Problem with your car?

[oscar]

Re: Problem with your car?

I would suggest petrol and matches - but his insurance is already high enough

[di30]

Re: Problem with your car?

omg, it's just getting worse, Jamie went to get something from the car, he could not at first get the doors to lock (its a 3 door model), when he did the boot door will not lock.

If only we could get it in our own garage round the block

The fob on his key have not been working for a very long time either, so it's always been done manually.

[di30]

Re: Problem with your car?

lmao

I want the half car for me



I remember the Hillman's really well, my beloved gramp had one.

[CleverClogs (RIP)]

Re: Problem with your car?

we had one of these as a kid

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/...eSearch=Search

Did you have a licence for it or did one hire a chauffeur?

I had to make do with one of these - link

Pater drove a Hillman Minx - link

[philnicandamy]

Re: Problem with your car?

we had one of these as a kid


http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/...eSearch=Search

[philnicandamy]

Re: Problem with your car?

But just think of the obvious advantage - one would never be stopped for speeding!

Hmm...doubt you'd be a hit with the ladies though..



and the noise...AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[CleverClogs (RIP)]

Re: Problem with your car?

I wonder what his reaction will be when you suggest it.

Another possibility could be a second-hand Trabant - link - which are much more affordable - link.

[di30]

Re: Problem with your car?

OMG pmsl

[CleverClogs (RIP)]

Re: Problem with your car?

road legal version from £10,000 though....EEK!

But just think of the obvious advantage - one would never be stopped for speeding!

[philnicandamy]

Re: Problem with your car?

Does Peel Engineering - link - offer a diesel engine?

road legal version from £10,000 though....EEK!

[CleverClogs (RIP)]

Re: Problem with your car?

With the travelling he does, I think diesel will be his best option for the next car, maybe another make too lol.

Does Peel Engineering - link - offer a diesel engine?

[di30]

Re: Problem with your car?

Jamie was lucky to have a lift to work this morning in our car, but his job includes being oncall as well, but mainly can do this from home.

Hubby now has the car as he has to travel to work himself and is afternoons all week. So Jamie will have to find his own way home.

He will need to get done whatever needs doing in order to get another car, it will not be a brand new car as such, but if he's lucky for a demo he will be happy with that.
If there are a number of jobs that need doing, I think he will be best off going for a courtesy car for now, will have to check his ins docs as well, think he's covered for that. (just not got round to checking it yet).

With the travelling he does, I think diesel will be his best option for the next car, maybe another make too lol.

[di30]

Re: Problem with your car?

That could be it - you're not supposed to oil the battery.

Me and my wording lol

[di30]

Re: Problem with your car?

They quite easy to replace with most cars - and should cost too much from a scrappie - £15-£20 at most I would think.

Last one I did was on a Fiesta, that was literally unplug two wires, take out the two bolts, replace and reverse the above.

Thanks for that Oscar, and nice to know too, fingers crossed.

[CleverClogs (RIP)]

Re: Problem with your car?

Battery put back in and the damn car is not starting!

It's just click click click. Headlamps working and all bright enough, so with the battery being tested today at ATS if came up as:

Test Result: Voltage 12.94V
Start Capacity 62%
Battery Unserviceable.

Goodness knows

We also filled with brand new oil and water etc.

That could be it - you're not supposed to oil the battery.