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  1. Not a chuckle, but I don't get what the Kate photo fuss is all about. Has the media not seen what every single child with a smartphone does with their photos. They come out with airbrushed mannequins that don't even resemble the subject of the photo any more. Kate tweaking something that isn't even in the interesting part of the picture (maybe she had a toy with her that she wanted removing from the shot?) is hardly the crime of the century. Poor woman has had a pretty serious operation it would seem and probably doesn't feel that great to start with. I'm not a Royalist, but as a human being, it seems unnecessarily cruel to put her through this media storm. Back on topic .
    14 points
  2. @anton these forums - unhelpful? sometimes. Unfriendly - sometimes. But that's life. About 3 years ago I bought a Mk4 Octavia which was 6 months old with a tad under 3k miles on the clock; a a lovely modern vehicle and a notable step up from my 14 plate 1.4 TSi Superb 'S'. The Octavia being an SEL First Edition it had more bells and whistles than I expected top be able to afford, happy days. Until that is about a week or so later I found the much discussed KPH/MPH issue - if it were not for these forums... I wouldn't have found others had the same issue I wouldn't have contacted Honest John (HJ) HJ wouldn't have contact Škoda UK senior management on my behalf I wouldn't have had a call from Škoda UK team I wouldn't have had a free loan car for five months whilst my car at the dealer for diagnostics to be carried out and the fix developed My car wouldn't have been the first in UK to have the fix installed I wouldn't have developed a great working relationship with my local dealer I wouldn't be the happy owner of said Mk4v Octavia - nigh on 40k miles later Equally... I wouldn't have been wound up by loads of inane and inappropriate comments from, at times, bloody minded individuals who ought to know better than hurl insults at other members I wouldn't have had loads of laughs I wouldn't have come across other members who I could call mates, even though I've never actually met them in person! All of that was a long winded (could have been longer) way of saying these forums really pi$$ me off sometimes, but there is way much more good stuff - hence I am still here 👍 So, hang on in here, keep reading, posting and enjoy the ride 😊
    13 points
  3. The problem with internet forums being unfriendly or unhelpful per se, is the keyboard warrior (other names are applicable). If you look past that (or them), then this place is actually a really nice place. I'll get the kettle and the fire on for you, if you do so wish. I'm not on this as much as I was because family/work etc, but this place has been one of the best forum sites I've been on. The Mk1 Fabia page has definitely saved my bacon a few times, and I've managed to source parts to keep my aging (and ailing) Fabia on the road. There's some posts on here from the early days in 2002 that I've relied on before and suchlike. A forum thrives on its archive content. Definitely keep posting, @anton, anything you've got to say is appreciated.
    12 points
  4. More feel good than actual joy. I pick up litter when I see it. If I'm out on my scooter it goes in the basket, and then gets dropped in the next bin/recycling I go past. This week I've pick up a brown McDonalds bag, two drinks cans and a beer bottle from out in my cul de sac, which so many people passed, looked at and did nothing. On Monday's recycling a glass bottle got smashed, and was simply left in the middle of the road; people drove around it. Yours truly toddled out with a broom and swept it up - wasn't hard, took moments. This afternoon a bloke walked past the front of my house. He stopped and looked at one of our broom shrubs. Then plucked a large sweet wrapper out of the broom, put it in a black plastic bin liner and walked off. No high viz, no identifying clothing, no idea who he is. As he walked on I saw he had an easy-reach/litter picker and picked another bit of rubbish up off the verge two doors down. Good man I thought to myself 👍 Gaz
    12 points
  5. overtook a world record speedboat travelling down the M6 as we returned from a week in Scotland coming back down the M6 today from a week away up near Oban we spotted this beauty travelling down the M6 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-68489654
    11 points
  6. A very British groaner ...
    10 points
  7. Even if you only see views and no immediate responses to your post, take heart as in a year or two, this could help somebody searching for your solution to their problem. The forums rely on knowledge-sharing to solve issues.
    10 points
  8. @anton I know what you mean, to some extent. I always try to thank people who post info that helps me, or that I expect will help others, so please do go ahead and post.
    10 points
  9. Consultant told Mrs B she will OK her application to DVLA to drive again.
    10 points
  10. TFTD Tuesday: We live in a time where intelligent people are silenced so that stupid people won’t be offended.
    10 points
  11. if we are going to talk about motorway etiquette... if you overtake me, thats fine, but for the love of whatever deity you choose to believe in PLEASE continue at your overtaking speed for a while and sod off down the road? yesterday, i overtook the same blue Kuga 4 times in 20miles, because they kept passing me and then slowing down! I'm driving a van thats limited to 125kph. thats ALL I can do so the cruise control gets locked in at that, the end. if you overtake me, its because im going slower than you were, otherwise you wouldnt have caught up to me. stop slowing down to less than 120kph after passing? please???
    10 points
  12. I wonder where Stella McCartney got her inspiration for this outfit shown at the Paris fashion show…
    10 points
  13. I drink therefore I am; René Descartes via Monty Python
    9 points
  14. Fell asleep before he'd finished his wine!
    9 points
  15. Not sure if Newton's cat has appeared before ...
    9 points
  16. That must have made a bit of noise
    8 points
  17. Hi everyone - just taken delivery of a new Superb Hatchback 2 litre TSI DSG 2wheel drive standard suspension from a Skoda dealer. Front shock absorber transport blocks not removed prior to collection. This came to light as I experienced a number of instances when travelling on the open road even a minor road imperfection generated a huge thump through the whole car. Sensing that something was not right I researched BRISKODA and found a possible cause relating to the transport blocks on the front shock absorbers not having been removed as part of the PDI exercise. Contacted the dealer and they confirmed this might well be the cause I would need to have the car booked in to my local Skoda dealer to have this checked over. I have asked to see a copy of the PDI inspection report as I need the assurance that the PDI was carried out and that there are no other outstanding matters which need attention. In the meantime, I checked for the transport blocks myself and found the buffers still in place. I have now removed these (2 buffers each side) and the car in transformed. Thanks guys for the heads up. It's simply crazy why this issue is still coming up year after year after year!
    8 points
  18. Think this is a repost from someone else, but fair makes me laugh still.
    8 points
  19. @anton, I actually joined the Briskoda forum about ten years ago because I found the site while googling an issue I had with the ventilation fan on my mk2 Octavia. The topic registered similar issues to mine but with no resolution and when I eventually dismantled the unit and found my problem had a relatively simple fix, I felt obliged to join and share my particular experience. Briskoda is a pretty standard cross-section of the community in terms of helpfulness and general good or bad manners. The good are very good (even outstanding) but there are always a few who are a bit 'meh'. I'm sure I fall in the latter category for some.
    8 points
  20. Expect the unexpected ...
    8 points
  21. 8 points
  22. Morning all, I once uttered the immortal line; "I'll never drive a Skoda". Having had an Octavia hatch and until recently a 23 plate octavia Estate I can honestly say I'm a convert. I'm ready to head to the train station to pick up my 20 plate Superb iV. Ex fleet, just over 100k miles in SE Technology trim. I'm very excited! I'm really looking forward to the drive home from Liverpool to South Wales. I've wanted a superb for years but it's never been on my company car list. Now I'm redundant I can finally have one. She's like new inside and out. I know 2 people that use an iV for their company car and they never charge theirs. They're Approaching 100k miles themselves and they say their car performs brilliantly. I'm dreading the 2 trains and a bus to get there but it will be so worth it!
    8 points
  23. When I went to view it, the number one concern I had was the mention of corrosion in the previous MOT, it mentioned the wishbones and the rear lower spring seat, but I was very happy to see it was just the surface rust which most cars of this age will no doubt show signs of. The sills are all solid, there are some stone chips here and there and I could see some swirl marks on the roof, but it is still in amazing condition. Oddly it still has the blue plastic delivery protectors stuck on the boot carpet and along the silver vRS sill trim! That leads me on to the interior, it looks as though it has never been sat in, the rear seats for sure have never been graced, everything looks like it would had you just pulled out of the main dealers forecourt from buying it! So, my plans are to completely refresh the suspension, I have already ordered several items today in preparation, the rear axle will need to be attacked and painted and the paintwork will need some touch ups and a professional detail job to bring it right up to 'scratch', Now I said I would keep it standard and that really is my plan, and when I refresh the suspension it will look standard to all but those of you with a keen eye! I was toying with the idea of a RARB, and as it happened I just thought I'd see what was knocking about, anyway I bought a brand new Whiteline rear kit off Amazon of all places for £126! This set the ball rolling so I have now ordered Bilstein B4 shocks, Eibach 25mm Pro-Kit, new bump stops, new dust sleeves, new top mounts, new rear upper/lower spring seats, new wishbones, ball-joints, consoles bushes and genuine bolts throughout! ...and that's about it, I have no further plans other than to enjoy it, maintain it and hopefully keep it for a very, very, very long time!
    8 points


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