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It's been a while...
I have yet to diagnose and sort the steering column to allow it to adjust where the wheel stays, but it's next on the list to get done.
After over a year, I finally got a pay out for a damaged tyre, so I might invest this towards a wheel refurb, as they are peeling like a lobster after sun bathing.
In the meantime, the big lady has been serving me well. A rear brake flexi was all that was required for MOT and all was great until it got a drop of damage to the front bumper when parked in Donaghadee one day.
Recent surgery meant the car wasn't needed for a few months and so it went off to get the bumper repaired and painted. There was minimal lacquer peel on the front one and a few scuffs, whilst the rear had a few scuffs on the corners, so perfect time to get them both done to leave the big lady looking her best. I've not really seen the car since it was done, but I am assured it's a great job. Which I know it will be. I am looking forward to getting it back in a few weeks and giving it a good wash and drive.
I have yet to diagnose and sort the steering column to allow it to adjust where the wheel stays, but it's next on the list to get done.
After over a year, I finally got a pay out for a damaged tyre, so I might invest this towards a wheel refurb, as they are peeling like a lobster after sun bathing.
In the meantime, the big lady has been serving me well. A rear brake flexi was all that was required for MOT and all was great until it got a drop of damage to the front bumper when parked in Donaghadee one day.
Recent surgery meant the car wasn't needed for a few months and so it went off to get the bumper repaired and painted. There was minimal lacquer peel on the front one and a few scuffs, whilst the rear had a few scuffs on the corners, so perfect time to get them both done to leave the big lady looking her best. I've not really seen the car since it was done, but I am assured it's a great job. Which I know it will be. I am looking forward to getting it back in a few weeks and giving it a good wash and drive.
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Get that poor car washed 
I'm sure they'll get that bumper sorted.
I'm sure they'll get that bumper sorted.
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Oh it's fixed and all, weeks ago, I've just not seen her yet as I've been driving review cars since I got the go ahead to drive again.Get that poor car washed
I'm sure they'll get that bumper sorted.
She'll be back in the drive in December I think, so will be sure of a good wash and nice photos!
His & hers do get a bath now and again...
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Thanks to Ollie for another top job...
Front and rear dash cameras fitted. Phone lead now plugged in behind the dash meaning no trailing leads inside the car.
He also put an Led light strip in the boot so I can see all my gear better.
And with the cold snap at present, I've just set the heater onto its timer so I should get into a warm car in the morning.
Front and rear dash cameras fitted. Phone lead now plugged in behind the dash meaning no trailing leads inside the car.
He also put an Led light strip in the boot so I can see all my gear better.
And with the cold snap at present, I've just set the heater onto its timer so I should get into a warm car in the morning.
Do these work on the same principle as the Rangie with a small unit that burns diesel and puts the heat into the car?
That's a shame. But I would check underneath and see. Maybe it's been disconnected.
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I'm sure you could fit one if you wanted. Even an electric pre-heater. Very common in Scandi land, make a big difference on cold mornings. Not just for comfort, but for the car and economy too.
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With what I thought was both number plate lights blown, I ordered a set of LED replacement units from Amazon.
It turns out that I'd one candle and one blown. Five minutes later and the car looks a hell of a lot more up-to-date.
Comparison photo, or it didn't happen.
It turns out that I'd one candle and one blown. Five minutes later and the car looks a hell of a lot more up-to-date.
Comparison photo, or it didn't happen.
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That looks cold, lol 
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After spending some time chilling in the sauna, all mental health benefits soon got undone as my stress levels climbed steeply when the car wouldn't even try and crank over.
Recovered to a ramp and a very prompt diagnoses of a broken earth strap was a big relief.
A Halfords replacement was fitted and will keep me on the road until I can get a heavier duty one from BMW, or one made up, as the Halfords one isn't the biggest gauge compared to what came off.
Amazing how something so simple can cause such a headache and potentially hours of sourcing several potential issues.
Recovered to a ramp and a very prompt diagnoses of a broken earth strap was a big relief.
A Halfords replacement was fitted and will keep me on the road until I can get a heavier duty one from BMW, or one made up, as the Halfords one isn't the biggest gauge compared to what came off.
Amazing how something so simple can cause such a headache and potentially hours of sourcing several potential issues.
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At least it's an easy fix, soon back on the road again 
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