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Sean, Polestar is a Chinese company owned jointly by Gheely and by Volvo Cars which in-turn is owned by Gheely. Volvo trucks is an entirely different company owned by Volvo in Sweden. Volvo trucks also make Mack and Renault trucks. Apart from the shared name there is no relationship. You will...

And sadly, the other French maker of wonderful hot hatches, Peugeot, has announced it will produce only mainstream, high volume cars now as part of the Stellantis family. Peugeot have announced they will not be making any more niche cars. ☹️☹️☹️ Regards, Brian

Indeed -you are now entering French territory! https://www.alpinecars.com.au/ regards, Brian

Sean - does he have a website or email contact? Regards, Brian

Yes, I bought an Atelier Wen watch when I was last in Shangahai. Very good price; very accurate for its short life-span. I suspect it might be the same with your flashing mirrors. My watches now all come from Glasshutte and reliability is never an issue. Regards, Brian

Sean - there is simply no way an EV will get me to a dog show in western NSW and home again on the same day without delays unless I tow a trailer and generator. Horses for courses; or in this case, diesels for dogs. ;) Regards, Brian

No Patrick. With dogs on board I do not want a 30 minute layover. That layover is what I want to avoid - hence my current love for diesel. Ms Georgie does not tolerate delays. Regards, Brian

We are currently producing 8.24 kw from our solar panels and using 0.61 kw in the house. (12.30 pm on a sunny day). Like you Patrick, we replaced the 20 year old aircon with a more efficient Daikin unit and replaced the 25 year old Miele wasning machine and dryer with more efficient units...

I'm sorry to hear that it's bigger than expected. It's never much fun when this type of problem jumps out and bites but in the long run you'll end up with a car you know to be good. Regards, Brian

T Then I will text you the approriate contact.

A very good friend of mine retired 2 years ago from city life and moved to Tamworth where he was able to buy a nice house and a large shed in which to keep his toys. His range of toys has grown given the avalable shed space but his criteria has remained the same; open the bonnet and of there is...

And again the appeal of the Trabant is confirmed. No need for complicated oils and finely-honed transmissions. No need to complex fixes. Regards, Brian

"I love the good natured responses to all the Posts ...nobody gets their Knickers in a Knot !!!" Maybe that's because we all go commando! :eek::eek::eek:

Oh Sean! Never believe all you hear and do be careful to ensure the person telling you something actually knows a thing or two about what they are saying... I also advise against buting the Sydney Harbour Bridge as Patrick already owns it...

"Merlin was made under licence by Packard, better than the original UK Engines." Merlin engines were made in a number places under licence. In what ways was the Packard one better? Details, Sean, details please. This might help a bit: https://www.key.aero/article/many-factories-built-merlin...

In general aircraft are so well built that they can be used for many years and are often retired from passenger service only because other factors make them less suitable for their intended use - fuel usage, excess noise restricting their landing at certain airports etc. For example, Lufthansa...

Sean - your interest in trucks might gain you a new career. Read the following and then ask yourself if this could be just the job for you - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-63296814 Regards, Brian

Hmmm. Clearly I need to get a Volvo truck for the dogs.... your pictures have sold me a truck!

No Volvos? I reckon that's a Volvo emblem there....:) Regards, Brian

Mercedes-Benz dropped the "sealed for life" label on their auto trans some years ago. It has been replaced by a full drain every 65,000 kms. Regards, Brian