Sticker from Smart

[jodrell]

We've recieved a letter from Smart this morning . . . it says,

'Smart continuously monitors vehicle performance and quality, both during the production process and in everyday operation. As a result of our performance monitoring, we have determined that on this type of vehicle, it may be possible to assume that the air intake for the engine on the left-hand rear of the vehicle is in fact the fuel tank inlet.'

'Accompanying this letter is a sticker that needs to be attached to the left door window, which should help alleviate the risk of any user inadvertently putting fuel in the incorrect aperture. Fitting instructions are supplied.'

Fitting instructions for a sticker !!!!! Using the air intake for fuel !!!!! Has anyone ever made that mistake???

Edited by - jodrell on 20 Jun 2003 10:03:29

[putzie]

sorry jodrell ,but i have two letters about open days one at cambridge this weekend and the other in southend/ipswich. i am not sure which one i wil go to as i am quite happy with the smart i have already have but could be tempted with a blade if i get a big insurance pay out from my accident?

[jodrell]

Open day in Cambridge this weekend . . . what's all that about (I only live in Cambridge, it's not likly that I should know is it???)

[Binman]

Jodrell, just received the same letter! Surrey Smart Centre told me of one owner (A WOMAN!) who tried just that. She pulled/forced the air vent off & started pumping in the fuel. Fortunately she noticed it spilling on the ground and went for help. All pumps turned off, Fire Brigade called etc. I think I remember them saying it cost big bucks to sort out!
I reckon it's this Americanism that one needs to be told everything not to do. ie "Do not place your dog in this microwave oven as it is not designed for this purpose"

[jodrell]

It was the fact that the sticker actually has a whole A4 page of fitting instructions that cracked me up!!!

[DaveMT]

Well if your stupid enough to want to put fuel in the air intake you'll probably need them!

I like the fact they've sent them out at all! Like ppl have NEVER put fuel in the car before?

[putzie]

hey jodrell , robinsons have a open day this sat/sun if you are intrested just go along and they may let rip up a roadster?

[slartie_bartfast]

It has to be said, I know of somebody who has done this. She was lent a Smart when having her Merc serviced and put fuel in air filter. God knows ho as it is quite difficult to pull the filter cover off!<img src=icon_smile_dissapprove.gif border=0 align=middle>

[jenny.kenny]

It has to be said, I know of somebody who has done this. She was lent a Smart when having her Merc serviced and put fuel in air filter. God knows ho as it is quite difficult to pull the filter cover off!<img src=icon_smile_dissapprove.gif border=0 align=middle>

Oy! You lot! Binman in particular! Less of this WOMAN are stupid thing here! I have NEVER and I repeat NEVER even attempted to put fuel in the wrong place in the car! Girls... help me out here... Suzie... Smartie... Dee... Nadz-in-Pink...RacyJ...

In fact it was me that alerted Jodrell to the fact that we were being given a sticker by Smart for this purpose. I mean, sorry but if you don't know where to put the petrol I really think you shouldn't be in a car! I mean that isn't a woman thing that is just a completely stupid moron thing!

OK rant over...

Jenny Kenny

[SMARTIE]

Hey jen will back you up! I have also NEVER even attempted to put fuel in the wrong place in my smart. Its not exactly brain science is it, and definatley NOT a gender thing!

I do know however, that my partner has put diesel in a petrol car more than once...maybe thats a gender thing.

[slartie_bartfast]

I was not having a pop, just stating a fact. Me think the lady doth protest too much <img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>. Sorry. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

[jodrell]

I don't think that any of the comments are addressed at women in general dear, it just so happens that we've only heard of women doing it - I'm sure that there are just as many stupid men out there as well.

[jodrell]

NOT!!!

(stir, stir, stir)

[DaveMT]

I agree. Whenever I hear of ppl putting diesel in petrol cars, petrol in diesel cars, oil in the radiator, water/antifreeze in with the oil. It

[Binman]

WOMEN! Should be kept in the kitchen or bedroom (depending on what the man is hungry for)
Oh s**t, now what have I started?