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Title: Free Mot
Post by: Kieran on 10 September 2018, 20:47:17
Halfords are offering free MOT with any purchase at store or online. Purchases must be made between 10th September - 14th October. MOT valid till 31st October 2019. Obviously they will try and get further work out of it but worth a try.
Title: Re: Free Mot
Post by: redelitev6 on 10 September 2018, 21:11:47
"Free" and Halfords, mmm  ::)
Title: Re: Free Mot
Post by: dave the builder on 10 September 2018, 21:11:56
hardly a free MOT
they will fail it and charge you stupid amounts to fix what they found.
like £30 per headlight that needs adjustment etc
ATL test with shaker plates ,will highlight even the slightest play in anything
(so expect to pay for new shocks,bushes etc)
your "free MOT" will probably cost you £500+
JM2PW
Title: Re: Free Mot
Post by: zirk on 10 September 2018, 21:20:42
A Free Mot with Halfords, think I would rather piss on a spark plug with the engine running at 6000 rpm  ::).
Title: Re: Free Mot
Post by: STEMO on 10 September 2018, 22:17:29
A Free Mot with Halfords, think I would rather piss on a spark plug with the engine running at 6000 rpm  ::).
You've tried that too? Good, innit?  :y
Title: Re: Free Mot
Post by: b4ndit on 10 September 2018, 22:24:50
Think i might go for it could be a laugh ;D
Title: Re: Free Mot
Post by: deviator on 11 September 2018, 08:09:22
A Free Mot with Halfords, think I would rather piss on a spark plug with the engine running at 6000 rpm  ::).
Couple of questions...
1. Is the plug in the engine?
2. Is the HT lead /COP attached?
Title: Re: Free Mot
Post by: zirk on 11 September 2018, 12:20:01
A Free Mot with Halfords, think I would rather piss on a spark plug with the engine running at 6000 rpm  ::).
Couple of questions...
1. Is the plug in the engine?
2. Is the HT lead /COP attached?

Couple of questions...
1. Is the plug in the engine?              A.  Doesn't have to be, but helps to get the Engine up to 6000 rpm.
2. Is the HT lead /COP attached?       A. Yes, this is Mandatory.
Title: Re: Free Mot
Post by: dave the builder on 11 September 2018, 12:28:36
A Free Mot with Halfords, think I would rather piss on a spark plug with the engine running at 6000 rpm  ::).
so on the windscreen  :-\ to wet plugs 2,4,6  :-\
not easy on a DBW engine to hold the GO pedal and reach the screen  ;D

Title: Re: Free Mot
Post by: zirk on 11 September 2018, 12:33:37
A Free Mot with Halfords, think I would rather piss on a spark plug with the engine running at 6000 rpm  ::).
so on the windscreen  :-\ to wet plugs 2,4,6  :-\
not easy on a DBW engine to hold the GO pedal and reach the screen  ;D
Just takes practice, I can get to my Neighbors BMW from my Bedroom window.
Title: Re: Free Mot
Post by: deviator on 11 September 2018, 12:38:37
A Free Mot with Halfords, think I would rather piss on a spark plug with the engine running at 6000 rpm  ::).
so on the windscreen  :-\ to wet plugs 2,4,6  :-\
not easy on a DBW engine to hold the GO pedal and reach the screen  ;D
Just takes practice, I can get to my Neighbors open top BMW from my Bedroom window.
Better
Title: Re: Free Mot
Post by: zirk on 11 September 2018, 12:45:02
A Free Mot with Halfords, think I would rather piss on a spark plug with the engine running at 6000 rpm  ::).
so on the windscreen  :-\ to wet plugs 2,4,6  :-\
not easy on a DBW engine to hold the GO pedal and reach the screen  ;D
Just takes practice, I can get to my Neighbors open top BMW from my Bedroom window.
Better
Open Sun Roof, gives a better Aroma come Monday Mornings.
Title: Re: Free Mot
Post by: dave the builder on 11 September 2018, 12:46:13
A Free Mot with Halfords, think I would rather piss on a spark plug with the engine running at 6000 rpm  ::).
so on the windscreen  :-\ to wet plugs 2,4,6  :-\
not easy on a DBW engine to hold the GO pedal and reach the screen  ;D
Just takes practice, I can get to my Neighbors BMW from my Bedroom window.
SKILLS  :y
tell him to take his BMW to Halfords , apparently they do free MOTs  :D
(and air freshners)
Title: Re: Free Mot
Post by: Tony H on 11 September 2018, 21:53:24
Halfords are offering free MOT with any purchase at store or online. Purchases must be made between 10th September - 14th October. MOT valid till 31st October 2019. Obviously they will try and get further work out of it but worth a try.

Hmm just ask them that if the car fails can you take it to your local garage for repairs and then return for a re test  ::)
Title: Re: Free Mot
Post by: deviator on 12 September 2018, 15:56:39
not easy on a DBW engine to hold the GO pedal and reach the screen  ;D
When I need to hold revs on a car I use a sealant type squeeze gun and the handle (or a straight bit of pipe/tube) from one of those £20 jacks (which I don't use anymore). You can wedge the gun handle against the seat and then squeeze the handle which pushes the pipe onto the throttle.
Title: Re: Free Mot
Post by: dave the builder on 12 September 2018, 18:36:11
not easy on a DBW engine to hold the GO pedal and reach the screen  ;D
When I need to hold revs on a car I use a sealant type squeeze gun and the handle (or a straight bit of pipe/tube) from one of those £20 jacks (which I don't use anymore). You can wedge the gun handle against the seat and then squeeze the handle which pushes the pipe onto the throttle.
I use a broom handle ,wedged against the seat back and adjust the seat rake to the desired RPM
NOT so i can p155 on my spark plugs though  :D
Title: Re: Free Mot
Post by: BazaJT on 12 September 2018, 19:12:41
Better off not trying that at home kiddies.You could[allegedly ::)]fill the plug wells and finish up getting mis-fires :D :D ;D