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I blew my tyres up a couple of days ago for the MOT which the car will be going in for in about ten minutes. The only thing that needs looking at is a blocked n/s screenwasher, I tried poking the jets clear, but it's not working, probably a bit of crap in the pipe.
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looks like another battery needed.. it gets used every 4 days or so for a decent run but thats it gone flat as its been 6 days.. wont be getting another.rac to arrive sometime
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Oh my god! There's nothing wrong with the bidet is there?
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That is a bad car... doesn't matter how infrequently you use it, not unreasonable to expect it to work when you do. Anyway, it looks like hybrids are a bit of a dead end - no more made after 2030, along with petrols and diesels. Might as well go for a petrol or diesel, or even full electric if you're able to charge at home.Originally Posted by struth
looks like another battery needed.. it gets used every 4 days or so for a decent run but thats it gone flat as its been 6 days.. wont be getting another.
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just fixed. yes new battery again.. no reason for it. toyota just give out same crap they have for 7 years apparently.
if i cant get out to try new ones, then this will go back and i will just have to be carless. not taking another year; or thats currently how i feel
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Oh my god! There's nothing wrong with the bidet is there?
“Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test. It is the glory of Lincoln that, having almost absolute power, he never abused it, except on the side of mercy".
“You see these dictators on their pedestals, surrounded by the bayonets of their soldiers and the truncheons of their police ... yet in their hearts there is unspoken fear. They are afraid of words and thoughts: words spoken abroad, thoughts stirring at home -- all the more powerful because forbidden -- terrify them. A little mouse of thought appears in the room, and even the mightiest potentates are thrown into panic.”
"You don't have free will. You have the appearance of free will.”
“There's a war out there, old friend. A world war. And it's not about who's got the most bullets. It's about who controls the information. What we see and hear, how we work, what we think... it's all about the information!”
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Yes definitely an issue there Grant. My beemer for the last year has been left sitting for up to three weeks at a time (at least up to now- I was furloughed yesterday), though I have been taking it for a good run when I have been home, and it’s been fine.
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getting out to try new cars is a no-no for most folk at the moment - if you have a shortlist of contenders, get dealers to bring them to you, make em earn their moneyThem C-HRs aren't cheap, dealer should be looking after you better.
Could be worse - at least you haven't thrown all your hard-earned at it, and can give it back. I assume it's a Motability jobbie. Anita really liked these cars, and she is on the Motability scheme, but that is really off-putting. Shame really, I bet they're great apart from this problem.
I just dropped in, to see what condition my condition was in
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its the only issue i have tbh. but its a biggish one. i dont really think issue is it not getting used enough. battery goes from 12v to 4v just like that. that shouldnt happen. toyota are just giving same stock answer they have been using for several years.getting out to try new cars is a no-no for most folk at the moment - if you have a shortlist of contenders, get dealers to bring them to you, make em earn their money
Could be worse - at least you haven't thrown all your hard-earned at it, and can give it back. I assume it's a Motability jobbie. Anita really liked these cars, and she is on the Motability scheme, but that is really off-putting. Shame really, I bet they're great apart from this problem.
My problem is, can i get in a car and can my hoist and scooter. after that if there is a choice then i can look at other aspects. It is a very pleasent car to drive tho and a looker as well.
Regards,
Grant
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Oh my god! There's nothing wrong with the bidet is there?
“Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test. It is the glory of Lincoln that, having almost absolute power, he never abused it, except on the side of mercy".
“You see these dictators on their pedestals, surrounded by the bayonets of their soldiers and the truncheons of their police ... yet in their hearts there is unspoken fear. They are afraid of words and thoughts: words spoken abroad, thoughts stirring at home -- all the more powerful because forbidden -- terrify them. A little mouse of thought appears in the room, and even the mightiest potentates are thrown into panic.”
"You don't have free will. You have the appearance of free will.”
“There's a war out there, old friend. A world war. And it's not about who's got the most bullets. It's about who controls the information. What we see and hear, how we work, what we think... it's all about the information!”
***SMILE, BE HAPPY***
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I haven't used my car for about 10 weeks - it's been sat in the garage (presumably sulking and feeling unloved), so I though I had better see if it was still OK.
Initial impressions were encouraging: the engine immobiliser light was still winking, and the car unlocked as it should. Pleased to say it started immediately without hesitation, so I applied a bit of revs to 'top up' the battery for about 20 minutes, whilst I listened to the car radio.
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Wouldn't it have been better taking it for a quick drive, while listening to the radio? The thought of sitting revving an engine for 20 mins fills me with horror...
Also, 10 weeks without using your car - what about shopping? Have you been able to source *everything* you've needed during that time within walking distance? If so, you're lucky. I've been using my car regularly for food shopping trips and going to church twice a week (which is around 20 mins away).
Cars need to be driven. The worst thing for them is being left sitting idle for long periods.
That said, the Brabster always starts first time, no matter how long it's laid idle, despite being nearly 12 years old and left outside in all weathers
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No, it was raining and anyway I don't see the point in driving aimlessly around just to charge the battery.
Had it been hesitant to start, I might have driven it down to the M25 and back, a round trip of 22 miles.
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