Jump to content

A Pair Of Flabby Wings

Lapsed Club Members
  • Posts

    1,403
  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    1

Everything posted by A Pair Of Flabby Wings

  1. Yes, I've got an old bottle of Plast-RX that has worked well, but it is nearly ten years old and could probably do with replacing. I'd recommend a polishing mop on the end of an electric drill to enable you to do more with less effort. Do put a couple of layers of masking tape around the edges though. It takes five minutes to do, but, as others know, it can save you heartache.
  2. If anyone mentioned the advisory comment, I would emphasize the "slight" as opposed to the "corrosion". If it wasn't too bad I would jack it up myself (the easiest job in the world with a gen 7), take some pictures, and add those to the advert. I do, however, agree that GTs are a little overpriced. Let's be honest - and I owned one for four years myself, so I will happily argue with anyone - they are just a T Sport in a party frock. [Although, if I ever buy another one, I reserve the right to change that opinion].
  3. Fair point. Although - if memory serves - the DVLA website was down (for maintenance and for an unspecified time) at the time. I received the acknowledgement, and confirmation that I was no longer the registered, within a week. Apparently the new V5 took a little longer to reach the buyer, as he texted me, but all was good soon after for him and the fact I already had confirmation from them meant I had no reason to worry.
  4. Yes, simple as that. Don't hand anything over, or sign anything (see later), until you know for certain the money is in your account. Any even half decent buyer won't have the slightest problem with that. I sold a car privately about a year ago, and had to check a couple of times until I was sure the funds had cleared into my account. The funny thing is that he was then a lot longer getting his insurance finalised, but that wasn't really my problem than. With regard to signing (and sending off) the V5, I would send it off yourself asap after. That way if the buyer happens to commit a misdemeanour or two in the days afterwards you will be in the clear.
  5. There's no shame in not always knowing. eBay listings are not always 100% clear, and you really have to know the cars (and the specific parts) to know if it's the right part or not. I did look at that subframe myself not so long ago, but I thought buying it and keeping it in readiness for a future failure was taking pessimism a bit too for. It's always pleasing to know you're looking at the right part though.
  6. That's great news. When I read the first post, I thought it sounds like it's just the rear subframe and - with a bit of willingness and ability - it's eminently fixable. As others have said it's finding the parts, and garages that are willing and able, that's becoming harder. It's great when you do though. And again, as said before, thank heavens for good forums too.
  7. Happy 7 Anniversary A Pair Of Flabby Wings!

  8. Happy 6 Anniversary A Pair Of Flabby Wings!

  9. Happy Anniversary A Pair Of Flabby Wings!

  10. Happy Anniversary A Pair Of Flabby Wings!

  11. Happy Anniversary A Pair Of Flabby Wings!

  12. Me and my newly be-scooped loved one look something like this.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.