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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Jimbob on 17 January 2008, 11:57:23
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Aldi have a load of car related stuff on offer again.
Just got some overalls and a carcreeper for £20 :y
had various binky tools
overalls
powerpacks
spark plug testers (go inbetween ht lead and plug)
jacks
stands
mechanics stools
loads of stuff :y
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I need a new power pack - i dropped mine the other day. Still works ok, but not much holding batter in :'(
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I like it when they sell compressors etc, I like to go in and watch grown men fighting over last one (esp in the MK branch, as its not in the 'best' part of town!)
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Loads left in chester
pack was 17.2ah
900a peak
compressor
lights
3 fag lighters
24.99
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Loads left in chester
pack was 17.2ah
900a peak
compressor
lights
3 fag lighters
24.99
hmmm, sounds cheap. will go and check what mine is...
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I didnt get one....
I'm sat here wondering why :-?
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http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/offers_week3thursday08.htm
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Do these sell out pretty quickly, or is it likely I can still get some this evening?
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The offers come out on Thursday and Sundays, and these are the busiest days, ove picked up offers a few days later before now, the best offers can go in an hour!
Dont think there is too much demand for the mechanic'y stuff, wasnt much interest on that in this store.
I'm confident i can get that powerpack I should have bought on my way home from work.
You can subscibe to their mailing list, then they tell you the offers a day or 2 in advance so you can watch for anything of interest, mainy shite though tbh.
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I need to go to Banbury later, once Mr Postman delivers a new CPU for my MCE, to pick up some stuff from dealer. Aldi is virtually next door...
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Loads left in chester
pack was 17.2ah
900a peak
compressor
lights
3 fag lighters
24.99
hmmm, sounds cheap. will go and check what mine is...
Got this last time round, IMO don't !
The leads are far too big to get aroud most battery terminals I've tried. And imo it doesn't pack much of a starting punch, doesn't stay charged for long, doesn't really know when it is and isn't charged.
The only advantage to this one over my nice expensive Halfrauds one costing £90 is that it doesn't have a polarity check.
When the Hundy goes completely flat over the winter, the battery doesn't have enough charge in it to allow the halfrauds one to detect that the leads are correctly oriented, so it won't power on.
I will however be purchasing a pair of those stands.
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Cheers for the advice, that 3 year guarantee was appealing ;)
was thinking for camping use etc, not really starting power.
I'll have a think :-?
Wasn't convinced on the idea of folding axle stands myself, meega's are heavy cars, I'd rather have heavier duty stands.
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Folding stands are for the Hundy, currently has a flat rear tyre and I don't own a spare. Have to fit new tyres in pairs on the rear.
:'(
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IME, anything cheap that contains a lead acid gel battery will be rubbish. I don't know if it's because they use cheap batteries in the first place, store them for too long without maintenance charging, or a combination of the above but several times I have bought such items and ended up paying more than I did for the item for a new, decent quality battery to go in it. >:(
If it's cheap enough to buy on the expectation that you'll have to change the battery then go for it. Otherwise, don't bother.
Kevin
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I have been happy with my cheapo (maplin i think) for a few years, until the mv6 spat it out of the engine bay the other day, and smashed the casing.
Wont start it if completely flat though.
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I've bought lots of tools etc., (not a Powerpack), from Aldi, & Lidl who do the same thing. Don't expect anything to be good for heavy duty use on a daily basis, but for my occasional requirements most things have been excellent.
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Loads left in chester
pack was 17.2ah
900a peak
compressor
lights
3 fag lighters
24.99
Why do you want 3 ciggie lighters.........i smoke.........but not 3 at a time :o ::)
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Loads left in chester
pack was 17.2ah
900a peak
compressor
lights
3 fag lighters
24.99
I bought one 12 months ago, haven't needed to start the car with it yet, took it to the Newent meet, inflated my matress, charged my mobile, gave me a night light etc.
Also use it as a portable power source for my 12v soldering iron, and 12v drill.
Charge it up after use, and if not in use, once a month.
Battery still reading fine :y
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Anyone looked at this http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/58_4789.htm
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Anyone looked at this http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/58_4789.htm
Yeah, wasn't sure how Bob would react though.
Do you think he needs improvin? his BBQ skills are ok in my book :y
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Anyone looked at this http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/58_4789.htm
:)Got a double jointed mate with scary looking chrome different shaped poking things!!! Hav'nt seen him beaten yet, he pops 'em out & you'd think they were never there.
On a smaller scale found packs of 4 Microfibre cloths for a quid in Farmfoods of all places. These are what the valet lads use in or outside your Mig & you can bung 'em in with the wash!!! :y
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went to aldi whilst at dealers yesterday, didn't have much, only some crappy spanners....
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went to aldi whilst at dealers yesterday, didn't have much, only some crappy spanners....
Were they Halfords ones?
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went to aldi whilst at dealers yesterday, didn't have much, only some crappy spanners....
Were they Halfords ones?
Worse. OK, Halfords are thin, but otherwise OK. These were thinner :o, and poor quality as well. But only £2.99 iirc.
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just been to aldi a minitue ago, seen everything on that list :D
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Picked up the powerpack today,
1st impressions i'm quite impressed, seems much better quality than the rac one that went back under warranty
good weight to it
selection of spares,
cubby holes for chargers
will see how it goes, 3 year warranty, so can't be too shabby :y
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Picked up the powerpack today,
1st impressions i'm quite impressed, seems much better quality than the rac one that went back under warranty
good weight to it
selection of spares,
cubby holes for chargers
will see how it goes, 3 year warranty, so can't be too shabby :y
I'm pleased with mine, bought it about 12 months ago when it was on offer then.
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Bought a powerpack from Halfords back last year, paid £94 for it, well worth it, used it several times, and its ideal for the caravan tyres etc.
:y
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Bought a powerpack from Halfords back last year, paid £94 for it, well worth it, used it several times, and its ideal for the caravan tyres etc.
:y
Aldi ones are only £24.99
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Bought a powerpack from Halfords back last year, paid £94 for it, well worth it, used it several times, and its ideal for the caravan tyres etc.
:y
Aldi ones are only £24.99
Lets see whos is still working in 2 years time.. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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I got a 2 screen incar dvd player from there a while ago, paid £100 for it and its worth its weight in gold, keeps the little 'un quiet on a long journey!
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Bought a powerpack from Halfords back last year, paid £94 for it, well worth it, used it several times, and its ideal for the caravan tyres etc.
:y
Aldi ones are only £24.99
Lets see whos is still working in 2 years time.. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I'ts been going for 12 months now, still got 2 years warranty left. ;)
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Wont start it if completely flat though.
Aye, you're right with these. They're no good for the diesels which still splutter a bit on starting after being jumped by another running motor.
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Bought a powerpack from Halfords back last year, paid £94 for it, well worth it, used it several times, and its ideal for the caravan tyres etc.
:y
Aldi ones are only £24.99
Lets see whos is still working in 2 years time.. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Agreed ;D
And my Halfrauds expensive one hase a 240V 600W socket 8-)