Topic: What Car Do You Own/Drive?

[John C]

It is a special Yaris though. 30 months of ownership, and it still makes me smile every time I drive it.

I was briefly at a classic car event in Liverpool this morning, saw this and thought of you mate.
The amount of old, classic and unusual cars was superb ( I know there's a classic car thread).

[rob1966]

I was briefly at a classic car event in Liverpool this morning, saw this and thought of you mate.
The amount of old, classic and unusual cars was superb ( I know there's a classic car thread).

That is one beast of a car, looks briliant. I'd love to see one on the road as a fully rally replica.

[John C]

Look at this Audi TT   

[rob1966]

Look at this Audi TT   

How to make a hairdressers car even worse

[PaulF]

How to make a hairdressers car even worse

I think the only possible positive is at least you wouldn't struggle to find it in the car park.  Nobody would park near it for the shame.
Oh and I suppose the low insurance as they are confident it won't get stolen.

[bradders1011]

How to make a hairdressers car even worse

"Powered by fairy dust" and a picture of Tinkerbell.

[gray19lfc]

Best way to sell a car without getting a stupidly low offer?

Auto Trader, ebay, Facebook Marketplace, poster in the car window?

[Graeme]

Next door neighbour just sold theirs through Carwow. Was pretty happy with the process. Got not far off what they wanted for it but said it was worth taking slightly less for the ease of it. Took loads of photos, got their offer then they come out to inspect the car to ensure it’s as you’ve described and then transfer the money to your account on the spot and take the car.

[TheKid.]

I’d echo that
My missus recently sold hers with Carwow and the process was really easy - she got offered more than she had banked on too

[gray19lfc]

Just tried Carwow and it’s way undervalued. I’ll persevere with ebay and Facebook Marketplace for a while longer

[John C]

I sold an Audi A1 to Arnold Clark a few years ago, I was happy with the offer considering I'd had it advertised for a while.
WBAC can undervalue cars quite a lot and if you haven't got service history they reduce it further.

[Caligula?]

My 25+ year old Audi A8 is still going strong with 535,000 km on the clock. Haven't changed or majorly repaired the engine or gearbox.

["Bobber" Thanks :)]

Own a BMW G82 M4, the one with the big grill. But one of my favourite features is the driving assistant that takes away the pain and frustration of stop start traffic.

Also own an Indian Scout Bobber motorcycle. But would love a classic of some kind one day, an American muscle car or an 80s hot hatch

[rob1966]

These were in the depot today, I'd love to do at least on race with the F1 trucks

[bradders1011]

Can't remember if I've asked you this before, but have Culina just bought half the UK's distribution firms?

[John C]

Small wheels, single rear axle - what's the towing capacity of the first two Rob?

[CHOPPER]

Ay John, if rob is BJ McKay, does that make you Bear?

[JC the Messiah]

I was briefly at a classic car event in Liverpool this morning, saw this and thought of you mate.
The amount of old, classic and unusual cars was superb ( I know there's a classic car thread).

Nice wheels and kit on that. Looks lovely.

Mine's pretty much standard, partly because it's my daily driver, and also because I drive mostly on pot-holed b-roads where the original suspension setup is perfect.

Seriously brilliant car,and an utter bargain.

[Mumm-Ra]

I currently drive a Subaru Outback, which has been a reliable companion for both daily commuting and weekend adventures. Got it shipped from Europe 2 weeks ago by https://www.a1autotransport.com/how-are-brand-new-cars-transported/. It offers ample space for transporting equipment and luggage, making it ideal for various activities.

Found the bot

[RedSince86]

I was behind a mk 3 Escort 1.6 Ghia on Friday.

Was in good nick as well.

I'm getting a new pick up hopefully before the year is out, last two have been Ford Rangers, maybe go Japanese, Hilux and Navara's i see a lot of.

[John C]

Ay John, if rob is BJ McKay, does that make you Bear?

I'd forgot that even existed

[rob1966]

Small wheels, single rear axle - what's the towing capacity of the first two Rob?

In the UK its 40 tonnes, max weight is 44 tonne

Can't remember if I've asked you this before, but have Culina just bought half the UK's distribution firms?

It seems like it. Top of my head they own Muller (MMi), Culina, Great Bear, Stobart, Stobart Europe, CML, Warrens,Robert Burns, Fowler Welch, The Pallet Network and Int Road Freight - something like 6,000 trucks

[ChaChaMooMoo]

These were in the depot today, I'd love to do at least on race with the F1 trucks

The DRLs below the windscreen on the 580S are an eyesore. No idea why Scania thought it would be a nice addition.,

I love the look of the new FH16. 2022 facelift I think it is. Always had soft corners for those. Actros not so much as before, the designs seem to have stagnated.

[rob1966]

The DRLs below the windscreen on the 580S are an eyesore. No idea why Scania thought it would be a nice addition.,

I love the look of the new FH16. 2022 facelift I think it is. Always had soft corners for those. Actros not so much as before, the designs seem to have stagnated.

They're main beams them - there is a switch in the cab to change from the High Roof ones to those. The DRL's are right at the bottom.



Yeah they do look good the FH's - we don't have that many of them, its got to be 8/10 years since I last drove a Volvo. I always wreck my shins as the steps are different to the Scania, 4 v 3 and muscle memory means I always bash my shin going for the step

[The G in Gerrard]

These were in the depot today, I'd love to do at least on race with the F1 trucks

This one is nice.

[rob1966]

This one is nice.

They're the Mercedes team trucks

[TepidT2O]

When I was a school kid, the dad of  a boy who lived just down the road from me was a truck racer. All sounded very exotic then

[[new username under construction]]

When I was a school kid, the dad of  a boy who lived just down the road from me was a truck racer. All sounded very exotic then

This him?

[Corkboy]

Found the bot

From a quick peruse, perfectly normal up til 2020 and the last three posts are recent, well written and contain a link to a different business each time.

My guess is the original guy sold his account to astroturfers.

[Corkboy]

I currently drive a Subaru Outback, which has been a reliable companion for both daily commuting and weekend adventures. Got it shipped from Europe 2 weeks ago by https://www.a1autotransport.com/how-are-brand-new-cars-transported/. It offers ample space for transporting equipment and luggage, making it ideal for various activities.

So is it a piecemeal rate for posting shite like this, or do you have targets or what? Or does your algorithm not allow for replies?

[ChaChaMooMoo]

They're main beams them - there is a switch in the cab to change from the High Roof ones to those. The DRL's are right at the bottom.

Ah. The ones I see on the highways, have them as DRLs. I dont think I have ever seen one with a full beam there.
Do they serve a purpose? Roof ones, I can see a point. But these ones?

[PaulF]

Own a BMW G82 M4, the one with the big grill. But one of my favourite features is the driving assistant that takes away the pain and frustration of stop start traffic.

Also own an Indian Scout Bobber motorcycle. But would love a classic of some kind one day, an American muscle car or an 80s hot hatch

Curious, as maybe in 20 years I'll afford a car that has this feature (ie it's become standard) . But essentially, how does that work?

In my mind it's some sort of cruise control that just locks on to the number plate in front and keeps you a safe distance from that whilst you read RAWK.

[rob1966]

Ah. The ones I see on the highways, have them as DRLs. I dont think I have ever seen one with a full beam there.
Do they serve a purpose? Roof ones, I can see a point. But these ones?

To be honest, the roof spots just bring out the big kid in you   They don't half light up overhanging trees and stuff

In the R460/500 cabs, the roof lights are knocking on for being 13ft in the air, so when you are on a country road with hills and brows, the lights will light up oncoming traffic that you've not seen and dazzle them, so you switch to the lower levels, we still have main beams in the headlights too btw.  Handy though when an oncoming car has their bright as the sun LED mains on, just melt their retinas with the roof lights,

Scania USED to, at the customers request, set all 6 main beams to come on at once, but they've instructed their garages to not do it anymore, its done via a laptop.

[ChaChaMooMoo]

To be honest, the roof spots just bring out the big kid in you   They don't half light up overhanging trees and stuff

In the R460/500 cabs, the roof lights are knocking on for being 13ft in the air, so when you are on a country road with hills and brows, the lights will light up oncoming traffic that you've not seen and dazzle them, so you switch to the lower levels, we still have main beams in the headlights too btw.  Handy though when an oncoming car has their bright as the sun LED mains on, just melt their retinas with the roof lights,

Scania USED to, at the customers request, set all 6 main beams to come on at once, but they've instructed their garages to not do it anymore, its done via a laptop.

Haha I have had more than a handful of times, been flashed by trucks from the opposite direction because I had my highbeams on and immediately switched them off.

And on my ETS2 game, I do light them up for the sake of it. Hahaha. They do bring out the kid in me. 

Is there a specific reason you chose the Scania in your company? Why not Volvo or DAF or Man or Renault?

[rob1966]

Haha I have had more than a handful of times, been flashed by trucks from the opposite direction because I had my highbeams on and immediately switched them off.

And on my ETS2 game, I do light them up for the sake of it. Hahaha. They do bring out the kid in me. 

Is there a specific reason you chose the Scania in your company? Why not Volvo or DAF or Man or Renault?

Traditionally Stobart have always mainly used Scania and they have a good relationship with them. We do have Volvo FH, DAF XL's, Ivecos, the odd MAN and Mercedes, plus the Alpine F1 team has Renaults Our kid drives an MAN and says its shite, so I'm glad we don't have them. The DAFs have a great spec, including a proper bed, but they're plagued with electrical issues, the dash is like a christmas tree I've been told. The International boys either get Mercs or recently I've seen a couple of Ford units. The DAFs and MANs were bought as Scania were struggling to fulfill the order, think it was knocking on for 5,000 trucks.

I prefer driving the Scania to the Volvos, could just be familiarity, as I've driven them more than anything, although I've spoken to F/T lads who also prefer the scannie to the Volvo

["Bobber" Thanks :)]

Curious, as maybe in 20 years I'll afford a car that has this feature (ie it's become standard) . But essentially, how does that work?

In my mind it's some sort of cruise control that just locks on to the number plate in front and keeps you a safe distance from that whilst you read RAWK.

It is like an advanced cruise control. It’s like a combination of adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist. I know it uses the road markings to steer and stay lane to go round bends, but it must also use a few others ways to keep the distance, it has a radar in the bumper and it uses the surround cameras as well.

It works best on motorways, highways and any stop start traffic, but it does take a lot of the tedium out of commuting or long journeys. My commute to the office is about 35 miles up the M6, and the car will drive itself for about 80% of that journey