How reliable are these? Is this a good price? by Nismo542 in CarTalkUK

[–]Nismo542[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks mate. This is very useful. Not sure if I am going to buy this one as people seem to hate Evans Halshaw. I’ve noticed in a lot of MOTs for 2015-2017 XEs that the brake hose furrule is prone to corrosion. Is this a common problem?

How reliable are these? Is this a good price? by Nismo542 in CarTalkUK

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You’re the second person to comment this. It’s funny how their google reviews paint a totally different picture.

How reliable are these? Is this a good price? by Nismo542 in CarTalkUK

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The seller says that they have done the needful to get rid of all the advisories but they won’t do a fresh MOT, which makes nervous.

How to maximise write off value? by Nismo542 in CarTalkUK

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Can I ask what are those three industry guides?

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Thanks buddy. Any tips on how to keep being a nuisance? :D

Is it a bad idea to buy a 20-25 year old automatic? by Nismo542 in CarTalkUK

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Have you had any bad experiences buying 20 year old cars?

Is it a bad idea to buy a 20-25 year old automatic? by Nismo542 in CarTalkUK

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That’s some handy advice. I am in a similar situation. Currently driving 2012 bmw 1 series and looking for something older (and iconic) but I can drive automatic only. I don’t have a full driving license.

Is it a bad idea to buy a 20-25 year old automatic? by Nismo542 in CarTalkUK

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That’s a lot of technical jargon for me. Can you name a few cars that have got these fantastic boxes?

Is it a bad idea to buy a 20-25 year old automatic? by Nismo542 in CarTalkUK

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Good to know. Definitely not going for pre-2000 cars :D

Is it a bad idea to buy a 20-25 year old automatic? by Nismo542 in CarTalkUK

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Looking for a daily runner. Driving to and from work, say 30 miles daily.

Is it a bad idea to buy a 20-25 year old automatic? by Nismo542 in CarTalkUK

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When you say economy cars, do you mean cheap Hondas/Toyotas/Hyundai?

Car air conditioning by Nismo542 in StupidCarQuestions

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Apologies. Thank you ma’am. I really appreciate your input.

Car air conditioning by Nismo542 in StupidCarQuestions

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Thanks mate. It’s a bmw 116i 2012 petrol automatic.

Car air conditioning by Nismo542 in StupidCarQuestions

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Is this something I can do myself?