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The simple things in life….just had a whippy ice cream and a flake at one of our favourite spots in the British Isles….

@TolleyTax @MarkelTaxUK Thanks for a great evening

Now, a word from our headline sponsors @MarkelTaxUK - a big thank you for sponsoring for the second year in a row 🎉 #TaxationAwards

@hselftax @PembsCoast That’s a nice part of the world. I hope the sun shines for you

On the train to London - first step of my trip to @PembsCoast tomorrow. Meetings this afternoon and seeing friends this evening, then off to Saundersfoot (near Tenby) tomorrow afternoon. Weather not too bad atm!

@ListerLawrence That’s dreadful

Yesterday I posted about the Temu Range Rover, and a lot of you replied about issues you’ve been having with Jaecoo too. So I took the liberty of reading the warranty document of Britain’s best selling car, as I'd heard they had a 7 year warranty. Prudent, since we will be covering them one day, well that day is sooner than I thought! Whilst they do advertise a 7 year 100,000 mile warranty and some parts are covered under this, many parts are only warranted for 3 years or just 40,000 miles! These include: • A/C Compressor. • Alternator. • Ball Joint(s). • Brake Caliper. • Catalytic Converter. • Dashboard Upholstery and Trims (wear & tear). • Infotainment Unit. • Exhaust System. • Fuel Injector(s). • Fuel Pump. • Oil Pump. • Seat Upholstery (wear & tear). • Shock Absorber(s). • Starter Motor. • Steering Wheel Upholstery (wear & tear). • Timing Belt. • Track Rod End. • Water Pump. • Wheel Bearing. • Window Regulator. Worse still, the remote control key is only covered for 1 year or 20,000 miles, and if you are using the car as an Uber, Taxi, Courier or Driving School the main warranty limits are reduced further. It's been a long time since i've seen any manufacturer offer warranty cover only for the first 40,000 miles, in fact I can't remember any. I know these cars are cheap, but perhaps that is for a reason...?

@ruths_gallery This is the best time of the year!

So love days like this …

Nice evening for a stroll on The Common at the start of the weekend

Strange light and a wall to wall blanket of cloud for my walk 🚶‍♀️ near our home in Dorset this evening

@DanielCars05 I’m with you on that one - must be the right spec and colour. Easy to be seduced and forget that the engine is so tight in the bay that many tasks involve taking the engine out…..

The greatest era of ////FIAT? 🇮🇹 🤌 I’d love a 20v Coupe someday!

@JeremyCokerJC I had a conversation at midday yesterday with someone in London who was saying how fabulous the weather was there, they asked me what it was like with me - where it was about to start raining….still it was good for my visit to London the day before

Go outside now if you are in London. You owe it to yourself. 😎

Lovely evening for our walk in the Dorset countryside near our home as the sun goes down

@AutoPap Road map and change for the ‘phone - and a torch ?

Remember my dad planning days in advance for a road trip to Newcastle. Tyres ✅ Oil ✅ Washer liquid ✅ Ham sandwiches ✅ Seat belts ❌ Airbags ❌ Breakdown Cover ❌ How did we survive the 70’s? 😄

@JeremyCokerJC I was told yesterday that response time for a routine penalty appeal is in excess of 42 weeks. That is not acceptable or excusable. Particularly as the tax payer is receiving ever escalating penalties that are not due.

A call to action. This is no time to be shy. Let us know so we can tell HMRC to their faces. thetimes.com/article/1e457f…

@BBCWthrWatchers @bbcweather @BBCSpotlight Perfect blue sky to show off the flag of St George above @SherborneAbbey - with a fresh easterly breeze to keep it billowing

@DanielCars05 We need a picture of one to know what we are looking for !

If anybody sees a Dacia wheel trim on the Cat & Fiddle road, can we have it back please 😅

Nice end to a good day as I go for my evening walk in Sherborne

At the NHS Blood Transfusion Service Donor Recognition Ceremony. An amazing collection of heart moving accounts and a celebration of some amazing people

@SW_Help There seem to be problems with the signalling at Tisbury nearly every day in recent months. It does not add to the enjoyment of my journey home.

⚠️ Due to a signalling problem between Yeovil Junction and Salisbury the line towards Salisbury is blocked. Trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised because of this problem. Disruption is expected until 17:00 16/04. More information: southwesternrailway.com/disruption

@ruths_gallery @BBCBreakfast Always a buzz when you see your own pics used for the weather forecast on tv ! Well done !

Wonderful to see Simon feature my sunrise photo on @BBCBreakfast

@BBCWthrWatchers @BBCSpotlight a chilly evening in North Dorset today - but a wonderful sunset in the skies above Sherborne

@autocar I bought a 1.0T Picanto in 2023 - it goes, handles, grips and brakes delightfully. With masses of torque at just 1,500 rpm it drives very differently than other city cars. I drive quite a few cars - but always look forward to time behind the wheel of this one.

🗣️I've driven Astons, Ferraris and Porsches this year – but I'd still choose a Kia Picanto for my dream drive buff.ly/56uaVEP

Lovely calm evening for my evening sabbatical around Sherborne in north Dorset as the day ends.