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Jul 30th, 2020, 12:46 | #71 |
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Yes, when you speak with FRF quote code C3 and you get quite a good discount - the %age varies. Most main dealers offer a straight 5-10% on production of a VOC membership card.
I found that Caffyns offered a lower final price than my local dealer, so I guess regional prices differ too lol
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Jul 30th, 2020, 15:15 | #72 |
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Simon at FRF (and the rest of the team) are awesome. They go the extra mile and their knowledge of the older Volvo's is superb (I think Simon or someone has an early R). The prices are always low enough that I never bother going anywhere else now when I need genuine parts. Rob
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Jul 31st, 2020, 11:29 | #73 |
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Parts ordered and will be here next week. Everything available apparently. Went with FRF as the Caffyns man was on holiday. The guy at FRF was so helpful and patient with me and gave me loads of help and advice on how to go about it and some tips which I will add to the pile of tips from other websites, forums and videos I've watched.
Got to make sure I have the right tools now so I can attack it!
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Jul 31st, 2020, 11:40 | #74 |
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I've always found FRF very helpful.. Keep us updated on how you get on
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Aug 6th, 2020, 14:04 | #75 |
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The parts I ordered to replace the PCV system are here, a couple of tools I believe I need are arriving today, a gazebo that I plan on using as a mechanics cover has been dragged out of storage and tested...I think we're ready to go!
Now all I need is some luck, some confidence, and more than likely a few of those M&S extremely chocolatey biscuits and many, many cups of tea In other news I have:
Always so much to do!
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Aug 6th, 2020, 16:13 | #76 | |
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Aug 7th, 2020, 10:13 | #77 |
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Was that the 15mL or 30mL sized C4? Keep keaning to pick some up for mine.
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Aug 7th, 2020, 11:15 | #78 |
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15ml - I would advise anyone about to do their car to get a 30ml because you'll be amazed at how much plastic needs attention on the car!
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Aug 7th, 2020, 12:00 | #79 |
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You are using too much. 15 ml is sufficient to do a whole car. I treat 'er indoors Mini Cooper with it and there is quite sufficient for two coats all round - and there are acres of trim on that. It is the best trim restorer I have ever used and well worth the money.
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Aug 7th, 2020, 14:08 | #80 |
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I've swapped the door handles and have the thinner V70 roof trim so I should get away with the 15mL (based on the fact you spilt some, and have more plastics!). Thanks!
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