Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Yep, a velour so deep you wouldn't hoover it, you'd mow it. 020
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I thought about you in the Jaguar museum upstairs where there was a Vauxhall Royale with velour seats tou could measure in fathoms. You should absolutely never sit in that car in that jacket. I fear you'd never be able to unstick yourself. 120
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I got to sit in it and yes, it feels as good as it looks. Fabulous seats. 010
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 30/08/2026As a tangent, I would love the Rallye but I then ask myself if the 106 GTI wasn't a better car because Rallye with more power and comfort. But then I look at the Rallye and think it's a better drivers car and better looking. Conflicted. 120
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 30/08/2026My new inexpensive/expensive habit is buying good to laughable bad examples of old toy cars and collecting them. For reasons of broken Skoda, some are still abroad, but the Tandy/Radio Shack RC 917 was purchased yesterday from a car boot sale locally. 050
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Thanks Phil, so far so good, getting 40ish mpg, has done estate car things too, moved a 180cm book shelf, a glass cabinet and assorted vintage gubbins. Starting to enjoy it. 010
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Yes Phil, turbo. It's taken me a while to get my head around driving styles. Only used to revs and auto tds. Need to stop hunting the upper rev range like the boy racer I may be.🤣 120
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 29/08/2026A Berlingo or equivalent is in the running for a replacement of the Skoda as it gets older. May even go to a van. 010
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Interesting, how are you finding the drive etc? Had a lotnof experience of rhe previous version, none whatsoever of this one. 110
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Before and after, mostly using a medium strength bristles brush and water, yet to try any product on it. Thanks for all the advice earlier. Much appreciated. 090
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 28/08/2026I've used that before but never felt I got it clean enough. Maybe I've been doing it wrong. I will try it again. 100
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Hi, I've got a very dirty Fiat 500c roof, can anyone recommend a product for cleaning this please? 340
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Studied French cinema at Uni, this was one of the films we watched. Its up there with "Subway" as one of my favourite films. 010
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 24/08/2026I had no expectations of the size in the back but was pleasantly surprised. It's way bigger than the Fiat 500c that it replaces. 110
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Indeed, unfortunately Mrs A was not up for an Eventer so we ended up in this. A Mini Clubman Cooper classic. I've never driven one before, really impressed. 360
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 24/08/2026It's not an suv, so how would one get more space traditionally? 100
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 24/08/2026The Fiat just wouldn't cut it on a long drive to France so it needed to have cruise as a minimum and long legs. We also needed more space for vintage shizz. 010
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Mais oui, if you wish. Its a daily for Mrs Boosplodge to replace her Fiat 500c. She has taste(in husbands too if I may be so bold) in cars and rejects hundreds of suggestions so I am quite pleased with the result. 220
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 24/08/2026So we have bought a new (to us) car woth a turbo petrol engine. It has stop start, we have turned it off because of the idea that the turbo would be starved of oil while the engine is off. Is this a thing? I mean am I over reacting? 570
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Not awd but defo six on the floor. They have stopped making this body style. 120
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Limoosine. Yes it has taken me this long to think of it. But there, I've said it now and I'm still proud! 030
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Good, Skoda the same, had an auto turn off of cruise which cam be annoying but that is all. 110
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 04/08/2026It's bizarre, it's an accomplished and well made travelling companion. But there's no joy in sport mode and just about every nanny state bong bong and vibrating steering wheel setting had to be undone. The Duster I had last time was a far more accessible vehicle if less accomplished. I want my Skoda 110
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Love a good stat. Mine will be screwed this holiday because the Skoda decided it didn't like its wheel bearings anymore and in the rental lottery, I've ended up with a neurotic and uninspiring Mazda Cx-30. 120
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Not a recognised artist, but they certainly know their Limousine cows. 120
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 01/08/2026My wife/adult helper made a comment about the somewhat poor parking of a Renault Zoe in the supermarket car park. I have since decided that to "park a Zoe" can now be used to euphemistically describe going to the toilet. I really do need an adult helper at times. 070
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Flicking through a recently purchased 1946 promotional booklet on how to grow apples, there are many ads at back for pesticides. However, I'm not sure "ARSEFRUIT" would get past the consultation stage these days. 121
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Basically a Brat with a big comedic Quattro body, absolutely brilliant. Also an 037 and an Ascona. 020
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Yes, and of course the GR Yaris you built. The decals were fun if I recall correctly. 110
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 01/06/2026With respect, my kids can do one, this is all mine.static.klipy.comSam Emerson: Stay Back!ALT: Sam Emerson: Stay Back! 100
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 01/06/2026When I was at school, maybe 12, one of the other boys turned up with this particular #Tamiya Ranger. I've had to watch the Sand Scorcher and others released while we waited 40 odd years for this one. At last, I have fulfilled the dream. 6291
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Very ouch. Fingers crossed that's the last of the issues sorted. Cheers Dave. 020
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 17/05/2026After £2500 plus bill for a gearbox, clutch and dual mass flywheel wheel. A new battery and new wipers, my Z4 is finally driving like it should and my word, it's fabulous. Today I sorted the leather seats and cleaned, polished the exterior. Looks fab, drives great and ready for a european road trip. 3200
Reposted by Calvin AndrewMémoire2cité @memoire2cite.bsky.social · 26/04/2026Rétro cars voitures 🚘 les Peugeot 504 1236
Calvin Andrew @boosplodge.bsky.social · 26/04/2026I guess the slightly difficult selection was not a case of "they all do that". Hopefully it's a relatively easy/cheap fix. 110
