***** Motors chat - round 12 *****

ELM327

mparas will suit that car down to the ground.
For sure, my favorite BMW alloy. And they really suit the m sport e39 and e38.

flazio

Seen a 99 Peugeot 206 on the road today looking in pretty good shape to be fair. It got me thinking. The design of that was well ahead of it's time and still looks well today. I think recent Fiestas in particular borrowed a lot from it's kinda hatchback Coupé shape. While below the cover the car might not have held together all that well, I have to say it's still a pretty looking cover 21 years later.

colm_mcm

I would have bought one at launch only I couldn’t manage the tiny bunched together pedals. Got a Punto instead.

Sad day for Alfa folk but nice to see a chap retiring also when still firing on all cylinders........... http://www.tiautos.ie/

DEAR CUSTOMERS,

ON FRIDAY, 26TH JUNE 2020, WE WILL CLOSE THE YELLOW GATES OF T.I. AUTOS FOR THE LAST TIME.

IT HAS BEEN AN ABSOLUTE PRIVILEGE FOR GINA AND I TO RUN OUR FAMILY BUSINESS ON COWPER STREET FOR THE PAST 38 YEARS AND WE ARE INDEBTED TO YOU, OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS, FOR ENABLING US TO DO SO.

THE TIME HAS COME TO CLOSE THE BUSINESS AND WE ARE BOTH LOOKING FORWARD TO WINDING DOWN AND SPENDING MORE TIME WITH OUR FAMILY.

IT IS WITH HEARTFELT GRATITUDE THAT WE BID YOU ADIEU FOR NOW. YOUR CUSTOM AND SUPPORT WILL FOREVER BE APPRECIATED.

TAKE GOOD CARE,
GERRY, GINA AND FAMILY

Quick question.......I removed the N plates last week and the front one came off fine. The rear one, however, left a big red N on the glass which is manky looking. I'm going to try remove it later today. Anyone any tips for getting it off? I'd prefer not to have to scrape if possible, I was thinking of using rubbing alcohol, maybe?

punisher5112

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Quick question.......I removed the N plates last week and the front one came off fine. The rear one, however, left a big red N on the glass which is manky looking. I'm going to try remove it later today. Anyone any tips for getting it off? I'd prefer not to have to scrape if possible, I was thinking of using rubbing alcohol, maybe?

Newspaper and vinegar, glue and tar remover, Stanley blade in a holder or not if you have a steady hand, be extra careful of heat lines on the glass, many options there.
Give a good clean too.

You will see when fogged up the marks will still be there front and back.

colm_mcm

Window cleaner and flat of a Stanley blade.

Don’t touch your heated windscreen wires with the blade or you might break them.


Nail varnish remover on a cloth would probably do it too.

tossy

Use heat too or do it on a day like today when it will be soft. If you get it hot/soft enough you shouldn't have to use a blade only a good cleaning product or label remover and elbow grease.

MetzgerMeister

HG sticker remover will make light work of this job when it comes to removing residue. If part of the plate is still on the glass use a hairdryer or heat gun to remove it followed by sticker remover.

Be careful on the back window due to the heating element. I would advise against using blades on this.

ELM327

Augeo wrote: »

Sad day for Alfa folk but nice to see a chap retiring also when still firing on all cylinders........... http://www.tiautos.ie/

DEAR CUSTOMERS,

ON FRIDAY, 26TH JUNE 2020, WE WILL CLOSE THE YELLOW GATES OF T.I. AUTOS FOR THE LAST TIME.

IT HAS BEEN AN ABSOLUTE PRIVILEGE FOR GINA AND I TO RUN OUR FAMILY BUSINESS ON COWPER STREET FOR THE PAST 38 YEARS AND WE ARE INDEBTED TO YOU, OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS, FOR ENABLING US TO DO SO.

THE TIME HAS COME TO CLOSE THE BUSINESS AND WE ARE BOTH LOOKING FORWARD TO WINDING DOWN AND SPENDING MORE TIME WITH OUR FAMILY.

IT IS WITH HEARTFELT GRATITUDE THAT WE BID YOU ADIEU FOR NOW. YOUR CUSTOM AND SUPPORT WILL FOREVER BE APPRECIATED.

TAKE GOOD CARE,
GERRY, GINA AND FAMILY

They got a lot of good business from some of the older regulars on this board. Pity to see them go.

flazio wrote: »

Seen a 99 Peugeot 206 on the road today looking in pretty good shape to be fair. It got me thinking. The design of that was well ahead of it's time and still looks well today. I think recent Fiestas in particular borrowed a lot from it's kinda hatchback Coupé shape. While below the cover the car might not have held together all that well, I have to say it's still a pretty looking cover 21 years later.

The 306 is the same for me, I love a good 306 dturbo

Tazzimus

ELM327 wrote: »

The 306 is the same for me, I love a good 306 dturbo

The original Donegal spec/boo head's car.

PsychoPete

ELM327 wrote: »

The 306 is the same for me, I love a good 306 dturbo

selectamatic

ELM327 wrote: »

The 306 is the same for me, I love a good 306 dturbo

3dr phase 1 some job.

Very scarce, sought after and pricey these days.

Auld fella neighbour of mine has a mint navy 3dr 2.0hdi 110 phase 2 completely standard and unabused. He's had it since it was near new and wouldn't part with it for love nor money. Great cars.

colm_mcm

The phase 2 was such a neat looking car, especially when they dressed them up towards the end.

Peugeot made a lovely job of the 205 and 405 on their facelifts as well.

Duke O Smiley

Used to love the half leather interior that the later ones got, and fake wood dash etc. They were/are a very smart little car. Wouldn’t mind having a go of one for a while. They weren’t even that bad were they?

CIP4

Driving this evening got the ‘loss of pressure right rear tyre’ message when I checked there was indeed a loss of pressure along with a nice nail in the centre of the thread I am two weeks off having the car a year and that’s the third puncture. Previous to that I had one puncture in about 5 years.

bazz26

Time to get rid of it so.

CIP4

bazz26 wrote: »

Time to get rid of it so.

Actually a few people I know want to buy off me not that I am trying to sell it or anything. Couldn’t bring myself to part with it at the moment anyway.

punisher5112

Always comes in threes.....

Or is that trees....

Happened me where 2 new tyre over 2 weeks destroyed, previous puncture 10 year previous, then another in a new tyre and destroyed 2.


2 of these exploded at speed.



Hey wait, what am I saying.....

Feck that yeah, get a new car....

Mickiemcfist

Looking at this for the Mrs, would any of the whizzes here have any info/opinions on car or dealer? A6 s line estate. Cheers in advance!

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2014-141-audi-a6-av-2-0tdi-177-s-line-4dr/24676001

Saw a new defender in the flesh.... Looks great to be fair. Serious presence.

Mickiemcfist

Mickiemcfist wrote: »

Looking at this for the Mrs, would any of the whizzes here have any info/opinions on car or dealer? A6 s line estate. Cheers in advance!

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2014-141-audi-a6-av-2-0tdi-177-s-line-4dr/24676001

Are s lines much more expensive than SEs?
I remember a 2016 a6 avant retailing for 23k last November.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B44_jWJnmvD/?igshid=68dgfax2wrbt

Noccy_Mondy

Mickiemcfist wrote: »

Looking at this for the Mrs, would any of the whizzes here have any info/opinions on car or dealer? A6 s line estate. Cheers in advance!

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2014-141-audi-a6-av-2-0tdi-177-s-line-4dr/24676001

The fact it has different fonts on the front and back reg plates annoys my OCD. They should have spotted it. Apart from that it looks the business!

Mickiemcfist

Augeo wrote: »

Are s lines much more expensive than SEs?
I remember a 2016 a6 avant retailing for 23k last November.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B44_jWJnmvD/?igshid=68dgfax2wrbt

They're a little more expensive alright, but the mileage is quite low also which might explain difference as I cant see mileage on the one on IG.

PsychoPete

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

The fact it has different fonts on the front and back reg plates annoys my OCD. They should have spotted it. Apart from that it looks the business!

Might have got a tip in the front so needed a new plate

Hebegeebee

PsychoPete wrote: »

Might have got a tip in the front so needed a new plate

Or the rear, although that looks like it might be the original. The shut lines around the boot are off but it could be that way from factory too.

eljono

Mickiemcfist wrote: »

Looking at this for the Mrs, would any of the whizzes here have any info/opinions on car or dealer? A6 s line estate. Cheers in advance!

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2014-141-audi-a6-av-2-0tdi-177-s-line-4dr/24676001

I visited this dealer recently, the premises and sales people did not inspire confidence. I don't know where they take their car photos but it's definitely not on site. Go in with your eyes open is my advice.

statto25

Folks I've NCT in the morn and can I sh1te find the VLC cert. I can't recall in all the tests I've done if it was ever asked for or looked at. Will it be an issue?

punisher5112

statto25 wrote: »

Folks I've NCT in the morn and can I sh1te find the VLC cert. I can't recall in all the tests I've done if it was ever asked for or looked at. Will it be an issue?

Worst case they won't give the cert but say nothing, have your licence out and you should be fine.

statto25

punisher5112 wrote: »

Worst case they won't give the cert but say nothing, have your licence out and you should be fine.

Spot on. So they would test it but not give the cert until I show the VLC? I'd be fine with that as I work close by. Cheers punisher