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  1. Speed Camera detector

    in Motoring Section

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    10 hours ago, Mungler said:

    ....I tried Waze some years ago and the lack of functionality on the notifications did my head in.

    I would suggest you try it again. IMHO it's the best nav system by far (especially in the USA) and gives good warning on speed cameras, potholes, accidents etc.

    I use it almost daily on regular journeys just to avoid roadworks or other hold ups. 

  2. Mattress topper

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    21 minutes ago, ditchman said:

    mattress toppers are awesome........................NEVER GO FOR THE CHEAP VERSION.............

    ..same with duvets & pillows. Buy the best & you'll never regret it.

  5. Spire 40gr .22 (.224) Spire Point Bullets

    in Other Sales

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    375+ in total. 3 unopened boxes plus one box with less than 25 taken out.

    Box shows .223 but have been great out of my .222 and will suit all other .22 (.224) centre fire rifles. Spire no. 1005, now superseded by no. 1017.

    These were in my top 3 favourite bullets but recently managed to find some sensibly priced v-Max.

    £65 posted.
    Advertised elsewhere.

     

     

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  7. Trailer lights issue.

    in Motoring Section

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    5 minutes ago, Walker570 said:

    I put leds on the back and front of my Landie and had the same problem. You have to put some little gismo....don't ask me what it is called....in the power line and this solved the problem on mine.  Your garage should know about it.+

    I think you're right. A little Googling and I've seen several comments about an in line resistor.

    4 minutes ago, Free range Rob said:

    Mate, some cars do not like leds, the cure is a resistor, it’s too do with such a low current, if you want to test it pop round and you can try my trailer, or truck, or both, I have the resistors somewhere as well, I bought them as my old transit wouldn’t run led lights, but then I sold that and bought the ranger and they work fine.

    I have been told (don’t know from personal experience) the euro sockets (multi pin) can cure the problem, I must say I changed over to them about 5 yr back and I love them, so much better than the old 7 pin jobs, twist and lock into place and I’ve never had an issue, no more wriggling plugs to see if lights come on 😀

    Thanks Rob.

    It does seem to be the LED's my car doesn't like. I'll let you know how this progresses.

  8. Trailer lights issue.

    in Motoring Section

    Posted

    23 minutes ago, udderlyoffroad said:

    Yes. But you'll have to give us more details:  'will not work' ?  The indicators?  Or all lights?

    You'll also have to give us a clue as to your car's make, model and year.

    Also: Was the towbar fitted by a professional, or some amateur with scothloks?

    No lights work at all using my car 2005 Subaru Forester XT.

    Tow bar fitted professionally and no issues to date towing several different trailers.

  10. Trailer lights issue.

    in Motoring Section

    Posted · Edited by Eyefor

    Help / advice required please.

    Just had an Ifor Williams trailer upgraded to LED lights all round (10 in total) as some of the old (bulb type) ones were busted or bulb gone.

    Now the trailer lights will not work with my car which has the 7 pin socket.

    Attached another car and the trailer lights work perfectly. Attached my car to a light board (with bulbs, not LED's)  and all work fine but the indicator bleeper is now not working.

    Any ideas what is going on please?

    Thanks in advance.

     

  16. Small van recommendations.

    in Motoring Section

    Posted · Edited by Eyefor

    I wouldn't worry about mileage on a caddy provided there is a good service history.

    Our Daughter works for a major VW / Audi dealer and they have one on their books with 576k miles on the clock - and it's still going strong.

     

  20. New Mitsubishi l200 2.2 engine

    in Motoring Section

    Posted · Edited by Eyefor

    If you're a BASC member you can get serious discounts off Mitsi's (and other 4x4's) but I would be worried about the residual value of their vehicles when they leave the UK market?

    I've driven the Shogun Sport with 2.4 which was very nice but not the 2.2 - which might be the same engine just down rated.

  21. Ebay - changes

    in Off Topic

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    On 03/05/2021 at 17:11, enfieldspares said:

    It's a scam. Except it is eBay itself that is doing the scam. There is a thread on The Stalking Directory "Off Topic" Forum. Here's a cut and paste of my input to that.

    A scam, yes, but an eBay official "increase eBay profits scam" no less.

    With the current "Buy It Now" if paid for by Paypal you get your money as soon as the buyer pays. With this eBay new requirement you will not! If over say this Christmas you'll be waiting nearly FOUR DAYS for your money.

    Here's some of transcript of my recent conversation with them about this "eBay Managed Payments".

    I do VERY STRONGLY urge others to also use the "contact eBay" facility to have the same or similar conversation.

    I also tackled them on the other now long standing eBay "official scam" of so called "customs clearance charges".

    AS OTHERS HAVE SAID YOU ARE SIGNING AN AGREEMENT TO OPEN ENDED DEBITS FROM YOUR ACCOUNT.

    ALSO SEE BELOW FOR MY "CHAT" ABOUT MONEY TRANSFER TIME. 100% ANOTHER "OFFICIAL EBAY SCAM"!

    I am sorry that other SD members have to click to expand the quotes but hope it is helpful and useful possible dialogue?

    All feedback is welcome! And I do PLEASE urge others to have a similar conversation with eBay!
     

    2021 - 04 - 27
    02:11:39 UTC Santos
    Welcome to eBay UK Live Chat, my name is Santos. Let me review your previous chat transcript, or if you wish you can summarise it for me.
    02:11:57 UTC enfieldspares
    Hello
    02:12:08 UTC enfieldspares
    Is this email a phishing scam?
    02:12:30 UTC enfieldspares
    I note at the end it does give my email address and NAME.
    02:13:04 UTC enfieldspares
    Here is the email. Sender is ebay@reply2.ebay.co.uk
    02:13:11 UTC enfieldspares
    02:14:02 UTC Santos
    Let me share that the email that you had received is a genuine email and yes eBay payment is now getting updated to eBay Managed Payment.
    02:15:06 UTC enfieldspares
    So the adresss of ebay@reply2.ebay.co.uk is genuine?
    02:15:54 UTC Santos
    Yes, that is correct
    02:16:14 UTC enfieldspares
    Can I update my account details through THIS eBay website? Not via the email?
    02:17:56 UTC Santos
    Yes, I would recommend you to update any details via eBay site only and not from the link. It may be possible that the email link may have some issue.

     

    02:18:11 UTC Santos
    Please copy the below link and paste it on the new tab/window.
    02:18:12 UTC Santos
    02:18:21 UTC enfieldspares
    And can I stil lofer the buyer the choice of Paypal?
    02:18:45 UTC Santos
    You can click on "Update your details" on the above link and then be able to update the details.
    02:19:06 UTC Santos
    Yes, the payment option will still have PayPal. The new system is only being changed for getting paid.
    02:19:47 UTC enfieldspares
    And the Paypal option? Good as if Buy It Now is used with Paypal I can get my money immediately. Not having to wait two working days.
    02:20:57 UTC Santos
    Richard, buyer will be able to use PayPal, but seller will get paid in to their bank as per the payout period that they will set in their account.
    02:21:02 UTC enfieldspares
    I do not think that eBay Managed Payments offers any advantage to me. But it does appear to give eBay two days use of MY money for free.
    02:21:27 UTC enfieldspares
    Do please feed that back to you manager.
    02:22:16 UTC Santos
    Richard, the payment made by the buyer is not deposited in any eBay's account, it is just processed and then it is deposited in your bank.
    02:22:23 UTC Santos
    Also, there are other benefits as well.
    02:22:37 UTC enfieldspares
    But it says within TWO BANKING DAYS.
    02:23:41 UTC Santos
    It is the max time, most of the time the funds will be paid out within 12 to 24 hours. Also, the eBay fees will be taken at once and so you will not need to worry about eBay invoices nor PayPal fees.
    02:24:01 UTC enfieldspares
    That means that in Great Britain in December 2021 there will be a long delay. Christmas is on a Saturday so is Boxing Day. So the MONDAY and TUESDAY are bank holidays on 27 and 28 December.
    02:25:28 UTC David
    Hello, thank you for contacting eBay Managed Payments my name is David, and I am happy to help you today. For the safety and security of your account please do not provide any personal/sensitive information.
    02:25:30 UTC David
    I am just reading the notes from your previous chat, please give me a few moments.
    02:26:15 UTC enfieldspares
    Can you also confirm that by allowing eBay Managed Payments to pay money IN to my account that the terms of that agreement do not allow eBay to take money OUT?

     

    02:29:16 UTC enfieldspares
    I note this on the terms: When you are found responsible for a chargeback or other disputed amount as per eBay's policies, we charge a £16.80 dispute fee for each dispute.
    02:30:10 UTC enfieldspares
    So by accepting eBay Managed Payments am I therefore allowing you to TAKE money from my bank account? Please answer YES or NO.
    02:30:15 UTC David
    In the terms of the managed payments we are asking our members for permission to debit their bank account only for an occasion where a refunds is needed to be given to a buyer when there isnt enough funds in your eBay account to cover the refund.
    02:31:29 UTC enfieldspares
    So by accepting eBay Managed Terms I am allowing you to TAKE money from my account without eBay needing to ask for a separate permission to do that before that money is taken?
    02:32:07 UTC David
    We will inform you if we need to debit the account , we will never just take the funds without first contacting you about it
    02:32:57 UTC enfieldspares
    But after informing me...do,please answer the question....you can take that money? Yes...or No?
    02:33:27 UTC David
    You would be agreeing to set up a direct debit with eBay for the purpose of debiting the account for a refund.
    02:33:32 UTC David
    Yes, we can take the funds
    02:33:58 UTC enfieldspares
    Well this isn't happening. If you want this then I will close my eBay account.
    02:35:05 UTC enfieldspares
    I have had no issues with Paypal. Do not try to disguise this eBay Managed Payments as any sort of a benefit to me.
    02:35:25 UTC David
    I am sorry to see this. To sign up for managed payments, we do need you to agree to this. I know this is different than the way you do this now but this is the way we will have to do it while in managed payments
    02:35:32 UTC enfieldspares
    It isn't is it. It is only of benefit to eBay and eBay's cash flow.


    PLEASE NOTE THIS VERY CAREFULLY:
     

    02:36:32 UTC enfieldspares
    But you are asking me for an open ended direct debit...yes or no...with no actual limit on what you can withdraw from my account?
    02:38:14 UTC David
    We are yes but we will only use that when completely needed, we will only do this if there is a case to use it

     

    On 03/05/2021 at 21:34, 243deer said:

    This first came in as an option over a year ago, I switched the company I worked for then with no issues.

    Well explained here https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2020/11/ebay-axes-paypal-sellers-bank-accounts-upping-fees/

    Thanks both of you for posting.

    Very helpful and I won't now sell on eBay unless there's a promotion (like max £1) on selling fees.

    eBay gets 12.8% of fees on how many billions and then pays next to zip in taxes........jeez. 

  22. Where is this?

    in Off Topic

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    2 hours ago, oscarsdad said:

    Definitely not lulworth, it’s not a Sandy beach at Lulworth and geology wrong. 

    ..don't underestimate the local tourist board and photoshop 😉

    A bit like estate agents brochures?

  24. Divorce Advice

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    On 30/04/2021 at 08:40, ditchman said:

    keep on reading this post...and truly i am shocked............i think the only reason i remained married is that i was at least 2-3000 miles away from my wife during my working life

    it really beggars belief why marrige is so popular in the first place

    If it flies, floats or fornicates, always rent it - it's cheaper in the long run. - Felix Dennis

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