lunchbeers
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Just over 16k miles here, about 5.5k in the last 12 monthsThe tyres have done well to last that long, I replaced my original tyres last year for the 1st MOT just under 25k
Just over 16k miles here, about 5.5k in the last 12 monthsThe tyres have done well to last that long, I replaced my original tyres last year for the 1st MOT just under 25k
Update on the lock situation. Rang Mick (S4p) first thing yesterday (Friday) morning and bought the lock/latching mechanism. We are a little concerned to be sure the lock arrives and gets fitted before the MOT "free retest" period expires so I mentioned this to Mick who said he'd immediately box it up and get it shipped. - He's addressed it direct to the Garage, FAO Paul (the mechanic doing the job). I made a cup of coffee and checked up on my order for my new smoke/heat and Co alarms (we're all being "forced" to buy radio interlinked fire alarm systems up here due to new legislation introduced by the Scottish parliament in February - at considerable expense. In my case 4 smoke alarms, 1 heat alarm and 2 Co alarms) There's been very little public awareness of the new regs being brought in and then suddenly it was all over the local press and news stations. Everyone has suddenly tried to buy and, of course, there's not enough and many suppliers have run out of stock! Anyway, by the time I'd done that, an email had popped up from Mick to say he'd shipped the lock and shortly after an email from DPD to say they will deliver after 2pm on Monday. I've bought quite a bit of stuff from S4p and it's always been a good experience. On this occasion though I think they've quite excelled themselves and Mick has gone well above and beyond in getting my purchase on it's way so quickly. So thank you very much Mick and S4p!so I rang Mick at S4p. Yes they've got them on the shelf. It's a lock shared by a few models, for instance the one we need for his 2012 Punto also fits the 500. He gave me the part number so I rang the garage back and got the mechanic to go on S4p's website and look at it. Yes, that's the one! Unfortunately Mick had closed up by the time I rang him back but I'll ring him first thing tomorrow and I'm sure he'll dispatch one to us right away. Should be here by Monday I recon which gives a couple of days before the MOT "free retest" time is up.
Final update on "that" lock. Early this morning I got an email from DPD promising delivery of the lock to the garage address between 12.52pm and 1.52pm. Shortly after 4pm my boy got a call from the garage saying the car was fixed and now MOT'd and ready for collection. So, obviously, the delivery must have taken place as promised. Thank goodness they were right about the wiring loom, I was quite prepared for a call saying "Dad, they've fitted the lock but the hatch is still not working"! In the event though, all done and dusted and no retest fee applied!Update on the lock situation. Rang Mick (S4p) first thing yesterday (Friday) morning and bought the lock/latching mechanism. We are a little concerned to be sure the lock arrives and gets fitted before the MOT "free retest" period expires so I mentioned this to Mick who said he'd immediately box it up and get it shipped. - He's addressed it direct to the Garage, FAO Paul (the mechanic doing the job). I made a cup of coffee and checked up on my order for my new smoke/heat and Co alarms (we're all being "forced" to buy radio interlinked fire alarm systems up here due to new legislation introduced by the Scottish parliament in February - at considerable expense. In my case 4 smoke alarms, 1 heat alarm and 2 Co alarms) There's been very little public awareness of the new regs being brought in and then suddenly it was all over the local press and news stations. Everyone has suddenly tried to buy and, of course, there's not enough and many suppliers have run out of stock! Anyway, by the time I'd done that, an email had popped up from Mick to say he'd shipped the lock and shortly after an email from DPD to say they will deliver after 2pm on Monday. I've bought quite a bit of stuff from S4p and it's always been a good experience. On this occasion though I think they've quite excelled themselves and Mick has gone well above and beyond in getting my purchase on it's way so quickly. So thank you very much Mick and S4p!
99p excellent. Smart too. TIP.. You must avoid backing over kerbs etc that are higher than your mudflap to floor distance to avoid ripping them off. Here speaks voice of experience.I installed a pair of mudflaps that I bought of Ebay for 99p as it is annoying after the cars just been washed the back end gets filthy while the rest stays clean so hopefully they might reduce it.
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no worries mate. I'll eat yours for you!Would have loved to come to the AutoItalia and meet other Panda Nuts, but already booked for a Jazz day .
Amazing I do little for a couple of years then more than one thing happens on the same day.
I have NEVER turned down free doughnuts before Aaaaaagggghhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!
I quite like those! Do you have a link?I installed a pair of mudflaps that I bought of Ebay for 99p as it is annoying after the cars just been washed the back end gets filthy while the rest stays clean so hopefully they might reduce it.
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I'm afraid these were just a one off on ebay as it was a private selling & was also a no reserve auction with no other bidders hence 99p, I came across them whilst looking for something else. They do look good but are not perfect as they are aftermarket, they required a bit of trimming & also one is sitting just slightly lower than the other but is not that noticeable. If only Fiat made genuine onesI quite like those! Do you have a link?
Very smart car, I think white suits them very well.Today, I waited for the delivery guy with my new matts (as recommended by @Herts Hillhopper ).
(Photos to follow)
Whilst waiting, I've blocked the view with the Panda so I can stare at it, like a proud parent.
Monday arrives the cruise control which I'll fit (Photos to follow).
About to have a cup of tea. (If you so wish, photos to follow)
White looks ok, the Green - that's amazing!Very smart car, I think white suits them very well.
I had a white 4x4 -- looked great. Briefly (written off after seven weeks) a metallic grey, and now 'off road green'. Green is best I think... but I'm biasedWhite looks ok, the Green - that's amazing!
The yellow - mad!
The Police possibly told him to park it elsewhere, because someone was photographing it...This one used to be parked a couple of streets away.
I thought it looked pretty good. Unfortunately, although it's on one of my regular walk routes, I never met the owner and now it seems to be gone as I've not seen it since around Christmas.