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  1. Ron240

    Audi S3 PFL vs Mercedes A35 AMG

    I think the Mercedes steering wheel is no worse than any others in regards to buttons. It has been a thing now for a while to put buttons on steering wheels, but once you are familiar with what they do it is much better than using touch screens. A lot of the functions can be done both ways...
  2. Ron240

    Dislikes

    This one has an easy workaround - don't drive around in Sport mode. :D I had the same car as you in the same best colour and I only ever used Sport mode for when I wanted a quick getaway. Sport is not suited to everyday driving because it changes up too late and changes down too early so you...
  3. Ron240

    Lane assist

    First of all I have sympathy for what happened to you....and being an ex biker myself I understand how easy this type of thing can happen. You as a trained IAM driver should be fully aware that it is not always necessary to indicate. Proper observation and judgement deems when it is necessary...
  4. Ron240

    Over £40k car tax how to avoid/minimise £325 surcharge.

    @Frizzley Yes I agree with what you said. :) It is easy to get confused on this and I have confused first year tax with what will be refunded. When I done it my car was also 9 months old but it did not cost over £40k new so I was refunded pro rata on the standard £150 but not the £800 + that it...
  5. Ron240

    What does your car history look like?

    According to DVLA it last changed hands on 25 September 1992, the tax ran out at end of November 1993 and there is no recorded MOT history. I think it's safe to assume the car has went to that big scrap yard in the sky a long time ago. :D