That's interesting? I was pretty certain they used to bring in cars with known faults to try and catch testers out? In fact, I think a mate of my dad's was once caught in such a "sting"?
timing belt, what would you do?
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Well, I was told that by the trainer on a refresher course. Admittedly, it was a good few years ago now but the law hasn't changed. Reason given at the time was that they would be deliberately and knowingly be breaking the law by driving a car on the road with faults to get to a test station.
I pass MOT fine. That is the right thing.
I've got some second-hand oil I could sell you...
I don't even trust the car maker, the dealer, the MOT guy, and you want me to trust a random internet guy?
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I trust him that it is second hand.
Andy
Andy
I trust him that it is second hand.
Andy
I suspect 3rd hand at least.
That's because they haven't brought it in yet! If, for example, the recall is because the airbag explosive has gone unstable and in the event of deployment might blow half your face off, the MOT tester isn't going to be able to spot that, is he?!
No, I always buy brand new. Otherwise, I save so much fuel that I have to stop every 50 miles and decant some off, to stop the tank overflowing...
So... you make your own oil, do you?
I have had good luck trying two oils and finding one good. So, I don't have to make my own. I really don't like work if I don't have to do it. Also, no oil maker has actively threatened that my car will blow like the others. I am OK with them.
Well, I suppose oil companies are among the most trustworthy and ethical entities on the planet, so you're probably right to put your trust in them, rather than any nasty car manufacturers - especially if they're not telling you things you don't want to hear...
Yup! That's pretty lucky!had my blingo van 14 years with the same belt. got lucky i guess
It was chocked up on the drive for most of that time
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