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Ted Simon - yes I enjoyed his book back in my bike riding days, and I think he did a follow up -reminds self to get more books out of storage.
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In the last few weeks have seen Mercs , Volvos , Pugs , Audis on recovery trucks , or stranded on M25/A14 , these people are always busy , modern cars are subject to lots of problems i'm afraid , don't kid ypurself !
Geneva 2016 plus 8' The Green Godess' 4 side exits .
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In the last few weeks have seen Mercs , Volvos , Pugs , Audis on recovery trucks , or stranded on M25/A14 , these people are always busy , modern cars are subject to lots of problems i'm afraid , don't kid ypurself ! I suspect that modern cars are more reliable than those of 20 years ago. The BIG difference is, I suspect, that the owner cannot do anything to fix the problem at the roadside. A laptop and specialist knowledge is essential for even trivial issues. For more an more cars even a flat tyre results in a recovery call out: this is, in my view, nuts! The reason given by the dealer is that this saves weight: I don't believe it. My old CLC has a spare, another reason to keep it! Thoughts?
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...
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when did you last have a puncture? I do 20k miles a year and havent had a puncture in at least 20 years probably 30 - except on the motorbike ( lots of dropped screws in the boatyard compound) and that cant carry a spare anyway.
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Within weeks of buying the Ford Fusion last year Howard. A nail and a screw in one tyre - so no plugging it. Had another one 3 weeks later - in the new tyre! 
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
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Within weeks of buying the Ford Fusion last year Howard. A nail and a screw in one tyre - so no plugging it. Had another one 3 weeks later - in the new tyre! Damn bad luck, sir.
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Within weeks of buying the Ford Fusion last year Howard. A nail and a screw in one tyre - so no plugging it. Had another one 3 weeks later - in the new tyre! same with me two last year = two new tyres on the shopping car. Dam builders in the area.
Last edited by Ray; 25/02/18 06:54 PM.
.+8 Now gone for a 1800 4/4. Duratec in bright yellow.
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Most of the tyre places have their own "upsell" tools these days. One of them is puncture insurance. Given the cost of some of the tyres and road maintenance budgets these days perhap you could consider it?
Everyone loves a Morgan. Even me, unless it's broken again.
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Within weeks of buying the Ford Fusion last year Howard. A nail and a screw in one tyre - so no plugging it. Had another one 3 weeks later - in the new tyre! Damn bad luck, sir. Well, Murphy has probably had an input somewhere along the road. 
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'11 MINI Countryman Cooper D All4
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