Yep. On commercials we used to chisel the rivets off, remove the linings, fit new linings and peen the new rivets over with a hammer. Used to overhaul king pins too - reaming the new bushes out and shimming the thrust washers. Overhaul shackle pins on Bedford trucks, replace propshaft U/J's and centre cushions, on cylinder heads we'd replace valve guides, cut new valve seats and even draw file it.
Not been a truck driver since the late 'eighties, but even back then 'elf 'n safety was a concern due to the asbestos.
I'm probably missing the key component here, but.... why would servicing yourself void the schedule? Just write it in the book yourself and reset the onboard computer using the non "plug it in" method all cars have (which will vary depending on make/model).
Still as yet to afford a set of tools, managed servicing, repairs and even an engine swap using hand-me-downs!More likely £100 - 150 for classic cover these days, but your point is taken.
That bit isn’t true. No need for a vat registered garage and no need for OE parts. They do say you must use equivalent quality to the original parts and in the event of a claim, it is down to the manufacturer to prove they weren’t of equivalent quality. I've always serviced our new cars from day one after getting confirmation from the manufacturer (Ford and VW).
I did say oe (quality) parts, meaning they must be of the same standard. Excludes lots of cheap pattern parts.
Tell me about it!
The owner could do it themselves as long as it is to the manufacturer standard. I enquired to both manufacturers and had written confirmation stating that as long as it was done to manufacturers standards and using parts of equal or greater quality, there would be no warranty problems.
True, but that is a contract between the vehicle user and the finance/ lease company and has nothing to do with the warranty on the vehicle.
