minor things that make you fume

JimmyJeffers · March 27, 2023

Jimishorts said:
On a weekend JJ, what ever possessed you?

The Mrs said we needed a shoe rack. Obviously we can’t be in and out in 5 mins so we spend a hour following a crowd all stopping to look at Tupperware and lightbulbs.

Jimishorts · March 27, 2023

JimmyJeffers said:
The Mrs said we needed a shoe rack. Obviously we can’t be in and out in 5 mins so we spend a hour following a crowd all stopping to look at Tupperware and lightbulbs.

Did you at least get a pocketful of mini pencils?

The lure of overly sharpened pencils a half time Frappuccino and a hot dog on the way hope is the only reason I'm going IKEA, never on a weekend tho, in there lies madness.

degsy · March 27, 2023

ClausThomsen said:
I'd deffo be fuming then. I've seen loads of vans lately with a "Not For Sale" sign in the window - demand is ridiculous.

Been advised to get shut of my diesel car this year as it's getting harder each year to get it through emissions on the MOT. I've looked around for a moderately priced replacement and it's seemingly impossible. Very little value out there, especially with 'buy any car' companies taking loads off the market from people who've been convinced by adverts that the low ball offers they make are the absolute best result possible.

I'm half tempted to try out one of the specialist DPF cleaning companies and see if that makes a difference.

What does that cost?
No DPF on my 2001 Landrover...that came in the year after
No annual MOT in Australia...though you do have to pass one if you sell the car privately

ClausThomsen · March 27, 2023

degsy said:
What does that cost?
No DPF on my 2001 Landrover...that came in the year after
No annual MOT in Australia...though you do have to pass one if you sell the car privately

Depends on what needs doing and I've only had a cursory glance. Anywhere from around £100-£300 but I've no idea how effective it is until I read up a bit.

If it guaranteed getting the emissions right down then I'd happily pay for it rather than messing about selling & replacing the car.

slipstream86 · March 27, 2023

JimmyJeffers said:
IKEA. Get me out of this hell hole

I loose all track of space and time whilst in Ikea. It's like a seemingly endless journey through another universe. Have to keep an eye out for the "wormhole" doors where you can take a shortcut through the showroom continuum....And the only thing to look forward to is a hotdog.

IrishBlue2022 · March 27, 2023

ClausThomsen said:
Depends on what needs doing and I've only had a cursory glance. Anywhere from around £100-£300 but I've no idea how effective it is until I read up a bit.

If it guaranteed getting the emissions right down then I'd happily pay for it rather than messing about selling & replacing the car.

I had a Vauxhall Insignia and the DPF caused me alsorts of issues. Every 3 months or so the car would go into 'Limp mode'. I got vauxhall to do a few forced regens on it and that kicked the can down the road. Went to one of those specialist DPF companies and the fella said he would do it but wouldn't guarantee that i wouldn't be back a few months later to have it done as i was a 'city driver' , he offered to cut it out instead. I was that sickened with the car i left it outside the house and didn't drive it for a year then sold it once finance was cleared.

Got myself an Audi A6 for 3 years now and haven't had one DPF issue with this car so far.

Leylo · April 2, 2023

That mellisa woman on sky sports is bloody awful how they get the jobs unbelievable Benny hill must be in charge ffs

Runub · April 2, 2023

Leylo said:
That mellisa woman on sky sports is bloody awful how they get the jobs unbelievable Benny hill must be in charge ffs

Seriously annoying woman. Also seems to be morphing into a Barbie doll which adds another layer of annoyance

IrishBlue2022 · April 6, 2023

Hayfever.

WA Toffee · April 6, 2023

degsy said:
What does that cost?
No DPF on my 2001 Landrover...that came in the year after
No annual MOT in Australia...though you do have to pass one if you sell the car privately

we don't even have to do that in WA. Only time it ever gets checked is the very first time it is registered in the state, or if the cops give you an unroadworthy certificate.

Does make buying a second hand car tricky for people like me that have got absolutely zero mechanical knoeledge

gonetomorrow · April 6, 2023

A large full carton of "greek-style" yoghurt slips from my grasp, hits the lino, splitting and spraying table legs, cupboard doors and trouser bottoms with gloop.