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  1. Steve_N

    Audi going

    Not much of a boy racer, more mid life crisis........as in my signature i used to own a Cupra R, i really didnt want to get rid but needed a bigger car, i have enjoyed the Audi but wanted the thrill of a petrol again and cant afford S3 prices. As for comfort, the leather recaro seats are comfier...
  2. Steve_N

    Audi going

    No, the Audi is still outside and still in use, got to do plate transfers yet.
  3. Steve_N

    Audi going

    I only drive to work on Monday and then drive home on Friday plus any use over the weekend, to be honest the Audi was getting a bit expensive to run, both fuel and running costs, plus it was hitting 140K so defo time to get rid. Got a fair trade in price as well, a lot more then an Audi dealer...
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    Audi going

    Been thinking of changing my car for a while, today i have finally done it. 2007 FORD Focus 2.5 ST 500 Had a big smile on my face on the test drive, i hadnt relised how much i had missed a petrol turbo engine.
  5. Steve_N

    Happy Fathers Day!

    This is my fathers day present, havent put it down all day, the only down side is it takes 40min to charge for a bout 10-15min flying time, still good fun though. On a sad note, gotta spare a thought for those families whose fathers will never be coming home, and all they have is a picture and...
  6. Steve_N

    New Job

    I thought that, but ive never felt so knackered at the end of a day in any other job, even when i was doing roping and sheeting work. It has something to do with the concentration levels when putting the cars on and off and when moving the decks, pull the wrong lever and you could end up...
  7. Steve_N

    New Job

    Depends on what your carrying, a lot of small cars wont weigh too much, but big 4x4's and vans can put you up to max weight. As for the pink 500's, i am having nightmares about them, i cant believe people actually buy those cars, especially in pink, although after giving the Abarth a quick spin...
  8. Steve_N

    New Job

    First week done and i'm totally knackered, ended up doing 60hrs this week. Monday and Tuesday were full loads of Alfa Romeo Giulietta's to Avis at Southampton airport, Wednesday i had 5 dealers in Slough, Jeep Wrangler 2.8 Auto = little control in speed, putting this up was defo a squeeky bum...
  9. Steve_N

    New Job

    yeah, not looking forward to the snow and ice. So glad that i started just as the good weather kicks in then at least i will be more competant before the winter.
  10. Steve_N

    New Job

    ****** hell, i bet you sh*t yourself seeing that, they are a lot better now but you still have to watch your overhang at the front and back, and you have to check the gap between the car on the back of the cab and the front of the trailer when turning.
  11. Steve_N

    New Job

    Cheers, I have been told I may get to know windscreen fitters very well over time, I suppose it's just one of those things that's bound to happen when your working with gaps that are so tight.
  12. Steve_N

    New Job

    You load top decks of trailer first, then lift it up to the top. Then you load above the cab, behind the cab, then bottom of trailer. Then you lower and trim all the decks back down, hence closing the gaps and getting the height down.
  13. Steve_N

    New Job

    I'm afraid not, as there is not enough room to open the doors on the cars at the bottom as the decks are trimmed down so close to the roofs, and to get to the ones up top you would have to be spider man. Plus i dont think my bosses/VOSA/Police would appreciate someone sat in a car whilst the...
  14. Steve_N

    New Job

    Its not really precision driving, although with wide cars there's not much clearance between the car and the edge of the decks. The front 2 decks on top of the trailer and above the cab tilt and slide, so by moving the decks you have to close the gaps up to get the height under 16ft. As a rule...
  15. Steve_N

    New Job

    Started a new job as car transporter driver, had to do 2 weeks training which finished on Friday. Here are some pics from training. This was a full load of Corsa Combi's All the cars we used in training were brand new cars with only a few miles on them, and will be going out to dealers at...
  16. Steve_N

    Suspect wheel bearing

    Hi guys, just after a bit if advice. My car has been diagnosed with a suspected wheel bearing gone on the front nearside, the car is booked in on thursday for confirmation of wheel bearing and repair. Is the car still ok to use( I do about 40 miles a day), or am I going to be heading for a...
  17. Steve_N

    MOT

    As previously said this will be my 3rd free MOT, it has had an advisory for the same thing on the last 2, Audi have never pressurised or tried to get me to book the car in to repair this. I asked for a quote for the work to be done as i was going to get it sorted before the test and they told me...
  18. Steve_N

    Stooopid BMW Driver EPIC FAIL!

    There's a Focus ive seen around, with blacked out windows, performance stickers all over it and a huge dustbin sized zorst. You can hear it for miles as he has to rev the b*llocks off it to get anywhere as it is only a 1.4.(thanks mycarcheck) Would understand if it was young lad who hadnt...
  19. Steve_N

    MOT

    My car has a FASH, and wasnt due a service when it had its first MOT, but it was overdue a service when it went for the second. It only got serviced September last year, and they checked up to make sure it had been serviced before giving me another free MOT. I shouldnt think the age was a...
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    Stooopid BMW Driver EPIC FAIL!

    My car check comes up with a 325I MSport, so to be fair it is an Msport and a 3 series so in his mind it is an M3..........on that thinking ive got an A4 sport so could i put an S4 badge on.........:think:LOL.