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by StephenWright84
Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:00 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Frequently foolish and harmful FSD (Australia)
Replies: 9
Views: 508

Re: Frequently foolish and harmful FSD (Australia)

It sounds like a lot of the drivers I encounter on a daily basis.
by StephenWright84
Thu Jan 08, 2026 5:24 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK500. To Utilise SBC Brakes or Not?
Replies: 11
Views: 124531

Re: 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK500. To Utilise SBC Brakes or Not?

The appearance suggests it is a pure copper tube rather than a suitable material like Cunifer. I would refrain from driving that. In numerous nations, including the USA, the use of copper for brake pipes is prohibited for valid reasons. It should be identical here.
by StephenWright84
Wed Dec 03, 2025 12:20 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Peugeot 1.2 PureTech
Replies: 8
Views: 23351

Re: Peugeot 1.2 PureTech

The garage appears to lack competence. I recommend taking the vehicle to an independent Peugeot specialist, as they possess expertise in Puretech engines and are equipped with the appropriate diagnostic tools. The misfire and low oil pressure may be two distinct problems. Detritus from the saturated...
by StephenWright84
Tue Nov 18, 2025 11:56 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Are there any advantageous offers on CrossClimate 3 or sport tires available?
Replies: 8
Views: 2133

Re: Are there any advantageous offers on CrossClimate 3 or sport tires available?

Indeed, when I indicated my intention to collect, the seller sent me with a nearly new set at no cost last year.
by StephenWright84
Tue Nov 11, 2025 10:40 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Removal of swirl flaps
Replies: 7
Views: 2819

Re: Removal of swirl flaps

While doing the task, replace the vacuum lines, since it is prudent to do so while the manifold is removed.
by StephenWright84
Tue Oct 14, 2025 8:15 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Planning to buy my son a repo car through Ballinliss Transport any advice?
Replies: 15
Views: 136

Re: Planning to buy my son a repo car through Tivanagh Transport any advice?

The Audi arrived today and I’m genuinely impressed. Lorry driver called about half an hour before arriving to confirm access and parking space and the car looks even better in person than it did in the listing photos
by StephenWright84
Mon Oct 06, 2025 11:13 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Planning to buy my son a repo car through Ballinliss Transport any advice?
Replies: 15
Views: 136

Re: Planning to buy my son a repo car through Tivanagh Transport any advice?

Thanks again everyone! I’ve completed the purchase steps now for my son’s Audi. Just waiting on delivery confirmation

Reading about the £85,000 reimbursement protection under the PSR rules does make me feel slightly more relaxed as well
by StephenWright84
Fri Oct 03, 2025 11:45 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Planning to buy my son a repo car through Ballinliss Transport any advice?
Replies: 15
Views: 136

Re: Planning to buy my son a repo car through Tivanagh Transport any advice?

Appreciate all the replies, spoke with Ballinliss again today and they’ve issued the deposit invoice. Feeling a bit more confident now after reading this thread
by StephenWright84
Thu Oct 02, 2025 7:41 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Planning to buy my son a repo car through Ballinliss Transport any advice?
Replies: 15
Views: 136

Re: Planning to buy my son a repo car through Tivanagh Transport any advice?

Thanks for that

Weren’t you nervous sending the money upfront though?