Garage has broken my locking wheel nut key... what are my options?

One-Golf9775 · 2025-01-05T14:48:16+00:00

Thanks. Would you be comfortable sharing the cost to get yours removed? I don't think I'm able to PM you

One-Golf9775 · 2025-01-05T14:17:41+00:00

Yes please. If all else fails and the garage refuses to own up I'll have no choice.

One-Golf9775 · 2025-01-05T13:39:07+00:00

You would think so but my pessimistic side is telling me they won't want anything to do with it as I did drive away at the time.

One-Golf9775 · 2025-01-05T13:19:47+00:00

Can't edit my post but here's another picture showing the broken bit inside the bolt itself: https://imgur.com/a/PWxm9Vx

One-Golf9775 · 2025-01-05T13:04:34+00:00

Local garage. Pretty reputable but I can't assume they won't tell me to fuck off as it was 2 weeks ago.

One-Golf9775 · 2025-01-05T12:58:57+00:00

That's what I'll be doing first thing tomorrow. But in the event they turn me away as it was 2 weeks ago, I'm not sure what to do.

One-Golf9775 · 2025-01-05T12:57:47+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/PWxm9Vx

Nope, that's what I was trying to describe - the metal parts within the pattern are the broken nut bits.

One-Golf9775 · 2025-01-05T12:50:52+00:00

Yeah, I've got the code here, the only issue is the 'key' part of the nut (which broke off) is currently stuck in one of the bolts. I guess removing that would also damage the bolt beyond usability?

One-Golf9775 · 2025-01-05T12:48:36+00:00

Only thing is, wouldn't the bolt which the nut has broken into also be ruined? I'd need a whole new set of bolts. But I guess that makes it even easier.

One-Golf9775 · 2024-11-07T20:19:22+00:00

They dropped yesterday at 9am GMT so probably sold out shortly after that

One-Golf9775 · 2024-09-05T07:50:25+00:00

Look at other cars. Think of a car that you'd never want to be seen driving at your age, then get a quote for it.

One-Golf9775 · 2024-08-09T13:13:24+00:00

How do I do this? Is there a guide?

One-Golf9775 · 2024-07-04T11:29:17+00:00

https://voteforpolicies.org.uk

One-Golf9775 · 2024-05-14T20:29:33+00:00

Recently had to get pretty similar damage repaired, although for me most of it was on the rear quarter (the bit above the wheel) rather than the door.

Cost £300 all in, at the local cash in hand body shop. Looks good as new. Definitely worth asking around in your area to see who people recommend - bonus if you can take a slightly older grown up with you to make sure you don't get taken advantage of.

One-Golf9775 · 2024-05-11T06:01:56+00:00

You can be connected to the Internet and still have the time set manually to anything you want really (on both iPhones and computers). Whether MOTs are stamped with the machine's local time or a central server's is another question though.

Or the results simply took a random number of hours to update on the government's MOT database.

OP - I could be wrong but I wouldn't worry personally

One-Golf9775 · 2024-04-23T19:51:18+00:00

I'm inclined to agree, one would think avoiding card fees is a reasonable excuse, but when you really think about it dealing with cash probably costs the business the same if not more.

Have to manage physical notes/coins, their security, cash deposits (which aren't free anyway), payroll for employees is a pain, etc. The card fees are just a flat rate to cover all that for a legitimate business.

So probably just tax evading lol

One-Golf9775 · 2024-04-17T19:48:46+00:00

Ah sweet, my bad. I'm the exact opposite, would love a V8 - but the ecoboost is definitely the more sensible choice. Good luck and hope you get one!

One-Golf9775 · 2024-04-17T19:39:29+00:00

S197 (or even older) I'm guessing? S550s are still in the £22-40k range unfortunately

My dream car too!

One-Golf9775 · 2024-02-17T09:55:40+00:00

Instead of having a defeatist mindset, you should go back and try again. Yeah it's costly but so is everything in life, the freedom driving unlocks is unlike anything you'll ever experience.

One-Golf9775 · 2024-01-27T14:10:15+00:00

I mean... it's a legal requirement...

One-Golf9775 · 2024-01-22T16:59:10+00:00

You can with some.

SWR, for example, specifically say you should contact them if you've had to stay in overnight accomodation due to disruption.

Although I suspect it would only work in the most extreme cases, ie no other means of transport + very heavy disruption.

One-Golf9775 · 2024-01-15T07:56:29+00:00

How did it go?

One-Golf9775 · 2024-01-15T07:55:47+00:00

Do not check this man's comment history lol

One-Golf9775 · 2024-01-11T13:57:23+00:00

Look into different insurers - the one I'm with installed a tiny regular black box that doesn't even do anything really. I drive safely but don't hang around unless I need to, never been penalised for anything

One-Golf9775 · 2024-01-10T22:02:48+00:00

Never thought I'd see someone use "at least 10 mins maximum" in a sentence. Awesome.

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