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[bored bigyin54]

just getting fed up off getting ripped off by vx stealers

[omega3000]

just getting fed up off getting ripped off by vx stealers

I wouldn't normally buy from VX but wont put cheapo antifreeze in so had no other option than to pay what i did ...considering the stuff i mentioned was basically cr.p from halfords and at £20 as well so i would have been ripped off even more from them 

[bored bigyin54]

never buy from halfords there as bad as vx

[omega3000]

never buy from halfords there as bad as vx

.....sometimes we have to buy from vx , one thing i dont understand is how they can charge sky high prices for parts for an omega thats 14 yr old or more !! I guess they would say its the cost of storing the parts where ever they come from all over the world ...for example a radiator or condenser , or a aux tensioner pulley for £90 !! Some dont have an issue with paying full price for quality parts but for me im on a budget and it all helps me keep the mig on the road if i get my parts from a scrapper or alternate motor factors   

[bored bigyin54]

same as me got a job to keep the car on the road. with me got a mate at vx and he tells me if i can get the part cheaper somewhere else. like with tyres can only buy part worn new are to much money

[omega3000]

If i had the room i would keep 2 or 3 migs just for parts only , many are getting crushed with usefull parts on them so its just a case of getting enough parts cheaply to keep you going and forward thinking of any part that you might need in the future ...a box of HBV's for one  ....a new radiator from vx dont even go there , me i got a used one tested for £45 delivered . All things that keep costs down  So although you got you antifreeze cheaper i didn't mind what i paid even though £20 is 2 days petrol 

[bored bigyin54]

you can always try vauxplus on the net they only break vauxhall

[omega3000]

you can always try vauxplus on the net they only break vauxhall

I have seen the site but as of yet not ordered any parts from them , my current local parts supplier is quite good and will beat most prices but some parts are vx only ...i needed 4 copper washers exact size for the bolts to the rad to gearbox , 60p from vx which was a shock as i thought they would be at least a few £ . This site is a useful place to get info on how to keep costs down with diy maintenance tips that help me also keep the car going as good as i can . Anyway i will report back tomorrow on how the coolant change went and might even take a few pics ... 

[omega3000]

Job done ....nice shade of orange in the header tank and no leaks from the second hand rad  I have about a quarter of a litre of antifreeze left and cant get anymore in so im leaving it to cool down and hopefully i can get the rest in