Preston

Dev100 said:

Preston

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Preston has a lot of garages.

Which garage

Mellings

Is that the main dealer opposite odeon?

No it's an independent.

Fair play. Very good. Is that a major service? (40k)

If so, well done! Life is obviously cheaper oop North.

Hope they do a solid job.

Cheers,
Dunc

Yes, will genuine parts.

It might be grim up north but it's also cheaper

They've worked on everyone one of my last six cars and been superb. Can't fault them

There's nothing tricky or special about the 100HP. Should be an easy and cheap car to work on. The problem is finding a trustworthy independent.

Oh well, I thought I'd done pretty well. At least I'm pleased with the service.

Two new tyres ordered today. Kumho Ecsta SPT with wheel protection ridge. £61.30 each. Will match the Kumho's I have on the front. Been very pleased with them.

Ratings one better on wet grip and noise than the OE Goodyears.

Kumbos fitted. Great in the bends. Still pulling left (more than camber) on the motorway.

Hunter alignment check tomorrow. Watch this space!

Kumhos!

Just had a Hunter alignment done. Now drives in a straight line, but steering slightly off centre.

I won't name and shame, but I wish people knew how to use the freaking equipment properly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS Anyone else out there? This is a sloooowwwww forum!

Slow? In what way? 3.2 million posts not good enough for you, eh

It does take time for people to respond to be fair. The panda isn't the most popular car and the HP isn't even the largest produced panda.

However to correct the steering wheel issue you need to remove the airbag very carefully and then remove the steering wheel and refit in the right position.

No offence meant guys. I'm a member of another forum which is much quicker. I take your point about there bring less members.

The advice I've had on here has been great.

Removing the steering wheel? - it was on straight before. Think the geometry guys have got it slightly wrong. It's always a tricky area to get spot on. And I'm very particular about steering and tracking etc.

I had something similar, but tracking was redone and all ok. In your posts above, you didn't ask any questions so what response were you expecting???

dunc69 said:

No offence meant guys. I'm a member of another forum which is much quicker.

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Thats often the difference between people having a life, and people sitting behind a keyboard 24/7

I still think what you said was insulting. This is certainly the fastest Italian forum out there, and half the info you're likely to need is already n here somewhere.

Most Easterly - I've said that no offence was meant. Not going to get dragged further into an argument.

Dan - fair point. I didn't. I was frustrated last night and the post reflects that.

dunc69 said:

I won't name and shame, but I wish people knew how to use the freaking equipment properly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Take it back and insist they redo it properly. After all, you paid good money for it.