MENU LOGIN 
   Redirecting... ...to our OLD website!


We're still in the process of converting the site to the new format.

Apologies for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

-Matt, Admin

5

Ok - go now to OLD site

No thanks - stay on NEW site


General Chat/Anything Goes

Well I never.......

Well I never....... - Forums [Biker Match] Well I never....... - Forums [Biker Match]
Home / Search Forums / General Chat/Anything Goes /

Well I never.......

 Posts: 21       Pages: 1/2

Post Reply
I know this doesn’t really apply to bikes, but I thought it worth posting ‘cos this will stop many future embarrassing moments in the future (for me anyway). <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> I like you have been driving for years and would think I should have noticed the little secret on my dashboard that was staring me in the face the whole time...I didn't...and I bet you didn't either... Have you ever rented or borrowed a car and when arriving at the petrol station wondered...mmm, which side is the petrol filler cap? My normal solution was to stick my head out the window, strain my neck and look, try to see in the side mirrors or even get out of the car!!!! Well ladies and gentlemen, I'm going to share with you my little secret so you will no longer look like Ace Ventura on your way to the petrol station or put your neck at risk of discomfort or injury. If you look at your petrol gauge, you will see a small icon of a petrol pump? The handle of the petrol pump will extend out on either the left or right side of the petrol pump? If your filler cap is on the left, the handle will be on the left? If your filler cap is on the right, the handle will be on the right. It is that simple! I don't know how you feel right now but when I found out this morning I felt cheated! WHY don't the dealers share such important information with car buyers? <o:p></o:p> I don't understand why this isn't in the Highway Code or even the car manufacturers manual?? <o:p></o:p> I don't get why any mechanic I have ever been too or know has even thought of mentioning this to me?? <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> The only possible explanation can be that all these people probably don't even know! <o:p></o:p>

   Update Reply
Blueboy955i @ 26/12/2008 22:47  

New one on me.....cheers geez

   Update Reply
Triumph_Sy @ 26/12/2008 23:30  

yep and its a myth too. Its just a pure fluke that some cars match. I test new cars and I can tell you its down to who made the gauges rather than a helpful driver aid. Ford focus does match, MG's don't etc. Some new cars now (like some Nissans) have a little arrow next to the pump to give you a hint!

   Update Reply
ghosthunter @ 26/12/2008 23:34  

lol......that sorts that one out then:o)

   Update Reply
Triumph_Sy @ 26/12/2008 23:37  

Awww theres Blue..fills us all wiv hope ( luvin the Jim Carey bit..haha) then Ghosty goes n bursts the bubble... .bugga :o Good job i know which side mines on ;o) heheh

   Update Reply
Karey @ 26/12/2008 23:41  

Why dont u look before u get in the car. And make sure it not run on diesel I borrowed a jag once. It had filler on both sides. Ime a grumpy sod, must b xmas.

   Update Reply
80cubes2 @ 27/12/2008 00:06  

I thought it would be nice, and let u know that ive just gone down street and had a peek with me torch through about 15 car windows, and its right. merry christmass ,even though your all crackers

   Update Reply
80cubes2 @ 27/12/2008 00:25  

And for the motoring veterans among us, the question for tonight is: what side is the filler on a Ford Corsair?





And the answer is: neither. It's central, and hidden behind the number plate. Easy peasy when you know. But a nightmare if you don't!

   Update Reply
Wills @ 27/12/2008 00:34  

Cheers for that Will's!.....will sleep much better tonight, now i'm aware of that fact

   Update Reply
Triumph_Sy @ 27/12/2008 00:37  

And buicks do to

   Update Reply
80cubes2 @ 27/12/2008 01:01  

Andy.. i usedta go out wiv a lad that dealt in American Cars.. he had a really really nice Caddy ... but how many ppl do u know wiv Buicks? lol

   Update Reply
Karey @ 27/12/2008 01:13  

Never had a Corsair meself, but a mate had a very embarassing time...new (ie 3rd-hand) car, new (umpteenth-hand) girlfriend, takes her out for a ride, needs petrol.....can't find the friggin filler cap!!!

You can guess the rest!

   Update Reply
Wills @ 27/12/2008 01:18  

karey i had one And caddy, lincoln me spellin shit plymouth nass cars ill shut up i dun the 9 litre shit cars. And i dont like cars there bloody dangerous

   Update Reply
80cubes2 @ 27/12/2008 01:57  

Where's the filler cap on a V Max?

On my first bike test one of the questions the examiner asked me was 'where do you put fuel into the bike & what does in it run on?
Answered it,correctly of course,then after he said congratulationss you've passed I had to ask him why he'd asked such a daft question.He said he'd seen a bloke trying to put diesell into the oil filler on a bike only a few days before & thought it might be a good question to ask

   Update Reply
Oggy @ 27/12/2008 07:42  

I saw a couple ov chicks trying to pour oil into the hole the dipstick come out ov. Dont know what car it was but they said they put a gallon in it, and the red light still comes on. What a mess. I f**ked off and left em to it.

   Update Reply
80cubes2 @ 27/12/2008 12:24  

Always remember going out to rescue a mate who had filled the radiator up on his Fiat 500 ..........

   Update Reply
prof @ 27/12/2008 18:26  

Filler cap on a v max is under the seat oggy, i had one lol

   Update Reply
ghosthunter @ 27/12/2008 19:10  

I had a Caddy once, but I never put petrol in it. Just tea. (Sorry)

   Update Reply
Deleted Member @ 28/12/2008 12:18  

Jesus XK that was quite good for you!

   Update Reply
ghosthunter @ 28/12/2008 12:20  

Now there's a coincidence - that's what the missus said to me earlier!

   Update Reply
Deleted Member @ 28/12/2008 12:37  

 Posts: 21       Pages: 1/2

Back to top
Facebook Twitter Google Pinterest Text Email