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| Member Since | 31/10/2014 |
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| Last Seen | 18/09/2024 |
| Location | Sydney |
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Exactly. How much was it costing us the taxpayer to prop up a locally made car? Look it up … I was passionate and still am passionate…
Gold - you take the smart comment prize for this post. One’s a (largely) well engineered machine, the other is a 3 point sw%%ti*a badge.
aranciata-oz commented on DeWALT 12V XR 2.0AH Brushless Sub-Compact Drill Driver Kit (DCD701D1-XE) $99 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Bunnings
Bought this $99 deal couple of years ago - like many commented here, it’s really all you need for the average workshop job. It rendered…
Interesting you mention that you mix the beans - that’s one reason why I’m happy to save my pennies and keep the popcorn toaster even…
For a while I thought I finally have a proper small-footprint roaster option to replace my own Target popcorn roaster (which I've used for…
aranciata-oz commented on Anko Kids on-Ear Bluetooth Headphones - Grey $2.50 in-Store /+ $3 C&C ($0 with $20 Order)/+ Delivery ($0 with $65 Order) @ Kmart
I actually stumbled upon these at Kmart Miranda yesterday - could not believe the price. Got a couple for both our kids - shock horror,…
I've investigated this novated lease many times now, including having experienced one myself almost 13 years ago (with the FBT sliding…
As if the hospital matters :-)
I love Starbuy having bought many times from them before. Great value, great service, they even have a walk in store at Syd CBD. I too had…
aranciata-oz commented on Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine BES870BSS $619.65 ($605.07 with eBay Plus) + Delivery (Free C&C) @ The Good Guys eBay
Got this as our wedding gift 8 years ago. Still going strong - only ever needs a cleaning cycle (we just use eBay bicarb tablets) when the…
A good list - but I’d say add to the list: - an LED head torch - a second (old) 4G-capable phone with an Aldi $5 SIM card that will have…
By the way I did email the retailer about this hidden feature, he said while they/manufacturer don’t support the feature, he said “yep…
Waze is bloody brilliant on this unit. So is Google Maps. It’s only on short trips sometimes when either my wife and/or myself don’t…
Yeah it’s a very affordable solution. My feedback so far after weeks of using this unit ... if you’re strictly using CarPlay (I assume…
YOU ... ARE ... KIDDING ME! 😁 I don't use Android phones regularly anymore, but this is AWESOME! Thanks buddy ...
aranciata-oz commented on Who Are Those People Who Drive Slowly in Single Lane Highways and Then Speed up When You Get to Overtaking Lanes?
The sheers no of responses on this topic, confirms to me I’m not the only one frustrated by this - not so much these days as we tend to…
Forgot to answer your question about the USB connection - yes it’s internal/from back of unit - 2 USB’s in fact - 1 for CarPlay, the…
Here’s an install video for this Axis unit on an ASX! https://youtu.be/GrGjNuaCECE And Kenwood explaining the steering wheel control…
Well I for one am hoping the “Axis Japan” branding means something nowadays because I sure can’t fault the GUI on this unit, which I…
In terms of retaining steering button control, yes it should be a simple case of patching the head unit’s Key 1 and Key 2 and Remote…
In terms of fit for yr ASX - I would imagine if your ASX unit is a double DIN, it should be a fairly straightforward replacement, with the…
Possibly. But based on the major car audio retailers stocking this brand and this particular model at a middling price, and my own…
Not that I could see ie. no such icon in my installed unit ...
Nah, no ad. Just happy with my install and being surprised by the quality of the unit. I looked at the Sony and agree it’s probably a…
Ah, edited thanks - $299.
Just wanted to bring attention to a great deal on a quality CarPlay aftermarket unit - I actually bought this at a higher discounted price…
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mrhugo on Going for a Car Service and They Won't Use My Parts? They Used to Accept Them
mrhugo on Going for a Car Service and They Won't Use My Parts? They Used to Accept ThemMate, a very helpful suggestion. I shall get the belt replaced next service which is coming up.
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Drakesy on Going for a Car Service and They Won't Use My Parts? They Used to Accept Them
Drakesy on Going for a Car Service and They Won't Use My Parts? They Used to Accept ThemFurther to my comment yesterday, yes the consumer has a responsibility to step in the shoes of the service provider, especially if they're…
aranciata-oz commented on Going for a Car Service and They Won't Use My Parts? They Used to Accept Them
One observation I make from the comments here and from my own experience, it appears the 80's and 90's days of "all mechanics being crooks"…
aranciata-oz commented on I Don’t Stop for Kids Crossing The Road
This is real conundrum. But on balance, if I was in this situation again (more below ...) I would take whatever option was safest at that…
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