Funny you should say that. I remember as a youngster my dad used washing up liquid for the car bodywork, can't recall what car, probably Hillman Minx or Hunter. Very strange.Mr Sheen
Funny you should say that. I remember as a youngster my dad used washing up liquid for the car bodywork, can't recall what car, probably Hillman Minx or Hunter. Very strange.Mr Sheen
Poo. Electrical gremlins, so it's trial and error to find where the problem is. Going to be a good few days yet...Car in for MOT and service last week - all fine. Massive misbehaviour today - dropped it off again and hoping it just needs a new battery...
I remember when electrical gremlins were fixed with WD40 or, squeezing a spade connector with pliers...Poo. Electrical gremlins, so it's trial and error to find where the problem is. Going to be a good few days yet...
Bit worse than that these days - 3.5 hrs labour (I know it was more, but they're good guys) at £76p/h (Audi would be charging iro £300-350 p/h by now), plus diagnostic test, VAT and a relay coming in at a total of £410. Failed part itself was £23 pre-VAT...I remember when electrical gremlins were fixed with WD40 or, squeezing a spade connector with pliers...
Yeah. I love Citroen's with the Hydropneumatic suspension. I had no less than 5 BXs. The Xantia I think was better.I'd really like a 2011 or onwards C5 Exclusive Tourer. Hydropneumatic suspension, chain drive camshaft. Really nice car in my opinion.I’m sure they have got much better over time.
I have a liking for French cars, especially Citroens on Hydropneumatic suspension. I have had four of those Citroens and they always had a reputation for complexity and unreliability. I never had many problems and the hydraulic system was always reliable.
Ride quality is something that we seem to have gradually lost.Love the old DS. It's like driving a water bed. One of my fav classics.
Lap times matter more now...Ride quality is something that we seem to have gradually lost.
Indeed. Car makes nowadays are obsessed with dislodging your spine. The ma-in-law had a Peugeot 307, which was nice and comfy but the build quality and reliability was dreadful.Ride quality is something that we seem to have gradually lost.
Living where I do and actually I think the roads are pretty unkempt in other places too, it amazes me to see people with lowered suspension and very low profile tyres. I always look for the opposite when looking for a car.😂Indeed. Car makes nowadays are obsessed with dislodging your spine. The ma-in-law had a Peugeot 307, which was nice and comfy but the build quality and reliability was dreadful.
Those old Citreon DSs had seats like armchairs - fabulously sophisticated. The only issues were everything worked off the same hydraulic feed, incl the brakes. If that leaked you were in trouble.
When insurance companies write off cars they may not go to the scrapper. My son's Ford Fiesta was written off and he was paid accordingly. A salvage pick up came to take the Fiesta away to auction. A few months afterwards I looked on the DVLA website and the car was back on the road. Who is kidding who?Cheers guys.
Just to confirm, my insurance company has not been told. The insurance company mentioned was the guy who hit the car. The specialist has now involved their insurance company as they are also legal advisors.
The car had trade plates on when hit. It happened over 20 miles from my doorstep. Consequently I'm left in limbo. I want to keep the car because of its condition, rarity and all our family really like the car: family holidays, and mundane stuff like shopping, taking my daughter to University etc etc.
If it has to go to scrapheap-on-the Wold, then I demand compensation for a suitable replacement, which will be far more than the cost of the repair.
I forgot all about this.When insurance companies write off cars they may not go to the scrapper. My son's Ford Fiesta was written off and he was paid accordingly. A salvage pick up came to take the Fiesta away to auction. A few months afterwards I looked on the DVLA website and the car was back on the road. Who is kidding who?
Would have thought the 10W 40 wouldn't be a bad substitutionBeen told by Alfa independent specialists that Alfa Romeo are now recommending one particular oil: Petronas Syntium 10W 60. I've tried getting and that's hens teeth. Phoned various independent specialists I use and they buy it from a company Alfa Shop. They are having supply issues. Euro car parts no longer supply Petronas oils of any sort, Halfords don't sell 10W 60.
Joys of owning a specialist car.
That's a racing spec oil grade, are they sure? Can't find Petronus online but plenty of other brands available.Been told by Alfa independent specialists that Alfa Romeo are now recommending one particular oil: Petronas Syntium 10W 60. I've tried getting and that's hens teeth. Phoned various independent specialists I use and they buy it from a company Alfa Shop. They are having supply issues. Euro car parts no longer supply Petronas oils of any sort, Halfords don't sell 10W 60.
Joys of owning a specialist car.
My Chrysler 300C diesel, has a Mercedes OM642 engine in it. This engine has to have a particular Mercedes Synthetic Ash Free Oil and you have to be careful when buying, to get the specification numbers exactly right. I accidentally ordered the wrong oil because the correct oil is something, something, something, .3 and I ordered .2. The cans look identical.Would have thought the 10W 40 wouldn't be a bad substitution
Surprised they don't suggest Eni Oils as they are Italian....
It's Petronas that's why...That's a racing spec oil grade, are they sure? Can't find Petronus online but plenty of other brands available.
Always used 10W 40 until I had the car serviced a couple of weeks ago. Recently Alfa Romeo are recommending 10 60, especially for my 2.0 JTS engine. Had that confirmed by other specialists.Would have thought the 10W 40 wouldn't be a bad substitution
Surprised they don't suggest Eni Oils as they are Italian....
They used to recommend Petronas Selina, which is outright racing oil.That's a racing spec oil grade, are they sure? Can't find Petronus online but plenty of other brands available.
I'm well aware of who Petronus are, being an avid F1 followerIt's Petronas that's why...
Malaysian oil company.