Brockley

Does it really exist? Whenever I met someone in the past claiming they have a 6th sense (getting into someone else's head and truly reading their mind like a JEDI KNIGHT, Xmen or talking to the dead, to name but a few examples) they always unwittingly expose themselves after early questions from a skeptic like myself. For starters I'm truly ambidextrous. As far as I can remember I've always been able to write with both hands equally. When I did sports at school such as football I would kick the ball equally with both feet. If I played tennis I remember having two forehands or any other sport using the hands and I could come up with many other examples. Once I got into my teen years and realised how rare this was all I could think of was how many other people are like me. A teacher at school (he was in his 40s or 50s at the time) would watch me with fascination writing with both hands equally and at the same speed. He once told me he'd never met anyone before ...

If Japanese cars are widely known to be more reliable, why do so many people still choose German cars? This question comes up constantly among car enthusiasts, mechanics, and everyday drivers. On paper, Japanese brands like Toyota, Honda, and Lexus consistently rank higher in long-term reliability and cost of ownership. Yet German brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Porsche continue to dominate the luxury and performance segments — and often outsell their Japanese competitors in certain markets. So what’s really going on? The answer lies in a mix of design, driving experience, brand image, psychology, and what buyers truly value when choosing a car. Reliability vs Desire: Logic Isn’t Everything Let’s start with the obvious. Japanese cars are generally more reliable. Decades of data, owner reports, and mechanic feedback point to fewer breakdowns, longer lifespans, and lower repair costs. Many Japanese cars are designed to run hundreds of thousands of miles with minimal dr...