What have you done to your 8V today?

[Daveotto]

Gotta be kidding Dave.................tell me they didn't do that at the tyre centre?

They did!!!!!!

 

[Jassyo06]

YES and NO....puncture repaired and now getting a free wheel refurb.....

View attachment 91020

When l saw you're post this afternoon l nearly mentioned.. To check you're wheels closely after the tyre repair....... Jeezus that's agony mate

 

[Jassyo06]

They did!!!!!!

I would demand a new new wheel no frickin way would l accept a refurbishment

 

[Daveotto]

No way !!! Sorry to see this - if the tyre fitter is guilty as charged I would have gone ballistic ;o(

Well I was gearing up to go ballistic, but the fitter admitted liability straight away and the manager just said. "Ok, our fault get it repaired and I will cover the cost".

To be honest the manager was a really nice bloke, we had been talking cars and bikes for about 15 mins as he going to view a second hand A3 after work.

 

[Daveotto]

I would demand a new new wheel no frickin way would l accept a refurbishment

I thought about it, but I got to much other **** to deal with at the moment ...sometimes life's to short...and the refurb I got a couple of months ago was spot on so will use them again and know I will get a top notch refurb

 

[Rob2k68]

Well I was gearimg up to go ballistic, but the fitter admitted liability straight away and the manager just said. "Ok, our fault get it repaired and I will cover the cost".

To be honest the manager was a really nice bloke, we had been talking dads and bikes for about 15 mins as he going to view a second hand A3 after work.

Fair doos that they came clean about it and are keen to sort it out. I'd just have the proviso that the wheel has to be indistinguishable to the other wheels otherwise it's as Jassy said and I'd be looking for a replacement.

 

[Simon L]

They did!!!!!!

Un-******-believable!!

How do these places make any money if they employ idiots who can't take care of customers cars?

If it isn't a bang on repair they'll have to replace it mate.

 

[Daveotto]

it's as Jassy said and I'd be looking for a replacement.

Was thinking about a whole new car...but done that already!!!!

have the proviso that the wheel has to be indistinguishable to the other wheels

They agreed to me using my own refurb bloke, so I am happy(ish)

 

[Jassyo06]

Was thinking about a whole new car...but done that already!!!!



They agreed to me using my own refurb bloke, so I am happy(ish)

Good for you mate yer a top bloke in accepting it in this way,has this wheel been refurbished before,ie the one you got done not that long ago?these wheels can only be refurbished so many times? So just saying like lol

Rant over

 

[Daveotto]

Good for you mate yer a top bloke in accepting it in this way,has this wheel been refurbished before,ie the one you got done not that long ago?these wheels can only be refurbished so many times? So just saying like lol

Rant over

Has not been refurbed before otherwise I would have maybe pushed for a new wheel

 

[WarwickL]

A refurb should be fine. Plus it gives you a few favours to tuck away for the future.

I smell heavy discount on tyres

 

[Simon L]

A refurb should be fine. Plus it gives you a few favours to tuck away for the future.

I smell heavy discount on tyres

Yeah that's a fair point Warwick, sometimes worth keeping these people onside, then again I'm not sure I'd want them anywhere near my car.

Bearing in mind the rim protection on these tyres you gotta be a serious clown to do that kind of damage!

 

[Daveotto]

Yeah that's a fair point Warwick, sometimes worth keeping these people onside, then again I'm not sure I'd want them anywhere near my car.

Bearing in mind the rim protection on these tyres you gotta be a serious clown to do that kind of damage!

Certainly will not be taking mine back to the same tyre shop

 

[WarwickL]

There are muppets in every business, sadly.

 

[pburv]

They did!!!!!!

My biggest fear....
Had this happen to me a few years back..They masked their damage with tyre grease and I only noticed it three days later..I know I should've cleaned it sooner but..... Anyway they refused to take responsibility stating I should have got back to them the same day and that it was possible I did the damage........Well p**sed was an understatement ....
Hope you get it sorted soon mate..

 

[pburv]

There are muppets in every business, sadly.

Muppets! Who mentioned Muppets.....

 

[Max-Robbo]

An A5 came up behind me on the way home from work, open road in front so had a bit of a play...

1) safe to say mpg took a bit of a hit..
2) what was I thinking.. - A3 here, not S3... He was stuck to my **** like glue... Surprise surprise!

 

[Jassyo06]

An A5 came up behind me on the way home from work, open road in front so had a bit of a play...

1) safe to say mpg took a bit of a hit..
2) what was I thinking.. - A3 here, not S3... He was stuck to my **** like glue... Surprise surprise!

Bet ye odds on, it was a demon Derv Max....cough cough..they all are...me S3 is still for sale Maximo....lol

 

[Jassyo06]

Had to buy another one of these things today,that ten in the past 8 frickin years lol
£87 quid to get rid of burd cack it's everywhere just now grrrrrrrr

 

[pburv]

Cleaned my tips again..... Before and after pics below....

 

[AndyB-S3]

Ooh i might try and take mine off 2moz and give em a spruce. Are they easy enough to remove?

 

[pburv]

Ooh i might try and take mine off 2moz and give em a spruce. Are they easy enough to remove?

Yep a piece of p*ss. Just use a soft hide mallet or a rubber mallet and tap them from the back and they come off.No need to twist them just pull them towards you...Makes it a lot easier to clean...
ps they are only held in by metal tabs

 

[Rob2k68]

Cleaned my tips again..... Before and after pics below....

WOW night and day good work Paul ;o)

 

[pburv]

WOW night and day good work Paul ;o)

Cheers Rob..How's your interior mod going?....

 

[OliS3]

Cheers Rob..How's your interior mod going?....

Nearly done

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

 

[pburv]

Nearly done

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Lol.....Nice one Oli....
Robs clearly got too much money...lol

 

[Rob2k68]

Nearly done

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Haha awesome post made me LoL !!

Think it's going to be a bit underwhelming when I reveal it - last part should arrive tomorrow ;o)

 

[OliS3]

Haha awesome post made me LoL !!

Think it's going to be a bit underwhelming when I reveal it - last part should arrive tomorrow ;o)

Glad it did. I remembered that pic and I'm so glad I found it

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

 

[Whitestar]

Gave it it's first snow foam & 2bm wash, very happy with the result.

 

[Brasso]

700 miles in mine this week, a big change from my normal 75. Liverpool and back today 300 mile round trip. Car didn't miss a beat.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

 

[testcard]

Quick wash with Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner, followed by a coat of Super Resin Polish. One coat of Extra Gloss Protection tomorrow, and that should last for at least 6 months.

 

[S32B]

The car had a wash and dry, then I noticed a s**t load of scratches on the bonnet!

Got the DA out and after a good few passes and a nice MF wipe =

 

[pburv]

The car had a wash and dry, then I noticed a s**t load of scratches on the bonnet!

Got the DA out and after a good few passes and a nice MF wipe =

View attachment 91190

View attachment 91191

View attachment 91192

I reckon you just pointed the camera to the sky and took that first pic...lol
Nice tidy job there S32B...

 

[S32B]

I reckon you just pointed the camera to the sky and took that first pic...lol
Nice tidy job there S32B...

Thanks The car hasn't moved and it's got dust on it already!!! Never again will I get black lol

 

[pburv]

Thanks The car hasn't moved and it's got dust on it already!!! Never again will I get black lol

Been there done that got the blisters...lol I feel your pain....but when it's right it does look the bee's knee's..

 

[Max-Robbo]

@jassyo06 if only the bank account/ missus would allow it...

Quick wash with Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner, followed by a coat of Super Resin Polish. One coat of Extra Gloss Protection tomorrow, and that should last for at least 6 months.

Mer shampoo for me, but got some SRP and EGP on myself this morning, came up a beaut in the sun... I give it 3 days tops?!

 

[MattSedg]

Finally did my first snow foam etc wash, new favorite hobby i think

 

[testcard]

@jassyo06 if only the bank account/ missus would allow it...



Mer shampoo for me, but got some SRP and EGP on myself this morning, came up a beaut in the sun... I give it 3 days tops?!

View attachment 91208

View attachment 91209

Looks great, but 3 days? Planning on driving through a sandstorm?

 

[Max-Robbo]

Looks great, but 3 days? Planning on driving through a sandstorm?

It's black mate, it gets dirty if you even look at it the wrong way!

 

[testcard]

OK, got it. Never owned a black car. I'm 50 shades of grey.