a55-driver-stopped-police-minutes-18835185 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/a55-driver-stopped-police-minutes-18835185)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on September 09, 2020, 05:57:17 pm
I'm not a fan of motor bikes but I must admit to being impressed by this Harley Davidson.     It looked immaculate as if it had just come out of the showroom           $good$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 10, 2020, 03:40:38 pm
car H@S
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: mull on September 11, 2020, 01:18:15 pm
Anyone on here got can help me solve a Satnav problem ?

On way back after a service at the dealer in Helensburgh earlier in the year the inbuilt Satnav indicated that the car was at sea in the firth of Clyde. I was rushing back to catch the last ferry from Oban so was not able to return to the dealer. It has continued showing the location about 20 miles north west of it's true position.

After another trip to the dealer on Tuesday the fault is still there.

Any ideas how to get me back on dry land, just off Isle of Tiree now instead of on Mull.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on September 11, 2020, 01:36:21 pm
It could be that the satnav was being uploaded with an update by the dealership, which possibly didn't take.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on September 11, 2020, 02:17:41 pm
Hi Mull ...

... I had exactly that same problem about three years ago.  The Satnav suddently showed that I was out at sea when driving along the A55 ... after a while it corrected itself.  Following day it showed that I was miles from home when I was in my driveway!

Went back to the dealer who was puzzled by this.  Consultations with the factory (which is, for now at least, in the UK) showed their boffins were also puzzled.  A couple of days later I had a phone call to say they'd found the problem, so the car went in and was sorted.

The problem was something to do with the layout of the various wires - relaying them a slightly different route sorted the problem and it never returned - something to do with the electonics.  I believe an official factory notice was issued to dealers in case anyone else experienced the problem.

The following week our local dealer had another customer with the same problem, but this time they knew how to sort it quickly!

Had your dealer done something that may have "altered" the layout of the wires somewhere?

The car was a Honda Civic Tourer - is yours?

Dave
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: mull on September 11, 2020, 05:52:02 pm
Thanks for the info DVT.
 Everything else is working fine.

Will talk it over with the dealer and see if we can get it sorted.

Problem is nearest dealer is in Helensburgh, 4 hour journey each way. Joys of island life. Even Oban no longer has any dealerships.

With my previous cars the local garage on the island was good at looking after things. These days the electronics are beyond them.

Model now is a Subaru Outback.





Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 14, 2020, 10:04:52 am
The unusual sight of three T-Rexs crossing Rhyl's Foryd Bridge a few weeks ago left residents scratching their heads.

But all became clear when the prehistoric creatures ended up on our screens in an advert for MG's new electric car.

It shows a family setting off on a journey from home while the little girl spots several dinosaurs out of her window.

Shot in several North Wales locations, one is seen inside a phone box, three can be seen walking across the Foryd (blue) bridge between Rhyl and Kinmel Bay, one is filling up at a petrol station and another running on the Orme in Llandudno where the family's journey ends.
(also spotted at West Shore Cafe)
The clip has been the talk of the Rhyl Forum Facebook page with the mystery for many finally solved.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-dinosaur-invasion-explained-19095962 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-dinosaur-invasion-explained-19095962)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on October 20, 2020, 04:48:54 pm
I read the report and saw the photo today in the DM and according to the report the Audi was trying to park in the parking space but mounted the McLaren and then toppled over on its side
They then rescued the driver of the Audi but the report did not mention the name of the Audi driver.      Whoever it is has a lot of explaining to do especially to the owner of the McLaren

https://www.ladbible.com/news/uk-mclaren-left-badly-damaged-after-run-in-with-audi-in-carpark-20201019 (https://www.ladbible.com/news/uk-mclaren-left-badly-damaged-after-run-in-with-audi-in-carpark-20201019)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Blongb on October 20, 2020, 05:31:25 pm
I read the report and saw the photo today in the DM and according to the report the Audi was trying to park in the parking space but mounted the McLaren and then toppled over on its side
They then rescued the driver of the Audi but the report did not mention the name of the Audi driver.      Whoever it is has a lot of explaining to do especially to the owner of the McLaren


I wonder what the waiting time is to get a new McLaren as the one in the photo will almost certainly be written off.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 22, 2020, 09:44:28 am
This Sunday 25th. OCTOBER, TOP GEAR, BBC 1 20.00hrs., STAYED IN CAERNARFON & will be MOTORING AROUND N. WALES, filmed at Penrhyn Castle and Zip World (Bethesda) which may be included in Programme, REPEATED on Tuesday 27th. @ 23.25hrs. if you miss Sunday !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on November 11, 2020, 02:52:15 pm
I'll cross this car off my list of next cars to buy!


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/driver-tells-lucky-escape-after-19258529 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/driver-tells-lucky-escape-after-19258529)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on December 18, 2020, 05:00:59 pm
A lot of adverts, but if you have time...................

Best British cars: Top 50 all-time greatest British-built cars revealed
The British car industry has had its highs and lows but what are the best cars ever built in Britain? We pick our top 50!

 Scroll down to see our Best of British countdown of the top 50 cars ever to roll off factory production lines in Great Britain......

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars/99216/best-british-cars-top-50-all-time-greatest-british-built-cars-revealed?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TBAEXBestBritishCars&utm_content=newsquestuk-northwalespioneer#tblciGiCH1Fx2XtR2CePQP3FLW9XTiEQZklsElc5qYT271lzuuiCRuD0 (https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars/99216/best-british-cars-top-50-all-time-greatest-british-built-cars-revealed?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TBAEXBestBritishCars&utm_content=newsquestuk-northwalespioneer#tblciGiCH1Fx2XtR2CePQP3FLW9XTiEQZklsElc5qYT271lzuuiCRuD0)
Title: Re: Cars........................Car dimensions
Post by: SteveH on January 10, 2021, 04:20:21 pm
A handy tool, if you are looking for car dimensions, very comprehensive .   I will post it in "All sorts of really Useful Links" for future reference.

                         https://www.automobiledimension.com/ (https://www.automobiledimension.com/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on January 10, 2021, 04:40:40 pm
Looking at the top 50 cars that are British built, I'm surprised my car model is not in there.  May be Japanese brand but built in England, has an excellent reputation, and is a fantastic car to drive.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on January 29, 2021, 02:37:33 pm
Huge MOT change that could see drivers fined and banned from the roads within days

A load of hot air.   I know of one so called business man who has five cars with no MOT and probably no insurance too
The Police and DVLA are aware but are doing nothing about it        &shake&

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/huge-mot-change-could-see-19727343 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/huge-mot-change-could-see-19727343)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on February 07, 2021, 03:25:56 pm
I overheard something on TV, which sounded interesting, someone in the US failed to make a payment on their new car, and found it deactivated when they tried starting it, I had seen American police stings with bait cars, but did not realise it was a commercial product, the article below does bring up the consequence of switching off the vehicle whilst it could be in motion, however if they could get around this problem, what a tool to fight lack of MOT, insurance and non payments etc,

Late Payment? A ‘Kill Switch’ Can Strand You and Your Car
STATELINE ARTICLE
November 27, 2018

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2018/11/27/late-payment-a-kill-switch-can-strand-you-and-your-car (https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2018/11/27/late-payment-a-kill-switch-can-strand-you-and-your-car)
 
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on April 02, 2021, 05:34:11 pm
Motorists have been warned about the price of petrol, diesel and fuel over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

Fuel prices have reached the price of pre-pandemic levels, hitting drivers venturing out on the roads over Easter.

The average cost of a litre of petrol and diesel at UK forecourts is £1.25 and £1.29 respectively, according to Government figures.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/every-driver-uk-issued-bleak-20312286 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/every-driver-uk-issued-bleak-20312286)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on April 02, 2021, 09:14:17 pm
I last fuelled up on 3rd February - cost of petrol was £1.199 per litre (£5.45 per gallon) - Shell Black Cat.

Their price now is £1.279 per litre ( per gallon) (£5.81 per gallon which was the same price as I paid exactly a year earlier.

My car has a lease allowance of 11,000 per annum, but has only done 4,000 since Christmas 2019 when it was a year old ... it currently owes me over 10,000 miles !!!  On the plus side, I have saved about £2k.

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on April 15, 2021, 10:13:13 am
Two car related stories today

Eight driving laws you are probably breaking without realising      https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19234348.eight-driving-laws-probably-breaking-without-realising/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19234348.eight-driving-laws-probably-breaking-without-realising/)


Bizarre 'Batmobile' turns heads and baffles onlookers in Snowdonia    https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/bizarre-gyro-batmobile-turns-heads-20386599 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/bizarre-gyro-batmobile-turns-heads-20386599)

A Carver One, a “man-wide” urban vehicle designed by a Dutch firm to combine the advantages of a car and motorcycle in town traffic.



Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on April 20, 2021, 10:26:53 am
British motorists are facing the biggest drop in car insurance costs in almost six years, a price comparison website has found.

Confused.com says the average cost of car insurance has fallen by £87 in 12 months due to lower risk of accidents.

This comes as average mileage dropped by 43% during the pandemic as driving habits changed.

The cost of insurance for men fell by £91, a 14% fall year-on-year, while female drivers are saving £82.

Confused.com's latest Car Insurance Price Index, in partnership with global insurance broker Willis Towers Watson, tracked six million insurance quotes during the first quarter of 2021.

Yet if you've received your car insurance renewal in the last three months, you might have seen your insurance premium go up by an average of £45 - an amount derived from the insurance quotes tracked.

The price comparison site says this shows motorists are likely to pay more if they opt to stick with their current insurer.

cont  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56808145 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56808145)
Title: Re: Cars.......E10 fuel
Post by: SteveH on April 21, 2021, 10:03:20 am
How to tell if your vehicle is incompatible with new E10 petrol ahead of major fuel change this autumn
Fuel retailers will be required to make E10 the standard by September this year - but some vehicles aren't compatible

E10 petrol will replace E5 as the standard fuel from the summer and most motorists shouldn't be affected.
Around 600,000 vehicles won't be compatible with the new fuel though and they face higher petrol prices.

So what does this mean for drivers? And how can you tell if your car is incompatible? Here's what we know.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/how-tell-your-vehicle-incompatible-20425156 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/how-tell-your-vehicle-incompatible-20425156)


Check if your vehicle can run on E10 petrol...........  https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-e10-petrol (https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-e10-petrol)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on April 27, 2021, 09:56:40 am
More on a "Points to ponder" theme than cars, the figures in this article I found surprising, unless I am being naive .

"12,000 women have points on their provisional licence, compared to 53,000 men and data shows that 12,000 drivers are at risk of losing their licence straight away.

When broken down by age group, learners in their 20s are the worst for having penalty points before passing their test.

The DVLA data shows that 26,552 provisional licence holders in their 20s already have one or more endorsements on their driving record and 65,054 learner drivers have points on their licence before passing their test.

Men are four times more likely to get points on their provisional license.

Drivers aged 16-25 are fined £40.7 million from motoring offences each year, and nine young drivers are caught driving illegally every hour in the UK.

165 young drivers caught speeding every day, costing £6 million in fines annually, while 8 in 10 motoring offences result in a ban for young drivers.   "                      ref Liv/echo
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on April 30, 2021, 10:31:04 am
A box of tissues for DVT please .................  :o   

Welsh motorist won £30,000 car in online giveaway - but this happened just two days later
Adam Griffiths, 27, was the lucky winner of a Mitsubishi Evo IX and £1,000 on Monday, April 26

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/welsh-motorist-won-30000-car-20496957 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/welsh-motorist-won-30000-car-20496957)

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on April 30, 2021, 12:55:18 pm
Not my place to comment - you can form your own opinion from the press report!  Several factors come into play.

I do note that the car had just had a MoT, so presumably this was not a new car as seems to have been advertised.

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on April 30, 2021, 01:14:24 pm
If you have the money or in this case you have the luck anyone can own a car no matter how powerful it is but no one questions the persons ability to drive the care safely.     
I believe the Caterham Company made you take a test drive in their most powerful car before they sold it to you which made sense
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on April 30, 2021, 02:13:21 pm
When I bought my current car a couple of years ago I was told by the dealer not to put it in R mode if the roads were wet.  Handling in dry conditions is probably the best of any front-wheel-drive car, but the wide and soft tyres do not work well if raining or there are standing puddles.
I have yet to get it to the maximum speed claimed by the manufacturer - 169mph !!!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on April 30, 2021, 04:08:35 pm
Don't try to reach that speed on the A55  DVT  as there at least two sections of average speed cameras on that road.      We came back from Anglesey on Tuesday and it was 40 mph on the eastbound lane and we had to stick to it but the car's top speed is not much more than that anyway.     ;D                             
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on May 03, 2021, 11:07:58 am
I have made my mind up, it is definitely the SUV........  :-[

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43pCsO7hRNo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43pCsO7hRNo)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on May 03, 2021, 11:22:17 am
A few years ago I competed on a rally as co-driver in a Lotus Europa - and that is how I had to get out!!!  My excuse was the roll cage restricted my easy egress.  Unsuitable car for stage rallying (tarmac surface) but we did finish third overall!

These days I do find it a bit of a job to get in and out of my current car due to the rally-style seats (standard fitting for the model).  My excuse now is age!!!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on May 03, 2021, 11:43:30 am
A long time ago, I got a lift to work in a frog eyed sprite, I had to kink my head to my left shoulder, to get out............. and that is how I stayed for the next fortnight, very painful, I do remember the cure, after trying everything else, someone brought me horse liniment, smelly, but effective.. 
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on May 03, 2021, 01:53:34 pm
I drove an MG Midget for a number of years when I was younger--great fun, so my OH decided that we would have another one about 10 years ago. Neither of us could get in and out and by the time we had got out to put the hood up and got back in during a sudden storm we were soaked .Never again.!
Title: Re: Cars..............Scams
Post by: SteveH on May 13, 2021, 09:59:28 am
Urgent warning to UK drivers over 5 car scams that could cost them £8,500
Criminals are coming up with new ways of catching motorists out

Criminals are continuing to use the coronavirus pandemic - and the current restrictions - to scam people out of their hard-earned cash.

Scams have hit an all-time high recently and North Wales Police have issued multiple warnings about scams reported across the region.

Looking out for so many convincing scams can be incredibly daunting for motorists.
And with more people buying and selling motors online than ever before, fraudsters have found new ways to target the vulnerable.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/urgent-warning-uk-drivers-over-20580567 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/urgent-warning-uk-drivers-over-20580567)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on May 23, 2021, 01:40:00 pm
North Wales taxi boss tried to go green but bid ended in failure - this is why
Steve Derby spent close to £50,000 on two MG5 electric cars for his taxi firm Busy Bee in Rhyl

After just a few weeks he has been forced to return the cars and go back on to diesel.
The reason for this was that the infrastructure for rapid charging is not in place.

This has meant long charging waits or Steve driving to a rapid charger at Bodelwyddan - sometimes in the middle of the night.
He said: "We invested in the MG5 which can do 214 miles on a full charge.

"On average a driver will do between 100 and 150 miles on a shift so the idea was there would be a day driver working till 4pm, put the car on charge and at 5pm the night driver would take over."

He understood a 50 minute charge would give an 80% charge of the battery - meaning that hour between 4pm and 5pm would fill up the already part charged battery for the night shift.

But he said: "The reality is that on a bad day when it's nippy and raining, you put the wipers and heating on and maybe lights, and instead of bringing the car back at 4pm with 60% it was more like 30%."

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rhyl-taxi-boss-tried-go-20649994 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rhyl-taxi-boss-tried-go-20649994)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on May 23, 2021, 03:42:09 pm
... how many really believe that in less than 10 years time we will only be able to buy electric cars, and that there will be sufficient charging points to cope.

... I live in a cul-de-sac of 16 houses and if everyone has their vehicles at home there is a total of over 30 ... not all parked in driveways.  Imagine the trail of cables and, more seriously, you will not be able to enjoy a cup of tea as there will be insufficient power in the house to heat the kettle.  Possibly overload the local sub-station as well.  Has anyone thought what would happen in a power cut.

... long journeys will not happen as you will have to spend some time charging up, if you can find somewhere to do so.  The few people I have spoken to that own e-cars are already having problemsdue to lack of charging points and range they can travel without charging.

... I agree that alternatives need to be found, but is this really the answer?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on May 23, 2021, 07:13:03 pm
Yes...it's not so bad for those with decent drives and their own recharge point. Not good for those who live in houses facing directly onto streets.  A lot has to change before it becomes a viable option.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on May 24, 2021, 11:47:52 am
By coincidence............

 LLANDUDNO is to benefit following a huge investment in Wales' electric vehicle charging network.

Ofgem, the energy regulator, has approved 17 net zero projects worth around £12 million across Wales. These shovel-ready, low carbon projects start this year, supporting clean transport and heat, and opening up local electricity grids to take on more low carbon generation. This is part of £300.5 million investment approved by Ofgem for net zero projects across Britain.

cont  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19324192.millions-invested-wales-electric-vehicle-charging-network/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19324192.millions-invested-wales-electric-vehicle-charging-network/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on May 26, 2021, 12:48:54 pm
I've only posted this because yesterday a black McLaren parked behind me in Mostyn Street.   It was a fantastic looking motor if you have the money to afford one
Today I was looking at the Daily Post online and this article appeared and the McLaren that crashed yesterday wasn't looking too good.  It sort of proves a point I made previously that if you have the money you can buy a high performance car even if you are incapable of driving it properly

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/mclaren-supercar-drivers-mistimed-overtake-20671785 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/mclaren-supercar-drivers-mistimed-overtake-20671785)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 01, 2021, 12:53:08 pm
Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think

I know, you probably haven't even driven one yet, let alone seriously contemplated buying one, so the prediction may sound a bit bold, but bear with me.

We are in the middle of the biggest revolution in motoring since Henry Ford's first production line started turning back in 1913.

And it is likely to happen much more quickly than you imagine.

Many industry observers believe we have already passed the tipping point where sales of electric vehicles (EVs) will very rapidly overwhelm petrol and diesel cars.

It is certainly what the world's big car makers think.

cont  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57253947 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57253947)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Blongb on June 01, 2021, 07:14:43 pm
A friend of mine has a VW Van for work. he's getting a useable range of 87 miles on a full charge provided he doesn't put anything in the back, A home charge is taking 14 hours. and to buy it was almost twice the price of a conventional van. Remember you can't trust manufacturers claims especially from VW's. There has to be a major revolution in batteries before they are anything more than a gimmick.  *cycle*
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 01, 2021, 08:07:13 pm
I'm putting off buying an electric car until I have to and it'll look a bit like this one.     Only trouble is that I don't think that it's too far away now
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 02, 2021, 10:05:25 am
I'm putting off buying an electric car until I have to and it'll look a bit like this one.     Only trouble is that I don't think that it's too far away now
Ditto  :(
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on June 02, 2021, 06:48:03 pm
We get a range of 300+ miles on our EV.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on June 15, 2021, 02:44:45 pm
Hyundai Accent  C 1997

I have a number of sealed beam headlights that are suitable for this car and if they are any use to anyone then they can have them for free

If I don't hear anything then I'll take them to the tip at Mochdre next time I go there as I no longer have any use for them
Title: Re: Cars.........Mercedes car club
Post by: SteveH on June 27, 2021, 03:08:24 pm
Unfortunately, just been told the Mercedes car club were on the prom today, sorry to have missed then, did anyone get any photos be chance ?

found an old photo of my 1997 SL500 V8
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on June 27, 2021, 04:16:32 pm
I did drive past earlier - they woudn't let my Honda in !!!!!

Seemed to be a lot there.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on June 27, 2021, 06:21:33 pm
How did they manage to have this? Last weeks Car and Coffee on the prom was cancelled due to Covid restrictions.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 28, 2021, 10:06:25 am
I believe there were approx. 120 vehicles there, from all over the UK,
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 30, 2021, 02:36:45 pm
Backlash over Tesco plan to charge drivers a £99 deposit for fuel at UK petrol stations
And some people really aren't happy about the proposed change

The retail giant currently charges a £1 pre-authorisation deposit when using their facilities, then the full payment typically leaves the account one to three working days after.

However, under their new plans, the supermarket will charge a deposit of up to £99 instead.

The changes are currently being piloted at stores across the UK and if successful could be rolled out nationwide later this year.

Tesco says the changes have been made due to changes by card companies including Mastercard, Visa and American Express,

cont   https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/backlash-over-tesco-plan-charge-20935202 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/backlash-over-tesco-plan-charge-20935202)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 03, 2021, 10:08:39 am
Sainsbury's will be following in the footsteps of Tesco and charging a compulsory fee for one of its fuel filling services.
The change has been sparked by new rules for Visa and Mastercard.

Previously shoppers topping up fuel with the pay at pump service had £1 ring fenced in their accounts, however this has now increased to £100

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/sainsburys-following-tesco-introduces-compulsory-20961200 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/sainsburys-following-tesco-introduces-compulsory-20961200)


Motorists are being warned to be on their guard against chancer websites charging for services the DVLA does for free.
The licensing agency said websites often spring up offering to help with changing the address on a licence, V5C vehicle registration certificates or renewing a licence from the age of 70.

However all these can be done for free on by the DVLA in its website, the Mirror has reported, which won't leave a motorist out of pocket for no reason.

These secondary websites do genuinely offer the services they advertise - it is just they charge too.
Even if the DVLA does charge for a service, copycat websites will ask for even more.
For example, it costs £14 to renew a driving licence on the DVLA website, but up to £60 elsewhere

cont   https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dvla-issue-warning-everyone-uk-20960379?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dvla-issue-warning-everyone-uk-20960379?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on July 03, 2021, 03:08:31 pm
I was looking out of my window a few minutes ago and couldn't believe my eyes when some super cars drove past.     At first I thought that it was some type of posh rally car event but there were only four cars involved going in a procession formation.
Two of the cars were Audi R8'S but I don't know what the other two were but they all had a low clearance above the road.
I had a chuckle to myself because they were heading for what must be the worst unadopted road in North Wales.       A few minutes later I saw them all return and can only guess that they had taken the wrong route down to the Bay
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 04, 2021, 09:59:00 am
The six new driving laws motorists need to know or face being landed with a £1,000 fine
People are being urged to familiarise themselves with the new rules

“Whilst people have been out and about less over the last year, a few road rules have been added or updated.

“It is important to become familiar with them before setting off on any big trips to a different city or down the motorway.”

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/6-new-driving-laws-motorists-20946651 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/6-new-driving-laws-motorists-20946651)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 06, 2021, 10:26:07 am
UK drivers face paying as much as £72 as petrol prices skyrocket to their highest point in nearly eight years, after another month of increases.

Unleaded is now at a cost of 132p a litre, which is 18p more expensive than at the start of November 2020, and takes it to a price last seen in October 2013.

According to data from RAC Fuel Watch, the price rise in June alone added £1.50 to a tank of unleaded, with the cost jumping to £72.70.
The price rise has added £10 to the cost of filling up a 55-litre family car.

The average cost of a complete fill-up with diesel is also now £73.88, which is an increase of £1.40 in the month.

The average price of unleaded at the country’s four big supermarkets now stands at 128.17p, after rising by 3.3p in a month. Diesel is 130.25p after a rise of 2.91p.

‘Ever escalating fuel prices may help to speed up the switch to electric cars’

RAC fuel spokesman, Simon Williams, said: “June proved to be a shocking month for drivers with not just the eighth straight monthly rise at the pumps, but a return to 132p a litre petrol –something we haven’t seen since October 2013.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19422290.thousands-uk-drivers-warned-72-bill-shocking-month/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19422290.thousands-uk-drivers-warned-72-bill-shocking-month/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on July 06, 2021, 12:52:31 pm
We need a smug smiley for those of us with EVs...

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Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 06, 2021, 03:48:47 pm
Ian.......https://saraornaments.com/products/decorative-stone-funny-smug-smile-face-sculpture-garden-ornament     ;)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on July 06, 2021, 06:05:53 pm
Can we also have one for when the EV owner finds all the charging points in the car park are taken.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on July 07, 2021, 08:57:29 am
There would be no point in driving an EV to Scotland for a holiday as the holiday would be nearly over before you even arrive there.   

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on July 07, 2021, 10:53:52 am
How so? Assuming you didn't do the drive in one go (inadvisable, as tiredness can prove fatal) then it's one stop to recharge and using ultrafast chargers that would take only 20 minutes. Easily doable.

And the current crop of EVs are generally faster than Porsches.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on July 07, 2021, 12:05:29 pm
An extreme example but it actually happened.       A friend of mine who lives in Bangor Gwynedd had to travel to Edinburgh to sort out a problem for her son who was there in Uni.
She drove there and back the same day.

It's 297 miles one way and takes approx 5 hrs 21 minutes to do the one way journey     ( then she returned the same day.)

It was a cold Winter's day so she had the car heating on plus the radio for companionship.      Could the EV ever have done this journey too?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 07, 2021, 04:13:40 pm
Cambrian Rally to go electric - if it can find enough charging points
The Visit Conwy Cambrian Rally aims to have net zero carbon emissions by 2025, and will be introducing innovations at this autumn's event

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cambrian-rally-go-electric-can-20993182 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cambrian-rally-go-electric-can-20993182)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on July 07, 2021, 07:47:59 pm
An extreme example but it actually happened.       A friend of mine who lives in Bangor Gwynedd had to travel to Edinburgh to sort out a problem for her son who was there in Uni.
She drove there and back the same day.

It's 297 miles one way and takes approx 5 hrs 21 minutes to do the one way journey     ( then she returned the same day.)

It was a cold Winter's day so she had the car heating on plus the radio for companionship.      Could the EV ever have done this journey too?

Yes, assuming:
1. Breaks were taken on the way there and the way back
2. The services had charge points (All the main ones now do.

Driving almost 300 miles without taking a break is very, very foolish. Having said that, the range on our EV is almost 300 miles when fully charged. Plus we're not fouling the air others are breathing (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-55330945) with exhaust emissions.

A wide variety of respiratory diseases showed marked decreases during the first lockdown (https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/coronavirus-covid19-air-pollution-enviroment-nature-lockdown), when most traffic was taken off the roads.  We can't go on poisoning the air we breathe.  It's bad for asthmatics, it's bad for children and it's bad for society in general.

The evidence is clear to see (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/clean-air-for-all-illegal-road-pollution-is-putting-tens-of-thousands-at-health-risk-9x873ht7p); if we don't act quickly our grandchildren won't have a habitable planet.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on July 08, 2021, 10:19:01 am
I just wanted to add that she did take comfort breaks and stops at petrol stations on the way there and on the way back

The journey back was at night so she had her headlights full on, plus the car heater, radio and the windscreen wipers as it was raining for most of the time.   Would the EV still average nearly 300 miles in those conditions?

Your point about air pollution is very valid and we found that out during lockdown when there were so few cars on the road and planes in the air.    The air was so much cleaner and people certainly felt the benefit of that fact

However like most things there are drawbacks with things and creating enough electricity is one of them.   generating enough electricity comes at a price to the environment
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on July 08, 2021, 01:09:59 pm
Yes, but to an extent. Nothing quite as bad as the processes used in petrol refineries, however.

Only the heater / air con will affect an EV range. The 12v battery operates all the other bits - demisters, LED headlamps and wipers.

Someone on another forum pointed out that the EV is still in its infancy.  The cost, range issues and charging will be sorted out, but when you realise that the EV is really in the equivalent of 1912 with regard to petrol vehicles, which have enjoyed more than a century of development, it's  very easy to see jjust how good they are already, and realise just how good they will become.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on July 08, 2021, 02:12:32 pm
EV's are the future and there can be no turning back on this, but with 37 million vehicles registered in the UK someone will make a fortune installing power points for them all
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 08, 2021, 03:24:47 pm
With this talk of EV's , I searched for more information, and came across a couple of links, which I found informative............

How long do electric car batteries last?   Published: 22 March 2021
cont    https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/electric/how-long-do-electric-car-batteries-last/ (https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/electric/how-long-do-electric-car-batteries-last/)

Electric car battery replacement cost............
When it comes to replacing an electric vehicle battery, you need not be too concerned as many manufacturers provide a warranty of up to 8 years or 100,000 miles. Meaning that even if you did need to replace it in an unfortunate event that something did go wrong, then it could well be covered under this warranty. Remember to always check the type of warranty offered by your chosen electric car manufacturer.

Also, the cost of batteries fell about 80% between 2010 and 2016 according to McKinsey, from $1000 to $227/kWh. Therefore, a new 40kWh battery in 2016 would have cost just shy of £10,000. Some predictions estimate that prices are set to fall below $100/kWh by 2030, around the same time as the government are aiming for 50% of all new vehicles sold in the UK will be electric.

cont  https://www.edfenergy.com/electric-cars/batteries (https://www.edfenergy.com/electric-cars/batteries)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on July 08, 2021, 09:17:31 pm
Whilst I agree that an alternative fuel is needed I wonder how long it will take for everyone to be driving around in electric vehicles.  Who really expects everyone to get rid of their petrol/diesel cars and buy new ... totally impractical.  That is apart from the impracticalities of every home having a car (or more than one) plugged into the electric supply at night, or trying to find sockets in the likes of ASDA car park (other supermarkets are available).  Parking in Mostyn Street with leads trailing to the charging points, pedestrians falling over the cables.  I sometimes wonder just how well people think things through!

My own car is on lease and due for renewal later this year - I could easily change to a hybrid but instead I will be keeping the car.  I suspect it will be more fun to keep driving my Honda Civic Type R (over 30mpg and only takes a couple of minutes to fill the tank, range is about 320 miles) rather than go for a hybrid Honda, which are very good cars.

My two kids and their partners all have cars that are over 10 years old, and could not afford to buy new.  In a few years time how practical would it be to buy a used EV - I suspect the potential cost of replacing batteries and probably other items could make it very costly.

You also have to bear in mind that there are still cars on the road that are over 100 years old, just look at the annual London to Brighton entry.

... and this car was seen in Bodnant car park today ... it is a 1934 Talbot - 2996cc.  My next posting will be another car in the car park today - not all it seems but 4200cc so a bit of a juice-guzzler I suspect!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on July 08, 2021, 09:22:08 pm
... here's the other "old" car seen in Bodnant today ... couldn't get a front picture as it was nosed into the hedge! 

But it wasn't a Bugatti front, despite the Royal badge on the boot lid.  Flat grille.

DVLA site gives it as a Royale Drophead ... first registered in 1980 and 4200cc - suspect a Jaguar engine.

Still over 40 years old though.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on July 09, 2021, 08:38:04 am
Whilst I agree that an alternative fuel is needed I wonder how long it will take for everyone to be driving around in electric vehicles.  Who really expects everyone to get rid of their petrol/diesel cars and buy new ... totally impractical.

I agree. But currently, there's almost no second hand market for EVs. As that starts to appear I suspect prices will fall.

 
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That is apart from the impracticalities of every home having a car (or more than one) plugged into the electric supply at night, or trying to find sockets in the likes of ASDA car park (other supermarkets are available).  Parking in Mostyn Street with leads trailing to the charging points, pedestrians falling over the cables.  I sometimes wonder just how well people think things through!

When we first had an electric PHEV a charge point was installed free of charge. Whether that still happens I don't know.

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My own car is on lease and due for renewal later this year - I could easily change to a hybrid but instead I will be keeping the car.  I suspect it will be more fun to keep driving my Honda Civic Type R (over 30mpg and only takes a couple of minutes to fill the tank, range is about 320 miles) rather than go for a hybrid Honda, which are very good cars.

an EV costs around 2p per mile to fuel. A quick back of the envelope calculation shows yur car costs around 73p a mile to fuel.

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I suspect the potential cost of replacing batteries and probably other items could make it very costly.

Battery costs have plummeted since 2010 and with new, giga-battery plants starting to appear, they'll probably fall  further. But early  signs are that they're lasting far longer that anticipated.

But you're spot on regarding the problems facing those who have no off-street parking.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on July 09, 2021, 08:46:45 am
We fully agree there DVT. The idea of cables snaking across pavements is a very good point, not everyone has the luxury of their own drive or parking area, nor can everyone park right outside their property. My neighbour is leading a protest to stop building on Maelgwyn car park, this area is bad enough with people dumping their cars here for days on end.Just as an aside, last week we had a car parked opposite which had been left with a rear window 3/4 open and it rained heavily. Obviously they were staying away from where they had left it, so anyone needing the space to recharge their car would have been scuppered.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on July 09, 2021, 09:58:40 am
Obviously they were staying away from where they had left it, so anyone needing the space to recharge their car would have been scuppered.

That's a problem for EV owners. It's not unheard of to find hybrids plugged in for half a day, when they only take 45 minutes to charge.

There are a lot of issues that will need to be sorted out, and the pavement parking is probably the greatest obstacle.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on July 09, 2021, 10:08:40 am
Quote
My own car is on lease and due for renewal later this year - I could easily change to a hybrid but instead I will be keeping the car.  I suspect it will be more fun to keep driving my Honda Civic Type R (over 30mpg and only takes a couple of minutes to fill the tank, range is about 320 miles) rather than go for a hybrid Honda, which are very good cars.
an EV costs around 2p per mile to fuel. A quick back of the envelope calculation shows yur car costs around 73p a mile to fuel.

Ian, I think you calculations are a little bit out!

The Type R was bought (lease) in December 2018 and has only done 15828 miles.  I filled up yesterday which brought my total fuel bill to £2908 - that equates to 18..4p per mile.

Fuel yesterday was 133.9p per litre, which is £6.04 per gallon - the car is showing 33.7mpg but in reality is 31.6.

Insurance is £258 so that's less than 3p per mile based on 10k annual mileage.  The big (and only) expense I have had is £850 for a set of tyres that were changed at 11000 miles (I was told they normally last between 8 and 9k!) ... so that's another 8.5p per mile.  Tax is £150 (1.5p per mile)

So, fuel, tax, insurance and tyres totals just over 30p per mile !  That does not include depreciation of course.

... and another plus point is if I return home and it's chucking it down with rain - I don't have to get soaked fiddling about connecting the car to the supply!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on July 09, 2021, 10:55:44 am
 $drink$

Oops; you're quite right.  I used figures from the AA which included depreciation. Grovelling apologies. Still. my 2p per mile compares with  your 18..4p per mile rather nicely. But the initial cost of an EV render it expensive for many, I think.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 11, 2021, 09:54:13 am
How to renew drivers’ licences, why DVLA is taking so long and can you still drive while waiting
With licence renewals taking up to 10 weeks - sometimes longer - here's some advice on how to apply and what happens if your application is delayed

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/how-renew-drivers-licences-dvla-21019710 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/how-renew-drivers-licences-dvla-21019710)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on July 11, 2021, 03:22:54 pm
Perhaps this is an alternative to the electric car?
All-New NEXO
Introducing the next generation of fuel cell vehicles: All-New NEXO.

https://www.hyundai.co.uk/new-cars/nexo/faq (https://www.hyundai.co.uk/new-cars/nexo/faq)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 30, 2021, 09:56:21 am
Brexit ?

The loss of Honda in Swindon is not just bad news for the 3,000 people who work there, but will send ripples out through the local economy, with about 1,800 jobs ending at two local firms that supply the plant. As 35 years of manufacturing history comes to an end, staff have been sharing their feelings about the end of an era.

For workers like Michael Poole the announcement, in February 2019, that Honda was to close the Swindon plant was "a huge shock".

He was a year into an apprenticeship and was in a training session when his team leader came in with the news.

"I felt like I'd got my foot on a ladder of a career I was really interested in, so it knocked us for six really.

"There were tears, from people you don't normally see cry. We were just left swinging in the breeze."

Friday 30 July 2021 was set as the last official day of car production, and the last day of most workers' contracts.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-57987601 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-57987601)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 31, 2021, 09:45:50 am
Experts have warned drivers about new driving laws that have come into force during lockdown that could land drivers in trouble if they’re caught out by them.

Motoring experts at insurance provider ‘Confused.com’ warn drivers could land penalty points on their licence, huge fines, and in some cases even a driving ban.

Changes range from stricter rules around wearing your seatbelts, and using your mobile phones to speed limit changes on residential roads.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/10-new-motoring-laws-you-21184727 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/10-new-motoring-laws-you-21184727)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 03, 2021, 10:16:34 am
This was sent to me this morning, an oldie but a goodie........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k1tbf8muMc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k1tbf8muMc)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Blongb on August 05, 2021, 02:18:06 pm
I received a V5C Registration through the post this morning, nothing unusual about that, except Mr Damion Kelly the proud owner of a Blue Mercedes 220 CDI Estate does not live at my address or have my Post Code. I used the 101 number to report it to NWP and sent the Registration Form back to the DVLA.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on August 05, 2021, 04:34:53 pm
Similar thing happened about three years ago - my mother-in-law (RIP) received a notice of tax renewal for a car registered to someone at her address.  The name was not hers, the car was a one-year-old Mercedes with local registration.  I contacted DVLA to say there was something wrong with their records and they should perhaps contact the local Mercedes dealer to ascertain the correct address of the owner.  DVLA said they could not do that as the details they had were correct (!).

We ignored the mailshot, then a second one arrived so I contact NWP and they seemed very reluctant to follow things up, but I sent copies of the correspondence and a statement to say that my mother-in-law lived on her own, was nearly 90 years old, had never held a driving licence and the only time a car was registered to her address was in the late 1970's when her husband bought and ran, for a short time, an Austin Allegro, definitely not a Merc!.  We didn't hear any more.

Bit odd that this latest one is also a Mercedes.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 09, 2021, 09:59:13 am
10 cars that won't be compatible with the new E10 petrol this year
Certain older models won't be able to use the new fuel

These are the 10 models that will have the most registered E10-incompatible cars in 2020, according to the RAC Foundation (number of cars in brackets):

1. Volkswagen Golf (28,066)
2. MG MGB (20,890)
3. Mazda MX-5 (18,162)
4. Nissan Micra (15,785)
5. Morris Minor (12,796)
6. Rover 25 (9,879)
7. MG MGF (9,352)
8. Ford Escort (8,947)
9. Rover Mini (7,614)
10. MG TF (7,568)

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/motoring/motoring-news/10-cars-wont-compatible-new-21258451 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/motoring/motoring-news/10-cars-wont-compatible-new-21258451)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on August 09, 2021, 12:52:12 pm
I have seen advice for drivers whose cars will not run properly on E10 that they should now use Super Unleaded ... but that is not avaiulable everywhere, and also costs quite a bit more.

I do occasionally put Super in my Honda Civic Type R as recommended - there is a slight improvement in mpg but the higher cost makes it not worthwhile to do it all the time.  Be interesting to see if E10 shows a similar mpg improvement, but at the "standard" cost.

Remember all the fuss when leaded petrol stopped, you had to buy additives or modify your engine.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 10, 2021, 04:55:21 pm
 ;)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 20, 2021, 10:10:49 am
Drivers are being warned of long delays when renewing driving licences due to a major backlog.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has warned motorists submitting paper documents to apply for, renew or change the details of their driving licence that big delays should be expected.

They blamed the disruption on industrial action linked to coronavirus safety fears.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dvla-issues-warning-everyone-uk-21356464 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dvla-issues-warning-everyone-uk-21356464)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 21, 2021, 10:30:03 am
Six items you should never leave in your car during hot weather

North Wales is set to enjoy heatwave like conditions towards the end of August.............  :o

With this new summer sun on its way, experts have issued a warning to motorists about six items that you should never leave in your car during hot weather.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/six-items-you-should-never-21331887 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/six-items-you-should-never-21331887)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 01, 2021, 10:00:52 am
Three driving law changes introduced from today that you need to know about
From number plates to fuel - here are the new rules and regulations coming into force

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/three-driving-law-changes-introduced-21446542?IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/three-driving-law-changes-introduced-21446542?IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on September 05, 2021, 05:00:33 pm
Filled my car's fuel tank on Thursday - the new E10 petrol.  Yesterday went to daughter's house in Liverpool for the day.

Previously, when I checked the fuel consumption of this particualr journey the car returned about 36 mpg (as shown on dashboard, in reality a couple less).  Yesterday, same journey, 125 miles there and back, and the dashboard shows 38.7 and I wasn't deliberately driving economically, far from it!

I had seen somewhere that mpg with E10 was expected to be worse, so if yesterday's figures are anything to go by I will be happy!  I have kept records since car was new and it is on 31mpg (dashboard shows 33).  Anyone else doing a check on their car?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 19, 2021, 09:38:09 am
A new government plan could see motorists pay a fee for every mile that they drive.

The charge may be introduced to raise money for the UK Government and to help reach climate change targets.
According to recent reports, the toll system could be introduced to all roads in the UK.

Tolls are currently restricted to some bridges, and areas such as the M6 toll - where car drivers pay £7 to use the motorway.
Other pre-existing systems see drivers have to pay a congestion charge to drive in London.

The move is reported to be under consideration as the Government faces falling review from fuel duty.
The Government will get less and less cash from motorists as more switch to electric cars.

Rishi Sunak has previously expressed an interest in the move, and the Daily Mail reports that the scheme is back on the agenda.
The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change published a report calling for road pricing to be introduced in August.

It said: “A new system of vehicle taxation is urgently needed. As more people purchase electric vehicles, changes to taxation will be harder to manage.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/drivers-face-pay-mile-fee-21608702 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/drivers-face-pay-mile-fee-21608702)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on September 19, 2021, 04:50:56 pm
Crazy isn't it?

Having done a lot to get people to not use petrol/diesel they are now realising there will be a great loss of tax income.

Hopefully electric vehicles will get taxed per mile as well, and remove the tax on petrol/diesel otherwise that will be a double tax for those of us who choose not, or cannot afford, to get rid of their current cars and buy a more expensive electric car.

I could afford to, but my kids certainly couldn't - and they wouldn't be the only ones.  It'll be the poorest who are the hardest hit.

And cost of evertything will go up, as most things are delivered by road - the vehicles covering many miles per annum.

Let's see a tax on bicycles using the road - they have £millions spent on them.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on September 21, 2021, 09:38:24 am
It's certainly a crazy thing to do DVT and it makes you think how much thought has gone into this idea.    Obviously if we all had electric cars then there would be no road tax coming in and in any case cars wouldn't be travelling too far due to a shortage of power points for charging the vehicles up

Another crazy idea with no thought whatsoever going into it was the decision of abolishing paper car tax discs.     Brilliant idea it saved £10 million per year but then lost over £100 million each and every year since.
The Government are aware of this but denied the allegations that the lost revenue was about £400 million and yet the do very little about the loss of revenue
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on September 25, 2021, 07:39:14 pm
Taken today by a friend of mine who lives in this village - Eglwysbach.

Wonder how long it is since one of those travelled through there!

... and yes, it did come down Pennant Hill from Llangernyw.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hammy on September 25, 2021, 08:44:36 pm
Model T Ford on the REVS Pilgrim Tour 2021, 20 varied cars started today in Holywell, overnighting in Porthmadog and finishing lunchtime tomorrow in Llangollen.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on September 26, 2021, 08:22:16 am
Correct! I was asked to assist by getting marshals for 3 checkpoints yesterday.   Will post some more pics later.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 02, 2021, 10:33:22 am
Millions of motorists are being urged to book their MOT test as the pressure of the Covid backlog starts to mount on mechanics.

Experts are encouraging drivers to book their car's test as soon as possible to ease the strain on garages.

The DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) granted a six-month extension for MOT tests at the start of the pandemic, which has led to a prediction of an intense surge in bookings this autumn.

The surge in demand is expected to come not from those who took advantage of the extension, but for those who have their MOT test due in October, November and December.

As a result, drivers will need to book in their vehicles in order to remain road legal and road safe ahead of the change in season.

cont  https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/millions-drivers-told-book-mot-21742408?IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4 (https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/millions-drivers-told-book-mot-21742408?IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 12, 2021, 04:47:49 pm
DVLA has plans for major changes to driving licences and MOTs.........(After the success of the paperless road tax system)   &shake&
The plan is being considered in order to bring driving 'into the modern age'

The DVLA is looking at whether it can create an app for licences, which would launch in 2024.

If the digital version of the provisional licence is successful, full licences could be thrown away completely for digital ones.

Mr Shapps added that EU rules had stopped the introduction of digital licences and the move was part of “exciting new post-EU freedoms”.

He said: "This is a golden chance to shake off the bureaucracy, invest in our future, and realise our potential with world-leading transport that benefits all of Britain."

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dvla-plans-major-changes-driving-21830441 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dvla-plans-major-changes-driving-21830441)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: BrianP on October 12, 2021, 09:29:50 pm
£94 million in unpaid road tax is far from a success.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on October 12, 2021, 09:58:11 pm
£94 million in unpaid road tax is far from a success.

Brian, it's not £94 million....... it's far worse and is certainly a loss of over £100 million each and every year although the DVLA has denied that it is nearer £400 million that was quoted by someone.

I asked for the number of SORN vehicles and those that are untaxed in accordance with the FOI  Act  but the DVLA refused to give me the figures.      It's a good job that they are not in charge of the breweries too
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 01, 2021, 10:25:09 am
The cheapest and most expensive petrol stations in your area as fuel costs soar
It comes as petrol stock levels are beginning to recover following a spree of panic buying
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cheapest-most-expensive-petrol-stations-22014464?IYA-reg=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cheapest-most-expensive-petrol-stations-22014464?IYA-reg=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4)

Conwy
Unleaded:
Cheapest: 141.7p - ASDA, Tudor Crescent, LL30 1BU

Most expensive: 147.9p - JET, Llandudno, LL30 1YR

Diesel:
Cheapest: 145.7p - ASDA, Tudor Crescent, LL30 1BU

Most expensive: 151.9p - Shell, Black Cat, LL28 5LE

Llandudno
Unleaded:
Cheapest: 141.7p - ASDA, Tudor Crescent, LL30 1BU

Most expensive: 147.9p - JET, Llandudno, LL30 1YR

Diesel:
Cheapest: 145.7p - ASDA, Tudor Crescent, LL30 1BU

Most expensive: 151.9p - Shell, Black Cat, LL28 5LE

Abergele
Unleaded:
Cheapest: 138.9p - Sainsbury's, Rhuddlan, LL18 2TJ

Most expensive: 149.9p - Esso, A55 Kinmel Park services, LL18 5XW

Diesel:
Cheapest: 142.7p - ASDA, St Asaph Avenue, LL18 5EQ

Most expensive: 156.9p - Esso, A55 westbound, LL18 5SR
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 03, 2021, 03:14:08 pm
The E10 fuel issue that could have an impact on every driver using it
The fuel contains a higher percentage of renewable fuel and is deemed more climate friendly than E5

 “E10 causes an increase in fuel consumption for any car that's using it. Ethanol is less energy-dense than unleaded fuel.

“So that means that because it has this lower energy density you have to use more and therefore your fuel consumption in your car will go up.

“You’re not going to lose any power because your car's computer will alter the air-fuel balance to make up for that loss of energy density.

“But your fuel consumption will go up. I really couldn't believe it.”

The Department for Transport's Introducing E10 petrol study confirmed drivers would experience lower fuel economy under the new E10 grade.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/e10-fuel-issue-could-impact-22054793 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/e10-fuel-issue-could-impact-22054793)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 13, 2021, 09:43:23 am
Cars or Points to Ponder  &shake&

A motoring expert has warned that the new E10 fuel could lead to ‘big problems’ for vehicles this winter.

While the damage would not happen overnight, experts believe damage could occur within six months to a year.

Managing Director at Parkers MOT, Jonathan Barbara has warned winter will be “the biggest issue” as vehicles could possibly become damaged by E10.

He added that the issue is because there will be “more moisture” which is likely to react with the ethanol heavy E10 compound.

Mr Barbara also warned cars may be left lying around more which could also lead to corrosion as the corrosive fuel is not being used and drained.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/motoring/motoring-news/experts-warn-e10-fuel-could-22135929 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/motoring/motoring-news/experts-warn-e10-fuel-could-22135929)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on November 13, 2021, 11:13:56 am
Isn't this a classic case of those running the asylum not thinking things through?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 19, 2021, 03:18:02 pm
A further crackdown on drivers that continue to use mobile phones behind the wheel is expected to be introduced next year.

Tougher new laws and penalties will come into effect in a bid to dissuade drivers from using their phone in almost every capacity.
It is already illegal to text or make a phone call, other than in an emergency.

From 2022, laws will go further to ban drivers from using their phones to take photos or videos, scroll through playlists or play games.
This will mean anyone caught using their hand-held device while driving will face a £200 fixed penalty notice and six points on their licence.

Drivers will still be able to continue using a device "hands-free" while driving, such as a sat-nav, if it’s secured in a cradle.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: "Too many deaths and injuries occur while mobile phones are being held.

There are however stipulations that move with the current times, for example whilst stationary you will be allowed to make contactless payments with your phone.

This exemption will cover, for example, places like a drive-through restaurant or a road toll, and will only apply when payment is being made with a card reader. It will not allow motorists to make general online payments while driving.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/tough-new-driving-laws-set-22212313 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/tough-new-driving-laws-set-22212313)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on December 02, 2021, 03:30:49 pm
North Wales Police launch drink and drug drive campaign

AS THE festive season is about to take off, police officers in North Wales are urging people out not to get behind the wheel after drinking or consuming drugs.

The four Welsh police forces – North Wales Police, Gwent Police, South Wales Police and Dyfed-Powys Police - are today launching their Christmas Anti-Drink and Drug Drive Campaign which aims to catch people who risk their life and the lives of others by getting behind the wheel while under the influence.

Anyone convicted of drink or drug driving gets a criminal record, is subject to an automatic disqualification of at least 12 months and receives a large fine. Serious offenders can also be jailed.

The month-long operation against driving under the influence sees the force step up its use of intelligence-led tactics and local knowledge of hotspots to detect people who are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs over the festive period.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19757154.north-wales-police-launch-drink-drug-drive-campaign/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19757154.north-wales-police-launch-drink-drug-drive-campaign/)


Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on December 09, 2021, 09:56:40 am
 :(     :(       :o         Ouch.... I feel for the poor fella.

Land Rover owner's shock as storm-hit tree splits vehicle he'd spent four years restoring in half
Neil Dalleywater heard a 'bump' outside and discovered his 1972 Land Rover had been crushed
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/land-rover-owners-shock-storm-22399378 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/land-rover-owners-shock-storm-22399378)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on December 18, 2021, 10:08:17 am
Drivers still unhappy about ‘expensive new E10’ petrol months after it was released
The greener fuel was released in September and has since left drivers divided

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/drivers-still-unhappy-expensive-new-22458760 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/drivers-still-unhappy-expensive-new-22458760)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on December 19, 2021, 10:07:41 am
A new rule for motorists and cyclists has the potential to cause 'confusion and dangerous situations', according to the AA.

The new Highway Code rule change due to be introduced in the new year will mean motorists have to give way to cyclists and pedestrians at junctions.

But after surveying more than 13,000 drivers, the AA said it found only a third were aware of the change, which comes into force on January 29.

Under the revised rules, which will become law subject to parliamentary approval, drivers and cyclists must give way if pedestrians are waiting to cross the road into which or from they are turning. Motorists must also give way to pedestrians and cyclists on a parallel crossing.

The original Highway Code gave vehicles priority at junctions, so pedestrians only had right of way if they were already on the junction road.

The AA said people should understand the new rules ahead of time, "because any confusion is likely to lead to avoidable collisions".

For their safety, cyclists must also ride in the center of the lane when approaching junctions and on quiet roads.

cont https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/every-driver-warned-potentially-confusing-22506420?IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4#comments-wrapper (https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/every-driver-warned-potentially-confusing-22506420?IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4#comments-wrapper)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on December 19, 2021, 11:44:21 am
I suspect the new rules will cause more incidents.

Imagine you are turning left off a main road.  A pedestrian is about to cross the minor road, so you have to stop and let them cross - the back end of your car is out in the main road.  Car behind runs into you.

You are driving along a road.  A cyclist coming in the opposite direction wants to turn right, across your path.  You are expected to stop and let the cyclist cross.  Potential for following car to ram you up the backside or, at best, to start a queue behind you.  Surely the cyclist should be expected to act as if he (or she) was driving a car, and turn when there is a safe gap.

The fact that some drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are aware of the new code and others are not, will cause no end of problems, potential injuries and possibly worse.

It does seem the norm these days for someone in authority to come up with things without thinking them through.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on December 19, 2021, 11:55:10 am
Spot on ...........  &shake&
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on December 22, 2021, 03:08:05 pm
I saw this fine looking Land Rover Defender in Haulfre Gardens yesterday.      What I noticed first of all were the tyres, they were massive but I didn't take notice of the size of them unfortunately.
It's no use me saving up for one as I couldn't afford the tyres let alone the car     ;D
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on December 22, 2021, 04:13:14 pm
Cooper Discoverer STT Pro tyres - googled that and found the price is around the £275 mark (per tyre).

I thought the tyres on my car were expensive - £208 I paid for one recently that punctured the side wall - Continentals on 20" wheels!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on December 22, 2021, 04:34:38 pm
Thanks DVT   that's ruled me out completely but still a lovely vehicle.        $good$
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: snowcap on December 22, 2021, 06:51:54 pm
 _))*It Cost me £35 for my first car a 1949 Morris ten, i bet all my tyres on it were about thirty bob, good old dayshttp://www.threetownsforum.co.uk/forum/Smileys/default/laughing2.gif
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on December 30, 2021, 09:36:56 am
The new driving laws which are coming into effect in 2022
A number of new laws will come into place next year

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-driving-laws-coming-effect-22596731 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-driving-laws-coming-effect-22596731)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on January 05, 2022, 08:55:54 am
DVLA reveals the 10 most stolen cars of 2021 - and one brand dominates the list
One car brand topped the list, with seven of its models on the list
I'm glad that my two cars are not on that list, perhaps even the thieves need a bit more street cred?         ;D





https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dvla-reveals-10-most-stolen-22640729 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dvla-reveals-10-most-stolen-22640729)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 05, 2022, 09:50:20 am
Guess what.................  :o
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 06, 2022, 09:53:47 am
The RAC has accused petrol retailers of ripping off motorists by refusing to pass on wholesale price cuts.

The motoring organisation said unleaded petrol fell by 2p a litre, but should have come down by 12p.

It estimated drivers were overcharged by £5m a day in December as retailers made an average of 16p a litre on petrol instead of the normal 6p.

The Petrol Retailers Association objected, saying drivers were likely to have benefited more than that.

"December was a rotten month for drivers as they were taken advantage of by retailers," said the RAC's fuel spokesman, Simon Williams.

In the past, he said, retailers had always reduced pump prices when wholesale prices dropped.

"This time they've stood strong, taking advantage of all the media talk about 'higher energy prices' and banked on the oil price rising again and catching up with their artificially inflated prices, which it has now done," Mr Williams said.

cont  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59886270 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59886270)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on January 08, 2022, 06:03:43 pm
Now here is a challenge for a future car rally DVT                    &shake&


https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/lorry-dangles-330ft-cliff-after-25876003 (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/lorry-dangles-330ft-cliff-after-25876003)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on January 08, 2022, 10:38:50 pm
Seen a few like that ... it amazes me how they constructed the road in the first place.  I think I'd find another route despite what the voice in the dashboard tells me!

I used to be in a pop group called the Broken Sat Navs ... we didn't get anywhere.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on January 09, 2022, 03:25:55 pm
Dashcam captures heart-stopping moment woman nearly crashes into trailer on pitch-black road
Nikita Percival said she was 'lucky' to avoid it
When you are driving on the roads nowadays a dash cam must be beneficial


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dashcam-captures-heart-stopping-moment-22692211 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dashcam-captures-heart-stopping-moment-22692211)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 15, 2022, 10:33:27 am
Several new rules come into place on January 29, with all UK drivers at risk of getting a £200 fixed penalty notice and six points on their licence.

It includes the tightening of mobile phone laws - it is already illegal to text or call using a hand-held phone while driving, but that doesn't seem to be stopping the terrible driving habit many of us have.

Under the latest changes to the Highway Code, the law will also ban drivers from scrolling through playlists, playing games or taking photos and videos.

Although drivers can still able to use a “hands-free” device when driving, however, they must be driving responsibly - this includes a sat-nav.

This changed follow new research which estimated 1.79 million motorists use their mobile while on the motorway, reports the Express.

Cameras which monitor mobile phone use while driving have been installed on a trail basis on motorways already.

One camera alone caught a terrifying 15,000 drivers using their mobile phones while at the wheel - and don't think driving faster means the camera won't get a clear image of you, the latest technology has the ability to capture clear images at up to 185mph, in any weather conditions.

The trial estimated that one in 200 drivers use their phone while driving on the motorway.
By using Artificial Intelligence (AI) it means photographs will be taken of all drivers so the rule-breakers can be automatically detected.

Past research from GoCompare found that harsher penalties had shown a reduction in convictions.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rule-changes-means-millions-uk-22762028 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rule-changes-means-millions-uk-22762028)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 17, 2022, 09:58:02 am
A warning has been issued to all petrol and diesel drivers as they’re set to be penalised under new car tax rules.

From April 11, Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates are set to rise for everyone in the UK.

VED rates for vehicles that produce over 255 g/km of CO2 pollution will rise to £2,365 - a massive £120 increase from the current 2021 rate.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/warning-petrol-diesel-drivers-uk-22766087 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/warning-petrol-diesel-drivers-uk-22766087)
Title: Re: Cars...........Fuel price comparison
Post by: SteveH on January 22, 2022, 09:53:53 am
Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons current petrol prices compared as drivers look for cheapest fuel
We checked the latest prices of petrol and diesel as recorded for each supermarket and found the cheapest and most expensive prices in every area of Wales

Conwy

Llandudno
Unleaded:
Cheapest: 141.7p - Asda (Llandudno), Tudor Crescent, LL30 1BU
Most Expensive: 148.9p - Jet (Llandudno), Mostyn Broadway, LL30 1YR

Diesel:
Cheapest: 145.7p - Asda (Llandudno), Tudor Crescent, LL30 1BU
Most Expensive: 150.9p - Jet (Llandudno), Mostyn Broadway, LL30 1YR

Colwyn Bay

Unleaded:
Cheapest: 144.7p - Gulf (Llandudno), Glan y Mor Road, LL30 3NL
Most Expensive: 147.9p - Shell, A55 / A470 Interchange, LL28 5LE

Diesel:
Cheapest: 145.9p - Tesco (Llandudno Junction), G Road, LL31 9XY

cont  https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/asda-tesco-sainsburys-morrisons-current-22775107?IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4 (https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/asda-tesco-sainsburys-morrisons-current-22775107?IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4)
Most Expensive: 150.9p - Co-op (Old Colwyn), Abergele Road, LL29 9YG
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 25, 2022, 09:59:16 am
MORE Conwy drivers are going green, according to figures showing a surge in electric vehicle registrations.

Motorists turning their backs on petrol and diesel contributed to a 40 per cent national rise in the number of newly registered ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) last year.

The RAC said the rise proves an "electric revolution" is underway across the UK – but the Green Party says more needs to be done to ensure a switch to electric motoring is sustainable long-term.

Department for Transport data shows 487 ULEVs were licensed to addresses in Conwy as of September – a 91 per cent increase from 255 a year earlier.

Of those, 137 (28 per cent) were registered to companies based in the area, while 350 were privately owned.

The figures show 83,000 ULEVs made up 15 per cent of all new registrations nationally between July and September last year, when registrations of petrol and diesel cars fell by 41 per cent and 66 per cent respectively.

About 645,000 ULEVs were registered across the UK as of September – up from 373,000 the year before.

cont  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19870809.hundreds-eco-friendly-cars-conwy-motorists-go-green/?ref=rss&IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4 (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19870809.hundreds-eco-friendly-cars-conwy-motorists-go-green/?ref=rss&IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 27, 2022, 10:12:34 am
Car production in the UK last year fell to its lowest level since 1956, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

The SMMT said the figures were dismal, largely thanks to a global microchip shortage and disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
It said there was optimism for the future, with the announcement of new investment worth nearly £5bn.

But it warned high energy costs could be a challenge for carmakers this year.

Hopes that car production would recover in 2021 were firmly dashed. According to the SMMT's figures, just under 860,000 new cars left UK factories last year.

That was even fewer than in 2020, when the first wave of Covid and the associated lockdowns forced several factories to close.

Production last year was 6.7% lower than in 2020 - and a full 34% below its pre-pandemic level.

full article https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60135835 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60135835)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 29, 2022, 10:47:23 am
A55 tunnel named as UK's best for drivers to enjoy the sound of their car               ;)
The tunnel beat some stiff competition to take the top prize

The car manufacturer revealed in their new ‘Sound Tunnel Index’ that the 658-metre long Penmaenbach Tunnel in North Wales topped their rankings, after being judged to provide the best acoustic environment to fully appreciate a car’s engine and exhaust sounds.

It went up against tunnels across the UK - including the nearby Queensway tunnel linking Merseyside and Cheshire.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/a55-tunnel-named-uks-best-22910853?IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/a55-tunnel-named-uks-best-22910853?IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 31, 2022, 10:12:31 am
More than half of motorist are unaware that you could be fined for flashing your lights to let other drivers know you are making way.

2,000 drivers were tested on their knowledge of the rules of the road as part of new analysis from findandfundmycar.com.

Other habits that could land drivers in hot water include beeping their horn in anger or pulling over to use their phone with the engine still running.

And with snow predicted in February it’s also worth noting driving with snow on the roof of your vehicle has been warned against by experts.

Phil Morgan, Head of findandfundmycar.com, said: “While the chances of getting fined for doing any of the offenses are extremely low, they’re still not worth the risk.

"While some of the offences might not be commonly known, nobody wants to risk their safety or have to pay a hefty fine for something that they didn’t know was going to cost them, so it’s best to know these sooner rather than later.

“What may be considered a friendly warning to other drivers can actually have consequences. Speed cameras and police officers are there to keep everyone safe so it’s vital they are respected.”

The RAC added: “Headlight flashes should only be used to warn drivers of your presence on the road.

“Simply put, it’s open to misinterpretation (particularly as it means different things in other countries), so think carefully before you reach for the beams.”
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on February 07, 2022, 02:04:37 pm
Private car parks will have to display prices more clearly, introduce a fairer system for appeals and give drivers a grace period for lateness as part of a government crackdown.

Most fines will be capped at £50 - down from £100 currently - although higher financial penalties will remain for more serious breaches.

Operators that do not follow the rules could be barred from collecting fines from motorists, the government said.

The AA called the plans "much needed".

Minister for Levelling Up Neil O'Brien said: "Private firms issue roughly 22,000 parking tickets every day, often adopting a system of misleading and confusing signage, aggressive debt collection and unreasonable fees designed to extort money from motorists.

"[Our] new Code Of Practice will set out a clear vision with the interests of safe motorists at its heart, while cracking down on the worst offenders."

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60282554 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60282554)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on February 07, 2022, 07:58:47 pm
Yet another strategy to distract from the PM's lamentable performance.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on February 15, 2022, 09:40:16 am
The cheapest petrol and diesel prices in North Wales and the most expensive as cost of fuel soars
It costs £80 on average for a tank of petrol with unleaded at an all-time high

The price of petrol jumped to an all-time high of 148.02p per litre at the weekend, days after diesel reached a record 151.57p, according to the AA.

The latest rises come as wholesale oil prices climb and households face soaring living costs.

Conwy
Unleaded:
Cheapest: 145.7p - Asda, Kinmel Bay, LL18 5EQ
Most expensive: 149.9p - Shell, Betws-y-Coed, LL24 0AR

Diesel:
Cheapest: 147.7p - Asda, Kinmel Bay, LL18 5EQ
Most expensive: 152.9p - Shell, Betws-y-Coed, LL24 0AR

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cheapest-petrol-diesel-prices-north-23094685?IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cheapest-petrol-diesel-prices-north-23094685?IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on February 15, 2022, 11:27:21 am
Has anyone kept a close check on their mpg - and I don't mean taking the readings off the car dashboard as that tends to read higher!

My car is now three years old.  I was told, when I bought it, that I should put in the expensive Shell V-Power fuel about every tenth fill, which I did.

When the E10 fuel came in a while ago my mpg dropped from 33 to 31.  I am now filling up with the V-Power all the time - and the mpg has gone from 31 to 34.

So, although the fuel costs 10% more I am also getting close to 10% better mpg, and a healthier engine as there was a definite slight loss of oomph with the E10 stuff.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on February 23, 2022, 09:51:08 am
Worth a read.............


UK drivers have been warned they face unexpected bills on their car insurance if they do not check the small print for “loopholes”.

Consumer website Which? analysed 49 policies from insurers, said it had found some gaps in cover for personal belongings and “surprising” exclusions for courtesy cars.

Nearly all policies it looked at contain some personal belongings cover – which helps people repair or replace items damaged in or stolen from a car.

However, Which? found not all belongings are included, with a handful protecting cash, documents and credit cards. Four in 10 (40%) policies with personal possessions cover exclude mobile phones.

Which? also found that only about a quarter (24%) of policies will pay for someone to recover illegal clamping or towing fees, while just three in 10 (31%) will help deal with legal costs related to a car’s licence plate being cloned.

It also found the “rarest” feature it looked at is guaranteed cover for driving other cars. In more than a third (37%) of policies, it applies only in emergencies, according to its research.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19944992.uk-drivers-issued-car-insurance-loophole-warning/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19944992.uk-drivers-issued-car-insurance-loophole-warning/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on February 24, 2022, 09:19:33 am
DVLA urges drivers to pay car tax before new system comes into force
The new tax rates come into force from April

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dvla-urges-drivers-pay-car-23191207 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dvla-urges-drivers-pay-car-23191207)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on February 24, 2022, 12:06:58 pm
Oil prices have gone above $100 for the first time since 2014 after Russian president Vladimir Putin announced an invasion of Ukraine.

Brent crude oil price
Brent crude reached highs of $102.48 on Thursday, rising by more than five per cent, reports the Independant.

How much oil comes from Russia?
Russia is the world’s second-largest oil producer and is a major supplier to Europe and the largest supplier of natural gas.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19948828.brent-crude-oil-prices-soar-past-100-russia-invades-ukraine---affects-uk/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19948828.brent-crude-oil-prices-soar-past-100-russia-invades-ukraine---affects-uk/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 01, 2022, 09:48:13 am
A new law is set to take effect across the country later this month which could see drivers hit with a hefty fine or points on their licence.

The current UK law states it is illegal to make a call or text using a hand-help phone or device while driving.

However, in the coming weeks the regulations will go further to prevent drivers from even touching their phone for a whole raft of reasons while on the road.

This includes taking photos or videos, scrolling through playlists or other items stored on their mobile devices.

Anyone caught using their phone in a hand-held fashion while behind the wheel will face a £200 fixed penalty notice and six penalty points on their licence.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-mobile-phone-law-could-23246493?IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-mobile-phone-law-could-23246493?IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 02, 2022, 03:10:03 pm
How much your car tax is set to cost as VED rates increase next month

The amount of tax you’ll pay typically depends on how old your car is and how environmentally friendly it is.

If your car emits no CO2, your car tax will remain at £0.

If your car's CO2 emissions are between 1 and 50g per km, your standard rate of car tax will increase from £155 to £165, but your first-year rate will still be £10.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/how-much-your-car-tax-23263016 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/how-much-your-car-tax-23263016)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 14, 2022, 03:05:45 pm
Petrol prices are likely to fall back from record levels due to the costs of wholesale fuel and global oil easing, UK motoring groups have said.

The average price for a litre of petrol hit £1.63 on Sunday after rising above £1.60 for the first time last week.

Diesel remained above £1.73 a litre, but the AA said "wild" pump prices should stabilise, unless global oil prices take off again.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparked oil costs to surge worldwide.

The AA said filling up a typical 55-litre car tank now costs £89.90p on average, up from £68.57 a year ago.

Oil prices soared after Russia invaded Ukraine, with the price of Brent crude oil - the global benchmark for prices - hitting a near 14-year high at one point.

However, in the past few days, the price of oil has dropped as fears that the European Union would follow the US and Canada in banning Russian oil have eased.

Brent crude was down 3% at $109 per barrel early on Monday.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60733390 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60733390)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on March 14, 2022, 04:04:10 pm
I guess the rate of price reduction will be a lot slower than the rate of price increase !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on March 14, 2022, 05:17:57 pm
It's strange how the price of petrol increases immediately even though the garages have not had a new delivery of fuel.   Presumably the petrol that is already in the garages was  bought at the old price yet motorists have to pay for the fuel at the new price,
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: mull on March 14, 2022, 05:56:40 pm
Saw on Facebook the other day---Photo of BP diesel pumps at Stirling Services M9. at £1.77

That is Scotland's oil from Grangemouth Refinery only 10 miles down the road.
Who's pocket is that going into ?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 15, 2022, 10:21:32 am
Sorry this article contradicting yesterdays news..........

Diesel prices could nearly double from record levels if production in Russia is shut down and oil prices rise, MPs have been told.

Experts said that the price of diesel could possibly hit as high as £3 per litre, up from current record highs of £1.73.

Although she cautioned against doomsaying, Dr Amrita Sen, warned that it was a distinct possibility, and households cutting back on use would not help prices to reduce much.

“It’s industrial usage that can keep diesel high, £2.50 – even closer to £3, just depending on how high oil prices get, that’s definitely in the realms of possibility,” Dr Sen, director of research at Energy Aspects, told MPs on the Treasury Select Committee.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19993299.diesel-price-hit-high-3-per-litre-mps-told/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19993299.diesel-price-hit-high-3-per-litre-mps-told/)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Helig on March 15, 2022, 10:24:50 am
The price of diesel at the local garage to me is £189.99 a litre.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on March 16, 2022, 07:18:28 pm
I passed Black Cat this morning and later this afternoon - petrol was 164.9 this morning and 166.9 this afternoon.
So, why are we being told fuel prices are now coming down?
Did Black Cat have a delivery today of more expensive fuel?
I've noticed in the past that prices usually change there on a Thursday afternoon.

I will need to top up next Monday ready for a trip to Cumbria and back the following day - wonder what that'll cost.
Approx 280 miles at 35mpg - that's 8 gallons so about £60 or a little bit more.  It'll be Shell Super as well - works out about 10% more on cost but 10% better on mpg so balances out!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: mull on March 17, 2022, 09:36:06 am
Local Garage up here on the island was telling me that as soon as he gets a fuel delivery within 24 hours the supplier has been into his account and taken their money.
When I filled up last week he warned me it would go to over £1.70 this week.

Feel like we are all doomed the way cost of living is going, forecast is interest rates will go up before lunchtime. Feel there is going to be a lot of suffering.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on March 17, 2022, 11:13:41 am
I agree.  And when the electricity prices have affected everyone it might become a choice between eat or heat.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 17, 2022, 12:19:25 pm
Interest rates have increased for the third time in four months as the Bank of England tries to calm the rise in the cost of living.

The rise to 0.75% from 0.5% comes as prices are climbing faster than pay, squeezing household finances.

It means interest rates are now at their highest level since March 2020, when the Covid pandemic began.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60763740 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60763740)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 18, 2022, 10:03:57 am
The cheapest petrol and diesel in North Wales - and where to avoid

Conwy
Llandudno

Unleaded
Cheapest: 160.7p - Asda Llandudno
Most Expensive: 166.9p - Shell Colwyn Bay (Black Cat)

Diesel
Cheapest: 171.7p - Gulf Llandudno (Penrhyn Bay Fuel Express)
Most Expensive: 179.9p - BP Colwyn Bay (MFG Dingle Hill)

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cheapest-petrol-diesel-north-wales-23425271 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cheapest-petrol-diesel-north-wales-23425271)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 21, 2022, 10:01:34 am
The cheapest and most expensive fuel prices in each part of North Wales   
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cheapest-most-expensive-fuel-prices-23448953?IYA-reg=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cheapest-most-expensive-fuel-prices-23448953?IYA-reg=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4)

Conwy
Llandudno
Unleaded
Cheapest: 163.9p - Tesco Llandudno Junction

Most Expensive: 167.9p - Shell Penmaenmawr

Diesel
Cheapest: 175.9p - Gulf Llandudno (Penrhyn Bay Fuel Express)

Most Expensive: 179.9p - BP Colwyn Bay (MFG Dingle Hill)

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 24, 2022, 09:36:04 am
Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons cutting fuel prices from 6pm - here's what drivers will pay
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a cut in fuel duty of 5p a litre in the Spring Statement today

Asda/Tesco
In a statement, the company said it will pass the 5p a litre drop in fuel duty "straight on to its customers". "The supermarket will reduce the price at the pumps by 6p per litre which includes a 1p reduction in VAT," it said.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/asda-sainsburys-morrisons-cutting-fuel-23481055 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/asda-sainsburys-morrisons-cutting-fuel-23481055)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on March 24, 2022, 11:06:55 am
Restores the cost to roughly what it was last week. I liked the Guardian's take:

"In the most surprising move, the chancellor then announced a 1p cut in income tax to 19p, which will come into force in April 2024, the month before the day earmarked by the government for the general election."
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on April 15, 2022, 04:00:59 pm
THE CHEAPEST places to get petrol in the Llandudno, Conwy and Colwyn Bay area have been revealed as prices continue to drop.

The average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts dropped from 161.9p per litre on April 4 to 161.8p on Monday, April 11, according to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

The cheapest place to get unleaded fuel in the Llandudno, Conwy and Colwyn Bay area remains the Asda in Llandudno, which sits at 158.7p, followed by the Tesco in Llandudno Junction at 159.9p.

The most expensive places in this area are the Jet in Llandudno at 164.9, followed by the Shell forecourts in Colwyn Bay and Penmaenmawr, both priced at 163.9p.

Petrol price information is taken from PetrolPrices.com.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Nemesis on April 15, 2022, 06:24:52 pm
1st meet this year. Cars and Coffee on the Prom. This Sunday 17th, on Rhos prom next to the Cayley Kiosk. All welcome.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on April 21, 2022, 09:51:08 am
The pavement parking rules you need to know to avoid getting in trouble
The Highway Code states that it is only illegal in London, so why can police fine people elsewhere?

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/pavement-parking-rules-you-need-23732940 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/pavement-parking-rules-you-need-23732940)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on May 16, 2022, 02:41:15 pm
The spots in North Wales where mobile speed cameras will be clocking drivers this month
They will be out in force across the region in a bid to keep road users safe

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/spots-north-wales-mobile-speed-23963020 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/spots-north-wales-mobile-speed-23963020)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on May 16, 2022, 07:54:43 pm
How many camera vans do they have ? - that list seems to cover every road in north Wales !!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on May 27, 2022, 11:05:50 am
The cost of rapidly charging an electric car has risen sharply as energy costs soar, the RAC has said.

However, electric car charging still remains cheaper than petrol and diesel, the motoring organisation said.

Rises in electricity and gas prices, in part since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, are behind the increased charging costs.

But fuel prices have gone up more quickly as crude oil suppliers struggle to meet demand.

The price of charging an electric car on a pay-as-you-go, non-subscription basis at a publicly accessible rapid charger has increased by 21% over the last nine months, the RAC said.

Even charging at home has been getting more expensive as energy bills spiral upwards.

The cost of the electricity used to power electric vehicles varies according to the household tariff the customer is on.

But both rapid charging and home charging are still less expensive than petrol or diesel per mile.

Electric vehicle (EV) charging is nearly half the cost per mile compared to filling a family car with petrol, the motoring organisation said.

The average cost of a litre of petrol has increased by 25% since last September, and diesel by 30%, according to the RAC.

cont  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61592931 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61592931)
Title: Re: Cars....Scam
Post by: SteveH on June 03, 2022, 09:20:07 am
Motorists are being warned by police about a scam that sees con artists try to fleece drivers out of cash. The rouse sees drivers duped into handing over cash for 'damage' that hasn't been caused by them.

The warning comes from North Wales Police after an incident in Conwy on Monday. A man driving a Range Rover became a target for the quick cash con.

Police for the area said that fraudsters will pretend that their target has damaged their vehicle's wing mirror. They will then demand that the driver pays for the "damage", reports NorthWalesLive.

A Police spokesperson said: "The victim will be driving along and then hear a bang on the passenger side of their vehicle. A car will then follow behind, get them to pull over and then claim that the victim just struck his driver's door mirror and demand cash for repairs.

"What actually happens is that the scammer is parked at the roadside and will deliberately strike the victim's car as it passes. The damaged mirror is fake and wasn't caused by the victim."

cont https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/drivers-warned-over-wing-mirror-24118732?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 21, 2022, 12:47:20 pm
A REPRESENTATIVE of North Wales Motor Company (NWMC) has been selected out of thousands of drive for Kia as their ambassador at Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Jade Paveley, a rally pro and marketing director for Llandudno Kia (of which NWMC is the parent company) is to drive the Kia EV6 GT for its debut appearance, at the festival at Goodwood House, West Sussex from June 23-26.

Kia?s most powerful production car so far, the all-electric high-performance crossover will be taking on the festival?s hill climb several times throughout the weekend, and can accelerate from zero to 62mph in just 3.5 seconds.

Jade was 2021 British Rally Cross Country Championship (BXCC) Class T2 champion and 2018 Junior Welsh Tarmac Rally champion.

She is also the end-of-stage reporter for the World Rally Championship and European World Rally Championship, as well as marketing director for Llandudno Kia.

Jade, who has been involved in the world of motorsport since 2008, said: "It's such a great opportunity to be an ambassador to a global brand, Kia, at such a prestigious event like Goodwood!

?And even better that I can finally represent a brand my family business is so closely involved with as the Kia branch in Llandudno.

?I've driven so many cars in my time but none that we as a family actually sell so it finally all lines up! I can't wait!"

For more on Jade?s motorsport career, go to: jadepaveley.com/jades-motorsport-career.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 28, 2022, 03:07:42 pm
Britain's Elfyn Evans was runner-up to World Rally Championship (WRC) leader Kalle Rovanpera as Toyota took the top four spots at Safari Rally Kenya.

The Welshman finished 52 seconds behind Rovanpera, with Takamoto Katsuta third and Sebastien Ogier fourth.

Finland's Rovanpera has a 65-point lead over Belgian Thierry Neuville (Hyundai) in the championship, with Evans and co-driver Scott Martin sixth overall.

"It's been a great weekend and this one's really for the team," said Evans.

"Everybody else has struggled and we have come through.

"I think it was clear today what was going on, but we weren't quite on it with a few things on Saturday."

Read on https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/61941841
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 30, 2022, 01:37:11 pm
THERE is good news for Conwy drivers with the young motorists in the town being named the most careful in the UK.

According to comprehensive analysis by Adrian Flux, the town is the area with the least speediest teenagers on the road.

On average, only one in five FluxScore users there (17 per cent) will receive a serious warning about their speeding compared to almost all (98.5 per cent) in Ealing, West London.

The warnings are triggered by a black box that sits in the driver?s car to monitor their performance in the hope of improving safety and saving them money.

read more  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/20245825.conwy-named-top-best-place-careful-young-drivers-uk/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on July 01, 2022, 11:57:05 am
Just filled up my car with fuel ... 207.9 per litre (Shell V-Power) ... that is 13p per litre more than I paid three weeks ago.

What is annoying is that the sign showed unleaded ar 194.9 and diesel at 198.9 ... last time I went diesel and V-Power were only one penny difference.

Yet we keep hearing the price is levelling off or coming down.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 01, 2022, 03:24:30 pm
Dave, could have been worse..........

'Fuel fool' DJ fills up three cars with petrol thinking Tesco was only charging ?1 per tank
Mr Ind's 'petrol bubble' was burst when it pointed out to him that the ?1 charge was the standard authorisation 'pay at the pump' amount

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/fuel-fool-dj-fills-up-24371056
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on July 01, 2022, 04:13:06 pm
The Automobile Club of North Wales will be on Llandudno Promenade (by the bandstand) from around 13:45 this Sunday July 3rd.

There will be upwards of 75/100 Vintage/Veteran/Classic cars/motorcycles/Commercial vehicles on display at this free event.

Cars on display may include:  Austin 7, MG Midget J2, Austin 10/4, Daimler Light 15, Triumph Roadster, Rover P3 75, Jaguar XK150, Riley Roadster, MG TA, Humber 14/40, Morris Minor Convertible, Rover 90, olseley 1500, Jaguar Mk2, Ford Anglia Super, Triumph Vitesse Mk1, MGB GT, Gilbern Genie, Ford Ecsort Mk1, Land-Rover 2A, Austin A35 Van, Sunbeam Alpine SRV ... and many, many more.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on July 12, 2022, 11:11:09 am
The cheapest fuel stations don't appear to be in this area but as I needed petrol anyway I stopped at the Service Station in Princes' Drive colwyn Bay where the cheapest petrol was ?1.91 a litre.         That didn't seem too bad so I pulled in and quickly filled up the car 
It was only when I paid the ?70.00 I realised that I'd made a Boo Boo.       I had used the 97 pump and the cost was ?2.05 per litre.
Anyway my little Mitsubishi Colt must have felt like an Evo when it left the garage

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 12, 2022, 11:21:01 am
Hugo, Times are a'changing... I loved your comment above........"The cheapest petrol was ?1.91 a litre.... that didn't seem too bad" ! !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on July 12, 2022, 03:26:37 pm
There's a typo there Steve, my laptop is nearly as old as my car!        Anyway  I'm of the age where you just fill up the tank as there is nothing you can do about the price, it is what it is
When I was much younger and had my first car I can remember paying five shillings a gallon ( that's 25p new money)     There was no way on earth that I could afford to fill up the petrol tank in those days

On another motoring theme, the Welsh Government are today voting on  whether to impose a 20 mph limit on all residential roads in Wales.    If it goes ahead then the Arrive Alive camera van should make a small fortune for the country, especially  from those motorists that cross the border into Wales
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on July 12, 2022, 04:36:11 pm
Hugo ...

... do you keep a record of your fuel usage?  I am on my third Honda Civic and have kept records since 2014.  The first was a 1600 diesel estate that did 56mpg over 29k miles, the second a 1.5 Sport that did 42mpg over 16k miles, and my current one is a Type R which I've had 3 1/2 years and records 31mpg over 21k miles.  I was prepared to live with that.

... I was advised to use Shell Super every tenth fill with the Type R which I did.  Last year, when the standard E5 became E10 I noticed a slick lack of oomph and the mpg dropped by about 10%.  So started filling with Super every time - the mpg has gone higher than it was before E10, and is increasing slightly every fill.

... you may find that by paying a percentage more for the Super fuel you are actually getting a similar, or better, percentage mpg - so it's a win situation!

... I guess this will depend on what car you have but certainly works for me.

My first car (in 1966) was a 1963 Austin Mini Countryman, 848cc but only did 30mpg (!).  I filled up at Black Cat every Friday on the way home for work, costs me about ?1 or thereabouts.

... as for the 20mph limits I guess i'm never going to find out if my car will achieve the mph that Honda claim it can do - 169mph!  Then you have speed limiters on new cars - are the authorities really trying to make roads safer - I don't think so.





Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on July 12, 2022, 05:49:33 pm
DVT     

I've never kept a record of the fuel consumption of any car I've ever owned but I did keep an eye on the gauge of my Mitsubishi Colt when I first had it.
I remember the gauge showed 99 mpg which was great but then I was driving downhill from Upper Colwyn Bay!     The gauge showed a lot less when I was going back up the hill
I also have a Hyundai IX 20 which is not economical according to Mrs H but then  we don't do a lot of motoring now that we are both retired so the cost of motoring isn't important to us now
My first car was a Hillman Imp and it had been a great car for me until the gasket blew and we got rid of it quickly in part ex for a Vauxhall Viva that was brand new and cost ?659.00 the road

It'll be interesting to see what happens if they bring in the 20 mph rule for residential roads.    Wales' only North to South road, the A470  goes through a lot of residential areas, so will the restrictions apply to the A470 too.     All will be revealed in due cours

ehttps://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/drivers-fear-nightmare-20mph-limits-24464584

PS  Steve  I've made sure that I have pressed the pound sign on my laptop  ? but the ? comes up instead.    Perhaps the gremlins have come back?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on July 12, 2022, 10:29:54 pm
Here's the result
Wales votes for 20mph default speed limit and it will be rolled out next year
Senedd members have backed Welsh Government plans to cut the limit in most built-up areas by 10mph


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/wales-votes-20mph-default-speed-24472274
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on July 12, 2022, 11:40:55 pm
I see a petition on Buckley, where they trialled the 20mph, gained over 15,000 signatures against lowering the limit.

Crazy decision.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 13, 2022, 10:10:45 am
Quote
from Hugo   PS  "Steve  I've made sure that I have pressed the pound sign on my laptop  " but the ? comes up instead.    Perhaps the gremlins have come back?"

Hugo.......Same here, there are still a few gremlins left over from the previous glitch.      ? ?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on July 13, 2022, 10:29:07 am
There are a couple of issues with symbols.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 14, 2022, 09:51:54 am
Electric Vehicle charging points near me - See the full UK map   ref The Pioneer

At the present time whilst the cost of EVs is steadily dropping and public charging is more widespread, ?range anxiety? (the fear of running out of charge on the road) still holds many people back from switching to EVs. 

As a way to help ease that anxiety for drivers, AutoTrader has created a data-rich, interactive map to show where all the current EV charging points are in the UK.

This also includes information on how quickly certain EV points charge the car, which are split up into the categories of 'Slow', 'Fast', 'Rapid' and 'Ultra Rapid'.

The map shows there are two points in Rhyl, two in St Asaph, three in Abergele, and one in Prestatyn.

Also, there are two in Llandudno Junction, one in Conwy, two in Colwyn Bay and one in Llandudno.

There are five charging points in and around Bangor, three in Caernarfon, and a total of 11 on Anglesey.

You can find the map via the AutoTrader website here.    https://www.autotrader.co.uk/cars/electric/charging-points/
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 16, 2022, 10:02:24 am
UK finally sees drop in fuel prices - but experts say it should be even cheaper
People have been hammered by huge rises in the cost of petrol and diesel

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/uk-finally-sees-drop-fuel-24501155

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on July 16, 2022, 10:24:17 am
It would be good if the fuel stations were as quick to reduce prices as they were to increase them.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on July 17, 2022, 12:44:02 am
Drivers risk ?5k fine and nine penalty points for simple indicator error
You could be found to be driving without due care and attention if you make the mistake


How many times have you seen cars turning off roads, even the A55 and not indicating?      I've never heard of one motorist getting prosecuted for this offence so why make laws if the Police don't intend to enforce them?
If these selfish drivers break these rules then they are equally likely to be driving without road tax, MOT or insurance

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/drivers-risk-5k-fine-nine-24502645
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on July 17, 2022, 09:48:28 am
Good luck to the Police trying to enforce some of those. Passing on the inside lane is not an offence, in and of itself. They'd have to prove it was in court, and that could be very difficult.
Title: Re: Car Quiz
Post by: SteveH on July 17, 2022, 10:30:23 am
With the temperature soaring, it can be tempting to draw the curtains, switch a fan on, and relax on the sofa with a chilled drink and a movie. And if you fancy yourself as a bit of a film buff, we've got a quiz for you.

The image below has visual clues to 28 well-known car movies, challenging car movie fans to identify classic titles hidden in this busy scene.

The current record to find all 28 standing at an impressive three minutes. Now Go Car Credit wants to test viewers film knowledge and challenge the public to beat the top 10% of people and find all 28 films in under five minutes.

Have a go, then check your answers HERE   https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/can-you-find-28-car-24484440?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

click on photo it may enlarge
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on July 17, 2022, 12:35:16 pm
My car recognition is quite good, but my film knowledge is virtually zero - however, I can spot the link to the best film of all time.

I've got a great idea.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 17, 2022, 12:52:44 pm
BRAVO   ! !
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 21, 2022, 09:54:32 am
Gone are the days when pump prices were under a pound. In recent weeks fuel costs have been bobbing around at just under the ?2 mark but prices could be heading down. According to the latest predictions, filling up your tank could cost ?10 less in the next two weeks.

The reversal in prices could have already begun according to new fuel price data from the AA . The motoring organisation said the price of petrol had dropped by 2.8p a litre from record highs, with drivers benefitting from an average price of ?1.50 off the price of a tank.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/fuel-costs-could-drop-10-24545833
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 30, 2022, 09:56:33 am
Asda has cut the price of petrol and diesel. In an announcement, Asda said it has cut the price of unleaded by 5p per litre and diesel by 3p to help motorists save money after months of spiralling prices.

The move means drivers will pay on average ?1.74 for a litre of unleaded and ?1.85 for diesel when filling up at Asda's 323 petrol stations across the UK.         ref DP
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 02, 2022, 02:54:04 pm
Drivers have been warned over new technology aimed at catching motorists who are on their phones at the wheel. A new van is being trialled and if found to be successful, could eventually be used across the UK in the near future.

The van can tell if someone is wearing their seatbelt, whilst also being able to detect if a driver is using their mobile while behind the wheel. Images taken by the van, which is being trialled by Warwickshire Police, are processed using artificial intelligence (AI).

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/motoring/motoring-news/new-police-van-uses-ai-24648956
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 03, 2022, 09:52:46 am
Interesting 6p difference between Bangor and Llandudno Asda's   ref DP

Cheapest petrol prices in North Wales
Essar - Gwalia Services, Holyhead - priced at 182.9p
Asda, Bangor - priced at 168.7p
Asda, Llandudno - priced at 174.7p
Morrisons, Rhyl - priced at 175.7p
Texaco, Holywell - priced at 177.9p
Smithy View Services, Wrexham - priced at 167.5p

Costco, Chester - priced at 162.9p [exclusive for members only]
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 05, 2022, 10:02:29 am
Update ref DP            Llandudno Asda now cheaper than Bangor ?

Cheapest petrol prices in North Wales
Morrisons and Jet, Holyhead - matched at 179.9p
Asda, Bangor - priced at 168.7p
Asda, Llandudno - priced at 167.7p
Asda, Kinmel Bay - priced at 167.7p
Texaco, Holywell - priced at 177.9p
Smithy View Services, Wrexham - priced at 166.5p
Asda, Queensferry - priced at 171.7p
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 08, 2022, 10:26:43 am
Two stories this morning...........

Cheapest petrol prices in North Wales
Morrisons and Jet, Holyhead - matched at 171.7p
Texaco, Bangor - priced at 163.9p
Asda, Llandudno - priced at 167.7p
Asda, Kinmel Bay - priced at 172.2p
Rhydymwyn Service Station, near Mold - priced at 171.9p
Asda, Wrexham - priced at 166.4p
Asda, Queensferry - priced at 171.7p


County by county the North Wales streets where drivers have been hit hardest with parking fines
Here's a county by county breakdown of the streets where the most parking fines were issued over the past 12 months

The North Wales streets where the most parking fines were issued in the last year have been revealed in a Freedom of Information request. Each council was asked to provide a list of the 20 streets where the most parking fines were issued over the past 12 months.

Read more  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-streets-drivers-been-24681732
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 10, 2022, 01:25:11 pm
The RAC has issued a warning to all drivers who fuel up their cars at supermarkets. The motoring organisation called out the "big four" grocers - Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, and Sainsbury?s - for not cutting prices quicker.

Last week the wholesale price of petrol dropped to the levels recorded in early May - roughly 131.75p per litre. However, at the time, the average fuel price in the UK was 167p per litre. As of August 8, the average price in the UK is 178.93p per litre.

According to The Mirror, the wholesale cost of petrol has fallen by 20p since early June, the RAC said. In comparison, UK retailers only dropped their pump prices by an average of 9p during July.

Cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rac-warns-drivers-who-fuel-24717479
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: hollins on August 11, 2022, 02:33:32 pm
Back from a trip to Switzerland where we stumbled on an excellent vintage car show.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 15, 2022, 09:56:16 am
Cheapest petrol prices in North Wales

Morrisons, Holyhead - 169.7p
Texaco, Caernarfon Road, Bangor - 159.9p
Esso, Ala Road, Pwllheli - 174.9p
Tesco, Llandudno Junction - 169.9p
Asda, Kinmel Bay - 172.7p
Gulf, Northop Road, Flint - 174.9p

Cheapest diesel prices in North Wales

Morrisons, Holyhead - 185.9p
Texaco, Caernarfon Road, Bangor - 175.9p
Essar, Beach Road, Llanbedrog, Pwellheli - 184.9p
Asda, Llandudno - 182.7p
Morrisons, Rhyl - 182.7p
Texaco, Holway Road, Holywell - 183.9p
Gulf, Chester Road, Wrexham - 174.9p
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 17, 2022, 09:55:29 am
Cheapest petrol prices in North Wales

Morrisons, Holyhead - matched at 169.7p
Texaco, Bangor - priced at 159.9p
Asda, Llandudno - priced at 167.7p
Essar, Abergele - priced at 168.9p
Texaco, Holywell - priced at 169.9p
Smithy View Services - priced at 159.9p
Tesco, Broughton - priced at 167.9p

Cheapest diesel prices in North Wales

Morrisons and Essar, Holyhead - priced at 185.9p
Asda, Bangor - priced at 175.7p
Asda, Llandudno - priced at 180.7p
Essar, Abergele - priced at 179.9p
Texaco, Holywell - priced at 179.9p
Morrisons, Wrexham - priced at 174.7p
Asda, Queensferry - priced at 179.7p
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 22, 2022, 09:43:15 am
Getting better, but not locally apparantly.

Cheapest petrol prices across North Wales

Gulf, Anglesey- 157.9p

Asda, Anglesey- 159.7p

Texaco, Bangor- 159.9p

Texaco, Corwen- 159.9p

Morrisons, Wrexham- 159.7p

Essar, Porthmadog- 164.9p

Cheapest diesel prices across North Wales

Asda, Anglesey- 173.7p

Tesco, Bangor- 173.9p

Tesco, Llandudno Junction- 178.9p

BP, Johnstown, Wrexham- 175.9p

Smithy View Service Station Wrexham- 174.7p
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 24, 2022, 09:54:57 am
Cheapest petrol prices in North Wales

Tesco, Holyhead - matched at 169.7p
Texaco, Bangor - priced at 159.9p
Asda, Llandudno - priced at 165.7p
Essar, Abergele - priced at 163.9p
Texaco, Holywell - priced at 169.9p
Smithy View Services - priced at 158.5p
Tesco, Broughton - priced at 166.9p

What's the most you've paid for fuel recently? Let us know in the comments section below.

Cheapest diesel prices in North Wales

Tesco, Holyhead - priced at 183.9p
Texaco, Bangor - priced at 173.7p
Asda, Llandudno - priced at 178.7p
Asda, Kinmel Bay - priced at 181.7p
Applegreen Services, Mold - priced at 178.8p
Tesco, Wrexham - priced at 172.5p

Tesco, Broughton - priced at 177.7p
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 03, 2022, 10:15:22 am
Celebrity chef Bryn joins big fundraising drive in a 1960s Mini

Celebrity chef Bryn Williams swapped the kitchen for some quality time with his dad and dozens of Morris Mini car enthusiasts.

The father and son duo brought two of the iconic British vehicles in a massive convoy which travelled from Colwyn Bay to Adventure Parc Snowdonia at Dolgarrog in the Conwy Valley.

The Minis in the Mountains run, the third to be staged by enthusiast group Mad Welsh Minis at Adventure Parc Snowdonia, was in aid of the Ty Gobaith/Hope House children?s hospices and passed by close to the charity?s North Wales facility at Ty?n y Groes near Conwy.

cont https://www.wales247.co.uk/celebrity-chef-bryn-joins-big-fundraising-drive-in-a-1960s-mini?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 05, 2022, 10:02:47 am
Cheapest petrol prices in North Wales

Tesco, Holyhead - priced at 167.9p
Essar, Abergele - priced at 163.9p
Asda, Bangor - priced at 161.7p
Tesco, Llandudno Junction - priced at 165.9p
Rhydymwyn Services, Mold - priced at 165.9p
Smithy View Services - priced at 158.5p
Esso, Saltney - priced at 165.9p
What's the most you've paid for fuel recently? Let us know in the comments section below.

Cheapest diesel prices in North Wales

Tesco, Bangor - priced at 173.9p
Asda, Bangor - priced at 173.7p
Tesco, Llandudno Junction - priced at 178.9p
Tesco, Prestatyn - priced at 179.9p
Applegreen Services, Mold - priced at 178.9p
Asda, Wrexham - priced at 172.6p
Sainsbury's, Wrexham - priced at 172.9p
Rhydymwyn Station, Mold - priced at 179.5p

Drivers are still getting a ?raw deal? at the pumps, overpaying by around 9p a litre despite a record price drop last month, new analysis shows.

The RAC said average petrol prices sank to 169.8p per litre at the end of August, but should be around 161p due to current wholesale costs.

August saw average prices drop by 12.3p per litre, the largest monthly drop in records, dating back 22 years.

However, prices should still have to fall further.

RAC spokesman Rod Dennis said: ?Twelve pence a litre is a lot to come off prices in a single month so there?s no doubt things could be worse, but in reality drivers of petrol vehicles are still invariably getting a raw deal at the pumps.

cont  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/20900983.petrol-prices-rac-warn-drivers-overcharged-pumps/
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 07, 2022, 10:09:22 am
There's going to be a lot of people looking for manned petrol stations.... just what we need at the moment  &shake&

Petrol stations across the UK are set to change the way that people pay when using pay-at-pump services. Supermarkets and petrol stations are set to introduce a new "hold charge" when people fill up their vehicles at petrol stations and pay at the pump.

To ensure people have the funds they need to make their purchase, retailers will temporarily charge a customer's debit or credit card up to ?100, then, after taking payment for fuel purchased, release any unspent funds.

The new payment scheme has already been trialled in a number of locations for the past few months, but now it will be rolled out to every petrol station in the UK. It comes as payment companies Mastercard and Visa have updated their policies, reports Wales Online.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/warning-any-driver-who-pays-24945973
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 23, 2022, 10:35:18 am
Fuel boss slams 'big four' supermarkets as prices drop
Fuel prices have dropped for the first time since mid May as a spokesperson has claimed that UK Supermarkets "have refused to pass on savings"

Fuel prices at UK forecourts have fallen to the lowest level since mid-May as a fuel spokesman has slammed the UK's big supermarkets for 'dominating' sales.

Figures published by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy show a litre of petrol cost an average of 165.5p on Monday, while diesel was 181.1p per litre. They are the lowest prices since May 16, coinciding with a fall in wholesale costs due to a drop in oil prices.

?Average margins are now 19p a litre ? 12p more than the long-term average. Petrol should really be on sale for 153p a litre and diesel 175p. We hope the Competition and Markets Authority is watching what?s happening closely.?

read more https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/fuel-boss-slams-big-four-supermarkets-as-prices-drop/
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 24, 2022, 09:55:15 am
Police now 'better equipped than ever' to detect drink and drug drivers
The Met Police have released a lengthy fact sheet about how they will effectively detect and detain inebriated drivers

cont https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/police-now-better-equipped-ever-25096848?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

Speed camera myths debunked as truth on alerting other drivers and 10 per cent rule revealed
Many different claims are made on social media about how GoSafe speed vans work

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/inside-mobile-speed-van-truth-17225179
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 26, 2022, 10:38:43 am
The cost of charging an electric car has surged due to the rise in energy prices, prompting fears it will put off drivers from buying them, the RAC said.

It said electric car (EV) owners who use "rapid" public charging points were paying almost the same for electricity as they would for petrol per mile.

Charging the cars at home is cheaper, but domestic bills are also rising.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been blamed for much of the recent rise in electricity and gas prices.

The RAC said its research showed the cost to charge an electric car on a pay-as-you-go basis at a publicly accessible rapid charger had increased by 42% since May to an average of 63.29p per kWh.

The hike in price means drivers who only use the public network to charge vehicles pay around 18p per mile for electricity.

That is just 1p less per mile for a petrol car, based on someone driving at an average of 40 miles to the gallon, the motoring group said.

The cost per mile for charging electric vehicles at home is around 9p per mile for the average-sized car. The BBC has been told most EV drivers charge at home overnight.

"For those that have already made the switch to an electric car or are thinking of doing so, it remains the case that charging away from home costs less than refuelling a petrol or diesel car, but these figures show that the gap is narrowing as a result of the enormous increases in the cost of electricity," RAC spokesman Simon Williams said.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63029226
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on September 26, 2022, 01:26:25 pm
QUOTE ... "That is just 1p less per mile for a petrol car, based on someone driving at an average of 40 miles to the gallon, the motoring group said."

I've kept full records since my car left the showroom 3 1/2 years ago ... it has covered just over 22k at an average of just under 31.5mpg, and the fuel cost works out at 19.7p ... and I am using Shell V-Power which costs more than the standard stuff!

Unfortunately, whereas some electric car owners can take advantage of free charging in some places, I cannot expect to be given a can of fuel at the same venues!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 05, 2022, 10:16:21 am
Drivers are being denied a further 10p cut in petrol prices due to major retailers hiking profit margins, according to new analysis. The RAC said the average price of a litre of the fuel in the UK fell by nearly 7p to 162.9p in September as oil prices plummeted.

This was the sixth biggest monthly drop in average petrol prices since 2000 but the cut should have been deeper, the motoring services company claimed. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: ?Drivers really should have seen a far bigger drop as the wholesale price of delivered petrol was around 120p for the whole month.

?This means forecourts across the country should have been displaying prices around 152p given the long-term margin on unleaded is 7p a litre. In stark contrast to this, RAC Fuel Watch data has shown margins to be around 17p a litre ? a huge 10p more than normal.?

Supermarkets normally charge around 3.5p per litre less than the UK average but are currently only around 1.5p cheaper.

cont https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/rac-says-drivers-denied-10p-25178971?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: mull on October 12, 2022, 09:06:31 pm
Coming up this weekend the Mull Rally.

Anyone from 3 towns area coming up here to watch or take part ?  Good end of season event before we shut down for winter.

https//mullrally.org/rally-guide/
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on October 12, 2022, 11:16:16 pm
The event is a round of the ANWCC (Association of North-Western Car Clubs) stage rally championship, of which I am Championship Co-ordinator,  but unfortunately I won't be there.   Only ever been once, back in 1987 and finished 50th overall ... I would say it's one of the best rallies I ever competed on, and I've finished over 200.  The event is regarded as the "must do" event fir many rally competitors.  Good luck to all, stay safe.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 17, 2022, 09:58:55 am
Over 55s warned of recent Highway Code changes
A new survey has revealed that only one in five drivers over the age of 55 have revisited the Highway Code since passing their driving test

cont https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/over-55s-warned-of-recent-highway-code-changes/
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 26, 2022, 10:18:46 am
End of the road for Ford Fiesta as car to be discontinued
Ford is reported to be planning to end production of the popular supermini from next year

Ford looks set to end production of its iconic Fiesta model with an announcement due within days. The popular 'super-mini' first marketed in 1976 will end production as early as next year, reports the BBC.

Ford is reported to be talking to manufacturers, staff and car dealers this week ahead of the formal announcement, the move comes as Ford switches to all electric vehicles and it has no plans for an electric version of the Fiesta.

cont https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/end-road-ford-fiesta-car-25356089?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 22, 2022, 10:09:38 am
UK Motorists are breathing a sigh of relief as the prices to fill up at the pumps have finally come down.

The AA reports that the price of petrol is down to an average of 163.70p a litre this week. It comes shortly after costs increased sharply at the end of October, peaking at 166.54p.

Since unleaded peaked on July 3 at 191.53p, almost 28p has now come off a litre. It means Brits using unleaded fuel can make a saving of just under ?16 on a tank, reports The Mirror.

However, for diesel prices, it's a different story. The latest figure of 188.12p reflects a slight increase over the previous month's price of 187.08p per litre.

According to the latest Fuel Price Report from the AA, supermarket outlets are charging less than other forecourts. However, the cost you pay varies depending on the type of fuel you use and the gas station you choose to go to.

The AA calculated the difference in petrol and diesel prices by comparing supermarket petrol stations in October and November.

Latest petrol prices are as follows:
Sainsbury's - was: 161.16p, now 162.56p
Asda - was: 161.29p, now 162.74p
Morrisons - was: 163.68p, now 162.83p
Jet - was: 163.37p, now 163.16p
Texaco - 165.14p, now 163.66p
Tesco - was: 162.82p, now 163.88p
Murco - was: 165.29p, now 165.03p
Shell - was: 166.45p, now 165.31p
Esso - was: 165.82p, now 165.85p
BP - was: 167.01p, now 166.67p

cont https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/uks-cheapest-petrol-stations-revealed-as-price-drop-could-save-drivers-up-to-4-40-per-tank/
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 24, 2022, 10:35:30 am
CUTTING speed limits to 20mph in built-up areas does not significantly improve safety, a new report suggests.

The findings, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, analysed data from before and after the 20mph limit was introduced on 76 roads in the centre of Belfast in 2016.

Comparisons with streets in the surrounding area and elsewhere in Northern Ireland that retained their 30 or 40mph mph limit showed there were "no statistically significant differences" in terms of the number of crashes, casualty rates or average traffic speed.

However researchers found roads with a 20mph limit did experience a reduction in traffic.

The findings come as the Welsh Government prepares to roll-out 20mph limits across all "restricted roads" in the country. Restricted roads include those with street lights and are usually located in residential and built up areas with high pedestrian activity.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23146148.20mph-little-impact-road-safety-new-report-suggests/
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on December 02, 2022, 01:54:00 pm
Toyota has signed an ?11.3m deal to help it develop a new range of hydrogen-powered pickup trucks.

The agreement could create up to 250 jobs across the UK, according to the government.

The funding will allow Toyota to set up a pilot production line for its Hilux FC model at its plant near Derby.

Research carried out there could eventually pave the way for trucks to be built at the company's Deeside factory in Wales.

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is investing ?5.6m in the research scheme, based at Burnaston, with a further ?5.7m coming through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) - an industry body which supports work to decarbonise transport.

Hydrogen-powered vehicles do not use electricity stored in a battery but generate it, with zero emissions, through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-63827102
Title: Re: Cars.............. Petrol and oil price news
Post by: SteveH on December 05, 2022, 10:28:55 am
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to hit many of us in the pockets, there are fears petrol prices could rise by another 12p early in 2023.

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) revealed in its forecasts published alongside the Budget that it is expecting fuel duty to rise by 23% in the spring, increasing the price of petrol and diesel by around 12p per litre.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23169491.5-tips-save-money-petrol-prices-set-rise/


PS Ukraine war: Oil prices rise as cap on Russian crude looms   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63855030
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on December 09, 2022, 10:32:57 am
Asda has cut the cost of petrol and diesel "at last". The RAC has now called on other major supermarkets to do the same after months of eye-watering prices at the pumps.

Asda has knocked an average of 4.5p off the cost of a litre of unleaded across its 320 stores over the last two days, and around 5.5p off diesel too according to data from the RAC. But the RAC has argued that the drop in prices "should have come much sooner", after accusing supermarkets of failing to pass on wholesale savings down to customers.

RAC spokesman Simon Williams said of Asda's new pump prices: "Asda is now charging an average of 153.5p for petrol and 176.7p for diesel which is around 2p less than its rivals. We urge the other three supermarkets to catch up quickly ? or go even further ? and give drivers some much-needed relief from high prices next time they fill up. If they do, this will bring the UK average petrol price down from its current 157.8p which benefits drivers everywhere."

He added: "Despite these reductions, our analysis of wholesale data shows this should really be just the beginning as there?s easily scope for another 10p a litre to come off the current average price of both petrol and diesel. Perhaps it will be Asda which once again takes a leadership position by further cutting its prices to help drivers save money in the run-up to Christmas."

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/asda-cuts-price-petrol-diesel-25709786
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on December 13, 2022, 10:13:50 am
Tesco slashes petrol prices at its fuel stations over last 24 hours
The supermarket giant has trimmed 7p a litre off fuel at one North Wales petrol station

Tesco has become the latest supermarket to cut petrol prices after months of inflated prices at the pumps. Last week Asda knocked an average of 4.5p off the cost of a litre of unleaded across its 320 stores over two days, and around 5.5p off diesel too according to data from the RAC.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/tesco-slashes-petrol-prices-fuel-25733244
Title: Re: Cars.......... Flintoff hospitalised
Post by: SteveH on December 14, 2022, 10:32:09 am
Top Gear host Andrew ?Freddie? Flintoff was hospitalised after a crash while filming the latest series of the show on Tuesday.

The former cricketer was filming at the Top Gear test track at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey when the incident happened.

He was taken to hospital to receive medical treatment.

A BBC spokesman said: ?Freddie was injured in an accident at the Top Gear test track this morning ? with crew medics attending the scene immediately.

?He has been taken to hospital for further treatment and we will confirm more details in due course.?

The father of four, who has presented the BBC One show since 2019, was airlifted to hospital following the incident, but is not thought to have suffered any life-threatening injuries  ref pioneer
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on December 24, 2022, 10:26:09 am
From junctions to road signs - top ten reasons Brits fail their driving test
As the pass rate across the UK drops we take a look at the biggest reasons people are failing their practical driving test

TOUGH TEST: Failing to be in control of the car when moving off from the test centre is one of the big errors Brits make on their test (Photo by Steve Parsons/PA Wire)

It can be one of the most daunting days in our lives - going in for our driving test is indeed a nerve-racking occasion.       

Brits all across the country remember the first, second, or third time they took their test and although we remember our triumphs, we never forget the the reasons why we failed. The latest data released back in August of this year (2022) by the Department for Transport reveals that the driving test is as tricky as ever for many people in the UK.

cont https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/junctions-and-road-signs-top-ten-reasons-brits-fail-their-driving-test/
Title: Re: Cars......Quiz
Post by: SteveH on January 07, 2023, 10:25:29 am
Do you think the driving theory test is easy? Take our quiz to see if you could pass
The exam interrogates learners on their knowledge of the road and the Highway Code and it's not as simple as you think

quiz  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/you-think-driving-theory-test-25900164
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hammy on January 07, 2023, 06:04:12 pm
Well anybody that does not get full marks on that one should not be driving!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: BrianP on January 07, 2023, 08:22:32 pm
I got 10 out of 13, but will still drive.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on January 07, 2023, 09:04:44 pm
Only got one wrong ... question 5 about bicycles in the left hand lane ... I Selected they would go left, they should not be going in any direction.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 08, 2023, 10:16:44 am
11 out of 13, but only because DVT helped with the bicycle question...Ta.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on January 08, 2023, 11:22:38 am
I got 11 out of 13.    The two I failed on were the cyclists in the left lane, it seems that they can go in any direction without indicating.    The other was the ABS warning lights being on, surely you'd automatically check your handbrake first before heading to the nearest garage?

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on January 08, 2023, 12:02:10 pm
That question was badly worded, but I suspect it was trysting to say drivers must always be prepared.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on January 08, 2023, 12:21:38 pm
You are probably right Ian, you have to be aware of cyclists at all times.     I know that a lot of people enjoy riding their bikes but you wouldn't get me riding one now and definitely not on the A470
Title: Re: Cars....EV charging points in Conwy, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno and more
Post by: SteveH on January 12, 2023, 10:14:15 am
EV charging points in Conwy, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno and more

NEW analysis has revealed that electric vehicle drivers are being charged more to top up their batteries on long journeys than people behind the wheel of petrol cars pay for fuel.

The RAC said the average price of using rapid chargers on a pay as you go basis has increased by nearly 26p per kilowatt hour (kWh) since May, reaching 70.3p per kWh this month.

This rise caused by the soaring wholesale costs of gas and electricity means drivers pay around 20p per mile for their electricity when using the chargers.

The per mile cost for a petrol car achieving an economy of 40 miles to the gallon is just 17p, while the equivalent cost for drivers of diesel cars is 20p per mile.

Heres where you can charge up your electric vehicle in Conwy, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno and more (locations and figures courtesy of Zap-Map):............ https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23243200.ev-charging-points-conwy-colwyn-bay-llandudno/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 20, 2023, 10:34:09 am
Bangor is the cheapest local petrol, at Asda, Bangor - 138.7p, but it is an indication of prices lowering.

The cheapest places for petrol in North Wales as prices fall across the region
Fuel prices have dropped significantly from where they were a few months ago

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cheapest-places-petrol-north-wales-26022153?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 25, 2023, 10:28:51 am
How to demist your car quickly and easily - four proven ways that all work

"This trick was so effective that I left my car for 10 minutes and by the time I returned the windscreens were clear as day"

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/how-demist-your-car-quickly-26058112
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on February 16, 2023, 10:27:40 am
Subterranean 'car grave' hidden in a North Wales mine
The flooded Cavern of Lost Soul is a dumping ground for old from as far back as the 1960s

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/underground-car-cave-hidden-abandoned-20839301
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 04, 2023, 10:37:54 am
Whats next, tax on breathing ............

All UK drivers could pay new tax in bid to cut emissions
The RAC thinks it could 'do more harm than good'

The UK Government is debating introducing a new "tyre tax" which would mean drivers could face paying more on their cars. The Department for Transport is looking into cracking down on carbon emissions and wants to see how tyres contribute to harmful emissions.

The DfT has reportedly hired a consultancy firm to "assess and control these emissions which will persist after a transition to zero tailpipe emission vehicles". Tyre wear could become the next challenge for governments and car manufacturers to consider in the coming years.

Emissions from tyre wear could also increase in the future as the world begins to adopt electric vehicles on a wide scale. A Government spokesman told the Telegraph: ?We want to better understand the impacts of non-exhaust emissions, such as tyres, on the environment which is why we're conducting research on the matter. This research was not commissioned to inform tax policy development.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/uk-drivers-could-pay-new-26382928
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 09, 2023, 10:30:06 am
Some drivers aren't aware 'magic button' can help defrost your car in seconds
It could prove useful today as snow returns to the region

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/drivers-arent-aware-magic-button-26419416
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 13, 2023, 10:15:22 am
Remarkable Welsh history of the trusty Land Rover, 75 years after its launch
Durable and iconic, it originated on Anglesey

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/remarkable-welsh-history-trusty-land-26444430

The Land Rover 1948 prototype L03 was launched 75 years ago (Image: UGC)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 15, 2023, 10:26:03 am
Motorists have been warned by the RAC that missing vehicle tax payments could see them having to pay an ?80 fine along with their vehicle being clamped.

Figures analysed by the RAC show following an FOI request show a ?worrying? increase in the number of drivers having their vehicle tax direct debits cancelled by DVLA after payments couldn?t be taken due to a lack of funds.

People must tax their vehicle to use it on the roads and can pay as a one-off for the year or through a direct debit that takes the money out in smaller amounts.

cont  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23387035.rac-warns-drivers-face-fines-missed-vehicle-tax-payments/
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on March 15, 2023, 12:21:18 pm
Any honest motorist will know that it is illegal to drive a car on the road without road tax or a MOT so what is the DVLA going to do about the illegal motorists?
The answer is nothing and therefore the chances of getting caught are extremely limited.     The DVLA and the Police for that matter cannot even clamp a car if it is parked in the offenders drive
The North Wales Police have only 4 cars with an ANPR and besides that have more important things than doing the DVLA's job for them I've said it before the DVLA as a debt management Agency is not fit for purpose and the situation is getting worse and the UK is losing hundreds of millions of pounds each and every year because of the policy of the DVLA
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on March 16, 2023, 10:31:23 am
After paying the road tax for my two cars yesterday which was due to be paid on or before the 31st March 2023  I came home and read this article which was
The number of untaxed vehicles on the road has slowly risen in 2021. Some 1.9% of vehicles (up from 1.6% in 2019) were unlicensed over the past year. The figure is equivalent to 719,000 untaxed vehicles representing a potential ?119 million loss in revenue.1 Dec 2021

The fact is that the DVLA  knows from day 1 which cars are untaxed or have no MOT so there is no excuse for their inaction
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on March 16, 2023, 11:06:22 am
And had not the Tories reduced their numbers so savagely they might have been able to do something.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on March 16, 2023, 03:02:48 pm
Doing away with tax discs wasn't a brilliant idea ... at least then you (or the traffic warden) could see at a glance if vehicle is taxed.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on March 16, 2023, 04:07:14 pm
I agree with you DVT, the paper tax disc was certainly a visual deterrent but some bright spark in Whitehall had the idea of doing it on line and it would save 10 million pounds a year
Obviously they didn't take in to account the overall picture and the first year alone they lost over 100 million pounds in lost revenue.   Various motoring bodies have even put the loss well over 100 million and nearer 500 million
Title: Re: Cars..............20MPH limit
Post by: SteveH on March 17, 2023, 02:32:42 pm
From 17 September 2023, most 30mph speed limits in Wales, are changing to 20mph.

This will make Wales the world?s first country to have a default 20mph limit where people live, to keep our communities safer and improve quality of life.

The speed limit is changing on residential and busy pedestrian streets to:

make our streets safer, reducing the number of people killed or injured (as well as reducing the impact on the NHS)
encourage more people to walk and cycle
help to improve our health and well-being
safeguard the environment for future generations

Get ready for 20... read more https://www.gov.wales/safer-20mph-lets-look-out-each-other?utm_source=Eng-18-65plus-B1-aware-safe-GoogleAds&campaignid=19832508161&adgroupid=144356300382&adid=651488471743&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn9CgBhDjARIsAD15h0AaF2hHEFgr_4KpN4wLSvIgpO1ZQoMzqIqXItocBxWIBKGzCMv9YqoaAu9AEALw_wcB
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on March 17, 2023, 10:45:11 pm
Mrs H parked behind a 4 x 4 parked in Upper Mostyn Street today and it had a yellow notice on the windscreen and a wheel was clamped.
The female driver was seen on her phone probably phoning for help.
The answer is if you can't afford to pay your way then the car shouldn't be on the road
Only another 7 million cars left to clamp
Title: Re: Police to host bike safe workshops for motorcyclists
Post by: SteveH on March 19, 2023, 10:22:08 am
North Wales Police? Roads Policing Unit are once again running popular workshops aimed at helping to keep motorcyclists safe on the roads.

BikeSafe is a national police-led initiative aimed at working with motorcyclists to develop key skills around riding and safety.

The day-long workshops include classroom-based theory, looking at causation factors and solutions and an assessment ride where participants get vital feedback.

The North Wales BikeSafe workshops are subsidised by North Wales Police and the North Wales Road Safety partnerships and are available at a subsidised fee of just ?65 per rider.

The workshops are delivered by experienced police motorcyclists, as well as dedicated approved volunteer Observers and cover matters such as cornering, road positioning, observation, hazard perception and much more.

Registration is 8.45am and then a classroom input from 9am until midday. The participants will then be taken out on an observed ride on a 2:1 ratio from 1pm?4pm.

Workshops are available on the following dates
Sunday, April 2: Colwyn Bay
Sunday, April 23: Bangor
Wednesday, May 3: Bangor
Sunday, May 21: St Asaph
Sunday, June 4: Colwyn Bay
Sunday, June 25: Bangor
Sunday, July 9: Llay, Wrexham
Sunday, September 17: Colwyn Bay
Wednesday, September 20: Llay, Wrexham
Sunday, October 1: Bangor
Sunday, October 22: Llay, Wrexham
Sunday, November 5: St Asaph

Anybody interested in booking a space should visit the BikeSafe website: North Wales Police - BikeSafe  https://bikesafe.co.uk/northwales/

Inspector Iwan Roberts, of North Wales Police Roads Policing Unit said: ?This is an extremely important initiative as sadly, we often see motorcyclists continue to feature disproportionately in our road traffic collision figures.

?With the main aim of reducing the number of bikers being hurt on the roads, these fantastic workshops explore the main riding hazards that motorcyclists face. By delivering theory presentations and observed rides a BikeSafe workshop helps bikers discover their strengths and weaknesses.

?We would urge motorcyclists to really consider attending one of our workshops, where you?ll find you?re sitting alongside like-minded biking enthusiasts with a wide range of experience, skills and different machines. Whether you are on a commuter bike, scooter or a sports bike, you are equally welcome and will benefit by having the skills for the rest of the biking season and beyond.?
Title: Re: Cars...Top Gear
Post by: SteveH on March 24, 2023, 10:34:21 am
The BBC says it has halted the latest series of Top Gear after presenter Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff was hurt in an accident while filming.

The presenter was injured in December at Top Gear's test track at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey.

The BBC said: "Under the circumstances, we feel it would be inappropriate to resume making series 34."

The broadcaster said a decision on how best to continue would be made later this year.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65056723
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 28, 2023, 09:46:16 am
Progress towards getting more electric vehicles on the road in Wales has been described as "embarrassing".

A cross-party Senedd committee looked at the Welsh government's plan to develop a network of charging points.

The chairman of the committee, said its strategy had been beset by "broken promises and inadequate progress".

The Welsh government said Wales had seen the biggest growth in charger and rapid charger provision across the UK.

Fewer than half of the Welsh government's main commitments had been delivered on time, while work on some of the others had only just begun, many months after the deadline, a report by the Senedd's Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee found.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65069542
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on April 09, 2023, 02:17:29 pm
Leaning on the front gate watching the tourists go by, a vehicle similar to the photo drove past, it took me a few seconds for it to click what I was seeing.....Something going on in Llandudno?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on April 09, 2023, 07:09:25 pm
It's North Wales Police new chase car for drivers exceeding the new 20mph limits!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on April 10, 2023, 09:55:54 am
It's North Wales Police new chase car for drivers exceeding the new 20mph limits!

Sorry Dave, I dont want to disagree with you but...........

Title: Re: Cars and Art
Post by: SteveH on April 30, 2023, 10:09:55 am
A graffiti artist who has murals all over the world has painted a mural in support of a wheelchair user who was told to pay more than ?1,000 for repeatedly parking in a disabled bay. Cerys Gemma, 34, lives in Cardiff Bay?s Prospect Place apartment complex where she has been allocated a standard space in the car park.

However Cerys says that the space is ?tiny? and is flanked by a pillar which makes it impossible for her to get her wheelchair out of her car. She has instead been using a disabled bay which New Generation Parking Management says is only for visitors.

Earlier this month the firm made a claim through the County Court Business Centre over five unpaid fines amounting to ?800. The company is demanding ?1,036 from Cerys including interest and legal cost ? meaning a bill totalling more than ?1,800.

cont https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/cardiff-wheelchair-mural-ferry-road-24542144

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on May 19, 2023, 09:24:50 am
A service station near to the Conwy-Denbighshire border has been attracting motorists from over 20 miles away due to their comparatively low prices. Waterloo Service Station is selling diesel at 138.9p a litre - around 20p a litre cheaper than other local garages.

The family-run service station, which is situated just off the A548 between Abergele and Llanfair TH, is comfortably the cheapest in the area. North Wales Live revealed yesterday that Conwy and Denbighshire are the most expensive counties in the region for fuel - with Wrexham and Gwynedd the cheapest.

Dale Lavington of Waterloo Service Station told North Wales Live: "The profit margin is the same whether the price is 180p a litre or ?1 a litre - when the fuel price drops for us, the fuel price drops for the customer."

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/north-wales-petrol-station-prices-26941707?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Cars...North Wales fuel price scandal
Post by: SteveH on May 26, 2023, 10:45:43 am
Lets hope our MP joins the fight..........https://www.robin-millar.org.uk/

North Wales fuel price scandal sees MP take up issue with supermarkets and competition watchdog
Vale of Clwyd MP Dr James Davies has contacted the Competition and Markets Authority over price discrepancies

He also recently wrote to supermarkets throughout the Vale of Clwyd to question their pricing variations at different locations. In their responses ?transportation costs? and ensuring fuel is ?competitively-priced locally? were cited as reasons even though this is not the case with food and other products sold at stores.

In the letter to the CMA, Mr Davies said: "I am writing further to the Road Fuel Review and ahead of the publication of the associated market study report. I want to make you aware of the significant discrepancies in fuel prices within my constituency, the Vale of Clwyd, and across the North Wales and West Cheshire region.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-fuel-price-scandal-26997447
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 03, 2023, 10:13:37 am
Diesel prices fell by a record 12p per litre on average in the UK last month, according to the RAC.

Pump prices dropped from about ?1.59 to ?1.47, the group said, cutting the cost of filling up a family car by ?6.50.

The RAC said the reduction was the largest monthly drop it had seen since it began monitoring prices in 2000.

But the motoring group argued the drop in price was "both long overdue and smaller than it should be" due to wholesale prices being lower.

The British Retail Consortium, which represents supermarkets, said "big cuts" had been made to diesel prices in response to falling wholesale costs.

Diesel prices are now down more than 25% from 2022 highs, after falling for seven months in a row.

The fuel hit a ?1.99 per litre high last summer after oil prices soared following Russian's invasion of Ukraine.

Petrol prices have also been falling steadily since then and dropped from ?1.46 to ?1.43 on average last month, figures from the RAC said.

The motoring group has suggested that prices have not come down as fast or by as much as they should have, noting that prices were significantly lower in Northern Ireland.

The RAC said the cut should have been more significant to fully reflect changes in the wholesale market because diesel wholesale costs had been lower than petrol for 10 weeks.

In May, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced it was investigating fuel prices and whether a "failure in competition" had meant drivers overpaid.

The watchdog said it was "concerned about the sustained higher margins on diesel compared to petrol" so far this year.

It said evidence it had gathered so far suggested at least one supermarket had set a higher target for its profit margin on fuel prices in 2022, which could have led rivals to follow suit and raise prices too.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65792333
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on June 04, 2023, 12:34:37 pm
Three Castles Classic Car Rally is in Llandudno from Tuesday to Saturday.  Starting from the Prom on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the 100 cars will tackle 500 miles of our excellent roads with special tests on private land.  The Orme tests are first thing Friday.  Info on www.three-castles.co.uk
Title: Re: Cars...........Petition to stop 20mph speed limit
Post by: SteveH on June 06, 2023, 09:51:02 am
Petition to stop 20mph speed limit in Wales closes early after getting more than 20,000 signatures
'An alteration to road laws on this scale should be subject to much more extensive polling'

A Senedd petition titled "Stop the change of speed limits to 20mph on 17th September" has now been signed by more than 21,000 people. When a Senedd petition receives more than 250 signatures it is discussed by the Petitions Committee in the Welsh Parliament. If a petition gets 10,000 signatures, it will be considered for a debate in the Senedd.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/petition-stop-20mph-speed-limit-27062408
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on June 06, 2023, 02:26:30 pm
The whole suggestion of 20mph should never have got as far as it has.  There could well be more accidents as drivers are watching their speedo rather than the road ahead.  Such a low speed also is not good for the environment due to lower gear and greater emissions, as well as finace for the driver due to inefficiency of driving at low speed in a lower gear.

I agree in some places such as outside schools, although there should be more teaching of road safety to children ... whatever happened to the Green Cross Code?  The way things are going, with priority for "vulnerable" road users, it will create a situation where those individuals tend to take risks without thinking, and create more accidents and injuries.

Drive safely - watch what is going on ahead and around you, and judge your speed by what you see.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 09, 2023, 10:04:58 am
Three Castles Classic Car Rally is in Llandudno from Tuesday to Saturday.  Starting from the Prom on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the 100 cars will tackle 500 miles of our excellent roads with special tests on private land.  The Orme tests are first thing Friday.  Info on www.three-castles.co.uk

Three Castles Trial 2023 - Llandudno Startline video      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjfB2cUwk_Q

Radio Wyn
8 Jun 2023
Join me as we watch the classic and vintage cars make their start for the Tree Castles Trial. The first car set off from Llandudno Promenade at 8am on the 8th of June 2023.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 12, 2023, 10:01:31 am
A parking firm has lost a civil case against a motorist over an unpaid ?160 fine after she requested the details in Welsh rather than just in English.

A judge ruled against Simple Intelligent Parking Ltd, which had not provided information bilingually.

Elysteg Llwyd Thomas from Dyffryn Nantlle, Gwynedd, had been sent details of an initial ?60 fine in English.

The firm told S4C Newyddion that it was disappointed and intended to appeal against the decision.

Ms Thomas sent a reply to say that she would be ready to pay once the company sent all correspondence bilingually, including a copy of the fine, following a stay at Lligwy beach, near Moelfre, Anglesey, in August 2021.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65865223
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on June 27, 2023, 10:14:59 am
Tesco latest to cut petrol and diesel prices as AA says prices slowly coming down
Tesco has started to pass on wholesale cuts but competition watchdog thinks supermarkets have increased profit margins in recent years

Tesco has started to cut fuel prices at its stations as the AA says prices are slowly coming down. Prices have fallen gradually in recent months after spiking suddenly a year ago.

They do however remain around 15p higher than in 2019. The AA says the average motorist is paying 143.47p for a litre of petrol now, compared to 188.74p a year ago following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/tesco-latest-cut-petrol-diesel-27181127?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on June 27, 2023, 12:35:51 pm
Shell V-Power isn't coming down at the same rate.  Not long ago V-Power and Diesel were the same price, now Diesel has dropped to same price as the E10 stuff.

I bought my current car in December 2018, V-Power was ?1.379 ...it went as high as ?2.079 in July 2022 and is now standing at ?1.619 per litre.

My car will run on the standard fuel but about 10% less mpg and drop in oomph, so the cost difference does balance out.

Note that beer is more expensive!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 04, 2023, 10:02:29 am
Petrol prices at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury?s and Morrisons hiked by higher margins says watchdog
Two recommendations from Competition and Markets Authority to tackle the issue

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/petrol-prices-tesco-asda-sainsburys-27249625?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 19, 2023, 11:39:03 am
Inflation: Car insurance 'shock' as premiums rise 40%

Drivers are in for a "shock" as insurance premiums are up 40% on last year, according to a comparison site.

Research by Cardiff-based Confused.com has found an increase in claims and more expensive repairs have led to the record rise in costs.

The firm's boss Steve Dukes said some drivers had already seen "hefty increases in their premium".

Car insurance now costs an average of ?776 a year, up ?222 compared to last year and the highest on record.

The news comes as inflation in the UK dropped to 7.9% in the year to June, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66236110
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on July 24, 2023, 09:52:43 am
Welsh Government advice as 20mph speed limit set for Wales' roads

THE WELSH Government has provided a list of 'things you may not know about' the incoming default 20mph speed limits for Wales' roads.

From September 17, most 30mph speed limits in Wales are changing to 20mph.

This will make Wales one of the world?s first countries to have a default 20mph limit.

This is, according to the Welsh Government, to 'keep our communities safer and improve quality of life'.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23674198.welsh-government-advice-20mph-speed-limit-set-wales-roads/
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on August 10, 2023, 04:14:40 pm
I wonder how long it will be before we are rid of all those "awful polluting internal combustion engined cars" off our roads ... it won't be long before we can only buy new cars that are electric - which will mean many will run their cars for much longer as they cannot afford the change.

There was, last weekend, the Veteran Car Club's Prescot Hillclimb - there were 250 entries, the newest car was made in 1941 and the cars are still legal to be driven on the road.  The London-Brighton run in November features about the same number of cars, some dating back to the 19th century.

So, it could be about the year 2350 ... by which time we will have exhausted the supply of lithium and China will rule the world.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 12, 2023, 09:49:46 am
 :o
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on August 12, 2023, 11:15:07 am
I filled my car yesterday, having last done it two weeks ago - price of V-Power had gone up by 45 pence a gallon since last visit !!!

As yesterday was my tenth visit Shell very kindly have given me ?1.20 off my next visit ... I wonder what they think of my reply to their request for comments about the rewards!

New car due November, so it will be cheaper petrol and twice the mpg - and it won't need charging points.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on August 12, 2023, 02:33:18 pm
Having been scathing to Shell about their poor rewards I have just had a message giving me a ?3 voucher off my next fill!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 12, 2023, 03:22:07 pm
New car due November, so it will be cheaper petrol and twice the mpg - and it won't need charging points.

New car, tell all................?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on August 13, 2023, 04:29:55 pm
After 5 years owning the fast one time for a change - Type R top speed has never been reached!  The new model has priced itself out of the equation even if I could get one, so it's a self-charging hybrid when it arrives!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 14, 2023, 10:17:15 am
Nice one, I looked at Honda cars last year, the Civic, is giving over 500 miles, but I am still with the old Ford, still going strong.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 17, 2023, 10:15:36 am
Supercar once owned by F1 star Lewis Hamilton damaged in A55 tunnel crash
Hamilton reportedly sold the purple Zonda 760LH for ?8.5m

It was later photographed being lifted onto the back of a recovery vehicle following the collision. According to carbuzz.com, exotic Italian car manufacturer Pagani built Hamilton a one-off Zonda 760 LH back in 2014, "finished in deep purple and exposed carbon fiber".

cont photo https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/supercar-once-owned-f1-star-27529711
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 25, 2023, 10:06:22 am
Lucky fella, this is one tick missing from my bucket list....  :(

A PAIR of the rarest E-Type Jaguars ever made could fetch ?2.6 million at auction - including one bought for just a QUID.

A car collector paid just ?1 back in 2000 for the 150mph, 3.8-Litre Fixed Head Coupe which is one of only four of its type ever built back in 1961.

The stunning original right-hand-drive production Jaguar E-Type Series is now set to fetch a staggering ?1,000,000-?1,400,000 at auction on September 1.

The iconic motor will be sold alongside the first E-Type Jaguar ever manufactured 62 years ago, also purchased by the same collector.

cont plus photos https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23744125.pair-rarest-e-type-jaguars-fetch-2-6-million/
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SAJ on August 25, 2023, 01:21:06 pm
Great cars! My older brother had a red E-type in the late 60?s but couldn?t tell you the exact model. I do remember the start of the registration was EOR. We saw some fantastic performance cars on display/in storage at Motorworld, Munich during a holiday in May with younger family members. Also on display were motorcycles and vintage vehicles. There are a number of eateries on site so we grabbed some lunch there and combined the visit with a trip to the Allianz Arena.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on August 26, 2023, 10:13:55 am
'Game-changing' Gwalia robot rescuing ?500K supercars and stranded 4x4s in North Wales

The spectre of robotic parking enforcers has been scaring motorists across Britain ever since a TikTok video emerged in late July of a car being removed in Liverpool. But a North Wales recovery firm has been using the futuristic machines for some time ? and it said the bots can be a motorist?s best friend.

There?s no sign just yet of caterpillar-tracked robots prowling the region?s streets ready to snatch away vehicles parked illegally. Instead, they are being deployed to retrieve locked or engine-dead vehicles from tricky locations. Increasingly, they are also coming to the rescue of electric cars that become immobilised once they run out of charge.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/game-changing-gwalia-robot-rescuing-27586101
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 01, 2023, 10:06:12 am
Rali Ceredigion: Welsh race wins green acclaim from F1 bosses

A Welsh rally has been recognised for its environmental sustainability by the governing body of Formula 1.

About 130 cars will race 105 miles (169km) across two days in Rali Ceredigion, which begins on Saturday.

It is the only UK rally to receive F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) environmental accreditation, for both 2022 and 2023.

Race organisers said it is the first event of its kind to fully offset the emissions of all competing vehicles.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66675361
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 05, 2023, 09:52:34 am
Motorists faced a "shock" in August after fuel price rises that were among the biggest in more than two decades, the RAC has said.

Petrol prices rose nearly 7p per litre, pushing up the cost of filling a tank by ?3.74.

Diesel went up 8p, making filling a tank cost ?4.41 more, the motoring organisation said.

But the RAC, representing drivers, said fuel retailers were not increasing the profit they were making.

"August was a big shock to drivers as they had grown used to seeing far lower prices than last summer's record highs," said the RAC's fuel spokesman Simon Williams.

But he said a recent investigation by the competition regulator appeared to be making retailers more cautious about raising prices further than necessary.

"They have clearly been influenced by the Competition and Markets Authority's investigation as, all of a sudden, margins are once again closer to their longer-term averages," Mr Williams said.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66710418
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on September 07, 2023, 01:31:21 pm
Cars across North Wales covered by film of sand caused by 'Saharan plume'Saharan dust from North Africa also caused amazing sunsets amid soaring temperatures
I noticed the dust on my car windows this morning so I must remember to was the windscreen before driving it later



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cars-across-north-wales-covered-27670027

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 07, 2023, 03:54:16 pm
Here at West Shore we are used to the odd bit of sand, but its still not as bad as............................. our local wild life
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on September 07, 2023, 05:37:50 pm
 if you're unfortunate enough to get pooped on by a bird, it's actually a sign of good luck!

Better do the lottery tonight Steve, you're a cert to hit the Jackpot ;D   
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 08, 2023, 09:31:20 am
Hugo, that mess is just one days worth......... :o


Engineer says he's had stop servicing some customers due to new Wales 20mph speed limit

Gary Keating says he's had to reduce how far he can travel amid controversial roll-out

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/engineer-says-hes-stop-servicing-27675625

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 12, 2023, 09:56:01 am
Every mobile speed camera spot in North Wales for September 2023
A device called a speedscope can be trained on vehicles up to 1,000m away

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/every-mobile-speed-camera-spot-27690847
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on September 12, 2023, 11:51:54 am
That covers a high percentage of the roads in north Wales!

It is said that if a road has street lights it will be 20mph, even if no repeater signs.  I have today driven into Llandudno and the A470 from the roundabout at top of Narrow Lane to the roundabout at the bottom of the hill by Marl Farm has street lights ... but that is a 60mph stretch of road.  It is remaining at 30mph around the roundabouts.  More confusion?
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 15, 2023, 09:56:10 am
20mph: Wales speed limit sat-nav warning ahead of change

Drivers have been warned not to rely on sat-navs for the speed limit on residential roads in Wales when it is reduced to 20mph from 30mph on Sunday.

Some GPS firms say map updates might not be immediate when Wales becomes the first UK nation to adopt 20mph (32km/h) in built-up areas.

Police in Wales have said enforcing the lower limit will be a "last resort" as drivers adjust to the change.

The RAC said motorists should follow road signs for the speed limit.

"Until sat-nav systems have been fully updated, they shouldn't rely on them to know what the speed limit is on any particular stretch of Welsh road," said Simon Williams, of the RAC.

"It's vitally important that drivers are fully aware of the arrival of the 20mph limit in Wales, and pay full attention to all road signage."

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66774380
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 16, 2023, 10:41:56 am
Chinese electric cars will reduce UK emissions but what about rivals here?

The UK is facing a dilemma: should it fight the rising imports of Chinese electric cars with big new tariffs, in the same way the EU has threatened to do this week? Or should it allow them to continue? Keeping open to the imports in would make it easier for the UK to hit its goal of no new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, and it would make electric cars cheaper. But the UK car industry could be damaged.

The British car industry is showing off its green electric future at a Bedfordshire racetrack, and behind the marques, some familiar, some less so, there is a new force.

China is cornering the market in electric vehicles.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66820791
Title: Re: Cars........................Cheapest fuel in the area
Post by: SteveH on September 17, 2023, 10:13:10 am
Figures reveal cheapest and most expensive places in North Wales to fill up on petrol and diesel
Data has come from nearly 4,000 forecourts across the UK and will be regularly updated

Ten of the biggest fuel retailers have joined the voluntary scheme set up by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), including Shell, BP, Esso and supermarket retailers Morrisons, Sainsbury?s, Tesco and Asda. This provides data from nearly 4,000 forecourts across the UK.

Find the cheapest petrol station near you, enter your postcode ... https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/figures-reveal-cheapest-most-expensive-27728113


These figures are from within 5 miles of Llandudno postcode
Figures for standard grade petrol (E10) and diesel (B7)
Petrol   Diesel
Texaco
MFG Princes Drive, Princes Drive, Colwyn Bay
LL29 8PL
155.9p   159.9p
ASDA
Conway Road, Llandudno
LL30 1PJ
156.7p   156.7p
TESCO
Tesco Stores Ltd 6 G Road Llandudno Junction
LL31 9XY
156.9p   158.9p
SHELL
Conway Road
LL28 5LE
159.9p   161.9p
Shell
MFG Orme View, Conway Road, Penmaenmawr
LL34 6UN
159.9p   162.9p
Title: Re: Cars....................Global oil prices rise
Post by: SteveH on September 19, 2023, 10:28:29 am
Global oil prices have surged to the highest level in more than 10 months amid predictions of shorter supplies.

Brent crude, a benchmark for prices, breached $95 (?77) a barrel on Tuesday.

It came as the International Energy Agency (IEA) said a decision by Saudi Arabia and Russia to cut production could cause a "significant supply shortfall" by the end of this year.

The RAC motoring group warned higher oil prices meant drivers were "in for a hard time" at the fuel pumps.

Latest figures show UK drivers are now paying ?1.55 on average per litre, with diesel at ?1.59. That is up from around ?1.44 and ?1.53 back in May.

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, oil prices soared, hitting more than $120 a barrel in June last year.

They fell back to a little above $70 a barrel in May this year, but have steadily risen since then as producers have tried to restrict output to support the market. Saudi Arabia and Russia, members of the Opec+ group and two of the world's largest oil producing nations, decided to reduce production earlier in August.

At the same time, the US Energy Information Administration said on Monday that US oil output from its top shale-producing regions was set to decline in October for the third straight month, reaching its lowest level since May.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66852329
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 20, 2023, 09:57:33 am
If you've ever found yourself in a road incident, you'll know it can be stressful, and we may not always use our best judgment when trying to handle the situation. You're often under pressure, and emotions are heightened, leading to mistakes.

It could still be difficult even if you're simply a witness, with shock likely playing a factor and potentially causing panic, which means these mistakes are more easily made. It may seem straightforward to handle an incident, in theory, but what should you do when you're faced with a road traffic accident?

Experts from High Rise Legal Funding, a pre-settlement legal funding firm, have revealed the biggest mistakes many victims of road traffic accidents make. They've also explained how to avoid them in the event you ever become a victim.

cont https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/never-apologise-after-a-car-crash-legal-experts-explain-why/
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 21, 2023, 09:53:04 am
Car manufacturers appear split on the decision by the government to delay the ban on new petrol and diesel car sales.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed the planned ban was being pushed back five years from 2030 to 2035.

He said it was "not right to impose more costs on working people", adding "sensible green leadership" was needed.

Ford said the move undermined its electric car investment plans, but Toyota welcomed the announcement, saying the delay was "pragmatic".

The UK's motor industry body, the Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders (SMMT), raised concerns that the delay could put off drivers switching to electric vehicles.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66863966
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on September 23, 2023, 10:45:19 am
If you've ever found yourself in a road incident, you'll know it can be stressful, and we may not always use our best judgment when trying to handle the situation. You're often under pressure, and emotions are heightened, leading to mistakes.
 https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/never-apologise-after-a-car-crash-legal-experts-explain-why/

It happened to me on a May Bank Holiday in 2000.      I was on the A55 and both lanes had come to a halt and I was at the end of the slow lane.   Then a woman was driving in the fast lane and didn't realise that the traffic had stopped.   She did an emergency stop, switched lanes and hit my car in the rear.
A traffic Policeman stopped and asked if we were ok and the woman admitted to the Police officer that she was to blame for the accident.  The Policeman told her that she shouldn't admit anything and told us to get off the A55 and sort the insurances out in the nearby slip road.    He also said that he wasn't going to report this as an incident
I told him that I wasn't moving anywhere, there was a 50 yard skid mark and that the woman could have killed me and I asked him for his number and made a note of it
Anyway as other drivers were braking hard I decided to come off the motorway and sort out the insurances in a place of safety
The moral of this story is when it comes to accidents don't trust anyone, not even the Police get a dash cam fitted for the front and rear of your car and that's your evidence if you are unlucky enough to be involved in a crash
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 25, 2023, 10:02:27 am
New Brexit trade rules covering electric vehicles could cost European manufacturers ?3.75bn over the next three years, an industry body has said.

The rules are meant to ensure that EU-produced electric cars are largely made from locally sourced parts.

But manufacturers on both sides of the Channel say they are not ready.

The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) also warned the measures could reduce output from EU factories by 480,000 vehicles.

And they said customers would pay the price.

The main problem lies in so-called "rules of origin" which come into force in January. They apply to shipments of cars across the Channel under the terms of the Brexit deal, the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

They will effectively ensure that electric vehicles will need to have batteries produced in either the UK or the EU.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66889029
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on September 25, 2023, 06:49:57 pm
Having spent most of today in YGC this is where the money should be spent ... it is said that 20mph will save a few lives a year ... how many lives would be saved if NHS had the resources it needs - quite a lot more, I am sure.

I do agree that one road death is one too many, but what Drakeford has done will not stop that.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 26, 2023, 09:59:51 am
Well said Dave, and grants, the millions handed out for non priority reasons makes me very angry too.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on September 29, 2023, 09:51:46 am
A recent survey has thrown light on a disturbing trend in parking habits. According to CarMats.co.uk, seven per cent of drivers admitted to using parking spaces designated for parents with children when they don't have children with them, and five per cent said they would use a parking space reserved for people with disabilities.

Parent and child parking spaces can be found in private car parks throughout the country, especially in supermarkets. The larger bays are intended to give parents enough room to get their young children in and out of their vehicles.

Misusing a disabled bay can result in a penalty charge notice, which can cost between ?70 and ?100. Additionally, using a Blue Badge without being eligible can result in a hefty ?1,000 fine.

cont https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/people-admit-to-parking-in-disabled-and-parent-spaces-despite-hefty-fine-threat/
Title: Re: Cars...............Conwy driver claims British Rally Championship
Post by: SteveH on September 30, 2023, 09:54:36 am
A DRIVER from Conwy has won this years BRC4 British Rally Championship title with a round still to go.

Stephen Waugh, originally from the Scottish borders and now based in Mochdre, said he can now relax and enjoy after winning the 2023 BRC4 title.

Victory was sealed after the penultimate round of the championship, the Trackrod Rally in Yorkshire on September 23.

BRC4 is the fourth level of the British Rally circuit, but Stephens win suggests he could be set for bigger things.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23823062.conwy-driver-claims-british-rally-championship-victory/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 04, 2023, 10:19:09 am
Petrol prices rise for fourth month in a row - RAC

Petrol prices have risen for the fourth month in a row, jumping by 4.5p a litre on average last month, the RAC says.

Unleaded went up from about ?1.52 to ?1.57 in September, pushing the cost of filling a family car to over ?86.

The RAC said increased fuel costs were being driven by higher global oil prices, but it also claimed that petrol was being "overpriced".

But independent forecourts said they were "not unjustifiably pricing petrol higher than needed".

The Petrol Retailers Association, which represents independent sellers accounting for 64% of UK forecourts, said margins were "under pressure" due to higher labour and energy costs, and reduced sales.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66997316
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 14, 2023, 10:33:22 am
One North Wales garage going above and beyond on petrol prices as tracker shows cheapest sites
Fuel pump prices are climbing again and more rises are expected in the coming weeks

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/one-north-wales-garage-going-27905123

Conwy

Tesco Llandudno Junction
Unleaded: 156.9p
Super Unleaded: 164.9p
Diesel: 164.9p

Gulf Penrhyn Bay
Unleaded: 157.7p
Diesel: 165.7p

Waterloo Service Station, Penrefail Crossroads
Unleaded: 157.9p
Diesel: 162.9p

Texaco MFG, Penrhyn Bay
Unleaded: 157.9p
Super Unleaded: 169.9p
Diesel: 165.9p
Premium diesel: 179.9p
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 16, 2023, 10:05:09 am
More than 600,000 British drivers face disqualification with "one touch of their phone", a road safety charity has warned. Analysis of official data obtained by IAM RoadSmart found that 547,287 drivers had six points on their licence as of August 5, and a further 94,088 had nine points.

The punishment for illegally using a mobile phone behind the wheel was toughened in 2017. Those caught face six penalty points and a ?200 fine.

Drivers who accumulate 12 or more points within three years are usually handed a six-month ban. Varying amounts of points are handed out for motoring offences, such as three for using a vehicle with defective brakes, between three and six for speeding and 10 for drug-driving.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/more-600000-drivers-face-being-27912602
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 18, 2023, 09:00:13 am
Drivers' speeds are creeping up a month after 20mph law came into force
Data shows there has been a 'slight bounce-back' in speeds

Analysis shows drivers' speeds are creeping up a month after the Welsh Government's law to make 20mph the default speed in Wales, came into force.

A week after the law came into force on September 17, an independent transport data consultancy carried out a review into speeds and journey times.

The Analysis report revealed most drivers in Wales have slowed down and journey times are between 45 and 63 seconds longer on average

On the roads they analysed, in the week after the change speeds had dropped by 3.1mph on the selected roads. The new data shows this is now 2.3mph. Speeds of the fastest drivers (the top 15%) dropped by 4.9mph after the first week but this has changed to only 3.8mph.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/drivers-speeds-creeping-up-month-27930119?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on October 30, 2023, 09:55:15 am
Petrol retailers should cut price by 5p a litre, RAC says

Petrol prices should be cut by 5p a litre by the biggest fuel retailers to reflect their lower wholesale costs, the RAC has said.

The motoring body also says that drivers have not yet felt the benefits of the government's 5p duty cut brought in last year.

The price of oil spiked after Russia invaded Ukraine last year, which led to higher prices at the pumps for drivers.

But wholesale oil prices are now lower, down nearly $20 a barrel.

The RAC said the big four supermarkets were making the most profits from petrol - an average of 16p for every litre of unleaded fuel sold in October, and 12p for every litre of diesel.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67254013
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 04, 2023, 10:05:42 am
Biker visits family in North Wales and completely changes mind on 'insane' 20mph limits
On a trip to Llandudno, the businessman stuck to speed limits only to be hassled by 'aggressive' drivers wanting him to go faster

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/biker-visits-family-north-wales-28040409?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 05, 2023, 09:53:35 am
 ;)
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 09, 2023, 10:27:22 am
All 214 mobile speed camera locations in North Wales during November 2023
Enforcement of 20mph speed limits is edging closer

full list...https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/214-mobile-speed-camera-locations-28068320

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 16, 2023, 10:31:06 am
Speeding drivers used criminal 'Nip farms' to frame innocent motorists in nation-wide scam
For a fee, motorists breaking speed limit are given the details of innocent drivers unaware they are being prosecuted and convicted, court hears

Details of genuine people, were being sold to drivers, who had been caught speeding and who wanted to avoid a fine and points on their licence, reports WalesOnline. Those innocent people end up getting prosecuted at courts across in England and Wales, without their knowledge.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/nip-farm-speeding-driver-tickets-28115475
Title: Re: Cars...........The cheapest petrol and diesel prices for each NW county
Post by: SteveH on November 19, 2023, 10:04:06 am
The cheapest petrol and diesel prices for each North Wales county
Here's a breakdown of the cheapest forecourts across all six counties

Conwy
The cheapest place in Conwy to fill up your car with petrol is at a Tesco garage in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw. According to the latest data supplied by retailers, a driver in an average family car could save up to ?5.50 by filling up at this forecourt, compared to the most expensive petrol station.

The Tesco garage at 6 G Road Llandudno Junction, Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw is charging motorists 149.9p per litre, which means it would cost ?82.45 to fill up an average 55 litre tank. This is based on a new feed of live petrol prices which was set up by the government's Competition and Markets Authority in September.

The average price for a litre of petrol across the Conwy region this week is 154.6p. Here are the Cheapest places to top your car with petrol in Conwy:

149.9p - Tesco, 6 G Road Llandudno Junction, Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw, Conwy
152.7p - Asda, Conway Road, Penketh and Cuerdley, Conwy
152.9p - Shell, Orme View, Llansanffraid, Conwy
153.7p - Asda, St Asaph Avenue North, Tudno, Conwy
153.9p - BP, Dingle Hill, Kinmel Bay, Conwy
153.9p - Texaco, Princes Drive, Glyn y Marl, Conwy
158.9p - Shell, Conway Road, Gele and Llanddulas, Conwy
159.9p - Shell, Waterloo Bridge, Penmaenmawr, Conwy
159.9p - Shell, A55 Interchange Abergele Road, Glyn, Conwy
The most expensive filling station in Conwy is a Shell station at A55 Interchange Abergele Road, Glyn. The cost of standard petrol at this station is 159.9p, meaning it would cost a total of ?87.95 to fill up an average family car at this forecourt.

For the owners of diesel cars, the cheapest place to fill up is the Tesco garage at Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw. The cost of a litre of standard diesel at this forecourt was 157.9p, according to prices supplied by retailers.

Here are the cheapest places to fill up your car with standard diesel in Conwy this weekend:

157.9p - Tesco, 6 G Road Llandudno Junction, Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw, Conwy
159.7p - Asda, Conway Road, Penketh and Cuerdley, Conwy
159.7p - Asda, St Asaph Avenue North, Tudno, Conwy
159.9p - BP, Dingle Hill, Kinmel Bay, Conwy
159.9p - Texaco, Princes Drive, Glyn y Marl, Conwy
161.9p - Shell, Orme View, Llansanffraid, Conwy
166.9p - Shell, Conway Road, Gele and Llanddulas, Conwy
167.9p - Shell, Waterloo Bridge, Penmaenmawr, Conwy
168.9p - Shell, A55 Interchange Abergele Road, Glyn, Conwy
In Conwy owners of petrol cars are currently being charged 4.5p more than the national average of 150.6p. Diesel car drivers in Conwy are paying 3.8p more than the national average.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cheapest-petrol-diesel-prices-each-28130911?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 22, 2023, 09:49:25 am
Top Gear: James May says show's format needs a rethink

Production was paused after host Andrew Flintoff was badly injured in an accident while filming last year.

May, who hosted the show alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond, said a new approach was needed.

May told the BBC's Today Podcast: "My honest view is - I can say this now - it does need a bit of a rethink.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67494368
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on November 24, 2023, 10:37:32 am
Nissan and its partners have announced a ?2bn plan to build three electric car models at its Sunderland factory.

The Japanese firm will build electric Qashqai and Juke models at the plant alongside the next generation of the electric Leaf, which is already produced there. The scheme could help preserve the jobs of about 6,000 workers directly, and thousands more across the UK.

Nissan said that alongside this, a major new battery plant known as a "gigafactory" will also be needed.

This is in addition to the current factory adjacent to the car plant, and a further gigafactory already being built by its partner, AESC.

Nissan will spend ?1.12bn on preparing its UK facilities and supply chain for the new models and training its workforce.

Alongside the gigafactory the total new investment will be up to ?2bn, according to the company.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67517522
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on December 16, 2023, 10:24:45 am
Petrol prices have fallen to lowest level at the pumps on average for more than two years, the RAC has said.

A litre of unleaded costs about ?1.43 on average, a price which was last seen at UK forecourts in October 2021.

A fall in wholesale fuel costs has resulted in lower pump prices, the RAC said, adding that petrol could fall below ?1.40 in the next week.

The drop also comes after the UK competition watchdog warned that drivers were not getting a fair deal.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said last month that retail prices for petrol and diesel had not fallen in step with wholesale costs, adding that there was "cause for concern" competition in the fuel market was not working.

The RAC, which has criticised supermarkets and petrol retailers over pricing, said petrol falling to ?1.43 on average - about 10p cheaper than this time last year - was "good news for drivers, especially as prices should continue to come down in the run-up to Christmas due to the wholesale price being significantly lower".

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67729428
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on December 17, 2023, 09:58:28 am
The cheapest places to fill up your car in each North Wales county
With the cost-of-living crisis ongoing, it's always worth shopping around for the best price

Conwy. Petrol:
139.7p - Asda, Conway Road, Tudno, Conwy
139.9p - Tesco, 6 G Road Llandudno Junction, Glyn y Marl, Conwy
141.7p - Asda, St Asaph Avenue North, Kinmel Bay, Conwy
143.9p - Shell, Orme View, Penmaenmawr, Conwy
145.9p - BP, Dingle Hill, Glyn, Conwy
145.9p - Texaco, Princes Drive, Rhiw, Conwy
158.9p - Shell, Conway Road, Llansanffraid, Conwy
159.9p - Shell, Waterloo Bridge, Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw, Conwy
159.9p - Shell, A55 Interchange Abergele Road, Gele and Llanddulas, Conwy

Conwy. Diesel:
149.7p - Asda, Conway Road, Tudno, Conwy
149.9p - Tesco, 6 G Road Llandudno Junction, Glyn y Marl, Conwy
151.7p - Asda, St Asaph Avenue North, Kinmel Bay, Conwy
152.9p - Shell, Orme View, Penmaenmawr, Conwy
153.9p - Texaco, Princes Drive, Rhiw, Conwy
154.9p - BP, Dingle Hill, Glyn, Conwy
166.9p - Shell, Conway Road, Llansanffraid, Conwy
167.9p - Shell, Waterloo Bridge, Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw, Conwy
168.9p - Shell, A55 Interchange Abergele Road, Gele and Llanddulas, Conwy

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cheapest-places-fill-up-your-28301626
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 10, 2024, 10:05:20 am
This is something that affects me, although I did buy some night driving glasses which help.......... 8)    not sunglasses by the way!

Campaign for car law change after 280 crashes and six deaths a year

More than four out of five (85%) drivers affected by headlight glare say the problem is getting worse, a survey suggests. The RAC, which commissioned the poll, called on the Government to fund an independent study into the issue.

It believes headlights appear brighter on modern cars because their use of LED rather than traditional halogen bulbs creates a more intense and focused beam, which improves a driver?s view but can be to the detriment of other road users. Other potential factors include badly aligned headlights and the increase in the number of cars that sit higher on the road, such as SUVs.

cont https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/campaign-car-law-change-after-28418915?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 16, 2024, 09:52:24 am
The cheapest places to buy petrol and diesel in North Wales
Find out the best fuel prices where you live

Conwy

If you live in Conwy, the most cost effective way to fill up your car is at Asda (Conway Road, Tudno), where you'll be charged 138.7p per litre of petrol and 148.7p per litre of diesel. It rises significantly if you choose to go to Shell (Conway Road, Llansanffraid), where it will cost you 158.9p per litre of petrol and 166.9p per litre of diesel.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cheapest-places-buy-petrol-diesel-28452963?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on January 16, 2024, 10:03:23 am
It rises significantly if you choose to go to Shell (Conway Road, Llansanffraid), where it will cost you 158.9p per litre of petrol and 166.9p per litre of diesel.

Steve ... where did you get that figure from - it is 142.9 for petrol at Shell Conway Road Llansanfraid - I assume that is Black Cat. 
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 16, 2024, 10:23:05 am
It rises significantly if you choose to go to Shell (Conway Road, Llansanffraid), where it will cost you 158.9p per litre of petrol and 166.9p per litre of diesel.

Steve ... where did you get that figure from - it is 142.9 for petrol at Shell Conway Road Llansanfraid - I assume that is Black Cat.

Dave, it is in the attached link, I just copied the info, but the 20p difference did jump out at me.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on January 16, 2024, 02:01:08 pm
Surely you don't expect the Daily Post to be accurate !!!!!

The high figure may be the Super stuff, having changed cars a month ago I can now use the ordinary fuel!

Using supermarket fuel can be false ecomony according to many "experts".
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 17, 2024, 09:37:03 am
Here is a different view point this morning..............

The cheapest petrol stations and how to cut fuel costs by up to 30%
Want to make sure you're getting the most fuel for your money? Levi Winchester gives a breakdown of the least and most expensive places to fill up.

FILLING UP: The RAC foundation has provided a list that ranks petrol stations by price........17 January 2024

A new table ranking petrol stations by price has shown that Morrisons offers the cheapest fuel in the UK, just beating Asda, with Shell charging the most. Morrisons charged 136.9p a litre on average for petrol and 145.5p for diesel.

The rankings, provided by the RAC Foundation, didn't include Costco, which, according to petrolprices.com, offers on average (as of writing) petrol for 129.8p and diesel for 139.6p. It means Costco would be 7.1p cheaper (petrol) than Morrisons

Steve Gooding, the director of the RAC Foundation, told PA: "While this data shows that on average supermarket-branded fuel is most keenly priced, as might be expected, motorists would still be best advised to shop around because the data also shows that prices are influenced by local competition. The transparency this data provides will give both motorists and ministers a better picture of the petrol and diesel market. Topping this price league table should give retailers cause for concern."

cont https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/heres-the-cheapest-petrol-station-and-how-to-cut-fuel-costs-by-up-to-30/

Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 20, 2024, 10:12:48 am
This is the first I am hearing about this years visit, did I miss the notification ?

THE POPULAR ?Mercedes On The Prom? event on Llandudno promenade was a hit with residents.

The annual event saw over 115 members of the Wales North and Borders Mercedes-Benz Owners club line their cars up on the promenade outside St George?s Hotel.

This year?s event raised more than ?1,300 for Wales Air Ambulance, and saw a variety of models throughout the day, including a 1938 170SBC through to the latest models of Mercedes.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24061794.mercedes-benz-cars-take-llandudno-promenade-charity/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Cars........Night-time driving curfews for young motorists
Post by: SteveH on January 24, 2024, 10:20:29 am
Night-time driving curfews for young motorists are among a raft of measures being advocated by health chiefs in Wales. Others include a ban on giving lifts and a 75% cut in the drink driving limit.

Public Health Wales (PHW) is recommending the introduction of Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) in the belief it will save lives. This would impose restrictions on newly qualified drivers under the age of 25 for the first six or 12 months.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/night-time-curfews-passenger-ban-28499937
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on January 25, 2024, 09:48:43 am
I believe Ford and GM are saying the same thing...........

Tesla is forecasting a sharp sales slowdown this year, becoming the latest car company to warn of sagging demand.

Elon Musk's electric vehicle (EV) maker said growth would be "notably lower" than in 2023, when deliveries rose 38%.

The company's shares fell by almost 6% in extended trade in New York after the announcement.

Mr Musk also warned that Chinese rivals "will pretty much demolish most other car companies in the world" unless trade barriers are put in place.

Tesla slashed prices repeatedly last year in a bid to keep demand up.

The moves helped the firm sell a record 1.8 million cars in 2023, up nearly 40% from 2022.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68086212
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on February 10, 2024, 09:30:21 am
How Asda and Tesco's fuel prices vary across North Wales - with up to 9p difference
There were differences per litre, depending on where you fill up

Asda:
Wrexham: Petrol - 137.7p. Diesel - 145.7p

Queensferry: Petrol - 142.7p. Diesel - 152.7p

Rhyl: Petrol - 145.7p. Diesel - 154.7p

Old Colwyn: Petrol - 144.7. Diesel - 153.7p

Llandudno: Petrol - 141.7p - Diesel - 151.7p

Bangor: Petrol - 138.7p. Diesel - 147.7p

Llangefni: Petrol - 136.7p Diesel - 146.7p

Coedpoeth: Petrol - 140.7p Diesel - 150.7p

Tesco:
Wrexham: Petrol - 136.9p. Diesel - 143.9p

Mold: Petrol - 142.9p. Diesel - 150.9p

Prestatyn: Petrol - 142.9p. Diesel - 150.9p

Holyhead: Petrol - 139.9p. Diesel - 146.9p

Porthmadog: Petrol - 135.9p. Diesel - 145.9p

Bangor: Petrol - 135.9p. Diesel - 143.9.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/how-asda-tescos-fuel-prices-28600319?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Cars ...QUIZ .Just 7% of UK drivers can recognise all the dash board symbols
Post by: SteveH on February 18, 2024, 09:48:00 am
 :-[ I am one of those, I even have trouble with my old car.................  :'(

More than 90% of drivers haven't got a clue what dashboard symbols mean
A study suggests that just 7% of UK drivers can recognise and define the meanings of all the dashboard symbols

It?s always a worry when a light goes on on your car dashboard. While it might just mean that you?ve opened the boot, it can also indicate there?s a problem ? and possibly a serious one.

New drivers will have undertaken rigorous training to ensure they know what?s what on the car dashboard, but how about people who have been driving for longer? A recent study found that the average British driver could only identify and explain 45% of dashboard signals, despite eight in 10 saying they were confident they knew them all before sitting a test.

The research, conducted by Group 1 Automotive, tested 2,000 drivers across the country to find out which lights gave people the most anxiety. They have also created this quick quiz to give drivers the chance to test their knowledge on dashboard signals.....

Quiz   https://www.group1auto.co.uk/dashboard-doubts

Article cont  https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/more-than-90-of-drivers-havent-got-a-clue-what-dashboard-symbols-mean/
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: DVT on February 18, 2024, 09:57:04 am
25 out of 32 for me ... at least I got the ones correct that are on my dashboard, according to the manual!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on February 18, 2024, 10:00:43 am
Not bad Dave, I gave up after the first half dozen, I will have to make sure the old car keeps going    :(
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Ian on February 18, 2024, 11:24:57 am
Information overload.
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hammy on February 18, 2024, 05:55:51 pm
28 out of 32. Yet more distractions to take your attention from the road ahead!
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on February 19, 2024, 09:32:39 am
Honda Civic Type R review: I go off in search of the perfect road trip - in the perfect car

Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield heads off to stunning Snowdonia in search of the UK's best driving road

cont https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/motoring/car-reviews/honda-civic-type-r-review-32088961?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: Hugo on March 07, 2024, 05:12:11 pm
Electric car's motorway brake failure left driver from North Wales 'frozen with terror'
A stretch of the M62 was shut and the car was surrounded by motorway cops to allow it to crash into a police



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/electric-cars-motorway-brake-failure-28772523
Title: Re: Cars
Post by: SteveH on March 10, 2024, 09:58:24 am
Warning for anyone planning to drive while on holiday after April 1
The provider of international driving permits (IDPs) is changing

Anyone driving abroad after April 1 need to be aware of a new change The provider that issues international driving permits (IDPs) is changing.

Beginning on April 1, 2024, you can only get IDPs from select PayPoint stores across the UK. IDPs aren't often needed for most popular holiday destinations.

But if you're planning to drive in over 140 countries including Turkey, Mexico, Canada and Australia, you would either need it or it's recommended. There are three types of IDP. Which one you need depends on where you're heading.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/warning-anyone-planning-drive-holiday-28780575
Title: Re: Cars......................DVLA car tax to rise next month
Post by: SteveH on March 14, 2024, 09:48:57 am
DVLA car tax to rise next month - here's how much you will pay
How much you pay depends on your vehicle, with petrol, diesel, and hybrid 'substantially' impacted

cont https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/dvla-car-tax-to-rise-next-month-heres-how-much-you-can-expect-to-pay/