For some reason I’m not expecting a classic (but that’s hardly rare with the FA Cup final though) and feel it could be a bit closer than it looks on paper.

I’m calling it 2-1 to Manchester City.

What say you?

I’ve noticed that when my washing machine drains water backs up all over the utility room (it’s a brand new machine – I replaced the old one as it did the same thing). At the same time the kitchen sink clogs indicating to me the pipes are connected.

I’ve got a plumber coming on Thursday- I assume this isnt a straightforward Mr Muscle Unclogging gel situation and there’s a blockage on the washing machine pipe side that they’ll need to sort? Just trying to make sure I don’t get scammed with a massive bill

Just browsing today’s TV listings on The Times website. Made me chuckle anyway!

Would like some Bluetooth headphones. Never tried these open ear ones before, are they any good or better off sticking with buds or headphones?

Specs here

https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/p/handh…13wn5dR8nL7BZf

Full set, excellent condition and hardly used. More powerful than a Steam Deck and has the detachable controllers for added flexibility.

£385 posted in UK.

Hi guys
I have recently sold a watch through Chrono24 to a guy in New York. I do not sell frequently, may be once a year. And am a retired academic, not a firm, not registered for VAT etc
Now, UPS in New York is asking me an EORI number for the clearance – and I have none. Do I need to apply for one, even if I am not a firm? and how long it takes? Does it cost money?
Thanks for advice
Franco

A Google search gives this:

Hi all – looking likely to switch from Sky broadband to Community Fibre, and just wondered what TZers experience with the latter has been (both good and bad). Any input greatly appreciated.

I’ll try to keep this brief, and would appreciate any advice or experience.

Son bought a 2012 Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost from an independent dealer last Thursday. No issues on the test drive or homeward journey, but that evening the engine stalled, oil pressure light came on, and it wouldn’t turnover for 20 minutes or so. Thereafter it restarted and ran OK again. This has happened twice since and now the engine warning light is orange.

The dealer included a 6 month warranty (provided by Autoguard) which has a £1,000 claim limit per item. Autoguard have approved getting a diagnosis at a local garage but we can’t find one that will take a look before next Wednesday, until which we obviously shouldn’t drive the car. Google tells me it could be something simple like an oil filter or pump, or could be as bad as engine failure. If the latter then no doubt that would be more costly than the claim limit £1,000.

Son likes the car but I wonder if there is a time after purchase during which we can (and should?) ‘reject’ the car and seek a refund. It’s been 5 days so far, and the garage prognosis will be on the 13th day. Not yet contacted the dealer, who is 25 miles away, which itself presents a logistical issue getting it back to them.

Thanks for any advice
Peter

Looks like a real labour of love, a restoration that has taken 11 years…

Link in case the site adverts mangle the embedded video https://youtu.be/LYsI9RLReLw

I have recently had my Merc serviced (it has a service plan) when the supposed master technician gave the car back he said there is an error message concerning the suspension and the horn doesn’t work, that was it no explanation or offer to fix the faults.

A couple of days later I took a look, first thing check power steering reservoir, nearly empty, checked for leaks, no oil anywhere, topped it up error message gone, no issues.

I couldn’t find the horn relay in the manual or online so called the dealer to ask them its location, I was told they are not allowed to give out that information, yes really! I took all the relays out prodded them with a power probe and found the horn relay, it wasn’t working, replaced it, all fixed.

This after they quoted me £2000 to replace a faulty gearbox cooling pump, the pump costs £105 from Mercedes dealers, it took me 40 minutes to replace it.

They really are rubbish.

Recently the local Mercedes dealers were acquired by group one automotive as were the Audi, mini and BMW dealers.