Aston Martin Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Semi related question, it has an MOT but failed on the 18th. He said it has a new one, however check gov and dvla vehicle check website says nope. Are they updated instantly, or is this a three year type update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 MOTs tend to be up quickly although depends on computers etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I have seen them take a day before but often it’s much quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 I can usually check my MoT before I go and pick the car up from the test. I use 3 different garages (depending which car it is) but they all seem to be instantly reflected in the doovla check up site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 This may be a very stupid question but I want to double check things. I got a replacement water pump for the Corolla. The book of much stupidness from Uncle Haynes says fit the pump with 3Bond 1282B, torque up and let set for 2 hours before filling up. The pump is fitted with a rubber o-ring seal. The book doesn't mention the pump being fitted with any seal or gaskets, has no photos of this procedure and as I'm more a learn through pictures/learn through doing than learn through words type of guy I'm struggling to picture it. Do I need the sealant as well as the supplied seal, or am I just being a dumbass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi-C Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Faer Lady-C and I are due to depart on our holiday (Monday 29/4 in case you wanted to know) and I am considering purchasing Breakdown cover, what a pessimist.I inputted my details into Money Supermarket and the result of that brought forward the offerings of Breakdown Assist.I have never heard of these folk before but am drawn to their price (£45.99 for national recovery).Have any fellow shiters had experience of this bunch?Shall I expect to “get what I pay for “?Could any of you venerable souls recommend a Breakdown Recovery service provider that you would happily sit in your car on a foggy hard shoulder and wait for? Thank you all immensely. P.S. Please forgive me if there’s already a (multitude of) thread posing this very question, a brief sift failed to unearth one. Ta again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Are they one of those companies where you pay up front for recovery and then claim back off them so that you are not waiting hours for the only AA/RAC* other services are available van within 50 miles to reach you as they send a local independent recovery crew? GEM do this for a reasonable price I believe although I haven't used them for a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Use auto-aid. I don’t know why anyone considers anything else unless you need European cover etc 3VOM, loserone and clayts450 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfg Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 .Interstate car transport &/or transatlantic Shipping Anyone with (relatively recent) experience, recommendations, contacts ? I want to get a non-runner car (with a big roof rack) from a Rebel State / mid north America to hereabouts in Blighty . . . cheaply as possThanks, Bfg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon928se Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 RoRo shipping is probably out as it is normally DoDo (drive on off) simplest way would be to container it from current location to where you want to receive it. I can probably find out interstate transport contacts once home but the logistics of transferring either into a container at the port or pushing it onto a RoRo would be amusing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 In layman's terms (trust me, have spent years trying and failing to make sense of it) reference towing and this 'MAM' nonsense, I have a question: Can a 1997 Galaxy TDi pull a (car transporter) trailer weighing just under a tonne (950kgs was mentioned) AND a car on top? Just thinking something like even a Mondeo would make the total towed to close to 2 tons, surely that can't be legal? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirton Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I guess I could be banned for this but the blue in Speed, Plod and the Law has 22 pages of questions and answers on towing; may be you will be more enlightened than I managed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 12 hours ago, Cavcraft said: Can a 1997 Galaxy TDi pull a (car transporter) trailer weighing just under a tonne (950kgs was mentioned) AND a car on top? Doubt it unless the car is sub 500kg. Gross Train Weight is 4000kg. Galaxy fully loaded about 2500kg. Even if piloting the Galaxy solo running on empty, the numbers are against you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Eddie Honda said: Doubt it unless the car is sub 500kg. Gross Train Weight is 4000kg. Galaxy fully loaded about 2500kg. Even if piloting the Galaxy solo running on empty, the numbers are against you. so what your saying is Cav should get an Invacar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 No a Reliant Rialto. ? LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 What do you mean by 'Galaxy fully loaded' sorry, as in the car itself inside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 As in thin driver, four passengers and a load of luggage. Most cars would allow 75Kg per person and a bit for luggage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Not as Galaxy with every optional extra box ticked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3VOM Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 My signum is now deciding not to start. I get a number of lights on the dashboard but not the immobiliser one. Key just not making starter do anything. Start checked, it works fine. Is this an Immobiliser / Module CIM? problem that's a pain to fix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillOrange Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Does any Autoshiter have family, friends or any other contacts or acquaintances in Argentina??? The only thing I'm missing for the project F133 is the rear emblem, only available in Argentina... https://listado.mercadolibre.com.ar/insignia-fiat-133 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 First thought was HOW MUCH! But seems it's a tenner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillOrange Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 They are not expensive and obviously I will be covering all costs. Problem is paying for goods on that website. I need someone in Argentina that will buy the emblem and send to me. I'm happy to send money upfront via PayPal or bank transfer. busmansholiday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Question asked, Miguel is learning English and might be happy to help. skattrd and stillOrange 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Which threads are good ones to get stuck into getting my head around tidying the rot on Mrs L1's 305? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 My work van, a 2015 custom limited remapped. I was stuck in traffic yesterday morning at a roundabout after a fast blast on the A19. I blasted it away on the roundabout and left a large cloud of blue smoke behind me. I've never noticed it before and I've tried a few times to get it to do it again with no result. Could it just be the dpf regen? or is it something more sinister to look forward to? It's just about to turn 30k miles wise and has full history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedracer Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Blue smoke sounds like oil. Sent from my Redmi 4 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Or Dolly Parton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TataBobu Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Try this: idle the van when hot, for about 5 minutes. Then have a buddy really slam the accelerator while in neutral, and look for smoke. If it's there, you might need this little ones changed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 I doubt it's the valve stem seals at 30k. I'm hoping it was just the egr regenning. Didn't happen yesterday. I'm paranoid now and I'm looking in the wing mirror more than looking where I'm going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssDeeWon Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Any sprayers on here? How much to respray a 75? Never had a car painted before but at some point my 75 will need doing as its faded badly in places. No rust, panels are straight no dents etc.. What sort of money would I be looking at out of interest to prep and paint (non metallic). Obviously not a bare shell strip down, I mean just the outer skin. I genuinely have no idea, £1k or £4k or anywhere in between? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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