Tag Archives: car

Running on empty

Posted on June 25, 2010 by James

Like most modern cars, mine contains a small computer which attempts to tell me how much petrol I have and how far I can drive before it all runs out. I’ve always been intrigued just how far I can get before the engine stops, it’s something handy to know when miles from the nearest petrol station too.

Last night I forgot to fill my car with petrol and this… Continue reading

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Automobile harmony restored

Posted on April 2, 2010 by James

Yesterday my car went for its MOT, service and “fix the nasty sounding clanging noise from the front wheels”. All was silent from the garage until about 12 when I got a call saying it was all fixed and well again. The source of the hideous noises? A worn anti roll bar drop link.

I have a nice red VOSA VT30 certificate to say my car is completely unsafe… Continue reading

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Book early or your car won’t get fixed

Posted on March 31, 2010 by James

Lucky for me I booked my car in last week for its MOT tomorrow. Unlucky for some woman on the phone to the garage, she didn’t… and they’re full, and then not doing MOTs until the 12th. Sorry madam, they can’t test your car no matter how annoyed you get at them, they’re full.

Since I’m working tomorrow I took my car over this evening, dropping the key off… Continue reading

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Finally back home, also full of curry

Posted on January 27, 2010 by James

Today’s been a bit of a weird one. Since my car was in the garage being repaired, I was fortunate enough to have a lift to work with someone I work with. During my first lesson nobody turned up because they were in an exam, which was nice. By half twelve the garage had rung to tell me my car was ready, so as soon as my bus duty at… Continue reading | 1 Comment

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Car back in the garage

Posted on January 26, 2010 by James

My local garage is a no-nonsense place, the type of place that says “we’ll fix it tomorrow” or “we’re too busy, we can’t fix it this week”. They’ll also tell you when the car is undrivable and needs fixing before you attempt to move it again.

Which is why tomorrow I’m getting a lift to work, and then somehow getting back home again in the afternoon. One of the… Continue reading

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