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by AlunfromMerthyr
Thu Dec 10, 2015 1:08 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Did I miss summat......
Replies: 10
Views: 1930

Did I miss summat......

I have just been on ECP to order a few service bits and then came back here for a discount code and there is not one, Have ECP stopped advertising here or am I missing something?
Any ideas Folks
AOHO
by AlunfromMerthyr
Wed Dec 09, 2015 11:08 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Which Oil?
Replies: 1
Views: 816

Which Oil?

My service due in light has just come on on my 2.0tdi B6 Passat CBAB Engine. Which oil is the better? I seem to have a choice of 2......... Castrol Magnatec 5W-30 C2 Oil @ £22.40 for 4 litres or Castrol Magnatec 5W-30 A3/B4 @ £22.40 for 4 litres. The car is on almost 143k miles. Is 4 litres enough...
by AlunfromMerthyr
Mon Dec 07, 2015 10:13 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Is this suitable?.....
Replies: 15
Views: 7686

Re: Is this suitable?.....

Why 2 are you putting one in the back window? I thought about getting another one to plug into the boot socket and stick it on the rear window.

I have 2 B6 Passats. One for each Car.
I do like the idea of one in the rear as well to be honest. I will give it some thought.
AOHO
by AlunfromMerthyr
Mon Dec 07, 2015 9:12 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Is this suitable?.....
Replies: 15
Views: 7686

Re: Is this suitable?.....

Almost identical to this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/K6000-Vehicle-DVRCCTV-HD-Car-Camera-Blackbox-Recorder-Dash-Cam-G-Sensor-ARETAIL-/201447846144?hash=item2ee73a3100:g:YscAAOSw9mFWHEXB I just purchased 2 of these. Will I need to get a memory card for them? Cheers for the heads up. Now to find a ...
by AlunfromMerthyr
Mon Dec 07, 2015 5:11 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Anyone dumped Sky yet?
Replies: 13
Views: 3088

Re: Anyone dumped Sky yet?

Cheers Mate, is all up and running just cannot be bothered to do all the searching. Lazy I suppose. I have watched a few movies there though, Spectre, which I was disappointed with and Mr Holmes oh and the New Transporter but I hated that without Mr Statham.
AOHO
by AlunfromMerthyr
Mon Dec 07, 2015 4:39 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Is this suitable?.....
Replies: 15
Views: 7686

Is this suitable?.....

I have just seen this advertised in Aldi

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/t ... mcorder-1/

and was wondering if I could use it as a dashcam?
At £30 it has to be on a par with GoPro.
Views, opinions would be nice.
AOHO
by AlunfromMerthyr
Mon Dec 07, 2015 4:38 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Anyone dumped Sky yet?
Replies: 13
Views: 3088

Re: Anyone dumped Sky yet?

I got Kodi on my Smart Tv and my PC but have not got a clue how to work the damn things hence I am paying Sky £85 a month for everything except Phone and Broadband, I got that with BT and no matter what it costs I would never ever leave BT unless Virgin offer Fibre in the Valleys and there is more ...
by AlunfromMerthyr
Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:22 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Don't wee off this lady......
Replies: 4
Views: 1431

Don't wee off this lady......

That WAS a lovely Passat....................

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... g-her.html
AOHO
by AlunfromMerthyr
Fri Nov 20, 2015 1:12 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: I.C.E. Expert (localish)
Replies: 7
Views: 2064

Re: I.C.E. Expert (localish)

I was told by Preston I.C.E. that the RNS510 is NOT compatible with any reversing camera and I would need to buy a different head unit at a cost of £450 which includes the camera and fitting. I would also need to travel to Preston.
So, where do I go from here?
AOHO
by AlunfromMerthyr
Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:24 am
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: I.C.E. Expert (localish)
Replies: 7
Views: 2064

Re: I.C.E. Expert (localish)

Apparently, with an RNS 510 it is not simple.
I will not be changing my headunit.
AOHO
by AlunfromMerthyr
Mon Nov 09, 2015 8:42 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Drink!!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 4147

Re: Drink!!!!

I am in a state of shock............

https://www.penderynstore.com/Products/ ... ingle-Cask

£295.00 for a Whisky made in Penderyn.
by AlunfromMerthyr
Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:57 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: This is going to get the thumbs down.........
Replies: 2
Views: 1163

This is going to get the thumbs down.........

http://www.engadget.com/2015/11/09/volk ... s-scandal/

I do not know if it already been posted if it has feel free to delete,
AOHO
by AlunfromMerthyr
Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:55 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Drink!!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 4147

Re: Drink!!!!

Penderyn Whisky is made about a 10 minute drive from me. They also have a factory (for want of a better term) shop and they do tours every day.
I am teetotal so would not know a good whisky form a sourmash, and I, the former landlord of two pubs.
AOHO
by AlunfromMerthyr
Sat Nov 07, 2015 3:29 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: EGR Delete?
Replies: 10
Views: 1431

Re: EGR Delete?

And this can be done on a B6 140 2.0tdi?
Has to be a preventative then.
Next job on the list and will look into it.
AOHO
by AlunfromMerthyr
Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:11 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: EGR Delete?
Replies: 10
Views: 1431

EGR Delete?

I may (and probably am) being a little thick but as a few on here are aware my boy just had a new EGR Manifold or words to that effect replaced on his B6 at the local dealers at a cost of £1250.63. If you do an EGR delete at a fraction of the cost will this do away with the need for the work my boy...
by AlunfromMerthyr
Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:02 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: I.C.E. Expert (localish)
Replies: 7
Views: 2064

I.C.E. Expert (localish)

I am looking to get me a Reversing Camera installed. Anyone competent enough to fit one near (ish) to me in South Wales? Don't mind travelling a short distance, but please no more hundreds of miles and overnight stays in hotels. I am told I will need an adaptor of sorts as I have an RNS510. Could po...
by AlunfromMerthyr
Fri Nov 06, 2015 4:42 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Car dashboard icons explained.
Replies: 7
Views: 1504

Re: Car dashboard icons explained.

I must have had every one of these on at some time in the past 2 years. X( X( X( X( X(
I am sure it is all in the past now. :hyst :hyst :hyst :hyst :hyst
Onwards & Upwards as they say. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
AOHO
by AlunfromMerthyr
Fri Nov 06, 2015 11:27 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Retro fitting fog lights. -B6????
Replies: 16
Views: 3670

Re: Retro fitting fog lights. -B6????

Yes, I am terribly sorry. I would delete if I could and I am truly grateful for your offer of help. Truly appreciated, Let's see if we can help the OP and I sincerely apologise.
AOHO
by AlunfromMerthyr
Thu Nov 05, 2015 11:01 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Retro fitting fog lights. -B6????
Replies: 16
Views: 3670

Re: Retro fitting fog lights. -B6????

The bloke who did it told me he set Coming Home lights, but my car would not allow Leaving home lights. I believed him. Never noticed about sidelight error until I got back to work and a doctor asked me why am I sitting in the dark? I checked and hey presto, no sidelights unless I switched them on m...
by AlunfromMerthyr
Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:23 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Retro fitting fog lights. -B6????
Replies: 16
Views: 3670

Re: Retro fitting fog lights. -B6????

I always wanted to have Leaving Home Coming home lights on my car. A bloke I know (slightly) tried to do them for me once, sadly, it did not work, all I was left with is headlights that go completely OFF when I turn engine off, they used to go to sidelights when I do that, sadly, not any more, I hav...
by AlunfromMerthyr
Thu Nov 05, 2015 8:41 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: No Christmas Lights.
Replies: 4
Views: 1016

Re: No Christmas Lights.

You can px at anytime during finance . Just find out your settlement figure . I know the figure in my head. £292.15 x 6, £1752.90. Agreement ends in April 2016. As I stated in an earlier thread, just came out of bankruptcy and the chance of me getting finance are extremely slim. The finance compa...
by AlunfromMerthyr
Thu Nov 05, 2015 8:20 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: No Christmas Lights.
Replies: 4
Views: 1016

No Christmas Lights.

Well, I may be speaking too soon but for the 1st time in over 2 years I have got no lights of the warning kind on my dash. I am not holding out much hope as my boys car came back from Capitol last week after 1250 quids worth of work and no lights, but where is it tonight? Yes you guessed back in Cap...
by AlunfromMerthyr
Wed Nov 04, 2015 4:10 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Just had this.............Updated 04/04/15
Replies: 12
Views: 2216

Re: Just had this.............Updated 04/04/15

Well, Wonders will never cease. I got woken by a phone call earlier today, (working nights does that sometimes) It was VW doing a feedback survey having spent over £1400 there in the past 4 weeks they were asking if I was happy, well, I was of sorts apart from the EML being back on and diagnosed (B...
by AlunfromMerthyr
Mon Nov 02, 2015 11:12 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: The scandal continues
Replies: 1
Views: 966

The scandal continues

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... odels.html

Only the DM so could be * no swearing *.
AOHO
by AlunfromMerthyr
Sun Nov 01, 2015 12:00 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Just had this.............Updated 04/04/15
Replies: 12
Views: 2216

Re: Just had this.............

Well when I am prepared to travel and have indeed as stated in an earlier post, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Cornwall it cannot be said I am not trying to get my car repaired and at great expense. A recent trip to Cornwall was an example of being let down badly, even if the clutch was repaired. The ma...