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Happy Days : Car fixed and 10 cent richer

dak · 2007-09-03 20:27:46

I have an opel omega and air con unit was blowing its fuse erratically . I thought it was because some damp had got into the car because of a blocked scuttle drain under the bonnet. Opel wanted 500 euro look at the problem. They also wanted 200 euro to re-gas the air con. Needless to say I was dubious about leaving it with…

03-09-2007 8:27pm

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dak

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I have an opel omega and air con unit was blowing its fuse erratically . I thought it was because some damp had got into the car because of a blocked scuttle drain under the bonnet. Opel wanted 500 euro look at the problem. They also wanted 200 euro to re-gas the air con. Needless to say I was dubious about leaving it with them. Joined the UK Vauxhall owners club ( boards )and asked a few questions there. Someone had a similar problem .... I found a 10 cent coin that the kids had put into the rear cigarette lighter . 1 new fuse , 10 cent in my pocket and car fixed. Pity all car problems aren't so easy to fix !

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#2 03-09-2007 8:30pm

crosstownk

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Ah yes the old stray coin. I've had stray coins foul handbrake mechanisms, blow fuses, destroy CD players, block seat rails.

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#3 03-09-2007 8:31pm

Rowley Birkin QC

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Happy days. €500 spare bucks now to keep for when the timing belt goes.

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#4 03-09-2007 8:45pm

dak

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Hope not.........Just had it done 10k miles ago!

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