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Post by mouse on Mar 1, 2013 3:26:30 GMT -5
lovely sunset again..but this morning hasnt lived up to the right sky at night theory/saying as its all over grey BUT not as cold as it has been..and isnt raining..but dispointing as had hoped to get in the garden again.... have a sweep comming to sweep the chimmney ....and a roofer comming to have a look at one corner of the guttering/roof as when we had the horrendous rains daughters bedroom was getting very wet in one corner... quite a large patch too and as it had just been decorated she was understandably very put out.. where the wet is comming in who knows...... we have the original stone guttering at the front of the house although i had it lead lined so perhaps the rain is comming off the roof and going behind instead of into the guttering...maintenece on houses is a pain in the neck and these workmen do expect an on going supply of cuppas mind you...the roofer is a very handsome young man.well built too
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Post by mouse on Mar 1, 2013 4:51:34 GMT -5
My car did not pass inspection. I need two new tires and new windshield wiper blades. Joy. Is this a state thing, or a federal thing? We've had MOT test for years and garages who 'appear' to be passing too many cars are investigated, so they opt to fail on the most minor of things like a wiper blade. one of our neighbours has a garrage so we always take ours to him and he see that the car never fails an MOT by doing what ever is necessary and he also always informs when the cars natural life is over and is likely to cost more in repairs than the car is actually worth and then we get rid........he is an absolite gem and we trust him implicitly plus of course we get mates rates.. but as daughter has to ferry clients around its most important to have a safe fully road worthy car....
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Post by Tempus Fugit on Mar 1, 2013 6:31:27 GMT -5
My car did not pass inspection. I need two new tires and new windshield wiper blades. Joy. Is this a state thing, or a federal thing? We've had MOT test for years and garages who 'appear' to be passing too many cars are investigated, so they opt to fail on the most minor of things like a wiper blade. Bit of a dilemma if you operate a garage in an affluent area where most of your trade will be newer and properly maintained cars, then!
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Post by fretslider on Mar 1, 2013 8:19:21 GMT -5
Is this a state thing, or a federal thing? We've had MOT test for years and garages who 'appear' to be passing too many cars are investigated, so they opt to fail on the most minor of things like a wiper blade. Bit of a dilemma if you operate a garage in an affluent area where most of your trade will be newer and properly maintained cars, then! That's the way the department works, TF
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Post by Tempus Fugit on Mar 1, 2013 8:36:18 GMT -5
Bit of a dilemma if you operate a garage in an affluent area where most of your trade will be newer and properly maintained cars, then! That's the way the department works, TF Further compounded by all those punters who come in and say, "Can you fix any failure issues before you test it, please?!!"
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Post by beth on Mar 1, 2013 9:04:20 GMT -5
Just a reminder ... the February MofM Competition closes in appx. 4 hours. We have a 3 way tie and need some more votes. Don't forget to cast yours.
Yea Friday! Off to work and looking forward to being home early.
Have a good'un
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Post by fretslider on Mar 1, 2013 13:13:33 GMT -5
That's the way the department works, TF Further compounded by all those punters who come in and say, "Can you fix any failure issues before you test it, please?!!" Doesn't everyone!!!
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Post by Soulman on Mar 1, 2013 13:36:54 GMT -5
Chef, i hope the pain your eye clears up quickly. Beez, not too bad the couple of failures on the car, considering. I got stopped by the police last week....rear light was not working....i got out of the car and gave it a thump, and it came back on....the policeman said "Try doing that with the tax disc" Also, i believe that Sug's is having her biopsy today, so fingers crossed there as well.
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