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Author: DougDoug Date: Feb 24, 2008 23:00
Is it any wonder there are so many crashes, deaths and injuries on our
roads?
"LONDON (Reuters) - Over 23 million motorists in Britain delay
repairing their cars despite knowing they have a fault, according to a
survey released on Monday.
The poll found a third of drivers cited financial reasons for ignoring
car defects, with 10 percent of motorists continuing to drive until
their vehicle's MOT was due.
Nearly half of respondents preferred to spend money on clothes or book
holidays than fix a faulty car.
Over 24 million motorists did not understand the meaning of warning
symbols on the car dashboard and nearly half of all drivers -- 49
percent -- ignored an "emergency" flashing light because they were
unable to decipher its meaning.
"Driving a car with a fault, no matter how small it may be, could
potentially increase the likelihood of having an accident or
breakdown," said Mike Pickard, head of risk and underwriting at
insurance firm eSure, which commissioned the poll.
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Author: oldMaximoldMaxim Date: Feb 24, 2008 23:23
On Feb 25, 7:00 am, Doug riseup.net> wrote:> Is it any wonder there are so many crashes, deaths and injuries on our
> roads?
>
> "LONDON (Reuters) - Over 23 million motorists in Britain delay
> repairing their cars despite knowing they have a fault, according to a
> survey released on Monday.
>
> The poll found a third of drivers cited financial reasons for ignoring
> car defects, with 10 percent of motorists continuing to drive until
> their vehicle's MOT was due.
>
> Nearly half of respondents preferred to spend money on clothes or book
> holidays than fix a faulty car.
>
> Over 24 million motorists did not understand the meaning of warning
> symbols on the car dashboard and nearly half of all drivers -- 49
> percent -- ignored an "emergency" flashing light because they were
> unable to decipher its meaning.
> ...
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Author: BrimstoneBrimstone Date: Feb 24, 2008 23:44
Doug wrote:
> Is it any wonder there are so many crashes, deaths and injuries on our
> roads?
>
Yet another car thread started by Doug the Liar.
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Author: ConorConor Date: Feb 25, 2008 00:25
> Is it any wonder there are so many crashes, deaths and injuries on our
> roads?
>
> "LONDON (Reuters) - Over 23 million motorists in Britain delay
> repairing their cars despite knowing they have a fault, according to a
> survey released on Monday.
>
> The poll found a third of drivers cited financial reasons for ignoring
> car defects, with 10 percent of motorists continuing to drive until
> their vehicle's MOT was due.
>
> Nearly half of respondents preferred to spend money on clothes or book
> holidays than fix a faulty car.
>
> Over 24 million motorists did not understand the meaning of warning
> symbols on the car dashboard and nearly half of all drivers -- 49
> percent -- ignored an "emergency" flashing light because they were
> unable to decipher its meaning. ...
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Author: ConorConor Date: Feb 25, 2008 00:28
> Lies, damn lies and statistics - based on a survey of 1000 motorists
> they can extrapolate the results to 47000000... shaky maths to say the
> least, makes a good headline though I suppose....
>
My Capri has a fault. The paint on the spring on the centre console
storage compartment has worn off over the last 21 years meaning it
squeaks a bit when I drive down the road.
Going on what Doug has posted, which he agrees with, I should stop
driving the car immediately as it's a death trap.
--
Conor
I only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow isn't
looking good either. - Scott Adams
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Author: AdrianAdrian Date: Feb 25, 2008 01:01
Conor (Conor hotmail.com>) gurgled happily, sounding much
like they were saying:
>> Lies, damn lies and statistics - based on a survey of 1000 motorists
>> they can extrapolate the results to 47000000... shaky maths to say the
>> least, makes a good headline though I suppose....
> My Capri has a fault. The paint on the spring on the centre console
> storage compartment has worn off over the last 21 years meaning it
> squeaks a bit when I drive down the road.
>
> Going on what Doug has posted, which he agrees with, I should stop
> driving the car immediately as it's a death trap.
Are you trying to suggest there AREN'T a fuckload of muppets driving
around who regard the MOT as a once-a-year highpoint, and all that's
required in terms of maintenance?
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Author: ConorConor Date: Feb 25, 2008 01:43
In article registered.motzarella.org>, Adrian says...
> Are you trying to suggest there AREN'T a fuckload of muppets driving
> around who regard the MOT as a once-a-year highpoint, and all that's
> required in terms of maintenance?
>
No but I'm not trying to claim that all faults are life threatening.
A blown sidelight bulb is an MOT failure but it'll not cause an
accident or make your car break down.
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Conor
I only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow isn't
looking good either. - Scott Adams
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Author: FodFod Date: Feb 25, 2008 01:43
On Feb 25, 9:01 am, Adrian gmail.com> wrote:> Conor (Conor hotmail.com>) gurgled happily, sounding much
> like they were saying:
>>>> Lies, damn lies and statistics - based on a survey of 1000 motorists
>>> they can extrapolate the results to 47000000... shaky maths to say the
>>> least, makes a good headline though I suppose....
>> My Capri has a fault. The paint on the spring on the centre console
>> storage compartment has worn off over the last 21 years meaning it
>> squeaks a bit when I drive down the road.
>
>> Going on what Doug has posted, which he agrees with, I should stop
>> driving the car immediately as it's a death trap.
>
> Are you trying to suggest there AREN'T a fuckload of muppets driving
> around who regard the MOT as a once-a-year highpoint...
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Author: oldMaximoldMaxim Date: Feb 25, 2008 01:43
On Feb 25, 9:01 am, Adrian gmail.com> wrote:> Conor (Conor hotmail.com>) gurgled happily, sounding much
> like they were saying:
>>>> Lies, damn lies and statistics - based on a survey of 1000 motorists
>>> they can extrapolate the results to 47000000... shaky maths to say the
>>> least, makes a good headline though I suppose....
>> My Capri has a fault. The paint on the spring on the centre console
>> storage compartment has worn off over the last 21 years meaning it
>> squeaks a bit when I drive down the road.
>
>> Going on what Doug has posted, which he agrees with, I should stop
>> driving the car immediately as it's a death trap.
>
> Are you trying to suggest there AREN'T a fuckload of muppets driving
> around who regard the MOT as a once-a-year highpoint...
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Author: AdrianAdrian Date: Feb 25, 2008 01:45
oldMaxim (oldMaxim hotmail.com>) gurgled happily, sounding
much like they were saying:
>> Are you trying to suggest there AREN'T a fuckload of muppets driving
>> around who regard the MOT as a once-a-year highpoint, and all that's
>> required in terms of maintenance?
> Of course not, but surely not 49%% of all motorists...
Wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.
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