*********Motors Chat - Round 9 *********

Special Circumstances

dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »

Would love it, but could prove a tad expensive on the daily 120km commute.
But would be perfect to shoo slowpokes and other peasants to the side.

The Red Baron of the N18. None who cross him live to tell the tale.

GvidoR

There's someone raffling this at €200 x 45

fancy pigeon

^^^

Can any resident detectives shed some light on the legality of raffling cars? It reeks of illegality... Could there be some correlation between raffling and money laundering?

Speaking as a nosey crow with an inquisitive mind

challengemaster

fancy pigeon wrote: »

^^^

Can any resident detectives shed some light on the legality of raffling cars? It reeks of illegality... Could there be some correlation between raffling and money laundering?

Speaking as a nosey crow with an inquisitive mind

http://www.ictr.ie/files/Raffles%20and%20Lotteries%20Good%20Practice_web.pdf

You may not be able to class your raffle under the heading ‘Private Lotteries’ for example, if you are
mailing out tickets to individuals in the post, if you are advertising the raffle to customers, or if the value
of the prizes will be more than €4,000.
In this case, you will need to apply for a licence to the District Court for the area in which the lottery
will be held. This can be done on any given Wednesday. An individual from the organisation would
need to act as the license holder on the license application, and comply with the regulations of
the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956. The total value of the prizes must not exceed €20,000 to be
awarded in any one week but an amount greater than this could be awarded at intervals.
Prior to filing with the District Court, you must notify the Gardai 28 days in advance of the license
application. This notice period is absolutely necessary.
The Association of Charity Lotteries in Ireland (ACLI), a forum for Irish charitable organisations who
depend on the running of lotteries as a means of fundraising, have developed a Code of Practice to
promote standards of good practice for the operation of charity lotteries in Ireland. All members of ACLI
have signed up to this Code of Practice and promote their lotteries in accordance with the Code.

Under the Irish Gaming and Lotteries Act, any lottery or raffle which does not have a charitable purpose cannot be licensed by the local Superintendent or District Court and so is not legal in Ireland.

Read more: http://www.justanswer.com/ireland-law/51sms-law-relation-running-raffle.html#ixzz3jHZNVEdX

Illegal on a few counts

Chris_Heilong

fancy pigeon wrote: »

^^^

Can any resident detectives shed some light on the legality of raffling cars? It reeks of illegality... Could there be some correlation between raffling and money laundering?

Speaking as a nosey crow with an inquisitive mind

I am not sure, there is no government tax take from a private sale of cars so there is no tax evasion going on anyway. Hard to say if a raffle is legal or not when it come to a 2nd hand car.

fancy pigeon

Without sounding like a silly seagull, could such a raffle be interpreted as a false lottery of sorts....?

Edit: ah, my question answered

arleitiss

Saw someone in yaris with L plate just literally stalling for 5 minutes (not even exaggerating), they kept stalling again and again because they had handbrake on.

I don't mean that this is your average L driver who is just slow, this is literally someone who drove out of their drive way first time during a ****ing traffic/peak hours at 5 PM.

After 5 minutes, they managed to somehow drive off, drove around 5-6 km/h (people were running faster on pavement) then got stuck on next roundabout.

Had to break rules of road and take wrong roundabout lane, not even regretting it, would totally do again.
****ing asshats.

Noccy_Mondy

They have to learn somewhere, granted, but they weren't doing themselves any favour being out in rush hour traffic! I'd say there was a nice few chimes from horns?

arleitiss

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

They have to learn somewhere, granted, but they weren't doing themselves any favour being out in rush hour traffic! I'd say there was a nice few chimes from horns?

Yeah, quite a good bit.
It actually happened at Citywest Ave https://www.google.ie/maps/@53.2880311,-6.4210143,16.75z?hl=en


Then on that roundabout they moved down, up to next roundabout that's always busy so it didn't make things easier.
But yeah, it was like horn testing facility.

Pov06

arleitiss wrote: »

Yeah, quite a good bit.
It actually happened at Citywest Ave https://www.google.ie/maps/@53.2880311,-6.4210143,16.75z?hl=en


Then on that roundabout they moved down, up to next roundabout that's always busy so it didn't make things easier.
But yeah, it was like horn testing facility.

Haha!

My Yaris was understeering with tyre squeal around that roundabout at 16:30!

Thank fcuk for flexi-hours :pac:

GvidoR

Meanwhile in Latvia...

Pov06

Must have tried to do a reverse donut

Special Circumstances

Why do they call them "golf"?

FORE!

dr.fuzzenstein

Got a letter from the RSA saying my points have been wiped and my license is clean.
I thought they kept those points indefinitely and added them when you convert to an Irish one? (still have my Führerschein)

Pov06

dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »

Got a letter from the RSA saying my points have been wiped and my license is clean.
I thought they kept those points indefinitely and added them when you convert to an Irish one? (still have my Führerschein)

Sure you got the letter anyway, that's all that matters. Enjoy cheaper insurance :P

dr.fuzzenstein

Special Circumstances wrote: »

The Red Baron of the N18. None who cross him live to tell the tale.

Right now I'm the Blue Blur.

CIP4

Stheno wrote: »

Oh also had one, an 03, neither of us had electrical issues in the two we had.

I'd class them well above a megane tbh.

Oh sh!t

Im not talking to you anymore :pac:

Dartz

Bit slidey out this morning going to work. Nice to feel the Rx find its grip on it's own. Just keep it neutral on the throttle and it'll sort itself out.


Otherwise it's been running like a storm lately. Found its feet in a big way.

Ded_Zebra

It's that time of year again folks, the time I've been dreading for the last 12 months!!! Insurance renewal. Best quote so far is from AIG for 1,400. Anyone know who are good companies to try at the moment? I'll be on the phone all day tomorrow.:rolleyes:

Dartz

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Insurance renewal.

You'll need this This

Ded_Zebra

Dartz wrote: »

You'll need this This

More like this

Supergurrier

What i needed when i tried to shop around

Marty McFly

OK so low coolant level came on just as I got home this evening.

Engine is still warm was hoping it would cool down this evening now I don't think it will.

I've to drive to work at 6:30a.m for about 25 minute drive. Now I have some generic maxol coolant in the house do I throw that in in the morning before I drive to work? Or drive to work and try get coolant next door to my job were there is a motor factors and ring my mechanic or is that to risky.

Special Circumstances

http://www.mobilitysmart.cc/putnams-ring-cushion.html

Free* with every insurance policy.



*Not actually free. You know you pay for it and we just call it free. We still expect you to be grateful.

Special Circumstances

Marty McFly wrote: »

OK so low coolant level came on just as I got home this evening.

Engine is still warm was hoping it would cool down this evening now I don't think it will.

I've to drive to work at 6:30a.m for about 25 minute drive. Now I have some generic maxol coolant in the house do I throw that in in the morning before I drive to work? Or drive to work and try get coolant next door to my job were there is a motor factors and ring my mechanic or is that to risky.

I'd stick in water rather than risking mixing types. But get the cause of the loss figured out ASAP.

quadrifoglio verde

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

It's that time of year again folks, the time I've been dreading for the last 12 months!!! Insurance renewal. Best quote so far is from AIG for 1,400. Anyone know who are good companies to try at the moment? I'll be on the phone all day tomorrow.:rolleyes:

Have you tried chill? They've done Me a major favour this year....one step closer to one shade of red instead of 50 :pac:

Marty McFly

Special Circumstances wrote: »

I'd stick in water rather than risking mixing types. But get the cause of the loss figured out ASAP.

Yea that's the plan if i wasn't in work I'd be going to the mechanic first thing in the morning but unfortunately I'm working 7 to 7 tomorrow and Friday typical it would happen this morning after I've just had a week off work.

I'll try top it up with a bit of water in the morning so and ring my mechanic soon as he opens see if I can sort something out.

Chris_Heilong

Dartz wrote: »

Bit slidey out this morning going to work. Nice to feel the Rx find its grip on it's own. Just keep it neutral on the throttle and it'll sort itself out.


Otherwise it's been running like a storm lately. Found its feet in a big way.

Dartz you should come to the meet on Sunday, be good to have a look around the RX.

Supergurrier

Chris_Heilong wrote: »

Dartz you should come to the meet on Sunday, be good to have a look around the RX.

He wouldn't make it there alive shurre Would end up backwards in a hedge in a right old wankel

Dartz

Chris_Heilong wrote: »

Dartz you should come to the meet on Sunday, be good to have a look around the RX.

It's manky at the moment.

And out of petrol for the month. Using it for work gets pricy.

Supergurrier

Dartz wrote: »

It's manky at the moment.

And out of petrol for the month. Using it for work gets pricy.

Hal1

Marty McFly wrote: »

OK so low coolant level came on just as I got home this evening.

Engine is still warm was hoping it would cool down this evening now I don't think it will.

I've to drive to work at 6:30a.m for about 25 minute drive. Now I have some generic maxol coolant in the house do I throw that in in the morning before I drive to work? Or drive to work and try get coolant next door to my job were there is a motor factors and ring my mechanic or is that to risky.

I'd say it would be fine just keep an eye on the level before and after journeys. Bring a bottle of water just in case though. When mine leaked it was from the expansion tank even though it looked fine but there was coolant dripping on the inside of the wheel area.

Ded_Zebra

quadrifoglio verde wrote: »

Have you tried chill? They've done Me a major favour this year....one step closer to one shade of red instead of 50 :pac:

No good for me at all. More expensive than my renewal from liberty:(

Hal1

Give sheridan insurance or first ireland a shout. Sorted me this time around while others wanted nearly double last years quote.

Dartz

Supergurrier wrote: »

I have a third of a tank left. And much less money in the bank. I'm railing it to work.

quadrifoglio verde

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

No good for me at all. More expensive than my renewal from liberty:(

I love the way I'm the low risk driver :pac:

NewApproach

If someone asked for a relatively economical auto for around 10-15k, what would ye suggest?

GvidoR

Just came from hockey training. As I was pulling onto the small road, saw a very new-ish Toyota (I'm guessing Corolla; it's very dark) absolutely totaled roughly 200 metres from the house :eek:

jimgoose

dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »

Got a letter from the RSA saying my points have been wiped and my license is clean.
I thought they kept those points indefinitely and added them when you convert to an Irish one? (still have my Führerschein)

Wouldn't think so, no. Once you hold an EU license points is points, with the usual expiry. I believe they're put on hold for you if you don’t have a license, or if it's suspended.

Special Circumstances

GvidoR wrote: »

Just came from hockey training. As I was pulling onto the small road, saw a very new-ish Toyota (I'm guessing Corolla; it's very dark) absolutely totaled roughly 200 metres from the house :eek:

That's unpossible , only cars over 15 years old crash.

Dr Turk Turkelton

Toasted Pickles closed his account?

GvidoR

You're right. What's going on here lately? :eek:

Chris_Heilong

Dr Turk Turkelton wrote: »

Toasted Pickles closed his account?

really, thats mad considering how involved he was on the forum.

jimgoose

GvidoR wrote: »

You're right. What's going on here lately?...

Lot of fighting and snarling over nonsense, for some reason.

Dr Turk Turkelton

Dr Turk Turkelton wrote: »

Toasted Pickles closed his account?

Ah ffs! Although he was quiet for a while. Hopefully he'll be back. I want to know how the SAAB's turn out

Marty McFly

Hal1 wrote: »

I'd say it would be fine just keep an eye on the level before and after journeys. Bring a bottle of water just in case though. When mine leaked it was from the expansion tank even though it looked fine but there was coolant dripping on the inside of the wheel area.

Cheers I'll check the level before I head off for work in the morning. I'll also take a quick look around see if I can spot any leaks.

Can anyone tell me why one of these (identical?) cars has higher tax than the other?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/citroen-c5-sat-nav/9241396?offset=2


http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/citroen-c5-vtr-nav-hdi/10014941?offset=3




Sat in one today (met with the first one I linked to above) and I have to admit, they're a seriously lovely car. Definitely left a lasting impression that far surpassed the Insignia.. or practically any car I'd been in. Seriously, seriously lovely car.

Only problem is my overall budget is 10k.. not sure I'd get either.. What way does finance word with a "dealer" (quotation marks intended)? And has anyone ever dealt with that dealer (Drimnagh Motors)? Haven't talked to them yet, but assuming that's still available I'd be keen for a test drive and see how much they'd sway on price.

Noccy_Mondy

Ah bolloox to pickles closing his account. Who am I going to get free LED's off now :pac:

So many of the older posters are fecking off.

challengemaster

Some yobbos driving around Dublin... Saw a pack of scummers in a car nearly write off themselves and about 2 other cars at capel st. They were coming alongside the luas lines where they cross. Last second braking for the red light, massive amount of smoke off the tyres, just about stopped before going into the side of another car. Then off through the red light and away. :rolleyes:

166man

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Can anyone tell me why one of these (identical?) cars has higher tax than the other?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/citroen-c5-sat-nav/9241396?offset=2


http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/citroen-c5-vtr-nav-hdi/10014941?offset=3




Sat in one today (met with the first one I linked to above) and I have to admit, they're a seriously lovely car. Definitely left a lasting impression that far surpassed the Insignia.. or practically any car I'd been in. Seriously, seriously lovely car.

Only problem is my overall budget is 10k.. not sure I'd get either.. What way does finance word with a "dealer" (quotation marks intended)? And has anyone ever dealt with that dealer (Drimnagh Motors)? Haven't talked to them yet, but assuming that's still available I'd be keen for a test drive and see how much they'd sway on price.

I think you were onto a winner with that 2.0 one. Those 1.6's are the same engine as the fords etc. They require really specific maintenance. I'd avoid.