Car Maintenance

NabyLadistheman

Hey Guys & Gals. I've had a look over a few previos threads and haven't really been able to see much.

Basically Im looking at doin a bit of maintenance on my Toyota Corolla. Nothin major, just new wiper blades, engine oil, mud flaps & Hub Caps.

What are peoples opinions on where to purchase this stuff. Where do ye usually shop for general every day car stuff?

Any help greatly appreciated

stealthyspeeder

http://www.carbibles.com/maintenancetips.html

And you should shop for it all in Halfords, everybody on this forum loves them!:D

NabyLadistheman

stealthyspeeder wrote: »

http://www.carbibles.com/maintenancetips.html

And you should shop for it all in Halfords, everybody on this forum loves them!:D

I had them in mind and went through an old thread, mixed reaction to say the least!

Tipsy Mac

Id go to your local Toyota dealer for everything bar say the oil and wipers, prices arent too bad and if they dont have it in stock they can get it in 24 hours. Might be a touch more expensive but if your doing the job yourself you can spend a little more on genuine parts.

EPM

Tipsy Mac wrote: »

Id go to your local Toyota dealer for everything bar say the oil and wipers, prices arent too bad and if they dont have it in stock they can get it in 24 hours. Might be a touch more expensive but if your doing the job yourself you can spend a little more on genuine parts.

+1

Nothing looks worse on a car than cheap hub caps IMO. Otherwise a decent motor factors for the oil and blades.

Notorious

EPM wrote:

Nothing looks worse on a car than cheap hub caps IMO. Otherwise a decent motor factors for the oil and blades.

+1

Motor factors ftw! I'd only use halfords as a last resort.

furtzy

Notorious wrote: »

+1

Motor factors ftw! I'd only use halfords as a last resort.

Some of Halfords own brand stuff isn't bad. Got their replacement wipers recently and they're surprisingly good...same as their car shampoo.

bladespin

Notorious wrote: »

+1

Motor factors ftw! I'd only use halfords as a last resort.

Absolutely, a lot of Halfords parts and oils are a lot more expensive than the local motor factors, won't get much advice either.

Captain Slow IRL

Tipsy Mac wrote: »

Id go to your local Toyota dealer for everything bar say the oil and wipers, prices arent too bad and if they dont have it in stock they can get it in 24 hours. Might be a touch more expensive but if your doing the job yourself you can spend a little more on genuine parts.

Dont' forget a sump washer - annoying when you drain out the old oil and it dawn's on you you'll have to use the old washer:mad:

Esel

I can just see my local mechanic's face when, just as I'm walking away after giving him the keys, I turn and say "Oh, nearly forgot! Check the mudflaps and the hubcaps too, will ya?".