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working on the presumption that LPG mpg is 20% lower than petrol then based on 34 mpg(petrol) then that would be 27.2 mpg (LPG) So thats 551 gallons / 2503 litres of LPG to do the same 15000 miles which at £0.80 per litre is £2003 Which is approx £317 less per year than the diesel so about 6.9 years to pay for the LPG conversion Its approx £1297 cheaper than petrol so slightly less than 2 years payback (higher if your petrol MPG is better than 34mpg) (think I got that right)

I have a MY18 1.4TSi (non IV) and its absolutely fine on motorway runs. Turn on the ACC and relax. Averaging around 43mpg overall mixed usage

ah here we go https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-aAFz0ala0

James Burke is still going strong. Apparently at the age of 87 he has a new Series of Connections on Curiousity Stream, I almost want to sign up

and today these are all pretty much standard firments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Woz270D1HE Meanwhile congestion charge anyone? (was the self driving car actually being driven from the back seat when it came to a stop?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2Lw3ZvrEdk

ever wondered how they work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLm7Q92xMjQ

eh ? Those pics show the quilted liner in an estate with doors over the side pockets EDIT: Oh I get you , doh You have a hatch with 2 side pockets. May be worth contacting thenm anyways as they do make them to order and they do say "If your model does not appear please contact us as we still may be able to help". EDIT EDIT: poop, they also do say Please note: This boot liner will only fit if you have pockets on both sides of the boot. 😞 😞 I need morning caffeine!!

Good point however I question whether BEVs would have become more than a plaything. with “natural” evolution I suspect there would have been more hybrids and range extenders not requiring a dedicated charging infrastructure. I also suspect things like hydrogen may have become more popular.

If it wasn’t for government legislation would evs actually be a thing?

nah they can just "buy in" some allowances from companies such as BYD that have technically exceeded the annual target ;o) Its all part of the big con Any manufacturer selling more ZEVs than required (and therefore selling fewer non-ZEVs than they were permitted to) will have spare allowances that they can sell on the open market to manufacturers that have not sold enough ZEVs. https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2023/09/21/zev-mandate-electric-vehicle-targets-to-remain-for-carmakers

WHich given current pump prices locally to me (.143 per l) and based on a fuel consumption of 40mpg is also £6.50 for 40 miles worth of petrol. Hang on I need a rewind . Do people keep saying public charging points are extortionate or am I going mad? Maybe compared to if you are fortunate enough to have home charging but it isn't feeling any more expensive than running a petrol car

Ignore. Wrong question

and hope the purchaser doesn't notice the VED cost ;o)

how does that work then if they've been transferred into them on the yellow part of the V5. I thought you could only tax a vehicle if you were the registered owner (either as an individual or in a business name) and not if it had been transferred into the trade

but what if they had elected to Pay monthly? ;o) (ok highly unlikely on a new car purchase but.................................

so here's a scenario. Statement1: VED is no longer transferable Statement2: First Year VED is £270 inc First Licence Rate(FLR) then £190 per year subsequently What if the Original Purchaser Sells the car after 6 months? Does the New Owner Pay £230 for the next 12 months (£190 + £40 being 50% FLR)? If the car isn't sold for a further 6 months and the above was true then would the next 12 months be classed as Year 2 or would they pay the same as the above?

oddly enough there was a thread the other day where a chap/chappess was trying to do the inverse as his car failed a safety check due to having yellow DRLs. One of the posts is a link to a VCD forum that may be off help (was provided to act as a pointer to undo the chnage to yellow)

an additional problem (mainly impacting potentially older cars that don't have dealer service history ) is that apparently mainy dealer now wont pass on servicing info in the form of receipts etc if they include previous owners name & address details (GDPR, same reason the V5 doesn't show it any more).

neat

tomorrow night I am looking forward to an "Oceanic Symphony" takeaway ensemble, meticulously crafted to tantalize the palate and elevate the senses. Behold, a masterpiece of culinary finesse: An ethereal fillet of wild-caught cod, encased in a delicate armor of golden-brown tempura, whispers promises of the sea with every crispy bite. Accompanying this aquatic opus are hand-cut batons of the finest Yukon Gold potatoes, lovingly kissed by the flames of our artisanal fryer until they achieve a celestial balance of crunch and tenderness. But let us not forget the verdant interlude, a verdant oasis amidst the oceanic expanse — the velvety embrace of our mushy peas. Each verdant orb, delicately pureed and seasoned with a whisper of mint, offers a verdant symphony of flavors that harmonize with the ocean's bounty. As you embark upon this gustatory voyage, allow your senses to dance to the melodious strains of the sea, for our takeaway fish, chips, and mushy peas is not merely a meal — it is an ode to the majesty of maritime indulgence.

chocolate starfish? oooh errr matron!!!

Neve suggested the RAC price was the best, merely pointing out it is one option which includes fitting at home with coding as required. There are many other places offering similar services which some people may be happy to pay for. (and if you're proactively buying a battery from say the RAC then they are hardly forcing a new one on you are they?) NB the exact same battery from Tanya tha the RAC is selling is £1454 inc delivery https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/bosch/s5a11/

I think I'm correct in saying that the Orkney ferries are electrically powered (hydrogen fuelled???)

If you're an RAC member they will come to you and fit on the driveway including coding (NB they will also do non members but price goes up by £45) Other On the Drive fitting services may be available https://www.racshop.co.uk/bosch-agm-battery-115-80ah-800-cca-l315-x-w175-x-h190-01-b13.html https://www.rac.co.uk/batteryfittingservice

15 minutes is still 4-5 times longer than it takes to fill my Skoda Superb..............