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Sat behind a silver MG TF in traffic on M32 Northbound. Then passed an MGB GT heading South through Winterbourne, South Gloucestershire.

I'm going to call it Karl (think about it)

Oops, knew I forgot something. It'll be fine. ;)

Yes, my daughter had this with her car recently. Turned out one of the brake pad retaining clips with rubbing the edge of the brake disc which caused a horrible squeal without touching the brakes. Only does it when it's really cold, and once the brakes warm up it stops. I just removed the...

This has Cupra Formentor vibes, I like it.

She sounds like my Mrs S, and my daughters.

Will it have the revised steering column stalks like the Brazilian ones shown on another thread so the issue of accidently turning off the headlights is resolved? Interior light in the rear, and auto dipping rear view mirror on all models?

Improved steering column stalks. Looks like they've addressed the issue where you accidently turn the headlights off going from full to dipped beam.

What about these car club schemes where you pay per mile to drive?

Those are both good points. The springs sold are colour coded, and so you can specify stronger/weaker ones or go for shorter length. Strut power is likely neglible. If they could achieve the same self opening effect by increasing strut power, why are the helper springs needed?

Boat anchor?

I've found that you can just buy those helper springs, and add them to your existing struts. The ends of the strut usually just unscrew, then add the spring, reattach the end, and refit to the car. There are various options on length of spring. Would someone who has fitted these be kind...

Mine after a thorough clean, polish, and wax

For anyone else doing this job on their own, then one of these clamps would hold the strut open while changing the other side. Same would work for the bonnet. 1PC Universal Auto Haube/Kofferraum Gas Strut Anti-Slip Clamp Lift Unterstützung Stange Befestigung Werkzeug Stopper - AliExpress 34