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Join us at the Microsoft Campus in Redmond on December 4, 2013 as we explore new research, learn about new initiatives, share vital resources, and connect with key community partners, in partnership with the 2013 Afterschool Matters Fellowship program and Northeastern University's G.A.M.E.S. Initiative.
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If you intend to sell your car then it is essential that your prepare your vehicle in order to facilitate a fast sale which rewards you with the best possible return. However, given that there were approximately 7.7 million cars sold in the UK in 2016, it is vital that you professionally prepare and advertise your vehicle so that you can compete against other sellers. Fortunately this comprehensive resource offers a wealth of useful information and exclusive advice on how to ensure a smooth and profitable sale of your vehicle.
This various sections that this resource will cover include:
Before advertising that your car is for sale, you should arrange all of the paperwork that is associated with your vehicle. By doing so, you will be ready to sign the car over to the buyer as soon as the time comes. Subsequently, you should locate your car's log book and insurance details to save yourself time and hassle later on.
You will need to collect together all the documentation for your car to present to potential buyers. This documentation should include the car's service history with all relevant receipts, MOT certificates and the V5C Registration Certificate (logbook). If you do not have a V5C certificate, you can apply for a replacement which will cost £25. If you have a receipt for your purchase of the car then you may wish to present this document to the buyer. Similarly, you should write a receipt as proof of the sale when you sell your vehicle to a buyer.
Moreover, if a car is SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) or untaxed then driving it on the road is against the law. Consequently if you are selling a vehicle which is SORN then you must inform the buyer immediately so that they can make appropriate arrangements.
If you can provide all of the essential documentation that is needed to legally drive your car on the road then you will instil confidence and trust in buyers. By supplying your buyer with all the necessary documentation that permits them to drive your car away immediately (as long as they have appropriate insurance), you will motivate them to confidently close the sale.
Previous Finance Arrangements
If your car is currently subject to a finance arrangement you will need to pay off any remaining fees before you sell it. Under most vehicle finance arrangements you are not deemed the legal owner of the vehicle until you have fully paid off the debt and therefore you are not legally entitled to sell the vehicle.
However, if your car is still subject to a finance arrangement but you wish to sell it, then you can attempt settle your arrangement with the finance company. It is worthwhile contacting your specific finance company and requesting a settlement amount for the contract. In these circumstances finance companies will be happy to settle the remaining finance up front, although they may charge you an additional fee for doing so.
2. Preparing Your Car For Sale
Once you have compiled all of the necessary paperwork for your vehicle then you can begin to prepare it for sale. Unless you are selling a very rare or vintage car then your vehicle will be competing for the attention of numerous buyers with similar vehicle makes and models. In these circumstances, seemingly minor details can have a massive impact on the sale price of your vehicle.
Cleaning Your Car
Many sellers are not aware of the impact that cleanliness can have on the selling price of a vehicle. This is due to the fact that buyers can be emotionally driven and often judge a vehicle based on their first impression. Even very logical buyers can be influenced by the cleanliness of the car and trade buyers will usually pay more for a car that is clean. As stated by CAP black book editor Philip Nothard; "Assuming the tyres are legal, the car is damage-free and has all its documentation, a clean could add up to five per cent in value terms. And by clean I mean more than a quick wipe over with a chamois leather".
When cleaning your car there are multiple methods on offer. For instance, you can choose to have your car professionally cleaned as an investment that will often add more value to the final sale price of your vehicle. Alternatively you can clean your car to a professional standard yourself. By doing so, your car will appear more attractive in any advertisements as well as striking a great impression on buyers who come to view it.
Consequently, you should thoroughly clean both the interior and exterior of your car to a high standard as well as removing all clutter and rubbish. When selling your car, you want the vehicle to appear as neutral as possible so that the buyer can picture themselves driving it. As a result, you should remove any internal or external accessories and bumper stickers from your car. It is advisable that you ask a trusted friend to check your vehicle after you have cleaned it. This is due to the fact that you may not detect any faults with your vehicle due to familiarity; whereas a friend or potential buyer will be more likely to notice these flaws when viewing your vehicle with fresh eyes.
Any minor repairs, which can be performed quickly and cheaply, will dramatically improve the prospects of selling your car. These repairs will improve a buyer's first impression of your vehicle because they will reduce the amount of work needed to your car after it has been purchased; thus making it a more attractive buy.
For instance, if your car bears any small scratches or dents, they can be easily removed with inexpensive DIY methods and tools such as T-Cut. Larger scratches and damage to the paint may require re-spraying your car so you will need to decide whether the cost and time taken for these repairs will be worthwhile once you have factored in the estimated improvement in the final sale price.
The MOT Certificate
If you are selling a vehicle which is over 3 years old and there is a substantial period of time remaining on the MOT certificate, then it will appear much more attractive to buyers. Furthermore, a recent MOT certificate will also assure buyers that the vehicle they are purchasing has been kept in good condition. Therefore, if your MOT certificate is close to expiring, and you are confident in the condition of your vehicle, then it will often prove wise to acquire a new MOT certificate for your vehicle before listing it for sale.
3. Setting Your Price
Once you have cleaned your vehicle and arranged all the relevant paperwork, it is time to decide upon the price for which you will advertise your vehicle. Bear in mind that there are a large number of factors to consider when determining the value of your car; from the amount of mileage you have amassed to the location from which you are selling the vehicle. Once again, seemingly minor aspects, such as the colour of the vehicle, can affect the sale price.
You must also consider whether you are willing to hold out for a higher price for your vehicle or if you want a quick sale. Every month your vehicle is awaiting sale the value can decrease, so it may prove economically advantageous to advertise your car slightly below its average sale price in order to achieve a quick sale. The following measures will help you decide upon a fair and reasonable sale price for your car.
Research What Your Car Is Worth
Research the recent sale prices of used vehicles that are the same make and model as yours. You should also scrutinise the sale prices of cars that are of a similar age, condition and mileage as your vehicle, as well as investigating the sale prices of all sellers within your region. By doing so you can decide upon a reasonable sale estimate and price range when selling your car.
Investigate The Desirability Of Your Vehicle
The value of your car is largely governed by the law of supply and demand. If the make and model of the car which you are selling is in high demand, then you can charge a significantly higher price for it than you could for a less desirable model of the same specification, age and condition. For this reason it is worth investigating the automotive market to ascertain the desirability of your vehicle. If your vehicle is a popular model and in demand, then you are in a much better position when negotiating with buyers and holding out for a higher price.
Acquire An Online Valuation
It is also possible to acquire a basic valuation for your vehicle by visiting automotive sites such as What Car and Parkers. These online valuations equip you with a quick and reliable estimate for your vehicle. Listed below are several of the most reputable resources through which you can acquire an online valuation for your vehicle:
- Online Trade Brokers: Trade buyers, such as Southern Car Buyers, will give you a quick valuation for your vehicle. If you are happy with the price you can get a quick sale for your vehicle without any of the hassle of advertising it privately. It can often be much more economical to sell your vehicle to a trade buyer than advertising it privately. Once you have covered the cost of cleaning, repairs and advertisements for your vehicle, as well as the time taken to show it to potential buyers, then selling your vehicle to a trade buyer can often prove to be a wiser and more efficient alternative.
- Glass's Used Car Guide: Hailed as the UK's leading motoring guide, Glass offer fair and reliable used car valuations. As a result of their reputation, a substantial proportion of used car dealers subscribe to their bi-weekly publication of average used car sales prices. Glass also permit you to check the current average value of your car's make and model on the private used car market. This free online service allows you to view a separate average sales value for selling privately, to a dealer, or trading in your car.
- AutoTrader: This online automotive resource publishes used car advertisement magazines in regional editions, thereby allowing you to acquire an average sales price for all cars in your region. Unless you intend to sell your car to a national car buying organisation, AutoTrader's used car estimates that are based on average prices within your region are more likely to be appropriate to your particular selling circumstances.
4. Advertising Your Car For Sale
As soon as your car is prepared for sale and you have decided upon an asking price then you can begin to advertise your vehicle to potential buyers. The following section contains useful information and exclusive industry insights on how to design a used car advertisement and the best channels through which you can promote your car to potential buyers:
Be Honest About Your Car's Condition
Buyers will carry out approximately nineteen hours of research before purchasing a car and will have acquired knowledge on the expected condition of your vehicle. Consequently, you should be honest about your car's condition in order to earn their trust and secure a sale. For example; do not state that the interior is in very good condition if the seat covers are torn, the dashboard is heavily marked and there is heavy damage from smoking in the vehicle because you will lose your buyer's trust and drastically hinder your chances of a sale.
Moreover, if you can present a HPI check to your buyers then you gain their trust and potentially their custom. These Hire Purchase Information checks will reveal the car's history and will alleviate any worries that buyers may have regarding your vehicle's condition. HPI checks highlight whether your car has been involved in any previous accidents, acts of theft, or are linked to any outstanding finance payments.
What To Include In Your Used Car Advertisement
If you were purchasing a car you would want to know its full history and condition. Therefore, you should extend this same courtesy to your potential buyers. Irrespective of whether you intend to list your car online or in a local newspaper, you should include the following information in your advert:
- Price
- Contact details
- Appearance- e.g. a clear description of your car's colour and model. It is recommended that you attach a clear colour photograph in your advert
- Condition- e.g. any additional equipment or features such as a spare tyre, stereo system, air conditioning etc
- Year of registration
- Specific mileage
- Whether your car has a full service history
By including this information within your used car advertisement you can encourage more buyers to view and potentially purchase your car.
What To Leave Out From Your Used Car Advertisement
When creating a used car advertisement there are several factors that can hinder your chances of a sale. For instance, you should avoid stock sales phrases such as "first to see will buy" which do not convey any information to the buyer. These phrases unnecessarily pad out the advert and do not establish a good first impression with buyers. Similarly, you should avoid "ONO" (or nearest offer) statements. Not only is this phrase redundant due to the fact that all prices are negotiable on used car sales, but it also makes you appear to be an unconfident seller which will encourage buyers to haggle on your sale price.
Advertisements are sometimes billed per word and often have a set word or character limit. Using phrases such as those mentioned above that offer nothing of value to the buyer; simply use up space that could be utilised to present handy information.
Choosing The Right Time To Sell Your Car
Timing is crucial when selling your car. If you are selling a vehicle which has seasonal appeal, such as a convertible, your vehicle will attract far more interest in the warm summer months than in the middle of winter. Moreover, if you sell your car at the beginning or end of a calendar month, buyers will be under stress to pay their household bills and will feel more financially pressured. This financial pressure can translate into a lower offer for your car than if you sold it during the middle of the same month. Consequently, selling your car when buyers are under less economic pressure will give you more power to negotiate a higher price for your vehicle.
5. Where To Advertise Your Car
Having decided upon your advertisement and the price you would be willing to accept for your car, it is time to decide where, and how, to sell your vehicle. You have the opportunity to advertise your car for sale privately or to sell it directly to a private dealer or organisation. When considering your options, you should determine whether you want a quick sale or a better return. Additionally, you should also compare advertisers based on the number of potential buyers who will see your advert in order to figure out which method provides the best value for money.
It is important to remember that buyers will usually try to haggle on the sale price so you should advertise your car for more than the minimum amount you are willing to accept. Listed below are several outlets through which you can sell your car:
- Online Auctions: Online used car auction sites, such as eBay, enable you to acquire a sale that suits you. You can customise the auction's end date and other features in order to ensure a very quick sale.
- Private Dealerships: If you do not want to sell your car online then you can trade it in to a private dealership. Although these companies facilitate a quick and effortless trade-in service, you will often receive a much lower sale price than if you sold your car independently.
- Online Used Car Sites: You can choose to advertise your car via online used car sites, such as AutoTrader. These resources permit you to promote your car to a large online audience who are more likely to offer you a fair and reasonable price for your vehicle. However, bear in mind that you will often have to pay fees in order to advertise your car via these online channels.
- Local Advertisements: If you do not wish to sell your car online then there remain several viable outlets through which you can sell your car locally. From purchasing a classified advertisement in your local newspaper to parking your car on the side of the road with a sale sign in the window, these methods can reward you with a reasonable sale price for your vehicle with your efforts.
6. Sale Appointments
Once you have begun to advertise your car for sale, you will soon be contacted by potential buyers. They will want to meet up, check everything is in order and possibly test drive the car before haggling over the price, exchanging money and signatures. At this point in the process there is an element of risk and it is important to handle buyer meetings carefully in order to oversee a secure sale for both parties involved.
When showing your car to a potential buyer you should never let the buyer go on a test drive alone, nor should you ever leave the buyer alone with the car and keys. Always ask to see the buyer's photographic identification and driving licence before agreeing upon a sale. By carrying out these precautionary methods you can safeguard yourself from having your car stolen during a viewing, or from allowing an uninsured or unqualified driver to test-drive your car.
Where To Meet
Some buyers will insist on meeting you at the address that is visible on your car's log book in order to ensure that the car has not been stolen. However, if you are not comfortable with this arrangement it is acceptable to bring photographic identity and some proof of address to an alternate location.
The safest places to meet for a used car viewing are those which are well-lit and surrounded by CCTV cameras. Car parks during the daytime are generally considered a secure option. Moreover, you should also consider bringing a friend or a partner to the viewing to prevent yourself from being pressured into a sale.
What To Do
The buyer will probably want to fully inspect the car or even take it for a test drive before agreeing upon a sale. They may also want to be able to see the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) where it is marked into the car's body.
You should carry out viewings during daylight so that buyers can examine the vehicle to their satisfaction. If you arrange a viewing at your home, you should place the car on your driveway rather than inside your garage, so that buyers can view it clearly and easily. These minor aspects can reap you lucrative financial dividends when it comes to deciding upon a purchase price with your buyer.
7. Closing The Sale
Congratulations! You have agreed a sale for your car. All that is left for you to do is collect your payment, fill in the necessary paperwork and hand over the vehicle to its new owner.
How To Accept Payment
This is one of the most prominent concerns of people selling used cars. You should never allow your buyer unsupervised access to the car until money has changed hands, nor should you give a buyer possession of your car and its keys before receiving the full payment for your vehicle. As a rule you should not agree to accept a personal cheque as a form of payment. These cheques can often be written without sufficient funds in the buyer's account to pay for the car.
Cash is universally regarded as the safest solution for you as a seller. Agree to meet in a secure location during the daytime so that you have no concerns regarding the financial transaction. If your buyer cannot pay in cash then a banker's draft is another viable source of payment. Unlike a personal cheque, a banker's draft will be verified by a guarantee from the bank that the funds exist in the account of the person who is paying you for your car.
Other methods such as bank transfers are possible but should only be accepted when you have received absolute proof that the transaction has been completed. Meeting at the buyer's bank for them to make the transfer is a safe and secure way in which you can ensure that the bank transfer has been successfully processed.
Before you and your buyer part ways, you will need to arrange sufficient paperwork in order to register the legal transfer of car ownership. You will need to write your buyer's contact details into Section 6 of your car's log book (also known as a V5C certificate) as well as arranging for them to sign the declaration that can be found in Section 8 of your log book.
Once you have arranged all of the necessary paperwork, you will have to post your car's log book to the DVLA central offices. You must also fill in and hand to the buyer a section of the log book called the V5C/2. Alternatively, if you are selling to a trader, you will need to fill out and hand over the V5C/3. It is essential that you transfer ownership of the vehicle to the new owner immediately, because until a change of ownership has been officially recorded you can be held criminally responsible for any road accidents or damages that occur due to the fault of the driver of the car.
Furthermore, as well as informing the DVLA that you have sold or transferred ownership of your vehicle, you can apply for a road tax refund if there is any remaining duration on your car's road tax disc. In order to do so, you will have to fill out a form, attach your tax disc to the form and post it to: DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1AL.
As soon as the DVLA has received all of the necessary paperwork in order to transfer ownership of your vehicle, they will send you a letter of confirmation within four weeks. If you have any problems during this process then you should contact the DVLA to verify that your car's log book has arrived at their offices and that your application is being processed. By doing so, you can legitimately prove that you are no longer the registered owner of the vehicle in question.
8. Manufacturer Specific Details
When it comes to the world's largest car manufacturers, BMW is high up on the list. BMW is known for holding a prestige appeal and many motoring enthusiasts aspire to be the proud owner of a BMW in the future. This is great news if you're looking to sell your own BMW, as there'll be a number of interested buyers. However, adversely you'll face plenty of competition too.
It's the BMW saloon cars that certainly draw the biggest crowds, especially the ever-popular 3 Series and 5 Series. The German brand is notorious for providing reliability and efficiency, whilst the manufacturer also boasts low CO2 emissions, ensuring a BMW is an eco-friendly purchase.
If you're planning to sell your BMW anytime soon, there are a number of factors to take into consideration. After all, if you're competing with thousands of other sellers, you want to put your vehicle top of the pile.
If you're selling your BMW it's important to realise that the value would certainly have depreciated over time. In fact, the chances are your vehicle won't command anywhere near the same price as it once did. This is proven in that a 2013 BMW 3 Series will sell for around £23,991, whilst a 2010 model averages at £12,586.
Service and repair costs
Regardless of the manufacturer, car buyers are keen to invest in a vehicle that'll avoid unwanted high repair bills. Remember, you have an expensive model to sell and every buyer will be aware of this value. They're looking for faults that could be costly over time, so the better you can prove the car's reliability, the greater your chances of selling.
Even though the BMW brand is highly regarded for reliability, they do need to visit the local mechanic on occasions. No one is expecting to view a used BMW that hasn't had its fair share of problems. For this reason it's vital to keep all the service history and MOT certificates of your BMW, to show as evidence to any prospective buyer.
BMW repair costs are much higher than the average car you'll find on the road and as such, having any technical issues repaired before selling will give you a better chance of receiving a higher price.
Common BMW faults
Brake light failureA handful of BMWs built in 1999 had issues with the brake light, where it would remain on continuously and overheat.
Suspension problemsThere have been some complaints of suspension issues over the years, particularly when the ball bearing in the front suspension wasn't correctly fitted. This bearing can become loose if weight is taken off.
Braking complaintsA loose connection between the brake pedal and brake servo has caused some BMWs to suffer a complete loss of braking.
Fuel injector faultIf the fuel injector fails, the result is a stalled engine. BMWs in '04 and '05 seem to have a problem in this department as the high pressure fuel injector pump would fail.
Airbag faultsFor BMWs built between '98 and '05, there have been reports of airbags triggering when no impact has occurred. This can be traced to a fault in the safety isolation switch.
Power steering complaintsMore recently there appears to be a growing number of complaints in regards to the power steering. A warning light would be triggered to suggest power steering had failed and can be attributed to a component not being to specification.
BMW used car price guide
If you're selling your BMW in the near future, it'll certainly be worth checking out our price guide below, so you know the average selling price of certain models, depending on the year and mileage.
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|Average Mileage
|BMW 1 Series
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|BMW 2 Series
|BMW 2 Series
|BMW 3 Series
|BMW 3 Series
|BMW 4 Series
|BMW 4 Series
|BMW 5 Series
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|BMW 6 Series
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|BMW 7 Series
|BMW 7 Series
As with BMW and Mercedes, Audi is another German brand that has catapulted itself into a premium brand status, being a credible alternative for aspirational car buyers. With Audi there's a wide spectrum of choice available, from superminis to sport cars and everything in between.
If you have an Audi to sell, your main priority will be ensuring the right price for the model you own. Many buyers will treat your vehicle as an expensive Volkswagen, reflected in the fact the two brands share much of the same engineering qualities (which isn't a bad thing).
However, as Audi remains a popular brand in the UK, the chances are you'll face plenty of competition when selling your vehicle. Getting your car in tip-top condition for the sale will certainly help you in the resale value, even if you have to spend a little first.
Audi common faults
Unfortunately, there are some common problems afflicting the Audi range you may have experienced throughout your ownership. If these have been successfully resolved it's vital you have the appropriate paperwork as evidence. The average car buyer spends 19 hours researching the brand; if they're serious they'll know what to be on the lookout for.
Wiper blade faultsThe clips securing your wiper blades can break and the hinge itself is also prone to wear. If this occurs there's the risk of your windscreen being scratched and damaged, so the whole wiper blade should be directly replaced.
Clutch issuesClutch problems have particularly affected 08 and 09 models, with a faulty temperature gauge causing the vehicle to lose power, simply because the clutch isn't engaging correctly. Later models resolved this fault.
Fuel leaksThe A3 TDO models in particular have a nasty habit of leaking diesel. This seems to affect all models built between 2008 and 2011 and requires anti-vibration weights to be fitted to the fuel pipes.
FlywheelThis is actually a very serious issue that prompted Audi to recall a number of vehicles in the early 00s. The flywheel, which acts as part of the clutch, was becoming damaged and even causing fires.
Battery failureA battery failure can be detrimental to your Audi's health and a brake warning light will be present followed by three beeps. A weak battery should be replaced to ensure your vehicle is performing optimally.
Thermostat problemsThermostat issues result in the engine no longer heating to 90 degrees and as a result, can take the engine a long time to warm-up. If this is a problem with your Audi, best advice is to replace the thermostat.
Audi used car prices
If you're selling your Audi in the near future, it'll certainly be worth checking out our price guide below, so you know the average selling price of certain models, depending on the year and mileage.
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|Average Mileage
|Audi A1
|Audi A1
|Audi A2
|Audi A2
|Audi A3
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|Audi A4
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|Audi A5
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|Audi A6
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|Audi A7
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The Mercedes brand is credited for first launching the motorcar in 1885 and since then has taken a pivotal role in its development over the years. Today, Mercedes-Benz has a luxury appeal and is most known for providing saloon and estate models. Its range has seriously expanded lately and Mercedes now offer everything from sports cars to SUVs.
Despite being a brand regarded for its quality and fantastic reliability, Mercedes have been plagued with problems, especially in the popular C Class range.
The C Class was first launched in 2007 and comes as both a four-door saloon and five-door estate. There are a number of engines on offer with the model, stretching from 1.6 all the way to 3.5-litre engines.
Mercedes common faults
With the Mercedes line of cars there are some faults that have affected motorists in recent years. Many of the below will have been repaired by the manufacturer, although some may still persist.
This issue has been sparked because of the fitting of faulty Active Body Control acceleration sensors. It tends to be a problem associated with models built from 2008 and can cause vibrations at the front axle. As a result, the overall driving stability will have been affected.
Electronic lockingSome motorists with vehicles from the world-famous Mercedes brand have observed that their electronic keys have stopped working. This has been evident with vehicles built from 2007 onwards, so ensure your Mercedes has two keys.
MAF sensor failureThe MAF (Mass Air Flow) can fault at times, leaving your Mercedes with a lack of power and/or acceleration. It's advised to have the sensor replaced every 50,000 miles.
Fuel leaksFuel leaks haven't been a rare complaint in recent years for Mercedes and have particularly impacted cars built from 2009 to 2011. Drivers have noted fuel leaks in the plug area.
Folding mirror problemsThere have been complaints from Mercedes drivers of the electronic mirrors making a strange noise when folding and in some cases, not folding back at all. For these instances, the mirror wheels will need fully replacing.
Squeaking bootDoes your Mercedes have a squeaky boot? Then you're not alone and it's something that's usually evident when both opening and closing the boot. This is typically caused by the hinges not being lubricated and is something you can remedy yourself, simply with WD40.
Engine failureEngine failure is always a severe issue and a number of Mercedes' earlier cars suffered from this fault. The loss of power can be blamed on an electrical connection being interrupted, notably in the crankshaft.
Faulty power steeringPower steering is a given in modern vehicles, but some of Mercedes' 2010 cars were built with a fault in this area. Diagnosis is often determined after the driver hears a strange noise when on the road, and can be caused from fluid leaking.
Headlight bulb failureWith the Mercedes C Class, headlights are gas discharged and this particular design is notorious for allowing moisture inside. This can cause a defective bulb, whereby a replacement is necessary.
If you're selling your Mercedes in the near future, it'll certainly be worth checking out our price guide below, so you know the average selling price of certain models, depending on the year and mileage.
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Bentley Motors
Founded in 1919, Bentley has quickly turned into a luxury brand and is notorious for transporting the rich and famous. Bentley motors are extremely high performing and ever since the conception by W.O Bentley, this brand has been continually reaching new heights.
Despite being almost 100 years old, Bentley still relies on the principles set out by its founder in terms of beliefs, actions and ambitions. In 1998 Bentley was taken over by the very reputable German Volkswagen group, but is still regarded as a staple British icon for desirability and prestige.
Bentley common faults
Despite the luxury appeal of Bentley cars, they aren't overly reliable when it comes down to the electronics. According to This Is Money, Bentley is the second least reliable manufacturer for electronics and on average, by the time it has covered 38,000 miles, you'll have spent nearly £700 in repairs. Given the cost of these vehicles though, many motorists will see this as just a drop in the ocean.
If you're selling your Bentley in the near future, it'll certainly be worth checking out our price guide below, so you know the average selling price of certain models, depending on the year and mileage.
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Aston Martin
James Bond's automobile of choice; the Aston Martin brand is regarded as both expensive and exclusive. In fact, used Aston Martins remain just as highly sought after as the latest models and won't come cheap. Aston Martin has been in business since 1914 and although it's co-owned by a number of investors, Ford still retains a stake.
For brand new Aston Martins you're looking at upwards of £90,000, which is why the used market continues to be extremely popular. Parts are largely shared with ex-Ford brands such as Volvo and Jaguar though, ensuring they're more affordable.
With Aston Martins, there isn't a lot of popularity in renovations. For this reason, buyers will have carried out extensive research and invested in books covering a specific model. This isn't a purchase that'll be made on a whim.
As such, buyers will be advised to buy an Aston Martin that's in the best possible condition. This is simply because renovating an Aston Martin will cost more than buying one in a better state; the reason being they require specialist attention. In fact, potential Aston Martin buyers are heavily advised against a restoration project.
The service history will also be thoroughly checked through and vehicles with extensive gaps will be avoided. This is an expensive purchase and buyers simply won't take the risk.
Aston Martin common faults
Central locking failureThe Vantage range has a particular problem with central locking and it's often the locking mechanism itself that's faulty. Typically this will need replacing and software updated.
Squeaky noisesWhen driving, some Aston Martin drivers have reported a squeaking noise coming from the engine when on the road. A faulty belt tensioner could be to blame and you'll need to fit a replacement to resolve the issue.
Clutch faultsClutch wear will be noted as feeling heavy and if this is the case, it's likely to fail in the near future. This can be an expensive repair, as the clutch will need to be completely replaced.
DSC warning lightIf this warning sign has illuminated on your dashboard it could well be a faulty brake pedal transducer needs replacing. The warning signal could specify DSC service required.
If you're selling your Aston Martin in the near future, it'll certainly be worth checking out our price guide below, so you know the average selling price of certain models, depending on the year and mileage.
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When it comes down to British car brands, there are few that come close to having the style and desirability of Jaguars. Jaguar's fortunes have certainly been on the rise recently, thanks mostly to the very popular XF and XK models. These have certainly helped restore some trust in the brand, which has had its fair share of shaky builds over the years. Customers now view the Jaguar brand as ahead of its German rivals; Mercedes and BMW.
Jaguar common faults
The Jaguar brand has certainly witnessed its fair share of faults over the years, especially with the X-type range, which was first launched in 2001. Listed below are some of the issues that have been reported.
Indicator faultIndicators have caused a number of complaints from UK drivers, whereby the external light will have blown but the interior signal continues to work. Of course, this breaks UK road laws.
Air conditioning problemsThe Jaguar S-type in particular has struggled with problems when it comes to air conditioning, with the models between 03 and 08 most prone to complaints. The air conditioning has been known to blow only hot air or there has been a complete failure of the system.
Brake issuesAny problem with the braking system is deemed as serious and some motorists have witnessed their vehicle rolling even when the handbrake is engaged. This is due to the brake components shrinking when cool.
Cruise controlThe engine management system has been blamed for cruise control issues in cars built between 2005 and 2010. The X-type's cruise control has been known to not disengage.
Short circuit failuresShort circuit problems are the result of insufficient clearance between the battery and cylinder fuel injector. As such, a short circuit could be caused from the cable chafing on the injector nut.
ABS pump faultFor Jaguars, this is a common problem that seems to affect all models. The ABS light will illuminate on the dashboard and fault codes blame the hydraulic pump motor or one of the wheel speed sensors.
If you're selling your Jaguar in the near future, it'll certainly be worth checking out our price guide below, so you know the average selling price of certain models, depending on the year and mileage.
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Range Rover
The Range Rover brand is a favourite for many motorists worldwide, offering excellent quality and efficiency. There are a variety of models available, from the smaller Evoque designs to the full-size Defender and Discovery. These British 4x4s are famed for their off-roading abilities and popular models range from 1.8-litre to 3.2 V6 diesels.
Range Rover common faults
Range Rover vehicles continue to be highly-sought after, even though they do have a history of reliability issues. Some of these we list below:
EGR valve complaintsThe EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valves are fitted to reduce CO2 emissions and produce less harmful nitrogen oxide gas. The process can create excess soot, which is evident with heavy black smoke, loss of power and poor fuel economy. There are two fitted to the Range Rover and although one fails at a time, the second is likely to fault within a few hundred miles of the first.
Brake discs and pad replacementRange Rovers are particularly common for causing excessive wear on brake discs and pads, mainly because of their power and weight. A set of these will set you back £230 when you factor in the fitting.
Head gasketHead gasket complaints are always to be taken seriously as there's quite an expense associated when they fail. For Land Rovers up to 03, the coolant level dropping would result in a head gasket fail. This can be caught early with signs of water present in the oil.
Handbrake faultRange Rover Freelanders built between 1997 and 2001 had the fault of the handbrake mechanism not being tight enough. As such, there's the prospect of the brakes loosening and the car rolling as a result.
Sunroof failureThe Freelander models from 2006 onwards have all had issues with the sunroof. Bizarrely, motorists have reported the sunroof detaching completely from the vehicle as a result of the left or right guide rail failing.
Suspension issuesPerhaps a strange fault to see from a car built specifically for off-roading, but 97-03 Range Rovers have suffered rear suspension complaints. Welding issues cause the rear hub to fracture and lead to the car deviating from a straight line.
If you're selling your Range Rover in the near future, it'll certainly be worth checking out our price guide below, so you know the average selling price of certain models, depending on the year and mileage.
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Porsche is another luxury car brand that carries a status of sophistication and desirability. It seems the Porsche story has come full circle, as Ferdinand Porsche designed the Volkswagen Beetle and now the VW group have officially merged with Porsche since 2009.
The Porsche brand is notorious for many great cars and in particular motor enthusiasts are keen on the Boxster, Cayman and 911 models. In recent years the Cayenne SUV has also picked up popularity.
Porsche common faults
Porsche are regarded as the everyday supercar manufacturer and are well known for excellent reliability and owner satisfaction. Still, there are some faults that persist with the brand and below are some of those to watch out for.
Engine faultsFor those looking to invest in a used Porsche, general industry advice is to hold back on a purchase until the engine has been professionally inspected. This is mainly due to a number of faults that could be present, such as the rear main oil seal having a limited life. Faults can cost £540 every few years. The air mass meters and ignition coils can also cause complications too.
Brakes, wheels and tyresWith the Porsche range, there tends to be an issue with brake discs cracking and warping and for a set of four you're looking at £622. Porsche tyres are expensive too and a set of alloys will cost you upwards of £500. For brakes and tyres, serious buyers will take notice of both areas and ensure they're in a sound condition.
Creaking chassisIf there's a creaking chassis, the likelihood of repairs is again very high. Diagnosis tends to result in new front suspension wishbones, costing around £546. For the 996 range, this is something that could be necessary every three years.
Air conditioningAir conditioning seems to be an area that's rarely considered, yet can cause a number of problems for any car. Whenever viewing a used Porsche, buyers are advised to try the air con and ensure it blows cold. If it doesn't there's a likely bill of £570 waiting.
If you're selling your Porsche in the near future, it'll certainly be worth checking out our price guide below, so you know the average selling price of certain models, depending on the year and mileage.
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The Volkswagen brand is certainly very popular and like most German manufacturers, the VW group is notorious for efficiency, reliability and quality. Volkswagen cars are typified as being mid-range vehicles that are affordable, yet provide incredible qualities for all motorists. There are plenty of excellent models on offer for potential car buyers, from the city cars, to coupes and even SUVs.
Among Volkswagen's leading automobiles is the VW Golf. Its conception dates back to 1973 and nowadays is a staple for family cars. This is for a number of distinct benefits, such as being spacious, efficient, competitively priced and having fantastic residual value. Whilst other manufacturers do compete in individual sectors, none can compare to VW Golf's full package.
Volkswagen common faults
Despite VW's notoriety for being extremely reliable as a brand, there are some issues that have reared their head over the years. This is not exclusive, but includes the following complaints:
Airbag problemsFor Golfs built in 2000 there was a complaint with airbags not discharging correctly. This was down to a leak in the pressure reservoir and should now have been corrected.
Anti-lock brake issuesThe ABS system in some Volkswagens can develop an electronic fault, due to reported problems in the anti-lock brakes. Any overheating to your vehicle can possibly result in a fire, so definitely needs to be resolved.
Electrical faultsThere have been a number of electronic problems plaguing Volkswagen since the late 90s, including failures in the electronic windows and keys. The ECU has also been known to fault and cause a misfire, so any buyer will double check all the electronic components.
Rear axle faultThe rear axle was another area of cause for concern for Golf owners as moisture was able to enter the ball joints. As a result, corrosion would occur, leading to the joints seizing.
Fuel pump leaksThis is a more recent complaint for the German manufacturer and concerns the diesel cars created between 04 and 09. Leaks have been reported, due mainly to faulty bolts in the pump. This has led to fuel leaking.
If you're selling your Volkswagen in the near future, it'll certainly be worth checking out our price guide below, so you know the average selling price of certain models, depending on the year and mileage.
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1963 was a strong year for many reasons, not least because that's when Ferruccio Lamborghini first created his infamous brand. The Lamborghini line of cars would soon follow and the brand would become the pinnacle of engineering quality and luxury designs.
Lamborghini common faults
The Lamborghini brand is notorious for its luxurious appeal and is affordable only to high-end buyers. As such, buying a Lamborghini isn't something decided upon out of the blue, and potential buyers will spend a long time ensuring the vehicle is right for them.
There are some faults that have presented themselves with the Lamborghini brand and below are just a few of them:
Clutch problemsWith some Lamborghinis built in the early 2000s there have been reports of early clutch wear. A visual inspection and pedal feel can gauge the clutch's health. This is something to be on the lookout for as a replacement can cost £3,000.
Gearbox faultsFor Lamborghinis built prior to 2006, there have been problems concerning a lumpy gear change. The fault lies in either the clutch or the pump actuator.
Bodywork damage
Potential Lamborghini buyers will want a pristine bodywork, because there'll be other sellers who may have kept their car in perfect condition. Buyers will be looking to spot respray work and any sign of corrosion.
For a Lamborghini there's no use in skimping on cheaper tyres and they need to be the correct ones for your vehicle. Buyers will want Pirelli P Zero Rossos, as Corsas affect traction control. Alloy damage is something else to bear in mind, whilst the brake pads could show early signs of wear.
Engine servicingFortunately, Lamborghinis are extremely reliable and you won't have too many complaints throughout their lifetime. Servicing is expensive though and realistically you're looking at around £2,500 every two years.
Suspension creakingThis will probably mean a replacement of the ball joints is required. For Lamborghinis, suspension issues are fairly common and the cost is around £500 for each side.
If you're selling your Lamborghini in the near future, it'll certainly be worth checking out our price guide below, so you know the average selling price of certain models, depending on the year and mileage.
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I visited my therapist this past Friday, like I do every week. We were discussing accomplishments and how I am notorious for downplaying even the big and exciting things that happen to me.
"I guess something cool happened to me. It's not huge, but…"
"You're doing it again."
Dammit. She's a great therapist and she's even better when she calls me out on my bullshit.
Her point did get me thinking– Why do I downplay myself? Why do I find it so difficult to celebrate the small stuff? I have this irrational way of thinking everything I do or say needs to be momentous; and if it's not, I probably shouldn't go about it. I practice this with articles, in conversations, with schoolwork. It's an exhausting way to go about life.
"Not every accomplishment needs to be big. Sometimes just getting out of bed in the morning is an accomplishment."
She's absolutely right. Sometime's it's really fucking hard to get out of bed, or take a shower, or finding time to eat a decent meal. These tasks seem menial, but some days they're the hardest ones to start or finish.
I had a bad day yesterday, but I still finished my day. I still ate. I still smiled. I still took a shower, found time to eat, checked in with my friends. There was a lot I could have done and didn't do– but that's okay. Life goes on and it won't stop for you or I.
Today started off equally as terrible, but I still got up. I went to class. I did what I needed to do. It's so easy to get caught up in the mundane style of our day-to-day, so I try to break things up. I order a different coffee in the morning. I take a different route to class. I listen to a new song. It seems silly, and maybe it is, but things like these do count as accomplishments some days. There's something to be said for the effort put forth. There's something to be said for trying.
I'm not going to pretend like this revelation will change my way of thinking all-day, every-day. It won't. I'm still going to feel very, very unaccomplished some days. I'm still going to have doubt and worry. I'm still going to feel like I'm not doing enough.
But the good news?
I'm ok today.
That's all I can ask for.


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text: Sufi is all about Love. Sufi & Sufism have often been associated with religious fervour, whereas they are far from that, for how can fragrance be confined or the infinite be captured. But the fact of the matter is that one cannot have a true understanding of these until one encounters a Sufi. This unique DVD set offers a treasure of love and wisdom from the heart of a Sufi for all lovers of God. It is a revelation of an esoteric path never openly shared before, as well as an invitation to cultivate the divine qualities that make one Sufi - egoless-ness, purity, humility, surrender...It is verily the compassion of the revered master Anandmurti Gurumaa who has showered upon us these precious pearls of wisdom, explicating them lucidly, so as to inspire the yearning for divine communion. It kindles the passion to seek earnestly and pray from the depths of the heart for grace, benediction and love. Well, all this comes at the price of ego, for it is the annihilation of ego that paves the way for inherent divinity to manifest its grandeur. Come, tread the journey of divine love, ecstasy and bliss… This DVD set is a compilation of profound, mesmerising and insightful talks delivered during special retreats on 'Sufi' by Anandmurti Gurumaa held in 2004 & 2005.


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The Key To A Permanent Body Transformation! You started trying to lose weight in hopes of fitting into that pair of jeans. But what you really want is… To wake up feeling a surge of energy that spills over into your business life, your playtime with your kids, and your love life! To get off the bandwagon of crash diets ... Read More »
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Toro Y Moi – "New Beat" Music Video
It looks like all of the characters are really stoned in the new Scott Ross directed clip for Chazwick Bundick's "New Beat", the second single from Toro Y Moi's forthcoming sophomore effort, Underneath The Pine. Like his videos for "Blessa" and "Talamak," there's a lot of smoke (weed smoke perhaps?) and this one seems appropriate for all the snow storms most of us have been having to deal with lately.
The song combines Chaz's chillwave preoccupation found on last year's Causer's Of This, merged with a poppy electro funk resonance, and recorded strictly with real instruments.
Toro Y Moi's Underneath The Pine is out February 22 via Carpark.


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Governance tips for charity Chairs and Chief Executives
We have today posted the first of a new set of Practical Governance Tips for charity leaders, starting, reasonably enough, with how to deal with the lengthy and confusing rule book which befuddles many new to the sector or their roles.
Know the key parts of your mem and arts is the first of a series which we will publish over several weeks. Our intention, as ever, is to to make a positive difference to society through working with charities, specifically helping charity leaders to take action so that the organisations they are responsible for are run better. We know that charity leaders cannot be perfect, but we also know from experience how tricky it is to spend proportionate and effective time to ensure good governance. We hope that these tips will be of some help.


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Elvaston & the Earl of Harrington
According to Mr Harry de Spencer Kingdon ' views in regard to the origin of the ?purebred? Mastiff , Elvaston may be considered as one of the four ancient seats of the breed in its purity . Two of these four are said to be extinct [sic 1882] and so there remains only the Lyme Hall and Elvaston breeds in their legitimacy . MB Wynn' foundation brood Norah was sired by Captain Cox' Lion [or Hector] out of Captain Cox' Nelly , a granddaughter of the brindle & white Rose of Elvaston castle , born in the 1850s .
Elvaston castle , nearby Derby city , was designed by James Wyatt and built about 1817 for the 3th Earl of Harrington , Charles Stanhope [1753—I829] , who was a distinguished soldier . He served with the British army during the American War of Independence and attained the rank of general in 1802 . From 1805 to 1812 he was commander-in-chief in Ireland ; he was sent on diplomatic errands to Vienna and to Berlin .
His son Charles Stanhope (see pic above at left) , 4th Earl of Harrington [1780—1851] was known as Lord Petersham until he succeeded to the earldom in 1829. He was very well known in society owing partly to his eccentric habits; he dressed like the French king Henry IV, and had other personal peculiarities . Viscount Petersham was a Regency buck , educated at Eton from 1793 until 1795 when he entered the Coldstream Guards . In 1799 he became Captain of the Prince of Wales' Light Dragoons ; in 1803 Major of the Queen' Rangers ; and in 1807 Lieutenant Colonel 3rd West India Regiment.
Chatsworth , seat of the Duke of Devonshire [Cavendish] situated at the East border of the Peak district and overlooking the Derwent ; at right ~ a countryside view featuring an old fashioned Mastiff in companionship of some mongrels made by the well known English a fine animal and landscape painter Charles Towne of Wigan near Liverpool , some 60 miles north west of Chatsworth ~ Matlock .
Although in 1812 Charles Stanhope was placed on half pay, in 1814 he became Colonel . Also in 1812 he was a Lord of the Bedchamber to King George III until 1820 , then from 1820 till 1829 to King George IV. Viscount Petersham' manners were affected and he spoke with a kind of lisp . Never seen in public before 6.00 past meridiem 'Beau' Petersham was a trendsetter . He attracted the attention and friendship of the Prince Regent who emulated his clothes , his tea drinking and his addiction to snuff . Lord Petersham' sitting room contained canisters of tea in great variety and an equally wide range of snuff . He owned 365 snuff boxes and used a different one on each day of the year . Tall and handsome , Lord Petersham was said to resemble Henry IV ; a flattery he emphasized by growing a small pointed beard . He designed many of his own clothes and his fashions , however odd , were quickly copied . He gave his name to the Petersham overcoat , of which the Prince Regent ordered one for each day of the week , and to the Harrington hat . Viscount Petersham was famous for his brown coach , clothing , and his servant' livery .
Petersham was almost fifty when he succeeded to the Stanhope family title . He finally married in 1831 to Maria Foote , the Covent Garden actress seventeen years his junior . Their affair had met with the old Earl' disapproval and had been the gossip of London and Derbyshire for several years . The 4th Earl of Harrington renamed Elvastle Castle as the Hall of the Fair Star , dedicated to the chivalrous pursuit of love . The new Countess , Maria Foote, was in her element in this make believe world of chivalry.
An advert for chewing tobacco often confused with the smokeless tobacco snuff , users did not chew snuff but put small amounts between cheek and gum , allowing the nicotine to absorb into the bloodstream ; the subject being a stocky Bloodhound of a Mastiff-like bulk . At right ~ an extremely short footman touches his cap to his social superiors , two rather dissipated looking dandies , Lord Petersham aka the Earl of Harrington & Sir Lumley St George Skeffington [1771-1850] baronet, fop, playwright and 'devoted man of the theatre' who belonged to the circle of Carlton House , town residence of His Royal Highness the Prince Regent George IV , nearby Trafalgar Square .
After reading in a nutshell the life story of this peer , it may seem easy to understand breeding & owning Mastiff stock by such nobility was certainly NOT a major part of their repective lives and it's not inappropriate to assume that livestock part of managing a large estate , was mainly , if not to say entirely, into the hands of capable keepers &/or domestic kennelmen at those large halls .


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Music Development Programme
The Musician Development Programme allows you to progress as a performer, producer or manager through study on our specialist modules, without the time or financial commitment required for a full certificate or degree programme. With expert tuition from industry practitioners in state of the art facilities at our new "Music Box" campus, you can choose to take one or more modules to help realise your individual creative, professional or management goals, studying alongside our degree students.
You can choose whether to just take classes or also undergo formal assessment and achieve Open University credits. Students will have the opportunity to transfer into a full certificate or degree programme at a later date as they progress, bringing any relevant credits with them.
Modules are available at various levels; to make sure this is right for you, one of our tutors will meet with you to determine your current skills, knowledge and preparation, relevant to your intended study choice(s).


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Travel to Socialism 2015 from New York
The New York district of the ISO is organizing transportation and housing for people from the area who are traveling to the conference.
If you are interested in finding out about transportation, room sharing with other people from NYC at the hotel, or financial aid and fundraising, please contact us.
Bus to/from Chicago
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Tickets are $153 round-trip – reserve your spot now by paying with the form below. Payment installments are available by clicking "full amount" and choosing 1, 2, oe 3 payments.
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Red Wrap Dress
The RR take on the iconic wrap dress. Added drape and fabric create the effortless look we all want. Made from our wrinkle-free microfiber {same at the RR classic jumpsuit}, this is the perfect dress for travel.
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BRUCE has landedNovember 27th, 2016
After 228 years and even more drafts, may I present to you the show that will challenge everything you think you know about the First Fleet: BRUCE.
BRUCE – Episode 1: 'A BRAND NEW START'
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So what can you do in the woods when it's all snowy?
Well you can get all that wood shifted back to the bodgery that's been lying around since last spring for a start.
OK, no felling new wood until that's done then. Found some excellent large pieces of sycamore that will made great bowls.
Also went for a little stroll after lunch, before bowl making, and after log shifting, and found a rather large piece of willow tree lodged high up on Lud Island.
Remember when it was raining all the time instead of snowing? That would be when it was washed down the Wharfe. Now what could I use willow for?
Actually I've got my hands full with two chetnut stems I've bought from the estate. First job will be a new garden gate for home to replace the ancient batten door my dad put up years and years ago, and which I've repaired at least twice. Watch this space, it will be a green gate, and I don't mean one that's been painted with green wood preservative!
This weather is also good for learning how to drive safely in the snow, only, in Strid so many people walked on the partially melted snow before the temperatures became permanently sub-zero that under the snow is a glassy skating rink. Snow chains on order
You can also look forward to Summer sun
And enjoy the scenery
And you can just about watch the Wharfe freeze over
I also sat by the woodland stove and roughed out a couple of bowls, sampan and barge.


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A lot of research went in to creating our animated video Having Sex: What's Really Happening. Though we had John Whyte, MD, MPH, vet our video, here's a list of our sources, in the order in which they appear in the video:
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Ayahuasca 5
Todays news changed everything.
If you make it all the way through this you may understand a little better.
I'm reeling in disbelief at the moment.
I imagine I will cry about it later.
This post was written in the preceding week
Ceremony #3 – 130ml
Intention – Purpose
When I was living in Raleigh, North Carolina I became very close friends with Antoinette. Antoinette led a meditation group that I was a part of. She is a healer. She currently makes her living through massage and reiki, but is in the process of becoming a midwife. I spoke to her on the phone before leaving for Brazil and she offered to be available during the ceremonies if I wanted to reach out to her in some way. I said something stupid about how I'd tell her what she was wearing when I saw her. She said that if I wanted to meet up on an astral plane than that could be fun, but that she was hoping to meet up somewhere higher. I wasn't exactly sure what she meant by higher, but I agreed and left it at that. I then forgot about it and never told her exactly when the ceremonies would be.
This ceremony is the hardest to relate by far. It was an exceptionally personal manifestation of the transpersonal and is also just fucking weird. The back story is just personal, though not just my person. I will do my best to set up the experience without saying too much.
I fell in love when I was about 13. We were neighbors and used to sneak out of the house at night and look at the stars. She always had a boyfriend and I never told her how I felt. Many years of intermittent friendship and silence followed before our paths crossed in NYC. We spent beautiful, drunken nights kissing in the rain and declaring our love. We moved in together shortly there after. Less than a year later I asked her to move out to take care of herself. We maintained something long distance for a few months leading up to a party at a friends house.
Many young couples were there; many of them with their children. I knew that this was what I wanted, a family of my own, but the events of the evening showed me that she was not yet ready. I told her that I did not want to see her until she had three months of health (I'm being vague cause it's only partially my story).
Some months later it was new years, I was in Boston writing music with David and I needed to go pick up my cat, Agape, from her apartment. She calls me the night before and tells me that she is 4 months pregnant. It is not mine. We had not been together in about six. She looks pregnant when I see her.
We still talk a little and are friends. I will always love her in many ways, but our lives do not seem to be aligned. She is in a tough situation with the unplanned, but wonderful gift of pregnancy and I want to be supportive of her as a friend. That was about how far I had considered the situation and it was not my (conscious) intention to dig much deeper. I had my own selfish work to do. This ceremony was to be about my purpose.
I decided to attempt to keep my eyes closed this time. In the previous two ceremonies I tried to keep my awareness in the room. I kept my eyes open and called for all hallucinations to work with that which was already present. This time I invited any and all visions to come as they choose. I started this process by closing my eyes and attempting to envision a door directly in front of my third eye. This alone was very difficult to hold at first.
I did not work with any type of mantra or other words. If anything, this night I was attempting to access emptiness as a means of creation more than any other. Other than the door, I worked to free myself from any and all thoughts as they arose in my awareness. I began to cultivate a stillness as I sat in my meditative posture.
I laid down much quicker this night than the others; well before the one hour mark. This is where the discomfort began and it became extreme.
My ex-girlfriend came into my awareness. It became clear to me that I had not dealt with her impending baby. She was then about 7 ½ months pregnant. I was aware and at peace with this as a fact, but had not in any real way dealt with this new person as a person.
As I lay on my back it started to become clear that this is what I was doing. For some reason this unborn child was firmly planted in my awareness at this moment. To say I chose this wouldn't quite make sense. I started to feel a pull to curl up into a fetal position. As in meditation, I simply noticed this and then did my best to remain still with it as we had been instructed by Sylvia. When meditating I have often been informed that when impulses to act arise it is best to notice them and let them pass. If I am sitting on the cushion and I think 'Oh shit, I need to call the vet!' it is best to recognize this, create a space for this to be necessary, but to recognize that it does not have to happen now. If the thought arises again, then the same noticing, labeling, letting go is used. If the thought arises 4, 5, 6 times, then quite possibly you should get up off the mat and go call the fucking vet. Meditation is not to be used as an escape from our responsibilities to the world. If something is important, than by all means give it your attention. Much in this way it became important for me to curl up on my right side facing Cida, Nara's mother. What followed is quite difficult to explain and was amazingly hard to experience. I will do my best.
What I eventually began attempting to do was to bring her unborn child into the room with me. I can't explain why, but it seemed like something I needed to go through, something I was afraid to confront, or just something that was happening that I needed to be present with. The explanation that I am offering from here on in should sound impossible. What I experienced felt true and may always be possible and/or happening, but only as the result of a vastly increased, or strongly altered, perception of reality.Time, space and the boundaries of self/other become incredibly transparent. I experienced many things at once that consensus reality claims must exist separately. I'm not claiming some sort of power nor am I claiming to have lost touch with reality. I will simply explain my subjective experience as I experienced it. This is one form of truth, let's call it truthfulness.
I began by simply attempting to visualize or visually hold this unborn child in the room. She did not come easily. Luckily when she did come it was with the womb, as this might have otherwise been fairly messy. What I experienced in my attempts to hold her there was, ultimately, the process of becoming her. I must be clear that I was not interested in picturing her in my mind. I was attempting to share something much more profound with her. It felt as if she was reaching out to me in this moment and it was less of a choice and more of a realization that what I needed to do was share this moment with her. I needed to hold her here with me….as me.
In my attempts to do so, in my attempts to be with her, despite the necessary 'breaking of the rules' of time and space that this implies, I was not able to only break the rules in the ways which might make this easy for me, they were simply disappearing all together.
What the hell am I talking about?
With each glimpse, with each moment of her entering my awareness came a flood of other information. In my attempts to be with her here and now the enormity of the ever present eternity that is now came rushing in. It was intensely painful, joyful, uncomfortable and overwhelming. I honestly felt that it was destroying me and that there was no way that I could do it myself, if it was possible at all. It felt like way too much information for me to handle. I was writhing on my mat, letting out gasps and sighing as I swallowed the enormity of so much truth. I felt shattered and alive, awake and overwhelmed. I was instantly experiencing her throughout many different, perhaps all moments in her life. I met new people, went different places at different times in her life. And in each and every moment I was feeling things, places and people through her….as her. I/she fell in love, went to college, experienced joy and loss and adventure. This remained incredibly uncomfortable for quite some time. I can not accurately describe the sensations. There were far too many of them all at once.
At some point though it seemed to begin to be possible to be with her here and now. She came into the ceremony space with me. I wasn't sure how, but something had changed. Later, when things had calmed and I was able to be more aware of some of my other senses I would realize that there was someone behind me, a warm mothering presence that was helping me to hold Addison here and now. Antoinette had come to help bring this child into my world. I didn't have to look, but I knew that she was there.
Part of an unborn child's experience, the most stable part at this moment, is being in the womb. This obviously involves an almost constant in and out of liquids; a feeding and dumping cycle that is incredibly fluid in the most literal of ways. With increasing doses of ayahuasca one thing that seems to be present for people is purging…..puke. I have theories about why this is, but haven't had much direct experience to confirm/deny these theories with. I have a relatively solid stomach and other than the fleeting awareness of the possibility and the momentary sensations that accompany this I have not seriously considered doing so…until now. Something about sharing this experience, how ever real this was or seemed, made the possibility of purging incredibly real and present. I maintained, kept that part of my insides internal. But it was a very real sensation of being in such a vulnerable and formative state. And something else did come up.
What became apparent, through a wall of tears and sighs, of pain and smiling, deep breaths and long moments without any, was exactly what was happening here in this mess of time and space, as self and other were falling away. I was falling in love with my ex-girlfriends unborn child. It is a strange realization that I don't expect to completely make sense to you. In many ways it does not matter if this child is a part of my day to day life or if I never actually meet her. I already love her. Always will. Perhaps always have…not really sure how that one works. I don't mean this in any superficial or easy going sense. The implications of this were huge and difficult to digest; such a sense of what can be lost and what gained. I felt overwhelmed, grateful, scared and absolutely full of love. The impact of this realization is enormously powerful to me still.
In relation to my initial intent in this ceremony, to explore purpose, I now felt the weight of my creative potential in a whole new way. The enormity of creating a child carries a whole new weight. The question of what I am doing, right now, to make life easier for this and every other child in the world is present in a new way. The many ways that we are each connected (ultimately have never been apart to be connected) holds a bit more weight in my mind than it ever has before.
Many have long recognized that dreams contain symbols, metaphors, archetypes. Dreams allow us to not only see, but experience situations that can be symbolic of greater truths. What I experienced with this child was a connection to the unborn, to the life that is to come and also to the process of life as it is now coming, being, suffering and rejoicing. It was an intensely personal experience, but the implications of it were so far beyond me and her, my life and hers. The whole experience was simultaneously an individual realization of potency and smallness, of responsibility and of insignificance. It compels me to witness and to embrace, to provide for and to appreciate. I'm rambling on because words suck at relating such an experience. I think I'l
It would be mistaken to view my transpersonal interpretation of this personal experience as being a distancing from the personal aspect. It is intensely personal, all the more so because of the universal truths that it symbolizes.
When I wrote this I realized that before I published it I should call my ex-girlfriend to have her read it and tell me if she was ok with it being online.
I just got off the phone with her. She asked, "Devin, when did this happen?" – I told her the date.
"Devin, what time of day was this?"
The ceremony described above happened on the night of April 6th leading into the morning of April 7th. "Devin, I was in the hospital at that time."
At 3:27am on the morning of April 7th, while I was in the ceremony space, her child was born.
She was 10 weeks premature.
She died 4 days later.
I will never meet her.
…..now I'm crying
And now I am crying.
Sweet honest tears that I have been waiting to let go of.
A beautiful release.
It's been quite a while since last I checked in on you. Thank you for finding the voice to give words to this story, and having the ability to share it. I suspect it will resonate and travel with me for a very long time.
Thank you.
I am still processing, Ayahuasca 6 (the wrapup) was promised, but has not yet happened.
I love you.


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I made this the other day, and it was delicious and easy! Would be suitable for any time of year around the Bay Area, where it's pretty cool all year round (and downright cold in the summer), but probably best for fall/winter-pre-spring anywhere else. This will feed 4 comfortably, or cook for yourself and your mate and have leftovers (cook once; eat thrice!).
sage & garlic crusted pork tenderloin
braised purple cabbage
root vegetable mash
Garlic Sage Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Serves 4.
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 organic pork tenderloin (about 1 1/4 pounds), tied with kitchen twine if you have it
1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
1. Process together garlic, sage, salt, pepper, and olive oil to make a paste. Rub mixture all over pork. You can do this up to several hours before roasting, if you have the time.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
3. Heat a large, heavy saute pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add coconut oil. Add pork, and brown all over, about 4 minutes.
4. Transfer pan to oven. Roast pork, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 145 degrees to 150 degrees, about 20 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board; tent with foil, and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
While the pork is roasting, skin 2 sweet potatoes, 2 red potatoes, and 2 parsnips (can use turnips, carrots, other root veggies). Put in large pot and fill with just enough water to cover. Bring to boil, and simmer til tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain, return root veggies to pot, add olive oil or butter to taste and about 1 cup of coconut milk. Mash or whip, add salt to taste. Sprinkle on nutmeg before serving.
While the root veggies are coming to a boil, chop the purple cabbage. Heat about 1 tbsp of olive oil in skillet. Add cabbage and stir-fry for about 10 minutes until tender, adding chicken broth to prevent sticking if needed. Salt lightly to taste.
Slice pork in medallions and serve everything. Enjoy!
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I have a deep affection for bread. I could eat it all day long, with butter or cheese, but rarely with marmalade, unless it's guava jelly from Nicaragua.
Living in Peru, I was amazed by the amount of artisanal breads that I found wherever I looked. There, they are baked daily without preservatives, hence, with a short shelf life, which is a good thing if you like to eat fresh, healthy food. The flavors are striking, and the immense variety of stone grind cereals make wonderful breads. One of my favorites is called chapla -from Ayacucho, high in the mountains- and it looks like pita bread. Chuta –from Cusco– is another darling of mine, but I must say that I love them all.
Today I woke up thinking of all these beautiful breads, and felt a sudden urge to bake. However, I didn´t want to wait for hours to have my homemade bread ready, so I decided to follow a recipe I adapted many years ago, from The Best Quick Breads, a wonderful book that I like very much. It´s a cheese and Maseca (corn flour) quick bread. The result is spectacular: cakey, soft, with the spicy flavor of rocotoand bell peppers, and a hint of corn/tortilla. Subtle yet bursting with flavor. And perfect for entertaining! Your guests will be blown away by this tasty homemade bread.
In Peru I use Paria cheese, from the Andes, but today I didn´t have any Peruvian cheese at home, so I used the one I had at hand: a Salvadorean Petacones with loroco, a white stringy cheese that melts beautifully and has the flavor and perfume of loroco flowers, just like pupusas with loroco. I bake the breads in a cast iron pan, but you can use muffin tins or a round baking pan. They are best if eaten the same day, or do as I do: wrap them individually in foil, and store them in a tin. To warm up, put them in a 350ºF oven without the foil, until the cheese melts again.
How do you like your bread? Do you have a favorite recipe?
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (I used olive oil)
- ½ orange (red or yellow) bell pepper, diced
- ½ rocoto chili pepper, seeded and ribbed, diced (I used canned rocotos)
- ¾ cups cake flour
- ¾ cup Maseca for tortillas
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 egg
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup grated cheese
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Heat the oil in a pan, add bell pepper and rocoto and cook for 5 minutes, stirring a few times. Turn off the heat. Reserve.
- In a bowl, mix the flours, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl combine egg, sour cream, buttermilk, cooked rocotos and peppers, and pour over the dry ingredients. The mixture will be crumbly.
- Oil the skillet or baking pan. If you are using the skillet, put in the hot oven for a few minutes. Take it out of the oven and pour the batter into the skillet or pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Take out of the oven, sprinkle with the grated cheese and bake 5 more minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Turn off the oven, wait a few minutes for the bread to cool a bit, and enjoy!
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