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  1. ThisTurkey

    MOT Fail!!

    Had a good look under the car last night, and one gaiter is split, the other is cracked, but not leaking yet. Need the job done before the current MOT expires, so paying a garage is my only option at the moment! I have certainly learned a LOT about garages now though!! Cheers for the advice!
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    MOT Fail!!

    Just got a quote for £140 for the welding and the gaiters too. The guy showed me underneath the car, and pointed out the break pipes that were done two years ago, which he said were fine, the other garage were basically taking the p***. He charges less for the MOT too, even with my supposed...
  3. ThisTurkey

    MOT Fail!!

    Yeah, thats a very good point! If I get an affordable quote on the work tomorrow, I get to keep the car I will be giving that a go!
  4. ThisTurkey

    MOT Fail!!

    Me too! :suspect:
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    MOT Fail!!

    Cheers Frank, I am going to be going elsewhere. Hopefully I won't sound like a complete spanner here, but what if the car was grotty underneath when you got it (I know not buying it would be a good start but it was all I could afford! :blush: ) Would trying to keep on top of it with cleaning and...
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    MOT Fail!!

    Cheers for all the advice, had a look underneath, can see where they have scratched about a bit on the break pipes, doesn't look bad to me, checked the old paperwork (car came with loads) and the break pipes were replaced in 2009, Can one MOT testers opinion override another if they think that...
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    MOT Fail!!

    The quote included adjusting my headlight aim as is failed on that too, but that won't take much compared to the rest! There is no way I can fork out £700, so will not be going back to get the work done there! (Thought it was a bit steep as well Daniel!) Have done some bits and bobs to the car...
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    MOT Fail!!

    Yes!! They seemed quite reasonable last time, hence the shock now!
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    MOT Fail!!

    Just had my 'N' reg K11 in for it's MOT, had no advisorys last year, but this time it's failed on a lot! The garage quoted £700 for the work, which is more than I can spend on it, going to get some more quotes tomorrow, but was hoping to get some opinions tonight, really don't want to part with...
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    C+ C Top down!

    Just taken my K11 in for a service and MOT and got a C+C as my courtesy car (Y) I can't figure out how to get the top down though, pressed the button near the handbrake, but I just keep getting a beeping sound, Any help? I'm not used to these new fangled things! :doh: Turns out it was broken...
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    Calling all North Members (West, Central and East)

    Real Name: Sophie Age: 28 today :blush: Car: K11 1.3 LX Location: Near Newcastle Max travel to meet in miles: Depends what it is! Bio/Something interesting: Work in a Lab and have to wear the most repulsive safety glasses you have ever seen! I also like painting scribbly stuff.
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    Fuse box realating to nearside headlamp

    Sorted! Checked the bulbs and they were not 100w ones, changed them just to be on the safe side though. Used a mini blade fuse holder, and managed to fit it inside the box, so at least its tidy, ended up using a spade connector into the fuse holder as there was only one wire which fed all of...
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    Fuse box realating to nearside headlamp

    Was checking my car (K11, pre-facelift) over before it's MOT next week and noticed the nearside headlamp was out, changed the bulb, still not working, so checked the fuse box- see pics! :o I managed to remove the fuse, and replaced it but this has not solved the problem, think the fuse box might...
  14. ThisTurkey

    Swapping front seats

    Brilliant, will go and have a look after i've finished my cup of tea! (Y)
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    Swapping front seats

    Cheers for the replies! :laugh: Yeah, its just the base of the seat thats worn, might aswell sit on the floor for all the good its doin!
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    Swapping front seats

    I got myself an 'N' reg a few months ago, but the drivers seat has clearly been very well used, more so than the one on the passanger side. I was wondering if it is possible to do a swap with the (more comfortable!) passenger one. The car has five doors so the only issue I can see would be...
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    Weird stereo problems!

    Finally got it sorted! Fuse was okay, so tried a mates' stereo which worked, took the old one apart and couldn't see anything I could do with it, this gave me a good enough excuse to buy a new stereo (Y)
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    Time for a new colour scheme?

    Found a site selling rust effect paint, when I was deciding what to do with my car, it's not in english but its the only one I could find! http://s226693541.e-shop.info/shop/catalog/details?sessid=0cOs4K9tQjOkBh6NNnQDjSxNUDRwirRPmRXUwZVzLb6ztykVrFR8xk2IGXEGJTU3&shop_param=aid%3D17%26 That...
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    SaMmY's first car

    Good luck for the test, just passed mine in february and got a micra. I'm trying to do bits and bobs myself as well and this site has helped a lot! It's good to see other girls on here too! (Y)
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