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Message |
 A PLAN Insurance....sorry lack of insurance |
BobT
 16th Mar 2024 9:39pm
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Forum: A-Plan Insurance · Replies: 98 · Views: 20938 · Subject: A PLAN Insurance....sorry lack of insurance |
I’ve been with A Plan for six years. This year they just didn’t seem interested.
They quoted me almost double for my 2015 110 XS Utility.
I’ve just got it insured with Lloyds Bank for more or ... |
| Too good to be true? “TWISTED” 90? |
BobT
14th Apr 2020 8:55am
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 8 · Views: 3126 · Subject: Too good to be true? “TWISTED” 90? |
| Report the add to EBay, looks very dodgy to me. |
| How to shine up bumper caps and mud guards? |
BobT
3rd Apr 2020 6:45pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 21 · Views: 7542 · Subject: How to shine up bumper caps and mud guards? |
Morrison’s foam tyre cleaner does a decent job if applied a few times and buffed.
Very cheap too. |
| Machine Polishing |
BobT
25th Mar 2020 10:30pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 17 · Views: 6437 · Subject: Machine Polishing |
I wouldn't let the dealer wash my van when it was in for servicing, it's going to get the clean I always intend to give it but somehow never quite manage.
Just had mine main dealer serviced and said ... |
| Machine Polishing |
BobT
25th Mar 2020 10:25pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 17 · Views: 6437 · Subject: Machine Polishing |
I use one of these, fantastic.
https://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/meguiars/mt320-dual-action-polisher.aspx |
| New Defender poll. |
BobT
28th Dec 2019 8:45am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 20 · Views: 6778 · Subject: New Defender poll. |
| No, I saw my first one on the M1 yesterday and at first thought it was a weird Disco then realised what it was, yuck! |
| Nordic tyres for UK winters? |
BobT
6th Dec 2019 7:33am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 22 · Views: 8696 · Subject: Nordic tyres for UK winters? |
I use Mitchelin Cross Climates on my taxi, a Toyota Avensis, and think they are brilliant in all weather conditions plus I get decent mileage out of a set.
Not sure of the cost to fit a Defender but ... |
| New battery time, but how big? |
BobT
25th Oct 2019 6:16am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 19 · Views: 7122 · Subject: New battery time, but how big? |
I think the same one is on Amazon for £105.99 with free delivery if you’re a Prime Member.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yuasa-YBX5019-Silver-Performance-Battery/dp/B00KNQS4RW/ref=cm_wl_huc_item |
| Poll |
BobT
11th Sep 2019 5:14am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 100 · Views: 34211 · Subject: Poll |
I’ve had Defenders continuously for twenty five years.
That’s not a Defender, I think it’s a disaster.
It looks like a modified Discovery to me and as for the price, a Yummy Mummy car. |
| Faulty EGR rework |
BobT
10th Jul 2019 9:33am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 12 · Views: 4679 · Subject: Faulty EGR rework |
| I did it a few times with my last Avensis, the EGR valve was a known problem on them but thankfully the workshop manager of my Toyota Dealership told me to clean it instead of paying out about £300 f ... |
| Spare Wheel Lock |
BobT
24th Mar 2019 6:25pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 18562 · Subject: Re: Spare Wheel Lock |
Just in case anyone else is wondering like I was the Sawtooth spare wheel lock on eBay with the "FortXLocks" also fits on the Dual Finish Alloys........
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sawtooth ... |
| Rear Crossmember refinished, with pics. |
BobT
15th Feb 2019 7:59pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 14 · Views: 7413 · Subject: Rear Crossmember refinished, with pics. |
| My 90 is currently in the body shop getting corrosion work done under warranty. I was told only the main body is covered so as far as i know the rust to the NAS step won't be covered as it's considere ... |
| C-tek charger and a compressor |
BobT
7th Feb 2019 6:44pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 8 · Views: 2442 · Subject: C-tek charger and a compressor |
I have the Suaoki U10 L.I. Jump Starter with a 12v cigarette lighter adaptor, it powers my compressor easily and I no longer have to plug it into the car and drag the cable about.
I’m sure it would ... |
| Service or Not? |
BobT
18th Jan 2019 5:28pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 18 · Views: 4162 · Subject: Service or Not? |
| I’ve booked it in for it’s MOT with my main dealer, Lloyds L.R. Ripon and as I’ve dealt with them for more than twenty years I speak to the Workshop Manager himself not the clueless person on th ... |
| Service or Not? |
BobT
18th Jan 2019 11:05am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 18 · Views: 4162 · Subject: Service or Not? |
MY2015 110XS is now out of warranty.
I bought it new and have had it Main Dealer Serviced since then, so that’s three expensive services and I’ve only clocked up about 6,000 miles total.
The MOT ... |
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