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I've seen a fair few posts on here from folk wondering why their sidelights are on after cleaning inside their cars and thought at the time "Muppet - how could you not realise?" Today I cleaned the inside of my car. A few hours later (strangely enough whilst on the phone to an SIDC bod) there's a knock at my front door. My neighbour.... "Mate, do you know your sidelights are on?" To everyone I've thought a muppet, I humbly apologise as I am now most definitely one too... [:$]

Clicked on the image, saw the cool vid. Wouldn't even bother looking for owt else. I will now you've brought it to my attention though []

Saw a couple of nice looking Scoobs up there today including a nice blue newage at Lower Mamore with tinted windows. Anybody here?

Sounds awesome, but there was a distinct whooshing sound as 90% went over my head [:$]

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You're not the only one mate. Thelma is ready too...

I'd like to hear it. I am totally mechanically useless and these stories interest me.

Sounds promising. If you have any hassles, I'd suggest insisting the vehicle is inspected by an INDEPENDENT (i.e. outwith the Arnold Clark Group!) authorised Subaru dealer or an independent expert (AndyF?) who could give a fair and honest evaluation as to whether the underlying cause of the problem could have existed at the time of purchase. Even if you had to pay for that if things got legal it could prove very worthwhile.

Crappy situation. Arnold Clark is a member of the Scottish Motor Trade Association. Their website can be found here. The consumer rights page is offline atm, but they're the people I'd be getting in touch with. Their code of practice doesn't mention mandatory warranties, but this is the section on Used Car Sales. did you see and were you given a copy of a checklist saying that a check had been carried out to a standard "approved by the RMI or SMTA"? 4 Used Car Sales 4.1 Used cars sold to consumers must conform to legislation affecting the construction and use of cars and should, where appropriate, be accompanied by a current Department for Transport Test (MOT) Certificate. 4.2 Members must bear in mind that sales of used cars are subject to the Sale of Goods Act 1979 and attention is specifically drawn to the conditions of satisfactory quality and fitness for purpose. If, however, defects are specifically brought to the attention of consumers or consumers examine the car before a contract is made there is no condition of satisfactory quality as regards those specific defects or ones that examination ought to reveal. Members should therefore reveal defects on an approved checklist (see 4.5 below). The format of the checklist is determined and/or approved by the RMI or SMTA as appropriate. Members should provide reasonable facilities to enable prospective consumers or their nominees to carry out an examination of the car prior to sale, in order that any defects which ought to be revealed at the time of sale are made known to both parties. 4.3 If a printed guarantee or warranty is not used, then any specific promises which the Member is willing to make in relation to the used car should be set out in writing and be in plain and intelligible language. 4.4 Used cars must be offered for sale in a roadworthy condition. The Member will carry out a pre-sales inspection in accordance with a checklist approved by the RMI or SMTA. The checklist must be completed and either prominently displayed on the car or shown to a prospective purchaser of the car before it is sold. A copy of the checklist shall be given to the purchaser on completion of the sale. 4.5 All descriptions, whether used in advertisements or in negotiations regarding the sale of used cars should be honest, truthful and not misleading. Terms which are likely to be misunderstood by consumers or which are not capable of exact definition must be avoided. 4.6 Relevant written information provided by previous owners regarding the history of cars must be passed on to consumers. This may include service records, repair invoices, inspection reports, handbooks and warranties, as applicable. 4.7 Reasonable steps will be taken to verify the recorded mileage of a used car and Members will use reasonable endeavors to obtain a signed statement from the previous owner as to the car's mileage. Members must pass on any known facts about an odometer reading to prospective consumers. 4.8 Unless the Member is satisfied that the quoted mileage of a used car is accurate, such mileage must not be quoted in advertisements, discussions or negotiations or in any documents related to the supply of the used car. Where cars' mileage cannot be verified, consumers will be informed. The law requires that any disclaimer used must be as bold, precise and compelling as the car's mileage reading itself and as effectively brought to the prospective consumer's attention. 4.9 Finance on Part Exchanges Members are obliged to make reasonable efforts to ensure they give good title (eg by obtaining a statement from a finance checking house) by checking and discharging existing finance on cars they sell. Also, whenever possible, Members will check whether any outstanding recalls exist on a car.

Raul, Ronaldo and Beckham were sat in Real Madrid's canteen eating their packed lunches. Raul said; "Tapas again! If I get Tapas one more time for lunch I'm going to jump off the top of the stadium." Ronaldo opened his lunch box and exclaimed, "Burritos again! If I get burritos one more time I'm going to jump off, too." Beckham opened his lunch and said, "Ham & Cheese again. If I get a Ham & Cheese sandwich one more time, I'm jumping too." The next day Raul opened his lunch box, saw Tapas and jumped to his death. Ronaldo opened his lunch, saw a burrito and jumped too. Beckham opened his lunch, saw the Ham & Cheese and jumped to his death as well. At the funeral Raul's wife was weeping. She said,"If I'd known how really tired he was of Tapas I never would have given it to him again!" Ronaldo's wife also wept and said, "I could have given him tacos or enchiladas! I didn't realize he hated burritos so much." Everyone turned and stared at the skinny arseless bint wearing oversized sunglasses and trailer trash trucker baseball cap. "Hey, don't look at me," said Posh, "David makes his own lunch." []

Nothing fancy, but I love the Glen Nevis backdrop

A contestant on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" had reached the final plateau. If she answered the next question correctly, she would win £1,000,000. If she answered incorrectly, she would pocket only the £32,000 milestone money. And as she suspected it would be, the million-pound question was no pushover. It was, "Which of the following species of birds does not build its own nest but instead lays its eggs in the nests of other birds? Is it: A) the condor; the buzzard; C) the cuckoo; or D) the vulture?" The woman was on the spot. She did not know the answer. And she was doubly on the spot because she had used up her 50/50 Lifeline and her Ask The Audience Lifeline. All that remained was her Phone-a-Friend Lifeline, and the woman had hoped against hope that she would not have to use it - mainly because the only friend that she knew would be home happened to be a blonde. But she had no alternative. She called her friend and gave her the question and the four choices. The blonde responded unhesitatingly: "That's easy. The answer is C: The cuckoo." The contestant had to make a decision and make it fast. She considered employing a reverse strategy and giving Tarrant any answer except the one that her friend had given her. And, considering that her friend was a blonde, it would seem to be the logical thing to do. On the other hand, the blonde had responded with such confidence, such certitude, that the contestant could not help but be persuaded. "I need an answer," said Tarrant. Crossing her fingers, the contestant said, "C: The cuckoo." "Is that your final answer?" asked Tarrant. "Yes, that is my final answer." Tarrant said, "I regret to inform you that that answer is... absolutely correct. You are now a millionaire!" Three days later, the contestant hosted a party for her family and friends, including the blonde who had helped her win the million. "Jenny, I just do not know how to thank you," said the contestant. "Because of your knowing the answer to that final question, I am now a millionaire. And do you know something? It was the certainty with which you answered the question that convinced me to go with your choice. By the way...how did you happen to know the right answer?" "Oh, come on," said the blonde. "Everybody knows that cuckoos don't build nests. They live in clocks!

Gummy, It was you who introduced me to the SIDC that day we turned up at our first business meeting together in Livingston in our respective Scoobs and you were sporting the www.scottishscoobies.co.uk stickers. Thanks for that as it introduced me to a great community. I was going to make some smart-arsed reply here about Manchester and shirt-lifting, but I'm sure others will do what I've missed! All the best. Andy

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Mate sent me this pic of a guy who got pulled by plod yesterday outside his house actually DRIVING like this....

Looks like F*U*D is a naughty word. Not used it since I was at school! Wonder how it deals with S****horpe? Edit: Ooh! It takes it. []

I had a young lad on my Trials forums that posted his story of stripping his bike engine down and rebuilding it. He was only about 15 at the time. His story ended "I had some bits left over so I just put them in my pocket" []

I'm dead envious of you guys with the ability to do this sort of thing. I wouldn't know where to start. Keep us posted with progress - please. Could build up into an interesting little story.

Forester for me - Stealth Scoob. Not going to draw the attention of the Old Bill or scumbags, but FAF []

One of the best ones I heard - allegedly true, but most likely an urban myth. Guy gets pulled over for speeding. Into the back of the old polis car Guy: "You know I once applied to join the force" Old Bill: "Yeah? Didn't make the grade, did you?" Guy: "No. They turned me down when they found out my parents were married" []

That Beemer's got a fault. His foglights obviously aren't working or they'd be on [] Cool pics. []

Scumbags. What wouldn't you give for a baseball bat and five minutes in a locked room with them... [:@] If you have to leave it outside how about a proximity alarm?

Good vid - eventually. Download speed was crap. Had a bit of a chortle at some of the motors, but it was well put together and maybe something the SIDC should make more of on their runs.

Me too. I've not been out for a run with the lads since the Fife run last year. My time is so limited this year due to Trials commitments I was really looking forward to this - though I understand the situation.