Brodie

It surely doesn't matter what the forces are supplied with when the all powerful woke army will make them scared to fire because of the inevitable blame and enquiries that will follow for years.

If you think DPD is bad try Evri. I stupidly used them to send a chainsaw I sold on the bay. I tracked the parcel and it got to the local depot and was sent to the local courier. Tracking then showed a 24 hour delay. That was more than 2 weeks ago. Live chat just confirms 24 hour delay. There's more chance of reaching the Marie Celeste than getting through to a human at Evri. The customer helpline is an automated service - no options to speak to an operator and after going through the automated parcel tracking the call is terminated.

Do you always believe what car dealers tell you? Do an internet search for independent advice on your LEGAL entitlement.

Before considering an extended warranty are you aware that legally a dealer is responsible for rectifying any faults on a used car for six months after purchase?

Model no. GSH400 in very good condition, hardly used, this has a 39cc engine developing 2.3hp and runs on 50-1 mix ( has been run on Aspen 2T) Has a 14in bar, good sharp chain with adjustable bar oiling. Chain adjustment is by side screw. Complete with bar cover, adjustment tool, instruction book and a storage tray which stops any oil drips after use. £95 collected from near Basildon, Essex.

Had this last week. I had an early morning appointment so had to take laxatives the day before - Definitely scared to go to bed! After the laxative the actual procedure was just mildly uncomfortable. Very efficient procedure. I arrived at 8.45 and was driving home at 10.00. I opted for Entonox, so I could drive, although I don't think I really used much. I was told if I had the sedative I could not drive for 24 hours.

Don't know but it was suggested on another forum.

Gear linkage adjustment?

The demise of the starting handle came with transverse engines like the original Mini.

Ford vacuum windscreen wipers - the more you revved the engine the slower the wipers. Foot operated dip switches.

Any news on the Duster? Is it mended?

According to Logistics UK website the proposed increase in fuel duty of 23% will apply to both petrol and derv. They estimate it will mean an extra 12p per litre.

Your new Duster will have one.

I understood it was now an MOT failure if LED bulbs are fitted in units designed for halogen. That's if the tester notices, like missing DPFs.

I recently sold a car to Cazoo. I entered the details and condition on the website and the price quoted was what I got when took it in. No checks for microscopic chips, they just checked paperwork and that spare wheel was there and paid into my bank within minutes. £1500 more than trade in quotes.

I've seen this in places where you would be reversing up to, or under, opening windows.

Model : EA3500S35B , 35cc 2 stroke, 1.7kw - 2.3 hp has always been run on Aspen fuel from new. 14in bar and chain. On/off switch combined with choke switch and automatic half throttle and fuel primer for easy starting. Side chain tensioner and automatic chain oil pump. About two years old in good condition this is a current model and has only ever had light use. £125. Basildon, Essex

Emission levels can make a big difference to road fund tax. I see plenty of posts on here asking the tax for certain cars so it seems to matter for some. I'm taxing and insuring two cars for what my son has just paid for a year's tax on a new Volvo XC60.

Since you're required to complete the census on 21st March, or after, you have plenty of time to revise your answers. Or can you see into the future?

A friend recently bought the "remains" of a mini purely for the number plate. On trying to transfer the number DVLA informed him the car had previously been declared scrapped and the number was no longer valid and available for transfer. This is what he told me. Checking the DVLA website for current tax or SORN status shoould eliminate this possibilty I would think.

Oh yes there are

I recently bought a Freesat 4K box - not a good buy for me. On connecting picture quality was excellent but no Netflix. Had to reboot twice to get that. I like to use Teletext while having breakfast to get up to date with the news - the 4K box does not support teletext despite having a button on the remote. Changing channels, the new channel comes on with no sound then the screen goes blank before sound and vision come on. Channel info bar works on some channels, not others. Freesat support just say they are aware of problems and they may be sorted in the future with a software upgrade. I sent it back for a refund and may buy another when they finish developing the product. Humax seem to have stopped making Freesat recorders and support is now provided by Freesat - Humax no longer respond to email support questions.

I am replying using a Dell Chromebook with a very similar spec. I got it for about £100 as an unwanted, unused gift. I prefer a proper keyboard to use and that influenced my choice. A Chromebook relies on an internet connection as very liittle is stored on the computer itself. That is why it only needs a very basic spec - you can't make a comparison with a Windows or Apple. I have been very pleased with mine - it has worked without fault and is my go-to computer for most things. Just make sure it will do what you want. Good luck whatever you decide.

Cosmicblue - Yes, you are perfectly correct that you can legally cancel within 30 days. That means the finance agreement is cancelled but the extra discount on the car was dependent on you taking out the finance so it becomes repayable on cancellation.

What Cosmicblue says makes a lot of sense. Except, from my experience, one thing. I have, several times, used the dealer finance to get a better discount and then paid the finance balance off to save the interest charges. But you must make one monthly payment before paying off the balance; otherwise you can get hit for termination fees. Maybe it differs with each finance company but I have been warned of this by different manufacturer's dealer's sales staff. It is worth checking because it cost if you get it wrong. On a slightly different point. You buy a house hoping it will go up in value; you buy a new car knowing it will go down in value.