Recent content by DiyNutJob

Why are my opinions that important to you? Is your car full of non-OE parts? Insurance normally insures the ideal circumstance: dealer service, dealer parts, etc. Anything less than ideal is a risk. It doesn't mean the risk is guaranteed to hit you. Also, insurance claims per person are...

If you are concerned about invalidation, then you should talk to your insurer. If you gain some insights, then share with us. Insurance is a for profit business. I am guessing their pay out rate is a bit like the pay out rate from casinos. They will pay out less if they are risking making a...

After examining the original filler neck more closely, I am concluding the aftermarket ones are legit as long as they fit. The original neck also allows the fill pipe and vent pipe to share the same space behind the face plate. The only difference is the OEM unit has a self closing flap for the...

Why is it a surprise? Think before you answer. There might be a sting in the tail.

The job was a fail. The china neck didn't fit. Will be returning that for full refund because item wasn't as described. Found a couple of places that sell the genuine part. One place wants £240 for it. Presumably VAT and import duty go on top of that. yoshiparts.com and www.amayama.com There...

They don't make this any more. Next, you will be saying: why not get a new car? Even if it is available, it makes sense to you to buy a £300 part for a car the insurance will write off for £500? According to internet experts around here, pattern parts are fine for the insurance. Anyway, I...

I just received a very reasonably priced china fuel filler neck for micra k12 from an ebay start up. The interior bits are not same as the original unit. So, can anyone tell me if this is OK for use? I think most of the sellers are selling this exact same thing. On the original unit, the fill...

Haven't got round to it yet. But, continuing it on another thread.

My stuff work. This was why I said it was down to the importer. My imports were all great over the years, except a recent £50 loss from a 1.97TB SSD. I didn't want to risk them recovering my personal data. So, I didn't bother to return that for repair. The loss covered all the free stuff they...

That says something about the importer, doesn't it?

I didn't ask why people buy. I am asking why people sell. Nothing wrong with stuff from china. Pretty sure the compliant stuff are from china.

Maybe they are. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unibos-Fuel-liters-Certification-Types/dp/B0CWVGJ247

Using illegal container would invalidate.

I was trying to save £2 on an unmarked one, but splashed out for a marked one. It doesn't matter if it leaked, I am sure I can find a way to fix it with a tpu print. I just don't need any hassle with the regulation bull ox, what with house insurance invalidation etc.

Storage is allowed for a certain limit. The regulations says the can has to be marked as flammable. If they are selling unmarked ones, that seems to suggest marking isn't a legal requirement. But google says different: Legal Labelling Requirements To be legal, a portable petrol container must...