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I think you need to cough up else they can and will take you to court now. A couple of weeks ago you could have binned it (when did this happen incidentally?), but not now.

Min to max is 1L, so with just 1.5L in there he would've been a good 2.5L under the min mark. Unlikely to have even registered on the dipstick full stop that low.

Sadly even the big guys do it, my local OPC are notorious for it but they are also very good. Swings and roundabouts sadly.

You might be lucky. I'd start to budget for a new engine personally, just in case.

Cancel NOW before they do, and report to ombudsman.

Yup, get the car back. Also, never leave garages with a 'later in the week' line, give them deadlines else they all take the mick. Sorry for your loss too, were you close?

No, it's the S3 mini which is Samsung's new phone designed to compete with the iPhone 5. Same size screen, Jellybean, thicker and just a 5MP camera.

Lovely, cheers. It's refreshing to see that Apple aren't sitting back and not worrying too much about the quality, and if even the Chinese are getting a bit upset by being told what to do then they must be doing something right! I love this bit though: Oh, if only they would do the same over here.

Thank god it's not just me that noticed that!

You still might get some, but at least you're doing all you can to give yourself the best shot.

If you never ever ever have any intention of replacing the stock exhaust with anything other than like for like, then I wouldn't bother getting one. However, if you consider yourself any kind of real car person then you MUST get a new exhaust. It's a fact that a 3dB increase in noise is worth at least 17bhp to the butt dyno

And after reading all that (great post btw Rothers), do you still want to disclose everything and not bother with a solicitor?

QFT Our three cars are black, and once I get my new truck we'll have a fleet of all-black vehicles on purpose

I wonder how the conversation in the dealership went? "Hi! I've got £80K to burn on a car, and I want the fastest most powerful one you have!" "Of course sir, step this way. Allow me to introduce you to the GT-R. What colour would you like your £80K, 530bhp turbo nutter barge in?" "Resale grey please."

That's not quite right. They may send you a form asking you what happened, but you are under no obligation to tell them and by doing so you'll only incriminate yourself. If they want to question you, it needs to be under caution at a station and with the option of legal counsel. Doing anything else is utter madness and the quickest way to get major points. What's the worst that can happen if you don't have a solicitor? You cough up to everything, that gets twisted into whatever they like and you end up with 6pts + a massive fine for leaving the scene and DWODCAA. What's the worst that can happen if you have a solicitor? They tell you not to say anything at all and it's up to the police to prove what you did wrong. I have complete respect and faith in our justice system, I really do, but no way in hell would I cough up info freely in something like this. You seem genuinely remorseful and regret what you did, and you've been honest enough on here, so I doubt you're a complete idiot else we'd have all given you hell for it Lesson learnt, why make life harder for yourself?

Actually, I wouldn't be quite so quick to own up. Yes, get your Mum to tell them you were driving, but then wait and see. If you get invited down to the station for a chat, then YOU MUST TAKE A SOLICITOR WITH YOU. This bit is of course optional, but there's no way in hell I'd go down without one.

What was the speed limit in the area? If it was a 30 and you were driving waaay too hard, they may push for a DWODCAA charge. If it was a 50 or 60 you may be okay, and they'll just bill you for the damage assuming you didn't go through the insurance.

Link? I love mine now. I prefer the lighter weight and not I've got a cover on it to give it a bit of protection, I can appreciate what another decent bit of kit Apple have made. I'm now used to the extra screen room, and even I'll admit it's a bit helpful in Safari and when watching films on it. Absolutely the best phone out there for me personally right now.

To be honest, this is one question that nobody can answer apart from the OP. You know if you want an auto or manual, that's as basic a decision as coupe or roadster, or petrol or diesel on another car. Things like colour and spec you can debate over, but gearbox selection? Nope, that's far too personal a choice. Drive them both and make your own mind up.

Manual for me I'm afraid.

+1 I have no problem at all with the performance, and I could even live with the functional interior. Why they had to make it look like a cardboard box though is beyond me.

Read my sticky on mixing tyres and make your own mind up I would not recommend mixing tyres on any car, so in answer to your question Wilja then I would match whatever tyres you have at the front.

Been following this for months, I can't wait for the attempt and I just hope that everything goes okay.

I'm pretty sure your confusing my informative yet slightly patronising posts with the various entertaining editorial pieces in the ST. Easily done.

Was this the same copy of the ST that had the detail in about the upcoming Royal wedding?