There is a process called science, in which evidence is gathered and analysed to determine what is bollocks and what isn't bollocks. It is science that tells us that burning large amounts of fossil f… (View Post)

You can buy a ULEZ compliant car for less than £1000, and you can get £2000 for scrapping a non-ULEZ compliant car. (View Post)

Yes, I remember well the horror stories about the mangled engines and super-expensive cars that would result from the use of non-leaded petrol. (View Post)

It does raise the question as to the circumstances under which a private individual or business may turn down a customer or client. I used to work as a freelance technical translator, and I once turn… (View Post)

A +1 for Schwalbe Marathon types from me too. I've never had a puncture in them; I just wouldn't use anything else. Hydraulic brakes and a hub dynamo also help to reduce maintenance issues. (View Post)