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[ProgRocker]

1. Mileage on my 15 year old Nissan Almera diesel is now 99,908 - so just another 92 miles until the 100k!

 

2. Today I dropped it off at the main stealer who will hopefully sort out the passenger airbag as part of a recall notice. It feels odd parking a car of that age amongst the company of brand new Kumquats, etc. I'm sure the taped up passenger mirror and 'Autoshite' sticker will no doubt give it a bit of prestige* .

[DodgeRover]

1. Mileage on my 15 year old Nissan Almera diesel is now 99,908 - so just another 92 miles until the 100k!

 

2. Today I dropped it off at the main stealer who will hopefully sort out the passenger airbag as part of a recall notice. It feels odd parking a car of that age amongst the company of brand new Kumquats, etc. I'm sure the taped up passenger mirror and 'Autoshite' sticker will no doubt give it a bit of prestige* .

Have always wondered what happens when the job takes twice as long and every fitting, piece of plastic snaps on a recall on an older vehicle? Does the owner suddenly get hit with a big bill or does it come back in pieces?

[ProgRocker]

Have always wondered what happens when the job takes twice as long and every fitting, piece of plastic snaps on a recall on an older vehicle? Does the owner suddenly get hit with a big bill or does it come back in pieces?

 

The dealer should replace the plastic for free if one of their staff breaks it.

 

I have spent a few hundred pounds at that dealership in sorting out the brakes and a few services in the past 7 years. They are going to give my car a 'free health check' so they will no doubt try and sell me something when I go and pick the car up at teatime. Maybe a brand new Micra on PCP.

[320touring]

First cold start on the Merc with 100% veg!

 

-3 degrees and car has been sitting 2 days. Would have been quicker if the ignition barrel wasn't playing funny buggers..

 

 

 

[Jazoli]

Yup - I’ve been thinking the same and have had an eye on these:

 

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/350Pcs-Car-Body-Plastic-Push-Pin-Rivet-Fasteners-Trim-Moulding-Clip-Assortments/223011205926

 

I haven’t actually bought them so can’t vouch for quality.

 

I also thought Woolies Trim did a mixed case but I can’t find it on their site now.

 

I bought these a couple of months ago, they are acceptable quality and great for when you pull panels off as you don't have to worry too much about being too brutal 

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/415Pcs-Plastic-Car-Door-Trim-Clip-Bumper-Rivets-Screws-Panel-Push-Fastener-Kit-E/323427168062?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[ProgRocker]

So my car has had a health check. They sent me a video of the car on the ramp by email and they found the following:

 

1. Front brake pads down to 2 mm.   Front wheels binding. One of the discs is corroded.

2. Oil leak

3. Power steering leak

 

I'm not much of a mechanic btw. I was hoping to nurse the car up to July when the MOT's due but it appears that the brakes need attention quick.

 

I'm being a bit careful with money nowadays, have given a lot of money to main dealers over the years and so I'll ask the garage near my place of work to take a look.

[Parky]

Popped out for a walk along Piccadilly at lunchtime. Tomorrow I shall try the Strand in search of fruit but today was all about finding some sushi (I am so blue collar it hurts sometimes).

 

Anyway I found myself outside the much lauded Piccadilly MG Dealer so I popped in. A nice man asked me if I saw anything I liked and I had to say yes, very much so....

 

Not for sale though.

[mrbenn]

So my car has had a health check. They sent me a video of the car on the ramp by email and they found the following:

 

1. Front brake pads down to 2 mm.   Front wheels binding. One of the discs is corroded.

2. Oil leak

3. Power steering leak

 

 

If that's all they managed to find then I'd take that as a win

[egg]

Rented a 2-post ramp in Gravesend today (see also my Mazda fred). It is £20 for an hour mid-week, £60 for 4 hours or £100 for the whole day (9 hours). Bit of a premium at weekends.

 

I think if two or three of us get together for a day with some jobs in mind, could be a grand day out!

 

Pros:

- Nice guy, gets you on the ramp and leaves you in peace

- Tidy and quiet environment

- Easy access from A2

- Compressor available should you need it

- oil drainer

- Nice workbench

- Well lit

 

Cons:

- No loo

- No sink

- No heating (you could easily bring your own)

- the road nearby is controlled parking

 

[mrbenn]

That looks jolly handy. There are a number of jobs where I'd happily pay a few quid to avoid rolling around on the floor. No loo would be an issue at this time of year particularly! Suppose one could bring a couple of empty bottles.....

[egg]

That looks jolly handy. There are a number of jobs where I'd happily pay a few quid to avoid rolling around on the floor. No loo would be an issue at this time of year particularly! Suppose one could bring a couple of empty bottles.....

 

Yeah, but only 5 mins from centre of town for food and loos etc.

[panhard65]

Rented a 2-post ramp in Gravesend today (see also my Mazda fred). It is £20 for an hour mid-week, £60 for 4 hours or £100 for the whole day (9 hours). Bit of a premium at weekends.

 

I think if two or three of us get together for a day with some jobs in mind, could be a grand day out!

 

Pros:

- Nice guy, gets you on the ramp and leaves you in peace

- Tidy and quiet environment

- Easy access from A2

- Compressor available should you need it

- oil drainer

- Nice workbench

- Well lit

 

Cons:

- No loo

- No sink

- No heating (you could easily bring your own)

- the road nearby is controlled parking

 

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The no loo thing might be illegal as if you have more than 1 employee you need to provide a loo and washing facillities. If they are ignoring that rule how many others are they breaking ? Are they properly insured and is all the equipment saftey checked ? Why pay £20 an hour to do it yourself when a lot of smaller workshops are only charging 40 an hour to do it for you.

[egg]

It's just the one guy, private hire - not run as a business. Valid questions though!

 

£11 a hour if you go for a whole day.

 

Here's his full ad:

 

https://www.gumtree.com/p/car-servicing-repair/garage-ramp-for-hire-%C2%A320p.h.-/1293999119

 

There is a pro garage in Medway that will do it for £24 an hour, but is likely to have fewer of the concerns you note above...

 

http://www.octomotive.co.uk/ramp-hire-medway/

[Split_Pin]

Roffle for the 75 to follow when I get home. I'm bored, January blues...

[Parky]

Further around I discovered something. If you work hard, commit, and strive to greatness, you too can have the things of your dreams. Such as a sporty black two door number.

 

You know you are Autoshite when you see this and say “wow, that’s an early mk3 Polo”

[vulgalour]

Temperature dropped to something approaching normal for the time of year today after an unseasonally mild spell.  Perfect time to do the underseal on that inner arch and both sills then.  Employed the time honouring method of putting the tin of underseal in a pot of hot water, which worked very well.

 

 

I'll be refitting the stainless stonechip preventing trims next, which will help smarten things up and protect the doors.  The front passenger side arch liner is just catching on the tyre on full lock, so I'll have to see about getting another screw in to persuade it out of the way.

[320touring]

Jesus Vulg! That there is a lovely looking motorcar:)

[richardmorris]

Popped out for a walk along Piccadilly at lunchtime. Tomorrow I shall try the Strand in search of fruit but today was all about finding some sushi (I am so blue collar it hurts sometimes).

Anyway I found myself outside the much lauded Piccadilly MG Dealer so I popped in. A nice man asked me if I saw anything I liked and I had to say yes, very much so....

Not for sale though.

 

Where on Piccadilly is that? I have a meeting at Burlington house in a fortnight and could pop in to lower the tone.

[richardmorris]

In boring news, I am back in Surrey after a high speed* run from north wales. 180miles in 3 hours 15mins. Not a bad average with 70miles non motorway. Fuel consumption was not the best though- I reckon 25ish. Although accelerating towards 90 up the stockenchurch cutting probably didn’t help. In mitigation there was a drug dealer in a white RR with blacked out windows trying to park in the boot.

[Parky]

Where on Piccadilly is that? I have a meeting at Burlington house in a fortnight and could pop in to lower the tone.

It is literally about 50 metres away. Come out of Burlington house onto Piccadilly, turn left and there you are. If you are about at lunchtime let me know, I may pop along and assist with tone lowering!

[DodgeRover]

So my car has had a health check. They sent me a video of the car on the ramp by email and they found the following:

 

1. Front brake pads down to 2 mm. Front wheels binding. One of the discs is corroded.

2. Oil leak

3. Power steering leak

 

I'm not much of a mechanic btw. I was hoping to nurse the car up to July when the MOT's due but it appears that the brakes need attention quick.

 

I'm being a bit careful with money nowadays, have given a lot of money to main dealers over the years and so I'll ask the garage near my place of work to take a look.

Strip and clean up of the front calipers and new pads should be less than a couple of hours labour unless everything is unbelievably stuffed. I'm guessing you should get change from £100 but I'm now in the expensive South.

 

Oil leaks really just need cleaning up and monitoring to see if it's a bit of a weep or exon valdise levels of leakage.

[richardmorris]

It is literally about 50 metres away. Come out of Burlington house onto Piccadilly, turn left and there you are. If you are about at lunchtime let me know, I may pop along and assist with tone lowering!

It’s the 15th, I have committee until 12.30, then our AGM and then lunch. Should be out by 3ish. Can’t get away for lunch I’m afraid - I’m the chairman and will be noticed missing!

 

I thought the pic looked like fortnums colours outside.

 

I’m trying to get the Mercedes booked in for a service and mot the same day so I can drive to the garage and catch the train to Waterloo from isleworth. #cheapskate.

[Parky]

That’s fair enough. Sorry ladies and gentlemen but the chairman is looking at an MG3 isn’t going to work for many shareholders!

[Parky]

It’s the 15th, I have committee until 12.30, then our AGM and then lunch. Should be out by 3ish. Can’t get away for lunch I’m afraid - I’m the chairman and will be noticed missing!

 

I thought the pic looked like fortnums colours outside.

 

I’m trying to get the Mercedes booked in for a service and mot the same day so I can drive to the garage and catch the train to Waterloo from isleworth. #cheapskate.

Walking past again now. It’s dark but it is actually next door to Burlington House

[Mally]

Roffle for the 75 to follow when I get home. I'm bored, January blues...

 

Are you home yet?

[Split_Pin]

Are you home yet?

Home fed and watered!

[egg]

There's a company called 'kill all wipers' that specialise in delete kits for rear wipers.

 

'Wobbler - Do not click. Offensive content.

 

https://www.killallwipers.com/

[richardmorris]

Walking past again now. It’s dark but it is actually next door to Burlington House

Thanks, I don’t tend to walk from that direction.

 

Edit.,

I wonder what they’d say if I went in with my three piece suit, watch chain, overcoat and fedora and asked to test drive something after my meeting next door?

What do they sell these days? That showroom must cost a fortune to operate.

[vulgalour]

I imagine they'd direct you to Bristol Cars.

[richardmorris]

I imagine they'd direct you to Bristol Cars.

 

Sir obviously has a misunderstanding about the customer’s financial and social standing.