Worst day of the year
[W + (D-d)] x TQ
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M x NA
Congratulations!!
If you have managed to read this far, you have succeeded in getting through at least part of what a UK psychologist, Dr Cliff Arnall, has officially designated as the “most depressing day of the year”.
Dr Arnall, who specializes in seasonal disorders at the University of Cardiff, Wales, created a formula (above) that takes into account numerous feelings to devise peoples’ lowest point.
The equation is broken down into seven variables: (W) weather, (D) debt, (d) monthly salary, (T) time since Christmas, (Q) time since failed quit attempt, (M) low motivational levels and (NA) the need to take action.
In which case, perhaps this should be revised to include another automotive related variable:
which might normally be assumed to tip you further over into the abyss.
(C) Car servicing
[W + (D-d)] + C x TQ
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M x NA
Coming on the back on last week’s figures which showed the UK inflation rate at an 11 year high, this makes for uncomfortable reading…….
However; we offer a reasonable alternative for VW and Audi Servicing
Festive Cheer ?
Here’s guessing that a new timing belt wasn’t on your Christmas list this year….
‘Tis the Season to be jolly…..
“The Garage” - Discovery Channel
“The Garage” (Series 2) on Discovery Channel UK - Monday 10pm; repeated Sunday 7pm
We are asked to offer our opinion for “The Garage”
It seems an apt moment to mention this; given that we have very recently launched our new Blog and also that the current Series is now showing on Discovery Channel.
We were surprised (…but also rather flattered!) to receive a call in late Summer from Endemol (the production company behind Channel 4’s phenomenally successful ‘Big Brother’) asking for our thoughts and experience pertaining to a specific problem on an Audi A8. (*thermostat: episode 1; series 2)
A little background information, in case you are unaware of “The Garage” - the programme is described by its producers as “observational documentary”, although it could be said that this description doesn’t really succeed in conveying the many faceted daily trials and tribulations it seeks to document…..
The programme follows a team of British expat mechanics working in a garage in Marbella, Spain and provides a no-holds barred account of their daily work, both in terms of their interaction with customers as well as their work on a whole host of cars.
To anyone working within the automotive field it provides plenty of recognisable situations…..not least the dreaded phrase “whilst you’re there if you could just have a look at….” but also for a Car Owner; well, perhaps it goes some way to enlighten you as to just how that “small problem” might not be quite as minor and inconsequential as you thought it might be to fix !
Worth watching.
Watch it
Audi A4 1.8 Turbo Suspension Problem
Audi A4 1.8 Turbo Suspension Problem
Video Summary
A salutory warning to remind you of what could happen if a worn suspension arm is not replaced……
Music: “D” – courtesy of Aaron Derington
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Independent VW and Audi Specialist - Frank L. Follett Motors Ltd
Independent VW Audi Specialist, St Albans - Frank L. Follett Motors Ltd
Launch of new website www.follettmotors.com
Frank L. Follett Motors Ltd
Based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, Frank L. Follett Motors Ltd is an independent Volkswagen Audi Specialist.
VW and Audi Servicing
You can find out details of exactly what is covered in the Volkswagen and Audi Services we offer on our website.
We also offer:
About the Follettmotors.com VW Audi Blog
The Follettmotors.com VW Audi Blog, attached to the main website, is intended to be a useful resource for Volkswagen and Audi Owners.
This will feature pictures of parts taken from work commonly performed during the lifespan of a vehicle (eg, timing belt, brake pads and discs) alongside helpful explanations as to their individual function and the reasons for work needing to be carried out.
The blog will also feature short videoclips we have produced which illustrate examples of frequently performed work, the parts used and our recommendations. These videoclips will also be posted on YouTube alongside of those showing the race car (Felgenhauer Racing) we sponsor.
In time, we hope that this will be a useful resource for VW and Audi owners who might wish to learn more about the work which is regularly performed on their vehicles so that they can approach getting such work done with an
increased level of knowledge and understanding.
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