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Any to avoid? I don't fancy doing the oil seal again
Ruiz328
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Last Activity: Today, 06:37 PM
Joined: 01-10-2022
Location: Belfast
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It's a serious consideration. I know my A20 DTH so well I don't about the others!
Any to avoid? I don't fancy doing the oil seal again
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As per my guide, I used Wynns Black Gasket maker, 12 months on from when I did mine (and wrote the guide) and all is good.
As RBH says, get the pick up seal from dealer, don't be buying these metal 'Ebay ones'....Leave a comment:
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Best car ever owned. But things (as you may know) as failing/failed.
Tailgate knackered.
Heated Seats not working
Got a few war wounds from its time in battle
Plus side?
130k miles and 6 years of ownership and never ever broken down.
Shes served me so...Leave a comment:
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Skoda Superb Estate?Leave a comment:
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Can't do buses, they smellLeave a comment:
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So, £7k to spend, what's your poison?Leave a comment:
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Thanks for that, no it needs to be a car that I could easily maintain myself as I don't think I've ever paid a garage to do anythingLeave a comment:
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Jaguar XF 3.0d Engine
Talk to me.......
By all accounts a reliable motor but will I still be able to tinker with DIY servicing and maintenance?
Looking at a 2013/2014 (X250) 3.0d S Portfolio model. -
It's to keep her from saying 'brake then'. Like mine does every 5 minsLeave a comment:
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Ok, I'm sure the dealer will make a bit of commission also by taking qtr/half on finance. So hopefully win/winLeave a comment:
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So take HP on the car at the used dealer in other words?Leave a comment:
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Great idea, looked earlier, £200 by AA.
No chance the dealer would reduce the price though if items found but would give some piece of mind.
I wouldnt use the AA though as I've seen them struggle to fit batteries.
Anyone recommend a good supplier of this type of...Leave a comment:
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Yes, I certainly don't want to hand over £7k privately but if buying from a reputable used dealer, what is the best way?
I could just use my debit card but that almost feels as naked as handing over cash.
Not sure if the dealer would take a credit card (and then I pay straight...Leave a comment:
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Benefit of Not Buying Private
Evening All,
We all know that buying a car privately is cheaper.
But what are the advantages buying from a (non-main) dealer
What is the most protected way of buying from them?
I am looking to buy a car from a non-main dealer and have the cash (£7k)... -
Ok, so 6 months has passed and the Ryobi battery still in place.
I need to get it sorted long term amd want to buy a used boot ecu but where do i start?
I have the ecu still but the reason for the temp solution was that the ecu wasnt being recognised by Opcom and I suspect...Leave a comment:
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Wow, been away a while, nice to see 2700 viewed my guide. Mines still going strongLeave a comment:
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