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Sep 18th, 2021, 21:35 | #1 |
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Can you recommend a specialist
I’m looking for a garage who can look after my P1800. Any recommendations/ experiences within a reasonable distance of Ross on Wye?
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Sep 22nd, 2021, 10:28 | #2 |
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Sorry Simon, not aware of any near you :-(
- what are you looking to have done ? Paul |
Sep 23rd, 2021, 14:31 | #3 |
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Hi Paul. I was looking to have it checked over to see what needed doing. Bit rattly underneath and I suspect engine needs a tune-up, possibly even an unleaded conversion.
Another thought is if anyone knows a local talented retired mechanic with facilities who may be interested in earning some extra cash. Maybe he or she could teach me along the way….. Last edited by Simon703; Sep 23rd, 2021 at 14:35. |
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Sep 24th, 2021, 10:48 | #5 |
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Are you having MOT's done? It's a good basic check if nothing else. "A bit rattly underneath" might be trying to tell you something.
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If I ever get my PV back on the road it will be APK / MOT exempt. It is all very well being exempt but I will at least for the price of an MOT test get a local garage to have another look over the car and do a decent test for the brakes... ...I can do loads of stuff at a DIY level but at present I am unable to check and measure relative braking efficiencies #### As for learning about doing stuff yourself many many moons ago I took myself off to the local college for a car maintenance night class. These days they might still do them and even have a classic car related course that doesn't include finding an Obi Wan Kenobi socket...
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Sep 24th, 2021, 16:23 | #7 |
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Thanks Derek, good call. I have just bought it, ensured it came with fresh MOT which it achieved with no Advisories. I think the handbrake cable is rattling. Maybe would benefit from new Springs. Mainly improvements as apposed to necessities. Comfortable nothing serious but I’m used to new cars and modern classics. I get ratty if I can hear my wife’s earring move(remember the Golf advert!!).
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