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Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Xiphoid: 10:13pm On Sep 10, 2018
Hello house, I hope we all are having fine day? I'd really appreciate your advice on my situation.
I applied for a visitors visa for a conference in Feb.
I stated in my application that I'd be spending 8 days and was granted the usual 6 months MULTI. I however decided to travel earlier than initially stated in my itinerary in my application. I actually travelled 3 weeks earlier, attended the conference and then returned making my total stay 4 weeks. The Visa was valid for another 4 months after my return so I didn't overstay my visa.

Now I want to travel again in Nov to write an exam and want to apply for another visa. I'm worried that the fact that I spent more days than I stated in my previous application is likely to affect my chances in this new application or maybe even result in a ban. Is there any thing I can do to better my chances?
Autos / Re: Cars Successfuly Imported From Cotounu And Delivered With Proofs(photos) by Xiphoid: 10:11am On Sep 28, 2015
Hi, what will be the cost of a Golf 4, with manual transmission, 1.8/2.0, clearing and other over head costs inclusive. Thanks
Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Xiphoid: 12:01am On Jul 30, 2015
Any ideas where one can obtain the VW's G12 coolant? I want to top the coolant in my passat, I have searched everywhere and practically all the online stores in Nigeria that I'm aware of but I cldnt find it. Or is there any other coolant safe for use in VW in it place? even if I have to drain the one there to avoid mixing. I have searched online but the results have only put the fear of God in me as they all seem to suggest nothing else can/shld be used in VW's cooling system. Nawa o. Advice from car professionals will be appreciated. Thanks
Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Xiphoid: 3:10pm On Jul 18, 2015
Xiphoid:
Golf Mk4 1.6
Mileage 154K Km
I've got a noise that comes from the front of the car when turning the steering wheel - sounds like creaking/squeaking. Happens at low speeds - backing out of the driveway or pulling into a parking spot. Not noticeable while driving, probably due to road noise. Also disappears when vehicle is warm, so basically I only hear the noise when I'm pulling out of the drive way in the mornings.
My first thought was control arms based on what I've read, but I'm not seeing any obvious play in the rubber bushings and nothing is torn. Same for outer tie rod ends. Also no leaks in the power steering system. The CAs have never been replaced. I must add that I'm not 100% sure I'm checking things properly tho, advice from professionals will be appreciated. Thanks
Awaiting response pls... .
Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Xiphoid: 12:26pm On Jul 16, 2015
Golf Mk4 1.6
Mileage 154K Km
I've got a noise that comes from the front of the car when turning the steering wheel - sounds like creaking/squeaking. Happens at low speeds - backing out of the driveway or pulling into a parking spot. Not noticeable while driving, probably due to road noise. Also disappears when vehicle is warm, so basically I only hear the noise when I'm pulling out of the drive way in the mornings.
My first thought was control arms based on what I've read, but I'm not seeing any obvious play in the rubber bushings and nothing is torn. Same for outer tie rod ends. Also no leaks in the power steering system. The CAs have never been replaced. I must add that I'm not 100% sure I'm checking things properly tho, advice from professionals will be appreciated. Thanks
Autos / Re: Free Vin Checks And Reports by Xiphoid: 3:57pm On Jun 19, 2015
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sweetdoct247@gmail.com
Thanks.
Autos / Re: Free Vin Checks And Reports by Xiphoid: 10:24am On Jun 17, 2015
Morning sirs,
Kindle help with this
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Thank u.
Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Xiphoid: 1:44pm On May 25, 2015
So I've had the Golf 4 oil changed to full synthetic 5w30 today, I also had it scanned and the code P1292 (0,0,12,92) came up any idea what this refers to?

The Mech cleared the code anyways and asked that I represent if the CEL comes up again.
Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Xiphoid: 8:21am On May 22, 2015
GAZZUZZ:


Right oil for that car is FULL synthetic (not a blend of synthetic) 5W30 oil grade. You can get it on NL from Tumababa. For the error code if you are in lagos you can come for a free scan, I'm sure its emision related.
thank u very much for the prompt response, can I have Tumbaba's contact?
Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Xiphoid: 7:35am On May 22, 2015
just recently procured a Golf 4 for my wife, it's a 1.6 I4 75kWa engine it had 153K Km on it as of purchase time. It has been running fine since purchase however on starting the car yesterday it gave a warning on the MFD with a beep sound and the CEL came on. Unfortunately the display on the MFD is German I threw the tongues at Google translate and I got "Exhaust Workshop" tried to see what I can find on Google but What I've been finding articles on is "Emissions Workshop" dunno whether they mean the same thing, the only Exhaust Workshop articles I came across had to do with the Touareg. Well I don't know much abt cars and unfortunately the manual cldnt help as it's all German.
This warning blinks only for a few secs then disappears and display starts to read some kinda time (now on 48mins).
The car however continues to drive fine or at least I haven't detected any deterioration in funtion or change in sound
So pls gurus any ideas on why this may have happened? And what needs to be done
I shld take it for a scan in a day or 2 however I'd like to knw if it's safe to drive around pending then.
It has only just been serviced, Total quartz 5000 oil was used. M beginning to think maybe it's not the right oil as this didn't happen before service. If so what's the right oil to be used for these engine. Thanks


Pls it will also be appreciated if a link can be supplied to download the owners' manual for this kinda golf.
Car Talk / Pls Advice On This Golf 4 by Xiphoid: 10:05pm On May 21, 2015
I just recently procured a Golf 4 for my wife, it's a 1.6 I4 75kWa engine it had 153K Km on it as of purchase time. It has been running fine since purchase however on starting the car yesterday it gave a warning on the MFD with a beep sound and the CEL came on. Unfortunately the display on the MFD is German cry I threw the tongues at Google translate and I got "Exhaust Workshop" tried to see what I can find on Google but What I've been finding articles on is "Emissions Workshop" dunno whether they mean the same thing, the only Exhaust Workshop articles I came across had to do with the Touareg. Well I don't know much abt cars and unfortunately the manual cldnt help as it's all German.
This warning blinks only for a few secs then disappears and display starts to read some kinda time (now on 48mins).
The car however continues to drive fine or at least I haven't detected any deterioration in funtion or change in sound
So pls gurus any ideas on why this may have happened? And what needs to be done
I shld take it for a scan in a day or 2 however I'd like to knw if it's safe to drive around pending then.
It has only just been serviced, Total quartz 5000 oil was used. M beginning to think maybe it's not the right oil as this didn't happen before service. If so what's the right oil to be used for these engine. Thanks


Pls it will also be appreciated if a link can be supplied to download the owners' manual for this kinda golf.
Autos / Re: Purchase Cheap,accident free cars 4rm Cotonou.. by Xiphoid: 11:03am On Apr 09, 2015
Hi, what will be the cost of procuring a Golf 4 from cotonou with genuine customs paper, It has to be auto transmission with AC, awaiting ur response thank u...
Autos / Re: The Ever Reliable 2001 Toyota Corola,super Clean by Xiphoid: 10:47am On Apr 08, 2015
If u don't mind, can u provide the VIN and the mileage? Is that the first body too? A close shot of the dash wld also be appreciated. Where is the location of the car, I am very interested...
Autos / Re: The Ever Reliable 2001 Toyota Corola,super Clean by Xiphoid: 10:09pm On Apr 07, 2015
Is this car still available?
Religion / Re: Muhammed Teachings About Shaitan (Satan). . .Just Too Hilarious! by Xiphoid: 9:58am On Oct 10, 2010
This muslims and their lame way of arguing sa. I went thru all the errant nonsense that vexcool or what ever posted and couldn't even make any sense out of it. To say the truth I actually slept off, I've never come across more boring and meaningless shit. Instead of addressing the funny points about Mo made by op he went about ranting rubbish about how paul's account in the Bible couldn't av been true. How about u open a thread for that where your pathological ignorance can be promptly addressed. Well why am I not suprised, that's all u all do undecided

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