Went to pick up the spare set of wheels for the SD1 (which I'd bought on Ebay) from near Gloucester today. I know carriage would have been cheaper, but I fancied an outing. Something was niggling at the back of my mind as I left London at 8 am, but I couldn't think what.
Had a super run there - nice weather most of the way and pretty light traffic. The directions from the seller were great, and I got there before
11, having stopped for breakfast and later, petrol. Found a rural garage with 4 star leaded. Which to my surprise, didn't seem as good as my usual Optimax.Wheels were fine, and I came back the pretty way as recommended by the seller. Nice countryside and entertaining roads.
The speedo worked all the way, so the trip computer also. Overall fuel consumption 28, including some rather illegal speeds. Just keeping up with the Sprinters...
And the niggle? Forgot to put a daily resident's parking pass on the other car. 40 quid fine, thank you Mr traffic warden. So my wheels actually cost about 3 times the purchase price.