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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #12390 on: 10 April 2016, 15:45:35 »

We won't have a garage when we move, I'm going to get creative with space....and throw out all the shite I've been keeping in case I need it.  :(
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #12391 on: 10 April 2016, 15:47:36 »

We won't have a garage when we move, I'm going to get creative with space....and throw out all the shite I've been keeping in case I need it.  :(
I found a combination of gas and a spark was very effective at "housekeeping"....
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #12392 on: 10 April 2016, 15:49:30 »

We won't have a garage when we move, I'm going to get creative with space....and throw out all the shite I've been keeping in case I need it.  :(
I found a combination of gas and a spark was very effective at "housekeeping"....
No thanks, I'd rather go to the tip.  ;D
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #12393 on: 10 April 2016, 16:05:54 »

Drop links and fuel filter on the little van, and a 12 hours night shift to go :'(

Which one's that? :-\

1.9D Berlingo :y
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #12394 on: 10 April 2016, 17:09:30 »

Washed it, checked the fluids. Took the o/s/f wheel off to put the tyre on the correct way round but noticed it had worn down quite a bit on the inside edge so didn't bother.
I popped a tyre on that corner when I hit a pothole, which knocked the camber out badly.
Will need to get that sorted and then out another tyre on there.  ::)
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #12395 on: 11 April 2016, 02:50:08 »

Just servicing the "maintenance free" battery, electrolyte low so topped up whilst on charge and will correct levels at end of charging :)
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #12396 on: 11 April 2016, 09:55:16 »

Drop links and fuel filter on the little van, and a 12 hours night shift to go :'(

Which one's that? :-\

1.9D Berlingo :y

Ah, haven't seen that one. :y
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #12397 on: 11 April 2016, 13:22:02 »

Wheels back from being refurbed and I am £260 poorer, now to book the new tyres, so popped down to the place that are going to fit the order from Blackcircles and asked how much they will charge to supply and fit same tyres.

Answer is £130 a tyre
Blackcircles £101 a tyre

Fitted at the same place ::)

Almost £120 saving. What can I say
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #12398 on: 11 April 2016, 13:34:10 »

Taxed the TD. >:(
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #12399 on: 11 April 2016, 13:52:03 »

Wheels back from being refurbed and I am £260 poorer, now to book the new tyres, so popped down to the place that are going to fit the order from Blackcircles and asked how much they will charge to supply and fit same tyres.

Answer is £130 a tyre
Blackcircles £101 a tyre

Fitted at the same place ::)

Almost £120 saving. What can I say

As I've found out, because you've done them out of their margin for profit. You will be bumped to the back of the queue if any issues popup.

I just went Kumho's for the 2.2 @ £140 for a pair of rears. There is another place i spotted just up the road actually, near Guffers they were sporting a Kumho flag. Will call in there for a quote next time
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #12400 on: 11 April 2016, 16:33:51 »

Just come back from Costa Del Skegness via all some favourite back roads I know at shall we say "not very sedate pace"  :-X :D When I hear a thump under the car  :-\
Looked in the mirror to see the piggin near side skirt flying into a farmers field  ::) :'(

'dangle berries'  >:( >:(
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #12401 on: 11 April 2016, 17:33:17 »

Just come back from Costa Del Skegness via all some favourite back roads I know at shall we say "not very sedate pace"  :-X :D When I hear a thump under the car  :-\
Looked in the mirror to see the piggin near side skirt flying into a farmers field  ::) :'(

'dangle berries'  >:( >:(
When I drive behind an omega, I always leave a decent gap.  ;D
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #12402 on: 11 April 2016, 17:46:59 »

Just come back from Costa Del Skegness via all some favourite back roads I know at shall we say "not very sedate pace"  :-X :D When I hear a thump under the car  :-\
Looked in the mirror to see the piggin near side skirt flying into a farmers field  ::) :'(

'dangle berries'  >:( >:(
When I drive behind an omega, I always leave a decent gap.  ;D
Because Snot can't keep up?
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #12403 on: 11 April 2016, 18:01:25 »

Just come back from Costa Del Skegness via all some favourite back roads I know at shall we say "not very sedate pace"  :-X :D When I hear a thump under the car  :-\
Looked in the mirror to see the piggin near side skirt flying into a farmers field  ::) :'(

'dangle berries'  >:( >:(
When I drive behind an omega, I always leave a decent gap.  ;D
Because Snot can't keep up?
Can't keep up? I'll have you know I've attended a speed awareness course, young man.  ;D
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #12404 on: 11 April 2016, 18:33:09 »

Just come back from Costa Del Skegness via all some favourite back roads I know at shall we say "not very sedate pace"  :-X :D When I hear a thump under the car  :-\
Looked in the mirror to see the piggin near side skirt flying into a farmers field  ::) :'(

'dangle berries'  >:( >:(
When I drive behind an omega, I always leave a decent gap.  ;D
Because Snot can't keep up?
Can't keep up? I'll have you know I've attended a speed awareness course, young man.  ;D
Even a blind cyclist can exceed 20mph
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