irn_bru

When i bought a second car and started a multicar policy with Admiral,they applied the same NCB i had for the scoob to the 2nd car.

Not totally sure how this works but in my reasoning its coz i cant drive them both at the same time

Colin.

Have been greeted with "Nice car Mr" a few times now. Always from very young children though

Colin.

Phone back and try again m8. I used the "so if i was a new customer i would get............. Doesn't my loyalty count for anything?" route. Also ask if you can speak to someone higher than 1st line support.

Don't get angry with them and keep trying.

Colin.

dont mean to hijack this thread and hope itt doesnt seem like i am or that im trying to , but while on the subject of tyres, may i ask what and if anyone has any opinion on nitrogen filled tyres instead of normal air filled,

i have a cosco membership card and was at the cosco up at next to ikea in edinburgh ,loanhead area, and in their tyre section they were advertisng filling your tyres with nitrogen instead of air, saying they last longer etc etc , but didnt see a price and never heard of anyone having their tyres filled with it before,

so as i said dont mean to hijack but anyoen had any experience with filling your tyres with the stuff?

A few guys from work have been using Nitrogen for a while now. They say that tyres hold pressure for longer and also claim better mpg.

Price?, one guy got his done for free at quick-fit and another was charged £1 per tyre. Worth a try??

As for tyres,I had the Re070's in 17" and hated them,car tramlined all over the place.Have used the Toyo t1's in both 17" and 18" and love them.Had them on right through the winter and even made it up single track country roads to the stables when the Disco got stuck the previous day.

Hope this helps,

Colin.

Already had the scoob insured with Admiral. Changed to a multicar policy when i bought the Disco.

Admiral happily matched the ncb from the scoob to the disco.

This saved me alot of cash,so thumbs up from me.

Colin.

thanks for the warm welcome folks

No decent fuel down here m8, BP ultimate is as good as it gets I'm afraid. next the police station in Stranraer

wheres yer caravan?

The van is at Sands Of Luce,I think its called.Lovely looking big beach but the wind cant half blow.

My folks are there just now and complaining how cold it is.

Colin.

Crackin looking motor m8

Im down your way a fair bit as my folks have a caravan down there.

Where do you guys get decent fuel?,for the life of me,i can only find normal unleaded.

Cheers,

Colin.

"Video Removed", Too slow as usual.....

Huge fan of Band Of Brothers so away to find the 1st episode of this now.

Colin.

Hate to see this mate. Hope the cowards responsible got frost bite on their most delicate parts while doing this.

Oh wait,they cant.Feckers have none!!!!

Fix her up,keep yer chin high and dont give anyone the satisfaction of seeing you down.

Feel for you.

Colin.

Ps. I honestly believe "what goes around,comes around"

Once again,im working nights this weekend. Can look forward to working for 13hrs instead of 12

Colin.

Again,sorry to read about your troubles.

Did the police charge your "mate" with theft of the motor?

If so,then how can the insurance company argue it was not stolen?

Cant you just realise that you infact were driving at the time but the bump on the head made you forget?

Insurance companies,ppfff hate them,quick enough to take the money............

Colin.

Glad you are enjoying the motor.

Had mine for two years now and it it still makes me smile when i drive it.

The heated mirrors on mine are linked to the rear demister,not sure if newer models are the same though?.

Colin.

1036 on sports bike

The majority of the time insurance companies can quickly check your NCD with a simple phone call themselves. When they send out your insurance documents they will include a SAE asking for written proof if the phone call route isn't sufficient.......... depends how awkward they want to be!!

.Get the "new" Company to call the "old" one.Done this many times now,saves me any hassle with sending anything by post.

Colin.

If my understanding is correct,servicing can be carried out at any garage you choose as long as genuine parts are used?

Doesn't offer any/much saving on parts but can save a whole lot on labour costs.

The value of having all the stamps from the main dealer???

I thought about it for around 5secs then phoned Hypertech

If anyone disagrees,then please feel free to correct me.

Colin.

If it's any help,my servicing has been done at Hypertech and I have just had struts replaced under warrenty at main dealer.

Just got myself a 2002 Discovery as a daily hack.It will also be used to tow a horsebox.

When/if summer actually arrives,i will give it a wash and get a picture up.

Already seeing a dramatic decrease in the number of visits to the fuel station.

Colin.

I have a Bebo account.Had to register too keep an eye on what my son was getting up to.

Colin.

Done a bit of reading into the laws regarding towing.

Im guessing that you guys passed your driving test after 1997?

It is all a bit hard to understand but if i am correct,you may not actually need to sit a towing test,depending on the weight being towed???

I hope someone with more knowledge can put me right as i am about to start towing a horsebox

Colin.

Try Admiral,not sure why but they seem to work out the cheapest for me.

Sorted. Pick up the Disco next week.

Thanks for all the suggestions and replies folks

Colin.

A work mate of mine has such a car and on the way home it has been known for us to borrow the use of a private track.( dont earn enough to buy my own)

From my experience the type R is not slow.

Top end and twisty bits the scoob is better tho'

Colin.

Like that alot.

Colin.

i cant beleave my luck i got a 57 plate gb270 stole back on 20th feb 2009 didnt get it back so bought a 08 plate gb270 about 2 weeks agow and omg it went on fire on the a80 near to cumbernauld in the early hours of sunday morning driving along sparks come from the engine and loose power so i stoped and then the flames started i was nearly crying not ashamed to admit it seen another gb270 pass when the police and fire brigade were there think the private reg was k33 **N dont think he could beleave his eyes still heavy shocked

Jesus m8,can't believe the run you are having.

How bad is the damage?

Colin.

The "3 amigos" are the 3 lights which come on the dash...abs,hill descent and traction control!! common problem with discos usually problem with abs sensors! Mine first started with the abs sensor after hitting a stone off road. Apart from that they are great towers

Ahhh,thanks for the explanation.I wont panic now if the lights come on at some point.

Colin.

Thanks for the input folks,

Put down a deposit on a MY02 Discovery today.

Colin.