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Title: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 March 2017, 14:17:53
I'm expecting it to fail on a broken spring at the front. Other than that it's fingers crossed. :y

I've also asked then do do an oil and filter change. I supply the oil and filter they charge £20 to do the job.
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: tunnie on 23 March 2017, 14:29:48
Good luck.

My 3.2 goes in tomorrow, only 2 months after it expired.  :o  :-X  ;D
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 23 March 2017, 14:46:53
Good luck, SWMBOS car passed this morning the Panda,I was hoping it would fail drastically so I could get rid of it, hate it with a  vengeance.
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 March 2017, 14:48:35
Good luck.

My 3.2 goes in tomorrow, only 2 months after it expired.  :o  :-X  ;D

Well, I assume the front spring will be identical to the 'common as muck' Vectra and therefore relatively expensive. That is the theory anyway.

Good luck with the 3.2.
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 March 2017, 14:55:47
Good luck, SWMBOS car passed this morning the Panda,I was hoping it would fail drastically so I could get rid of it, hate it with a  vengeance.

The Panda does seem to be gender specific. I can't imagine many men wanting to get behind the wheel. If memory serves the original 'boxy' Panda made do with a 750 cc engine.
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Lincs Robert on 23 March 2017, 14:57:57
I'm expecting it to fail on a broken spring at the front. Other than that it's fingers crossed. :y

I've also asked then do do an oil and filter change. I supply the oil and filter they charge £20 to do the job.

Where do you get it done? Many places get sniffy about doing labour only & id like to do the same ...
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 23 March 2017, 15:03:50
Good luck, SWMBOS car passed this morning the Panda,I was hoping it would fail drastically so I could get rid of it, hate it with a  vengeance.

The Panda does seem to be gender specific. I can't imagine many men wanting to get behind the wheel. If memory serves the original 'boxy' Panda made do with a 750 cc engine.
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This is a 1.1 to be honest once you wind it up it goes well , but just to small & noisy for me, she only does about 3,000 miles a year in it all short trips so ideal for her.
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 March 2017, 15:23:23
I'm expecting it to fail on a broken spring at the front. Other than that it's fingers crossed. :y

I've also asked then do do an oil and filter change. I supply the oil and filter they charge £20 to do the job.

Where do you get it done? Many places get sniffy about doing labour only & id like to do the same ...


It's a little family run business in Powys.

Labour charges (when I'm here) are usually £40 P/H.
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 23 March 2017, 15:38:57
Hope all goes well Opti :y
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 March 2017, 15:48:45
Hope all goes well Opti :y

Thanks, Lizzie. :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 March 2017, 16:04:57
I've just had news that she has passed. :y

I was told the coil spring was broken about 8 months ago so how is it possible? (unless a broken spring is not an MOT failure)

I can only assume that the Signum is such an advanced design that the metal 'heals itself' like a broken bone. It is either that or witchcraft. ;)


Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 23 March 2017, 16:07:19
I've just had news that she has passed. :y

I was told the coil spring was broken about 8 months ago so how is it possible? (unless a broken spring is not an MOT failure)

I can only assume that the Signum is such an advanced design that the metal 'heals itself' like a broken bone. It is either that or witchcraft. ;)

That's brilliant news Opti!!

Your lucky day eh! 8) 8) 8) :-*
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 March 2017, 16:27:43
I've just had news that she has passed. :y

I was told the coil spring was broken about 8 months ago so how is it possible? (unless a broken spring is not an MOT failure)

I can only assume that the Signum is such an advanced design that the metal 'heals itself' like a broken bone. It is either that or witchcraft. ;)

That's brilliant news Opti!!

Your lucky day eh! 8) 8) 8) :-*

I'll take you for a spin later Lizzie......and even allow you to take the wheel. :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 March 2017, 16:36:53
I've just had news that she has passed. :y

I was told the coil spring was broken about 8 months ago so how is it possible? (unless a broken spring is not an MOT failure)

I can only assume that the Signum is such an advanced design that the metal 'heals itself' like a broken bone. It is either that or witchcraft. ;)

Maybe there's a Welsh wizard near your castle who looks kindly upon you M'lud?  :-\  :)
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 23 March 2017, 17:13:40
I've just had news that she has passed. :y

I was told the coil spring was broken about 8 months ago so how is it possible? (unless a broken spring is not an MOT failure)

I can only assume that the Signum is such an advanced design that the metal 'heals itself' like a broken bone. It is either that or witchcraft. ;)

That's brilliant news Opti!!

Your lucky day eh! 8) 8) 8) :-*

I'll take you for a spin later Lizzie......and even allow you to take the wheel. :-* :-* :-*


Are you sure Opti you would want me to? :o :o :o ;D ;D
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 March 2017, 17:19:37
I've just had news that she has passed. :y

I was told the coil spring was broken about 8 months ago so how is it possible? (unless a broken spring is not an MOT failure)

I can only assume that the Signum is such an advanced design that the metal 'heals itself' like a broken bone. It is either that or witchcraft. ;)

That's brilliant news Opti!!

Your lucky day eh! 8) 8) 8) :-*

I'll take you for a spin later Lizzie......and even allow you to take the wheel. :-* :-* :-*


Are you sure Opti you would want me to? :o :o :o ;D ;D

We could stop for a spot of lunch in a charming country pub......and then. :) :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* ;)
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 March 2017, 19:27:53
Vectra springs are easy enough to change, cost about £40 each last time I did a pair ;)
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 23 March 2017, 19:36:56
I've just had news that she has passed. :y

I was told the coil spring was broken about 8 months ago so how is it possible? (unless a broken spring is not an MOT failure)

I can only assume that the Signum is such an advanced design that the metal 'heals itself' like a broken bone. It is either that or witchcraft. ;)

That's brilliant news Opti!!

Your lucky day eh! 8) 8) 8) :-*

I'll take you for a spin later Lizzie......and even allow you to take the wheel. :-* :-* :-*


Are you sure Opti you would want me to? :o :o :o ;D ;D

We could stop for a spot of lunch in a charming country pub......and then. :) :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* ;)

 :D :D :-* You'll have to get those springs sorted  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 March 2017, 21:15:40
I've just had news that she has passed. :y

I was told the coil spring was broken about 8 months ago so how is it possible? (unless a broken spring is not an MOT failure)

I can only assume that the Signum is such an advanced design that the metal 'heals itself' like a broken bone. It is either that or witchcraft. ;)

That's brilliant news Opti!!

Your lucky day eh! 8) 8) 8) :-*

I'll take you for a spin later Lizzie......and even allow you to take the wheel. :-* :-* :-*


Are you sure Opti you would want me to? :o :o :o ;D ;D

We could stop for a spot of lunch in a charming country pub......and then. :) :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* ;)

 :D :D :-* You'll have to get those springs sorted  ;D ;D

You are a very naughty girl. :D ;D :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Lincs Robert on 24 March 2017, 11:03:15
I'm expecting it to fail on a broken spring at the front. Other than that it's fingers crossed. :y

I've also asked then do do an oil and filter change. I supply the oil and filter they charge £20 to do the job.

Where do you get it done? Many places get sniffy about doing labour only & id like to do the same ...


It's a little family run business in Powys.

Labour charges (when I'm here) are usually £40 P/H.

And there was me thinking Sleaford way! Doh .....
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: STEMO on 24 March 2017, 13:29:14
I'm expecting it to fail on a broken spring at the front. Other than that it's fingers crossed. :y

I've also asked then do do an oil and filter change. I supply the oil and filter they charge £20 to do the job.

Where do you get it done? Many places get sniffy about doing labour only & id like to do the same ...


It's a little family run business in Powys.

Labour charges (when I'm here) are usually £40 P/H.

And there was me thinking Sleaford way! Doh .....
Opti has homes in several countries.
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 March 2017, 13:57:14
I'm expecting it to fail on a broken spring at the front. Other than that it's fingers crossed. :y

I've also asked then do do an oil and filter change. I supply the oil and filter they charge £20 to do the job.

Where do you get it done? Many places get sniffy about doing labour only & id like to do the same ...


It's a little family run business in Powys.

Labour charges (when I'm here) are usually £40 P/H.

And there was me thinking Sleaford way! Doh .....
Opti has homes in several countries.

That reminds me.......I must visit my New York penthouse apartment when I get the chance.
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 14:22:52
My 3.2 passed it's MOT, so now legal again  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 March 2017, 14:40:58
My 3.2 passed it's MOT, so now legal again  ::)  ;D

Always good news.
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 16:53:58
How much do people pay these days for a MOT? I paid £25 which I thought was rather good for a Vx specialist
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Terbs on 24 March 2017, 18:59:21
£45 each for mine :y
Great news that yours passed :y
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Nick W on 24 March 2017, 19:04:09
How much do people pay these days for a MOT? I paid £25 which I thought was rather good for a Vx specialist


£35 at the garage 100m down the road. They even park the car in front of the house when it's done.
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 24 March 2017, 19:11:10
They picked the Fiat up & returned it £40 all in.
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: STEMO on 24 March 2017, 19:17:29
Five indie garages in close proximity to me, they all charge what the lowest priced one charges, about £30 I think.
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: TheBoy on 24 March 2017, 20:26:24
My 3.2 passed it's MOT, so now legal again  ::)  ;D
I would expect that to fly through if you've looked after it, as it pretty tidy example :y
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 20:28:57
My 3.2 passed it's MOT, so now legal again  ::)  ;D
I would expect that to fly through if you've looked after it, as it pretty tidy example :y

Adviso on rear number plate, been a long time coming that.  ::)

Oh and corroded front disc's, which I expected.

I'm scared to take off the sills though  :'(
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: STEMO on 24 March 2017, 20:39:16
My 3.2 passed it's MOT, so now legal again  ::)  ;D
I would expect that to fly through if you've looked after it, as it pretty tidy example :y

Adviso on rear number plate, been a long time coming that.  ::)

Oh and corroded front disc's, which I expected.

I'm scared to take off the sills though  :'(
So don't.
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 20:41:54
My 3.2 passed it's MOT, so now legal again  ::)  ;D
I would expect that to fly through if you've looked after it, as it pretty tidy example :y

Adviso on rear number plate, been a long time coming that.  ::)

Oh and corroded front disc's, which I expected.

I'm scared to take off the sills though  :'(
So don't.

When the car transports your wife and daughter, I want to know it's sound underneath.
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: STEMO on 24 March 2017, 20:44:29
My 3.2 passed it's MOT, so now legal again  ::)  ;D
I would expect that to fly through if you've looked after it, as it pretty tidy example :y

Adviso on rear number plate, been a long time coming that.  ::)

Oh and corroded front disc's, which I expected.

I'm scared to take off the sills though  :'(
So don't.

When the car transports your wife and daughter, I want to know it's sound underneath.
You have the VW.
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 20:45:26
That goes to work, can't cope with 50 mile commute with crappy 21mpg the 3.2 does

The 3.2 will probably be gone soon  :-X
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: STEMO on 24 March 2017, 20:47:01
That goes to work, can't cope with 50 mile commute with crappy 21mpg the 3.2 does

The 3.2 will probably be gone soon  :-X
Then get the zafira bought and get shut of the old mans car once and for all. I know it grew up with you like........ ;D
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 20:48:48
That goes to work, can't cope with 50 mile commute with crappy 21mpg the 3.2 does

The 3.2 will probably be gone soon  :-X
Then get the zafira boughtand get shut of the old mans car once and for all. I know it grew up with you like........ ;D

I'm looking  :y

Need Uncle Rupert buy all of Sky, then I can make my move  8)
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: TheBoy on 24 March 2017, 20:49:31
I'm scared to take off the sills though  :'(
Assuming you do basic tasks like washing it, and getting salt off in the winter, it'll be fine
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 21:02:49
I'm scared to take off the sills though  :'(
Assuming you do basic tasks like washing it, and getting salt off in the winter, it'll be fine

Errr yeah washing it.  :-X

Think it was washed sometime last year, certainly not this year ::)
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 21:12:49
That goes to work, can't cope with 50 mile commute with crappy 21mpg the 3.2 does

The 3.2 will probably be gone soon  :-X
Then get the zafira boughtand get shut of the old mans car once and for all. I know it grew up with you like........ ;D

I'm looking  :y

Need Uncle Rupert buy all of Sky, then I can make my move  8)

Strongly considering something like this, although it's has a serious issue with middle seat not being ISOFIX. The S-Max which I consider a better car is considerably more expensive.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201702132285377?make=VAUXHALL&model=ZAFIRA%20TOURER&radius=1500&postcode=tw89de&transmission=Automatic&fuel-type=Petrol&sort=price-asc&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&advertising-location=at_cars&aggregatedTrim=Elite&page=1 (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201702132285377?make=VAUXHALL&model=ZAFIRA%20TOURER&radius=1500&postcode=tw89de&transmission=Automatic&fuel-type=Petrol&sort=price-asc&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&advertising-location=at_cars&aggregatedTrim=Elite&page=1)
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: TheBoy on 24 March 2017, 21:26:44
I'm scared to take off the sills though  :'(
Assuming you do basic tasks like washing it, and getting salt off in the winter, it'll be fine

Errr yeah washing it.  :-X

Think it was washed sometime last year, certainly not this year ::)
The Pisshat will rust as well if you don't wash the salt off.  That's what killed your 2.2 ;)
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 21:28:58
I'm scared to take off the sills though  :'(
Assuming you do basic tasks like washing it, and getting salt off in the winter, it'll be fine

Errr yeah washing it.  :-X

Think it was washed sometime last year, certainly not this year ::)
The Pisshat will rust as well if you don't wash the salt off.  That's what killed your 2.2 ;)

And your rusty bullet  ;)

Besides 17 years old? That means CC has 14 years to go? Happy with that  :y
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: TheBoy on 24 March 2017, 21:42:14
I'm scared to take off the sills though  :'(
Assuming you do basic tasks like washing it, and getting salt off in the winter, it'll be fine

Errr yeah washing it.  :-X

Think it was washed sometime last year, certainly not this year ::)
The Pisshat will rust as well if you don't wash the salt off.  That's what killed your 2.2 ;)

And your rusty bullet  ;)

Besides 17 years old? That means CC has 14 years to go? Happy with that  :y
Clearly the Silver Bullet wasn't as bad as your 2.2, as its not written the car off :).  Just as well, given the lack of anything viable to replace it with.

But a little effort of cleaning off the salt after use will extend your car's life, hopefully to another 14 years (but probably not) :y.  Its the laziness of VAG owners why you don't see many older than 15yrs.  I knew an Audi owner (80 or 100, can't remember) who was bragging his car would never fail an MOT, as it couldn't rust, and no amount of talking common sense was going to convince him otherwise.  He was livid when it did fail (spectacularly, I believe he scrapped it). Silly arse ;D
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 21:52:56
2.2 passed it's MOT with the rusted sills it had, just my choice to stop driving it considering the large structure issue.

Given LD's 03 Plate estate was showing signs as well, suspect my 3.2 will be not far behind.
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: TheBoy on 24 March 2017, 22:06:58
2.2 passed it's MOT with the rusted sills it had, just my choice to stop driving it considering the large structure issue.

Given LD's 03 Plate estate was showing signs as well, suspect my 3.2 will be not far behind.
LD's was not that pretty underneath 5 or 6 years ago when we were changing a radiator on it.  I've seen your 3.2 naked, with no bumpers and sill covers on, and it was near bloody perfect.  That was less than 6 years ago :).  It'd have to be pretty extreme for it to be serious now.  If you are concerned, check and treat now. Damn sight easier than cutting bits out and welding new in :)
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 22:15:27
2.2 passed it's MOT with the rusted sills it had, just my choice to stop driving it considering the large structure issue.

Given LD's 03 Plate estate was showing signs as well, suspect my 3.2 will be not far behind.
LD's was not that pretty underneath 5 or 6 years ago when we were changing a radiator on it.  I've seen your 3.2 naked, with no bumpers and sill covers on, and it was near bloody perfect.  That was less than 6 years ago :).  It'd have to be pretty extreme for it to be serious now. If you are concerned, check and scrap it now. Damn sight easier than cutting bits out and welding new in :)

Fixed.
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: TheBoy on 24 March 2017, 22:19:14
2.2 passed it's MOT with the rusted sills it had, just my choice to stop driving it considering the large structure issue.

Given LD's 03 Plate estate was showing signs as well, suspect my 3.2 will be not far behind.
LD's was not that pretty underneath 5 or 6 years ago when we were changing a radiator on it.  I've seen your 3.2 naked, with no bumpers and sill covers on, and it was near bloody perfect.  That was less than 6 years ago :).  It'd have to be pretty extreme for it to be serious now. If you are concerned, check and scrap it now. Damn sight easier than cutting bits out and welding new in :)

Fixed.
Well, whatever floats your boat :)
Title: Re: Car in for MOT today.
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 March 2017, 00:57:39
2.2 passed it's MOT with the rusted sills it had, just my choice to stop driving it considering the large structure issue.

Given LD's 03 Plate estate was showing signs as well, suspect my 3.2 will be not far behind.
LD's was not that pretty underneath 5 or 6 years ago when we were changing a radiator on it.  I've seen your 3.2 naked, with no bumpers and sill covers on, and it was near bloody perfect.  That was less than 6 years ago :).  It'd have to be pretty extreme for it to be serious now. If you are concerned, check and scrap it now. Damn sight easier than cutting bits out and welding new in :)

Fixed.
Well, whatever floats your boat :)

Oh dear, Tunnie's really gone and sold his soul to the devil......  ::)   ;D