Lidl Car Stuff - Monday 19th November

bazz26

Upcoming car bits and pieces for those interested:

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/offerdate.htm?offerdate=26202

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/offerdate.htm?offerdate=26223

Voodoomelon

A 3 tonne jack for €12.99, thats serious value!

Max Power

Thanks OP. Them bulb sets are great value.

bazz26

Yeah, I'd say the jack will go fast.

Supergurrier

Jack and Axle stands on my shopping list and maybe the strap set too as the bungee cords ar ehandy without a recess for the spare

God Father

That engine cleaner looks tasty http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-50262D1E-C0672262/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_26207.htm

Max Power

Serious waste of good cake

bazz26

I see they have changed the trolly jack to a regular bottle jack.

I had a feeling a trolly jack for €13 was a bit cheap.

recyclebin

What's the bets that if I buy snow chains we will not see snow for years?

BrianD3

The oils are mixed up, pictures and prices don't match the descripitions. Anyway the 5w40 synthetic seems to be 4.99 for 1 litre. If that oil meets the Renault RN0710 standard then I'm laughing.

spiggotpaddy

recyclebin wrote: »

What's the bets that if I buy snow chains we will not see snow for years?

BUY THEM!

Hal1

The windscreen protector is a must. I've used cut outs of cardboard before, but this can be stored away.

Alanstrainor

bazz26 wrote: »

I see they have changed the trolly jack to a regular bottle jack.

I had a feeling a trolly jack for €13 was a bit cheap.

Yeah I was thinking the same myself, was tempted to buy another one at that price!

Might pick up the axle stands all the same.

ninty9er

The oil images are misleading, but otherwise good stuff.

RandomAccess

How do you lift a car with a bottle jack? Are they not too high?

Also, in the photo on one of the pages is that a coolant tester the guy is using. Seems the link for that is broken.

Hal1

I would rate the bottle jack the same as the jack that comes with the car. I simply wouldn't trust it.

RandomAccess

Hal1 wrote: »

I would rate the bottle jack the same as the jack that comes with the car. I simply wouldn't trust it.

Best not to trust any jack, they go up and they go down.
Would always stick a wheel under the car or axle stands etc.

MetzgerMeister

I've had a trolley jack that I got in Lidl years ago and it's been ok. They need to make a rubber pad for them though so the metal cup doesn't destroy whatever point you're jacking the car at. The bloody thing destroyed the sills on the Peugeot we had.

I'll never buy one again but I'm going to be investing in a proper trolley jack that garages use. Much handier, much more robust and just nicer to use along with a set of ramps

dharn

recyclebin wrote: »

What's the bets that if I buy snow chains we will not see snow for years?

Make sure to buy some so,:D you would be doing the country a great favour

Pj!

Lots of giving out about the axle stands when they were sold in the past.

5500

I still have a pair of the above axle stands but after having the car sitting on them for a couple of days the actual stand part has flattened so I think its time for a new pair, likewise the lidl trolley jack I have years has also seen better days so id love to get some new nice heavy duty gear too.

challengemaster

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

They need to make a rubber pad for them though so the metal cup doesn't destroy whatever point you're jacking the car at. The bloody thing destroyed the sills on the Peugeot we had.

If you jack the car at actual jacking points, and they're not made out of butter, there shouldn't be any real issue

magnavox

Has anyone tried the cheap wax and polish before?

Ronnie Beck

Whats that antifreeze windscreen wash like? I used a similar one before and it was very streaky on the windscreen when you used it. Only used the normal stuff since.

MetzgerMeister

challengemaster wrote: »

If you jack the car at actual jacking points, and they're not made out of butter, there shouldn't be any real issue

I did use it on my car and it chewed into the jacking block....smart ass :rolleyes:

Markcheese

BrianD3 wrote: »

The oils are mixed up, pictures and prices don't match the descripitions. Anyway the 5w40 synthetic seems to be 4.99 for 1 litre. If that oil meets the Renault RN0710 standard then I'm laughing.

How do you know if it does meet Renault standard , my 2.0 dci uses 7 litres a time , plus top ups...anyhow usually 80 euros each change...

challengemaster

Manufacturer standards compliance is listed on the (back) label of oils

Esel

Markcheese wrote: »

How do you know if it does meet Renault standard , my 2.0 dci uses 7 litres a time , plus top ups...anyhow usually 80 euros each change...

Specs of the synthetic oil should be as follows (or better - this is from last year's thread:

API SM/CF,
ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4,
VW-Norm 502 00, 505 00
Porsche
MB 229.3
BMW Longlife-98
Opel GM–LL–B-025
Renault RN 700, RN 710

It is good oil, imo.

Edit: Last post from same thread, with link to manufacturer's specs.

Bearcat

I look at all the stuff as trinkets.....won't be buying the oil though.

BrianD3

Esel wrote: »

Specs of the synthetic oil should be as follows (or better - this is from last year's thread:

API SM/CF,
ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4,
VW-Norm 502 00, 505 00
Porsche
MB 229.3
BMW Longlife-98
Opel GM–LL–B-025
Renault RN 700, RN 710

It is good oil, imo.

Edit: Last post from same thread, with link to manufacturer's specs.

How did you determine that the LIDL oil is PENNASOL SUPER PACE SAE 5W40.

If the LIDL oil and this PENNASOL oil are one and the same it seems strange that RN0710 is not mentioned on the LIDL bottle. Maybe it will be mentioned this time.

A big saving for me if this is the case. The cheapest RN0710 oil I've found is Halfords own brand which is ~39 quid for 5 litres with an AXA discount card or ~46 quid without the card. The cheapest RN0710 I've found in a motor factors is 52 quid for 5 litres.

Esel

BrianD3 wrote: »

How did you determine that the LIDL oil is PENNASOL SUPER PACE SAE 5W40.

If the LIDL oil and this PENNASOL oil are one and the same it seems strange that RN0710 is not mentioned on the LIDL bottle. Maybe it will be mentioned this time.

A big saving for me if this is the case. The cheapest RN0710 oil I've found is Halfords own brand which is ~39 quid for 5 litres with an AXA discount card or ~46 quid without the card. The cheapest RN0710 I've found in a motor factors is 52 quid for 5 litres.

See the 2010 thread (linked to in post #3 of last year's thread which I linked above). Sorry, can't do links easily on phone...

dave1982

Any truth in what I heard about snow chains.Your insurance won't pay out because your car id modified?

biko

Universal Silicone Oil - I put that **** on everything.

Supergurrier

Better get off to bed if im gonna be in early for this stuff

Esel

dave1982 wrote: »

Any truth in what I heard about snow chains.Your insurance won't pay out because your car id modified?

Who told you that - someone trying to sell you winter tyres?

Voodoomelon

See the likes of that half size car cover, would the glass of the car still freeze under that?

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-2AA4037F-DCA3993B/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_26225.htm

Esel

Voodoomelon wrote: »

See the likes of that half size car cover, would the glass of the car still freeze under that?

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-2AA4037F-DCA3993B/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_26225.htm

I'd say if the glass was dry when you put the cover on it should stay clear. I use a nylon windscreen-only cover and it does the trick.

stacexD

Anyone know if the wipers are any good?

Esel

stacexD wrote: »

Anyone know if the wipers are any good?

Probably good value if you need wipers. Not as good as the curved sets (no metal frame) they sell sometimes - those sets cost €15 and are excellent. If you need a set of wipers, you can't go wrong for a fiver.

If I needed a set now, I would buy them...

Bpmull

Just back from lidl thought I'd pick up some of the stuff listed. I got way ahead of myself and bought loads of stuff the bag is full to the neck I got the set of sponges, dash wipes, 2 air freshener sets, silicon oil, set of replacement bulbs, 2 glass cleaner, cockpit shine, bumper spray, tub of wax and 2 bottles of polish. All for 28 euro. Still I only went in for one thing. But the stuff is good value and you really can't go wrong at the prices they charge.

shawnee

Bpmull wrote: »

Just back from lidl thought I'd pick up some of the stuff listed. I got way ahead of myself and bought loads of stuff the bag is full to the neck I got the set of sponges, dash wipes, 2 air freshener sets, silicon oil, set of replacement bulbs, 2 glass cleaner, cockpit shine, bumper spray, tub of wax and 2 bottles of polish. All for 28 euro. Still I only went in for one thing. But the stuff is good value and you really can't go wrong at the prices they charge.

You're the guy they're looking for lol Hope you remembered what you went in to shop for
Only joking yeah good value...

Bpmull

shawnee wrote: »

You're the guy they're looking for lol Hope you remembered what you went in to shop for
Only joking yeah good value...

I know I suppose best to stock up on the stuff while its cheap. If I went halfords for the stuff I'd imagine there would be some difference in price.

CJhaughey

I have been waiting for their handcleaner in the little metal tub to come out again. Its great stuff, made from woodflour and it works well. Unlike the yellow Stanley gel stuff that Aldi sold a while back.

kilianmanning

stacexD wrote: »

Anyone know if the wipers are any good?

Yes, I have a set of them on the car now. A lot better than the rather new trico ****e that i had, have to bring them back

deandean

Voodoomelon wrote: »

A 3 tonne jack for €12.99, thats serious value!

I wouldn't be found dead under it.

Standard Toaster

What size snow chains would fix an Nissan X-Trial anyone know?
Won't be able to get over to a Lidl until later today.

MidlandsM

deandean wrote: »

I wouldn't be found dead under it.

what a bullsh!t post :rolleyes:

CJhaughey

deandean wrote: »

I wouldn't be found dead under it.

Given that you are only supposed to use a jack as a lifting device not as a support then you are right.
Thats why there is axles stands as well as jacks for sale.
But if you are implying that a hydraulic jack is no safer than the POS screw type that come stock with most cars then you'd be wrong.

Chris_Heilong

don't buy all the axel stands lads, I need to buy 2 pairs but am working till 10 tonight

deandean

MidlandsM wrote: »

what a bullsh!t post :rolleyes:

http://www.caravanchat.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=1145
"I bought a pair of Lidl's bottle jacks, which were on the same time as the axle stands. They were £17.99 and I bought them for making it easy to raise the van to take it off the wheels and put it on axle stands. Unfortunately, after only 2 weeks one of them failed while I was jacking up. Good job I was not under it. Got to take it back and left with an odd one now as they have no more".

:rolleyes::rolleyes:
I just wouldn't trust my car to a 3 tonne jack for €12.99, you get what you pay for.

MidlandsM

deandean wrote: »

"I bought a pair of Lidl's bottle jacks, which were on the same time as the axle stands. They were £17.99 and I bought them for making it easy to raise the van to take it off the wheels and put it on axle stands. Unfortunately, after only 2 weeks one of them failed while I was jacking up. Good job I was not under it. Got to take it back and left with an odd one now as they have no more".
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Jacks are for jacking, you are not meant to be under any car/vehicle supported by any jack....not just these. Many have died making this mistake, that what good axle stand are for.