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Today, 11:43 AM

8~) replied to a thread The costs of getting old..... in R-Roads

Yes, I have had some wallet crushing moments when buying parts for older Mercedes cars, though some parts were expensive from day 1. Service items...

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Today, 09:41 AM

8~) replied to a thread My new Ford CMAX runabout in Pride and Joy

Bangernomics. You know it makes sense. Floor looks good too, though my first though was that would be a good idea for a hearse.

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09-04-2021, 03:12 PM

8~) replied to a thread Wanted: MX-5 gearknob in Marketplace: 'For Sale', 'Wanted' or 'Free'

Viagra, car styleee. Thanks for the links.

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09-04-2021, 01:40 PM

8~) replied to a thread Wanted: MX-5 gearknob in Marketplace: 'For Sale', 'Wanted' or 'Free'

I actually had not checked sites... delays (and one no show, followed by numerous emails requesting refund...) has helped me develop an aversion to...

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09-04-2021, 01:31 PM

8~) replied to a thread The DoneDeal Thread 2021 in R-Roads

Handy; allows you to move that bit quicker out from under the spotlight of shame because not only are you driving an eventless, but it is an...

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07-04-2021, 09:57 PM

8~) started a thread Wanted: MX-5 gearknob in Marketplace: 'For Sale', 'Wanted' or 'Free'

Some Mazda enthusiasm around here so thought I would ask, anyone got a knob to sell, NA 5 speed, though I don't really mind if a blank with no shift...

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02-04-2021, 02:42 PM

8~) replied to a thread Improving Insulation in the house? in Motorway Services

Working from home during the pandemic, can sit around the house in underpants.

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31-03-2021, 04:11 PM

8~) replied to a thread Covid-19 Pandemic - The New Hope in Motorway Services

Looking like Kerry or Sligo for the holidays this year. I do use some of the data, specifically the LEA data influences my weekly shopping trip. I...

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31-03-2021, 03:14 PM

8~) replied to a thread Covid-19 Pandemic - The New Hope in Motorway Services

Maybe to clarify, when I say I don't engage with the dark clouds of Covid news, I refer to the hand wringing self flagellation stuff on RTE. The...

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31-03-2021, 01:35 PM

8~) replied to a thread Covid-19 Pandemic - The New Hope in Motorway Services

I found a solution to this weeks ago and as a result I am happier and more relaxed. When Prime Time/Claire Byrne/random current affairs programme...

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31-03-2021, 01:05 PM

8~) replied to a thread Covid-19 Pandemic - The New Hope in Motorway Services

It's possible that the vaccinated can carry and transmit Covid isn't it - so the girlfriend could bring it in to the household. On the grandparents...

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30-03-2021, 09:33 PM

8~) replied to a thread CMAX buyers tips? in R-Roads

Is the power steering pump or rack an actual issue or can these fail due to a blocked filter? I was stuck with a blocked filter for a week with a...

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30-03-2021, 02:58 PM

8~) replied to a thread Covid-19 Pandemic - The New Hope in Motorway Services

Likewise, using the same logic as I did this time last year - if my travel is to be limited I might as well enjoy it. So I blew the dust off of the...

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30-03-2021, 12:29 PM

8~) replied to a thread Covid-19 Pandemic - The New Hope in Motorway Services

Agreed re: vaccine. Three family members have now had the AZ jab. Two had side affects, headache, queasy sickness, all felt tired for a day or so...

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29-03-2021, 09:35 PM

8~) replied to a thread NCT without VLC in R-Roads

They will test the car but may not issue the cert until the book is presented. Last time I was in another customer was asked for the logbook because...

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25-03-2021, 03:14 PM

8~) replied to a thread Covid-19 Pandemic - The New Hope in Motorway Services

I suspect because much of the general public are tired of it all and no longer willing to engage, be educated or encouraged. Especially those folk...

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23-03-2021, 03:33 PM

8~) replied to a thread Covid-19 Pandemic - The New Hope in Motorway Services

Today I accompanied a family member scheduled to get the dose. Driving in to Citywest it was all well signposted and marshalled, and information on...

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