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Re: Tool Kit
« Reply #30 on: 03 December 2006, 07:16:30 »
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Oh it’s a long list.. I’m ashamed to say…   :-[

But here goes:

DIN size first aid kit
1Kg fire extinguisher
Yellow Hi-Wiz
3D-Cell large Maglite
2AA-Cell small Maglite
1AA-Cell emergency beacon
10 green light sticks (the type you ‘break’ to activate)
Emergency blanket
Every possible light bulb (not HID though) and fuses
Cable ties, Wide 3M Masking Tape
Tyre inflator can (yes I also have a full-size new spare)
Foot air pump, pencil-type tyre pressure gauge
Long wheels wrench (in addition to the standard Vx tool)
Very heavy duty jump leads
Heavy duty tow rope
A box of Latex gloves
Redex, WD40
Ice scrapper
Window cleaner
Small wrench set
Medium-size wrench set
Mio GPS & kit (in the boot just in case I get lost)
2 manual compasses as backup
One million maps
Reading lasses, sun glasses
Hand free Nokia earphone, and one spare
BIC disposable cigarette lighter (I don’t actually smoke)
A can of Red Bull (sugar free)

That’s from memory, so I’m sure I missed a few bits…


The only things I can see that are missing are a stirrup pump and a feather duster......... ::)
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Re: Tool Kit
« Reply #31 on: 03 December 2006, 08:42:17 »
Similar to mine then but, I do have a spare HID bulb
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Re: Tool Kit
« Reply #32 on: 03 December 2006, 08:52:41 »
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Oh it’s a long list.. I’m ashamed to say…   :-[

But here goes:

DIN size first aid kit
1Kg fire extinguisher
Yellow Hi-Wiz
3D-Cell large Maglite
2AA-Cell small Maglite
1AA-Cell emergency beacon
10 green light sticks (the type you ‘break’ to activate)
Emergency blanket
Every possible light bulb (not HID though) and fuses
Cable ties, Wide 3M Masking Tape
Tyre inflator can (yes I also have a full-size new spare)
Foot air pump, pencil-type tyre pressure gauge
Long wheels wrench (in addition to the standard Vx tool)
Very heavy duty jump leads
Heavy duty tow rope
A box of Latex gloves
Redex, WD40
Ice scrapper
Window cleaner
Small wrench set
Medium-size wrench set
Mio GPS & kit (in the boot just in case I get lost)
2 manual compasses as backup
One million maps
Reading lasses, sun glasses
Hand free Nokia earphone, and one spare
BIC disposable cigarette lighter (I don’t actually smoke)
A can of Red Bull (sugar free)

That’s from memory, so I’m sure I missed a few bits…

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I bet you Meega is yellow with mountain rescue on the side ;D
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Re: Tool Kit
« Reply #33 on: 03 December 2006, 08:58:24 »
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Similar to mine then but, I do have a spare HID bulb


You must be wealthier than me then  ;D
When I got the mega I actually went to Vx to buy one, but they were £80 a pop....

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Re: Tool Kit
« Reply #34 on: 03 December 2006, 08:58:59 »
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The only things I can see that are missing are a stirrup pump and a feather duster......... ::)

feather duster?  :o now there's a thought...  ;D



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Re: Tool Kit
« Reply #35 on: 03 December 2006, 09:02:30 »
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I bet you Meega is yellow with mountain rescue on the side ;D

Meega?  :o errr... no, that's what I carry on my person. Now the Meega is a much longer list...  ;D
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Re: Tool Kit
« Reply #36 on: 03 December 2006, 11:01:51 »
In winter, if forecast looks iffy, a shovel, blanket go in boot, and if it looks really bad, a flask of soup is made. Past experience tells me how cold it gets when you're struggling to get home due to snow.
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Re: Tool Kit
« Reply #37 on: 03 December 2006, 11:09:59 »
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In winter, if forecast looks iffy, a shovel, blanket go in boot, and if it looks really bad, a flask of soup is made. Past experience tells me how cold it gets when you're struggling to get home due to snow.
Snow in Northamptonshire? When was that? ::) This country stops at the slightest hint of snow. When I lived in Pompey we had bearly 1/2" of the stuff and nobody went to work, whereas up in Scotland where you get proper snow that closes off major roads etc people just get on with it - same in Denmark they had their studded tyres on and just drove as normal.
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Re: Tool Kit
« Reply #38 on: 03 December 2006, 11:13:55 »
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In winter, if forecast looks iffy, a shovel, blanket go in boot, and if it looks really bad, a flask of soup is made. Past experience tells me how cold it gets when you're struggling to get home due to snow.
Snow in Northamptonshire? When was that? ::) This country stops at the slightest hint of snow. When I lived in Pompey we had bearly 1/2" of the stuff and nobody went to work, whereas up in Scotland where you get proper snow that closes off major roads etc people just get on with it - same in Denmark they had their studded tyres on and just drove as normal.
Since I've lived here (about 6yrs), only time I've had real hassles getting home was that 'snow' we had 3 years ago - the roads iced up, and the number of prangs just snarled it all up.

But had a couple of occasions back in late eighties were I got stuck in snow, and had to dig it out (lived in Bucks at time)
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Re: Tool Kit
« Reply #39 on: 03 December 2006, 11:27:29 »
In  the last 25 years we've only had 3 ocassions when snow has made roads really difficult in my neck of the woods.

As for toolkit, I have a small toolbag with sockets screwdrivers spanners etc. I carry a few spare bulbs warning triangle and jump leads. If I can't get by with that I call the AA
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Re: Tool Kit
« Reply #40 on: 03 December 2006, 12:09:38 »
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In  the last 25 years we've only had 3 ocassions when snow has made roads really difficult in my neck of the woods.

As for toolkit, I have a small toolbag with sockets screwdrivers spanners etc. I carry a few spare bulbs warning triangle and jump leads. If I can't get by with that I call the AA


Ooops... warning triangle, fortget that one, yeah I have it as well.

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Re: Tool Kit
« Reply #41 on: 03 December 2006, 17:08:41 »
I do have a first aid kit and fire extinguisher, but only coz coucil says I have to carry them.

First aid kit ....Im not allowed to use unless its on myself. If a customer requires the need of first aid......im allowed to offer them the use of the first aid kit.....but not administer first aid coz im not trained in first aid.

Fire extinguisher.....if my Omega caught fire......it would be a race on who could run the fastest!!  ;D
Im not hanging about with a tank full of lpg in the boot  ;D
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Re: Tool Kit
« Reply #42 on: 03 December 2006, 17:11:27 »
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I do have a first aid kit and fire extinguisher, but only coz coucil says I have to carry them.

First aid kit ....Im not allowed to use unless its on myself. If a customer requires the need of first aid......im allowed to offer them the use of the first aid kit.....but not administer first aid coz im not trained in first aid.

Fire extinguisher.....if my Omega caught fire......it would be a race on who could run the fastest!!  ;D
Im not hanging about with a tank full of lpg in the boot  ;D

 :y Good to know I'm not the only one good at throing away money ;D ;D
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Re: Tool Kit
« Reply #43 on: 03 December 2006, 17:35:38 »
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I do have a first aid kit and fire extinguisher, but only coz coucil says I have to carry them.

First aid kit ....Im not allowed to use unless its on myself. If a customer requires the need of first aid......im allowed to offer them the use of the first aid kit.....but not administer first aid coz im not trained in first aid.

Fire extinguisher.....if my Omega caught fire......it would be a race on who could run the fastest!!  ;D
Im not hanging about with a tank full of lpg in the boot  ;D

I actually tried once extinguishing an under-bonnet car fire (not my car) with one of them fire extinguishers... was a pointless exercise. The fire brigade came in minutes and sprayed the car with foam, which did finally stop the fire.

Apparently you are not supposed to open the bonnet of a car with an under-bonnet fire, ‘cause you'll be flaming the fire with fresh air supply, instead you should just pop the bonnet and use the extinguisher through a crack. Ridicules... the spray only last for a few second, and then you can't see where's the fire so spraying it in the general direction of the engine block has no effect... In this case a fuel line ruptured and the petrol caught fire (probably from the exhaust), no way I could have stopped that one.

On the other hand, the fuel tank is at the back, so as long as the fire seemed localised at the front of the car I wasn't too worried of an explosion. But as I said the whole thing was completely pointless - if you see a burning car just stay away and call someone who actually know what they are doing i.e. the firemen.

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Re: Tool Kit
« Reply #44 on: 03 December 2006, 18:11:51 »
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Yes! I carry the following basic tools

Mobile Phone to ring one of my mates
Mars Bar to eat whilst waiting for them to arrive
Flask of coffee to drink whilst they are working on my car
Bit of dosh to say thanks afterwards

It always pays to be prepared!

 ;D ;D ;D Like it.

About the only thing I carry is a portable power pack with jump cables, air compressor and light. Other than that, the best tool of all......my AA card ;) ;D
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