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[Gareth Lewis]

I look at it this way.

Based on all this, then each member has to make up his own mind .  There are plenty of options, but it isyour choice, and your choice only whether you ask for help and then proceed with the job.

Agree 100%  

[Darth Loo-knee]

I too have spent many hours repairing a bodged DIY job but paperwork doesn't mean everything... I spent hours repairing "professionals" work also. It's down to experience

Many of the cockups I've rectified have come out of VX dealerships. Work done by enthusiasts (including myself) is usually meticulously done. Hey ho.

On this occasion I agree with you James. The amount of cars I have done and rectified have been ballsed up by so called "Mechanics" be it back street or Vauxhall's.
These are the people giving you "Mechanics" a bad name Markie..

[JamesV6CDX]

On this occasion I agree with you James...

Bloody hell mate - you say it like it's a first...  

In all seriousness - I'm still insured and will still help people - but with other commitments, I can't offer much in the way of a service anyway - apart from once in a while...  

[Andy B]

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 I know where the petrol, oil & water goes - that is it - period [size=14]full stop[/size]!!!!!! ........

bloody Americanisms ........  

[Gareth Lewis]

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 I know where the petrol, oil & water goes - that is it - period [size=14]full stop[/size]!!!!!! ........

bloody Americanisms ........  

Andy

I was born in Birmingham
My father is Welsh
My Mother is half Italian & half Irish
My Wife is Scottish (by blood line)
I live in England

I already feel like a walking advert for United Nations. PLEASE don't claim I'm now turning into an American? The only thing I have in common with many Americans is the size of my belly  

[Darth Loo-knee]

I did my Coachbuilding Apprenticeship which was for 4 years. The firm I worked for was PMT Engineering at Stoke, which was the main Bus Depot and also repaired/built coaches.
I did one year in the Mechanical, one year in the Trimming, two years in the Coachbuilding which entailed day release to College.
Since leaving there going to other Coachbuilding Companies I have come across "Coachbuilders" that do not have there City & Guilds and people that have. Mechanic's are not the only Trade that some "Tradesman" are shit.
I have met some Guy's who have never had a Mechanical job at all, one worked in a Bank and I have never seen such a Gifted Guy ever....  

[Peters Omega]

I would of thought most people look to employ a service that comes via a recommendation and from an outfit/individual that has the relevant experience. If these two criteria are met surely that's the start of a decent service - irrelevant of formal qualifications. Their are hell of a lot of so called professionals out there with no formal quals but with the experience to do the job and do it well. IMO, keep up the good work.

[Andy B]

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I already feel like a walking advert for United Nations. PLEASE don't claim I'm now turning into an American? The only thing I have in common with many Americans is the size of my belly  

I'm sorry   I shouldn't be so critical, it's just that Americanism are one of my pet hates.  :-?
we watch films not movies
lads at work talk about having doved into  ...... they didn't, they dived!
American format of dates ie May 10th ..... not it's not, it's 10 th May, that's why we write it as 10/5/09 not, unlike USA 9/11/** isn't Sept 11 it's 9th Novemeber ....
and breathe .......            

[Gareth Lewis]

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I already feel like a walking advert for United Nations. PLEASE don't claim I'm now turning into an American? The only thing I have in common with many Americans is the size of my belly  

I'm sorry   I shouldn't be so critical, it's just that Americanism are one of my pet hates.  :-?
we watch films not movies
lads at work talk about having doved into  ...... they didn't, they dived!
American format of dates ie May 10th ..... not it's not, it's 10 th May, that's why we write it as 10/5/09 not, unlike USA 9/11/** isn't Sept 11 it's 9th Novemeber ....
and breathe .......            

Andy - absolutely nothing to apologise for! I agree with everything you said.

You live about 12 miles from me - we should be talking and typing as real Northerners 'oop 'ere do! No one will ever understand us then!

[Andy B]

.... we should be talking and typing as real Northerners 'oop 'ere do! No one will ever understand us then!

Aye! Tha's reet!
 
It's grim up North

[hotel21]

Reality check time.....

I am a qualified engineer (albeit Marine, not car) and not a technician or mechainic, to answer a pet hate of mine and others regarding the misuse of the term 'engineer'.  I have BoT paperwork to substantiate and quite proud of the work and sweat (LOTS of sweat!) whilst in ships enginerooms.

I am quite happy working on things mechanical, especially when I've done a task once or twice to reinforce it within my mind that I have fully understood what I am trying to achieve.

My point is, irrespective of my professional qualifications, I am not perhaps 'qualified' to work on Omegas of other members so, ergo, should I stop?

James - you are sufficiently experienced in omega repair, to my mind, that you should be able to qork on the marque without question, withing the bounds of your personal expertise.  The fact that such work is insured by a bona fide company that are happy with your capabilities should suffice.

As an aside, I have had work done on previous cars by supposedly qualified 'mechanics' that I would not subsequently trust to repair a yoyo......

[hotel21]

Reality check time.....

I am a qualified engineer (albeit Marine, not car) and not a technician or mechainic, to answer a pet hate of mine and others regarding the misuse of the term 'engineer'.  I have BoT paperwork to substantiate and quite proud of the work and sweat (LOTS of sweat!) whilst in ships enginerooms.

I am quite happy working on things mechanical, especially when I've done a task once or twice to reinforce it within my mind that I have fully understood what I am trying to achieve.

My point is, irrespective of my professional qualifications, I am not perhaps 'qualified' to work on Omegas of other members so, ergo, should I stop?

James - you are sufficiently experienced in omega repair, to my mind, that you should be able to qork on the marque without question, withing the bounds of your personal expertise.  The fact that such work is insured by a bona fide company that are happy with your capabilities should suffice.

As an aside, I have had work done on previous cars by supposedly qualified 'mechanics' that I would not subsequently trust to repair a yoyo......

To add, whilst serving as Trafpol, was also sufficiently qualified to issue forms PG9, the same as the prohibitions issued by VOSA at the roadside as per MOT test guidelines, so, arguably perhaps, to MOT Tester standards??

[Martin_1962]

People know my opinions on some LPG installers

[Vamps]

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I already feel like a walking advert for United Nations. PLEASE don't claim I'm now turning into an American? The only thing I have in common with many Americans is the size of my belly  

I'm sorry   I shouldn't be so critical, it's just that Americanism are one of my pet hates.  :-?
we watch films not movies
lads at work talk about having doved into  ...... they didn't, they dived!
American format of dates ie May 10th ..... not it's not, it's 10 th May, that's why we write it as 10/5/09 not, unlike USA 9/11/** isn't Sept 11 it's 9th Novemeber ....
and breathe .......            

Andy - absolutely nothing to apologise for! I agree with everything you said.

You live about 12 miles from me - we should be talking and typing as real Northerners 'oop 'ere do! No one will ever understand us then!

Derbshire is South Mate.............

[Gareth Lewis]

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I already feel like a walking advert for United Nations. PLEASE don't claim I'm now turning into an American? The only thing I have in common with many Americans is the size of my belly  

I'm sorry   I shouldn't be so critical, it's just that Americanism are one of my pet hates.  :-?
we watch films not movies
lads at work talk about having doved into  ...... they didn't, they dived!
American format of dates ie May 10th ..... not it's not, it's 10 th May, that's why we write it as 10/5/09 not, unlike USA 9/11/** isn't Sept 11 it's 9th Novemeber ....
and breathe .......            

Andy - absolutely nothing to apologise for! I agree with everything you said.

You live about 12 miles from me - we should be talking and typing as real Northerners 'oop 'ere do! No one will ever understand us then!

Derbshire is South Mate.............

 

Have a look at the map - Glossop is 8 miles East of Manchester and 4 miles South of South Yorkshire