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    Suggestions for Honeymoon in Jan 2011

    Everyone is suggesting sun holidays, which would make for a nice getaway from an Irish winter, but do you like snow holidays? I'm slightly obsessed with Canada. There are amazing ski resorts there. You don't have to ski/board every day (as you don't want a serious activity holiday). Hit the...
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    Mapfre Warranty

    Thanks, Pat. I've a copy of both warranties (Toyota and Mapfre) so will compare and contrast! Just not sure why a Toyota main dealer won't give me their standard warranty on a UK import. It doesn't inspire confidence, you know? I might get the AA to look over the car or maybe I'm being too...
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    Mapfre Warranty

    I'm looking to buy a 2007 diesel Toyota Avensis from a Toyota dealer. Usually you get a Toyota warranty for a year. I've found a TR model (like the Irish Luna model) with a Toyota dealer but I'm told that because it's a UK import, it comes with a Mapfre Warranty instead of the usual Toyota...
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    VW Passat - Loud engine

    Thanks. I checked the oil and she's all topped up so I don't think it's that. A friend suggested the exhaust. I guess she'll be off to the garage this week then! Really appreciate the input. Thank you. Love the V6 suggestion, Mathepac!! I wish!
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    VW Passat - Loud engine

    I've a 98 VW Passat, 1.6. Recently, the engine sounds really loud at higher speeds of about 60mph or more. I've never noticed it before and have owned the car for a number of years. It doesn't sound abnormal or anything - just a regular engine running. But in surround sound! Does anyone...
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    Best line/couplet from a song?

    I saw two shooting stars last night I wished on them but they were only satellites Is it wrong to wish on space hardware I wish, I wish, I wish you'd care A New England - Billy Bragg
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    Orbital!!!

    I would have gone but my brother forgot to get me a ticket. Sigh... :0(
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    Baby Instructions - it's a giggle!

    Be sure to zoom in to see the full pictures. I hope it tickles your funny bone! http://media.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/575675/1054232.jpg
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    Roman Polanski

    I totally agree. The victim seems to have moved on with her life and all credit to her for that. But if the justice system put victims in a position where they can pardon the offender, they'd be open to intimidation and the like. Not cool. I don't care if he receives no further punishment...
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    Roman Polanski

    I hear what you're saying, but I suppose my very black-and-white angle is, "why not now?" Whilst there may be other issues at play here that we're unaware of, it is lawful for him to be arrested and extradited, right?
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    Roman Polanski

    That's all I needed to hear! Thanks! I just thought I was losing my mind...
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    Roman Polanski

    But load of Hollywood "stars" have expressed their disgust at his arrest and possible extradition. Debra Winger made some speech, Whoopi Goldberg spoke complete rubbish. It's just bizarre, in my view.
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    Roman Polanski

    Can someone please explain the international outrage at the arrest of Roman Polanski? Whatever he was charged with, my understanding is that he fled before sentencing, is a fugitive and has evaded punishment. Why shouldn't he be arrested and extradited? I'm really not understanding why a lot...
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    Is everyone else's car insurance on the rise?

    My renewal quote with Axa for an old 1.8 Passat, TPFT, was €585 (was about €380 last year). Shopped around and got it with RSA for €366.
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    Delay getting appointment for NCT

    Very concise! Many thanks!
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    Delay getting appointment for NCT

    I understand that from the Gardai point of view, you're covered once you have a letter stating that you've a date for your test. But is it possible to re-tax your car if your NCT is out of date? I know I need to ring the tax office, but just wondering if any posters have an idea?
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    Lose and loose

    OMG! I used the word "wreckless" the other day! I never even noticed. I hang my head in shame.... :o
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    Car for daughter

    Safety scores here: (out of 5 stars) A 1999 Focus got 4 stars: http://www.euroncap.com/tests/ford_focus_1999/34.aspx A 2000 Fiesta got 3 stars: http://www.euroncap.com/tests/ford_fiesta_2000/76.aspx A 2000 Polo got 4 stars: http://www.euroncap.com/tests/vw_polo_2000/71.aspx (I'm kind of...
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    Car for daughter

    He he! Betsy Og is a guy, by all accounts. So you'd better reprimand him too. I don't want any sexist discrimation on here, you know! I don't know LouisLaPhew. But Pepe le Pew is a dear, dear friend....
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    NCT Court Summons

    Get whatever info you can from the NCT. In writing. Ideally, proof of when the booking was made, which obviously pre-dates your meeting with the Garda. You'll probably struggle to get to talk to the Garda in the days before court. They rarely return calls (no backlash, please - just...
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