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

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    #7052
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 17,728 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    James Bond Junior wrote: »
    Agreed but his point was he visits his family at the same time.

    It's all there in the post above, his other point was "I don't bring a car on a 520 km round trip every time I want something done to it for the craic either" despite being from there.

    I pointed out the 520 km round trip for servicing etc is a non runner for 99% of people ...... I'm not really sure what you are sh1tting on about really....... you threw in some not everyone's from Dublin comment too to be fair, some country folk love getting that in whenever they can so well done on that.


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    #7053
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    MOD: And we'll leave that argument there. Anything further will result in a ban.


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    #7054
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    I've had the Lexus IS250 for a few months now, and as of yesterday she passed the her NCT. It's a grand car really, I've not noticed anything terribly wrong with it. Some clunks over bumps that I've been chasing but at this point I think I'll leave it until spring before I go looking too much. The v6 is grand, it makes a decent noise when you floor it, but it's no BMW straight 6. Nothing compares to the noise of the old straight 6 at the red line.

    Next plan is an interim oil change, when I did the last one in Sept I noticed the old oil was looking particularly ancient so I'm going to change the oil and filter again as a flush of sorts. I wish I hadn't bothered my hole with Castrol oil the first time... oh well it was on sale in Halfords.


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    #7055
    greenfield21
    Registered Users Posts: 976 ✭✭✭greenfield21


    I need to dry out floor carpet, any rec on a electric heater I could leave on overnight.


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    #7056
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    yeah but it being a Lexus v6 engine means it isn't half a bad mood away from a stretched chain, injectors, coolant issue that a BMW engine has :pac:

    I went out to it to top off the oil about 4000km after changing the oil... didn't need a drop!
    greenfield21 wrote: »
    I need to dry out floor carpet, any rec on a electric heater I could leave on overnight.

    Surely a dehumidifier is the job rather than a heater? Depends on bad it is I suppose, I doubt the cars A/C would be sufficient if it's bad...


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    #7057
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    At the NCT centre with the Golf now. Had an 08 Civic hatch queuing in front of me, reminded me of how secure I used to feel :pac:

    The Golf needs a few bits consumables wise but hopefully nothing come between it and a test. That said, I've spent practically nothing on it since I got it so it doesn't owe me anything.


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    #7058
    Interslice
    Registered Users Posts: 3,506 ✭✭✭Interslice


    greenfield21 wrote: »
    I need to dry out floor carpet, any rec on a electric heater I could leave on overnight.

    Buy a few big bags of cheap rice. Chuck it in for 24 hours, scoop out the bulk and hoover it out. You might have to lift the trim off the door sill to lift the carpet if its really bad.


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    #7059
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users Posts: 9,615 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    I'm currently trying to dry out an interior right now, 5 days and 13 litres of water and it's still soaking. Rice in there too. Putting in a heater tonight to see if it helps. Interior coming out on Saturday probably at this rate.


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    #7060
    Interslice
    Registered Users Posts: 3,506 ✭✭✭Interslice


    13 litres is some amount. I got some silica gel out of work. It was alot faster and better than the rice.

    https://www.preservationcare.com/shop/orange-self-indicating-silica-gel

    This stuff. You can dry it out in the over and reuse it.
    https://www.preservationcare.com/shop/silica-gel
    Clear stuff is cheaper.


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    #7061
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    If its through a dehumidifier that you are drying its bare in mind you are drying the air in the car too and the air is fairly moisture laden this time of year, so 13 liters in the tank isn't necessarily 13 liters that was in the floor pan.


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    #7062
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users Posts: 9,615 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    True that. I'll be taking seats out on Saturday. Hopefully the carpet isn't too big a job and I might tackle that too.


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    #7063
    wotzgoingon
    Registered Users Posts: 14,309 ✭✭✭✭wotzgoingon


    Anyone ever fix the tracking of a car themselves. I done it during the summer with a length of string and measuring tape. It actually worked and has held up since then till now. Reason it was out is I changed the wishbone. And was out by a good bit. I tried to get it right by adjusting the nut and going for a drive but got no where. Bit of string and job was done. Let go of steering wheel and car drives straight on.


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    #7064
    CIP4
    Registered Users Posts: 4,655 ✭✭✭CIP4


    The Golf hit 40K km this week. There was just under 30K on it when I bought it and I have it just over 6 months. Its the least amount of mileage I have ever done in that period would always normally average 25-30K km per year. So far no issues with it.

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    #7065
    Duke O Smiley
    Registered Users Posts: 12,074 ✭✭✭✭Duke O Smiley


    Got my renewal during the week, went from 900 to 1900. Went into Axa offices this morning and your man said the jump is most likely due to the number of owners on the car (05 car, 4 owners) and the amount of times it failed an NCT in the past. You couldn’t make it up


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    #7066
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,150 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Moving the goal posts again.


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    #7067
    moby2101
    Registered Users Posts: 1,439 ✭✭✭moby2101


    Duke O Smiley wrote: »
    Got my renewal during the week, went from 900 to 1900. Went into Axa offices this morning and your man said the jump is most likely due to the number of owners on the car (05 car, 4 owners) and the amount of times it failed an NCT in the past. You couldn’t make it up

    If you're keen to stay insured with Axa (I've been with them 10+ years) get 2 quotes that are similar to what you paid last year. Head on into the office, no point in ringing , you need to physically show the other quotes and ask to speak to the underwriter.
    This has worked for me in the past, last years insurance was 680, renewal in December was 950, got 2 quotes and went in and got it down to 700. I could have moved but I find the policy they offer really good, comprehensive driving of other cars etc etc..
    Give it a shot otherwise just go with whoever's quote is cheapest


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    #7068
    selectamatic
    Registered Users Posts: 3,897 ✭✭✭selectamatic


    Personally axa have never wanted anything to do with me. Anytime I got quotes off them they were priced along the lines of please f#*k off.

    It's always been a 10+ year old car I've been trying to insure though.

    Rsa through Chill have been the best for me the last 2 years running. Very good policy too fully comp with windscreen and breakdown cover. Ncb protection and driving of other cars as well.


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    #7069
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users Posts: 9,615 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    True that. I'll be taking seats out on Saturday. Hopefully the carpet isn't too big a job and I might tackle that too.

    Well that was an arse of a job but it's done now. It's soaking wet.


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    #7070
    FDave
    Registered Users Posts: 176 ✭✭FDave


    Duke O Smiley wrote: »
    Got my renewal during the week, went from 900 to 1900. Went into Axa offices this morning and your man said the jump is most likely due to the number of owners on the car (05 car, 4 owners) and the amount of times it failed an NCT in the past. You couldn’t make it up

    Try doing a new customer quote and try AIB who are underwritten by axa but often undercut their prices. I had been switching between them but axa have been the cheapest for me the last few years, €620 on a 20 year old car. Got 10% off just for asking for a discount.


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    #7071
    Tazzimus
    Registered Users Posts: 3,935 ✭✭✭Tazzimus


    Had to change the battery on the girlfriends 01 A4.
    What sadistic **** decided that's where the battery should go and what should be around it. Absolute pain in the hole to change it.


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    #7072
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Tazzimus wrote: »
    Had to change the battery on the girlfriends 01 A4.
    What sadistic **** decided that's where the battery should go and what should be around it. Absolute pain in the hole to change it.

    At least it wasnt a fiat stilo where you had to remove that, the housing and other bits to change a bulb....

    I always changed every bulb in the fitting as to get longer out of them all.


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    #7073
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,150 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    At least it wasnt a fiat stilo where you had to remove that, the housing and other bits to change a bulb....

    I always changed every bulb in the fitting as to get longer out of them all.

    You should have popped out the rubbers in the drainage holes while you were there.
    I'd go back in again if I was you! :p :pac:


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    #7074
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Duke O Smiley wrote: »
    Got my renewal during the week, went from 900 to 1900. Went into Axa offices this morning and your man said the jump is most likely due to the number of owners on the car (05 car, 4 owners) and the amount of times it failed an NCT in the past. You couldn’t make it up

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    #7075
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    I'd recommend people try a brokers, my broker came in 30% cheaper than when I rang around myself...


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    #7076
    Truckermal
    Registered Users Posts: 6,048 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    That Saab in the Meme is pure porn!


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    #7077
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,389 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Saw a convertible 900 Classic this morning. So much want.


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    #7078
    tossy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,590 ✭✭✭tossy


    My renewal is 10e cheaper than last years - the one advantage of getting old as f..k!


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    #7079
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    tossy wrote: »
    My renewal is 10e cheaper than last years - the one advantage of getting old as f..k!

    Mine came in at the same price as last year, down to the cent. I got it down another €50.


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    #7080
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,150 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Lads you should read up on dual pricing by insurance companies around renewals.


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    #7081
    Autosport
    Registered Users Posts: 22,249 ✭✭✭✭Autosport


    Received my renewal and it’s up €50 from last year. Time to start shopping around


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