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New Saab Engine Oil. It's GM!

Saab is now supplying just one oil for all engines as opposed to the previous specification of different oils and grades for different engines.

The previous choice for high output turbo engines was SAE 0W/30 - this has now been superseded to SAE 5W/30.  Both are fully synthetic engine oils.

Saab advises that the SAE 5W/30 engine oil is now to be used in all Saab petrol and diesel engines.

Another point to note is that oil is available in one-litre and five - up from four - litre cartons.

Saab has a limited quantity of SAE 0W/30 engine oil available, but when stocks have been depleted this will supersede over to 5W/30.  0W/30 engine oil is already out of stock in the five-litre carton size.

Royal Mail Delays Griffins

The silver griffins have landed... but no thanks to Royal Mail who delivered a guaranteed delivery 6 minutes short of 24 hours late.

The postmen are revolting - wildcat (illegal) strike actions at a number of sorting offices following a four-day official strike and, if the CWU has its way, further official strike action next week.  The Royal Mail itself is seeking an injunction to prevent further action, meanwhile business and their customers continue to suffer as a result.

All outstanding orders are in the process of being fulfilled and we now have plenty of stock from our supplier.  Let's hope that Royal Mail fulfils its side of the bargain and delivers what we pay them to deliver.

Royal Mail Postal Strikes

Talks between the Communication Workers' Union and the Royal Mail have, again, broken down and further strikes have been announced from next week.

The current striking period is due to end this evening, with striking postmen returning to work to collect post from Elkparts tomorrow afternoon (10th October).

It has, unfortunately, been reported in the news that the backlog of post caused by the disruption of last four days of strike action is likely to take a number of days to resolve.  Therefore, postal deliveries look set to be erratic for a little while yet.

Please note that all orders weighing in excess of 2kg will be sent buy courier as a matter of course.  If you are only placing a small order of less than 2kg, we can upgrade your order to courier delivery for an additional small fee.  Please state on your order notes if you wish to upgrade to courier delivery.

We apologies for the disruption in the delivery of small orders but this is, unfortunately, beyond our control.