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Miss Naughty Mar 24th 2007 1:44 pm

MY car is 20 mins away
 
As many of you are aware my crappy car has been in spain (longer than me)
The transporter bloke has just called to say he is 30 mins away from delivering it to my door :D

so apart from being 600 quid lighter in my pocket, who thinks my tv, Mary (sat nav) stereo etc will still be in the car?

Lionda Mar 24th 2007 2:08 pm

Re: MY car is 20 mins away
 

Originally Posted by Miss Naughty (Post 4555973)
As many of you are aware my crappy car has been in spain (longer than me)
The transporter bloke has just called to say he is 30 mins away from delivering it to my door :D

so apart from being 600 quid lighter in my pocket, who thinks my tv, Mary (sat nav) stereo etc will still be in the car?

Fingers crossed for you that they are :ohmy: It should be arriving any minute now - let us know.

Mercedes Mar 24th 2007 2:10 pm

Re: MY car is 20 mins away
 
Won't it be covered under their insurance? I


Originally Posted by Miss Naughty (Post 4555973)
As many of you are aware my crappy car has been in spain (longer than me)
The transporter bloke has just called to say he is 30 mins away from delivering it to my door :D

so apart from being 600 quid lighter in my pocket, who thinks my tv, Mary (sat nav) stereo etc will still be in the car?


Mitzyboy Mar 24th 2007 2:12 pm

Re: MY car is 20 mins away
 

Originally Posted by Miss Naughty (Post 4555973)
As many of you are aware my crappy car has been in spain (longer than me)
The transporter bloke has just called to say he is 30 mins away from delivering it to my door :D

so apart from being 600 quid lighter in my pocket, who thinks my tv, Mary (sat nav) stereo etc will still be in the car?

If you'd asked me I might have bought it back for you for the petrol and ferry cost ..... always popping back and forwards!

Miss Naughty Mar 24th 2007 2:13 pm

Re: MY car is 20 mins away
 

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 4556038)
If you'd asked me I might have bought it back for you for the petrol and ferry cost ..... always popping back and forwards!

the car does not work it keep overheating even with the thousands of euros spent on it. its not here yet

Miss Naughty Mar 24th 2007 2:14 pm

Re: MY car is 20 mins away
 

Originally Posted by Mercedes (Post 4556034)
Won't it be covered under their insurance? I

car is insured contents are not, hubby says if its not in there he is not paying xxxx

Mitzyboy Mar 24th 2007 2:14 pm

Re: MY car is 20 mins away
 

Originally Posted by Miss Naughty (Post 4556044)
the car does not work it keep overheating even with the thousands of euros spent on it. its not here yet

Oh of course .... sorry :o

Miss Naughty Mar 24th 2007 2:17 pm

Re: MY car is 20 mins away
 

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 4556050)
Oh of course .... sorry :o

:rofl: hubby is going to stip it later and have a look then fix it himself, anyone want a jeep xxx

Mercedes Mar 24th 2007 2:20 pm

Re: MY car is 20 mins away
 
Why didn't you leave it there. Probably the head casket or you've put too much coolant in it. Says mechanic mercedes. :rofl:

Miss Naughty Mar 24th 2007 2:22 pm

Re: MY car is 20 mins away
 

Originally Posted by Mercedes (Post 4556069)
Why didn't you leave it there. Probably the head casket or you've put too much coolant in it. Says mechanic mercedes. :rofl:

head casket was done before we left and the alternator and the belt etc etc etc the list goes on.

Hubby thinks it might be the cap as it is a pressurised system failing that the radiator. xxxx

Lionda Mar 24th 2007 2:26 pm

Re: MY car is 20 mins away
 

Originally Posted by Miss Naughty (Post 4556076)
head casket was done before we left and the alternator and the belt etc etc etc the list goes on.

Hubby thinks it might be the cap as it is a pressurised system failing that the radiator. xxxx


Bet you never thought of lifting the bonnet, staring at the engine one hand on your hip and the other stroking your chin. Then close the bonnet and go indoors and put the kettle on. I've seen people do that - don't know if it works though :rofl: (NOT a mechanic Lionda)

Mercedes Mar 24th 2007 2:26 pm

Re: MY car is 20 mins away
 
Probably didn't find they did it probably. I put my car in with it overheating and it still had the same problem when it came back and they did a supposedly long list of things on it also. I nearly flew my friend who is in a mechanic to fix it, and on hindsight should have done. I've often walked through customs with an an exhaust or Lamp, or window from UK as they were taking too long in getting parts...:rofl:


Originally Posted by Miss Naughty (Post 4556076)
head casket was done before we left and the alternator and the belt etc etc etc the list goes on.

Hubby thinks it might be the cap as it is a pressurised system failing that the radiator. xxxx


Miss Naughty Mar 24th 2007 2:28 pm

Re: MY car is 20 mins away
 

Originally Posted by Mercedes (Post 4556084)
Probably didn't find they did it probably. I put my car in with it overheating and it still had the same problem when it came back and they did a supposedly long list of things on it also. I nearly flew my friend who is in a mechanic to fix it, and on hindsight should have done. I've often walked through customs with an an exhaust or Lamp, or window from UK as they were taking too long in getting parts...:rofl:

They have done the work as half the engine is new now lol
Hubby normally does all the work but when in spain and the language barrier we could not find anywhere to get the parts.

Me personally would like to light a match and put it in the car lol :rofl:

Mercedes Mar 24th 2007 2:31 pm

Re: MY car is 20 mins away
 
Parts can be the hardest part, hence why you will often see this woman walking through Malaga airport with a suitcase and car parts.....in fact I think my only luggage was car bit once.:lol:.


Originally Posted by Miss Naughty (Post 4556092)
They have done the work as half the engine is new now lol
Hubby normally does all the work but when in spain and the language barrier we could not find anywhere to get the parts.

Me personally would like to light a match and put it in the car lol :rofl:


Miss Naughty Mar 24th 2007 2:32 pm

Re: MY car is 20 mins away
 

Originally Posted by Mercedes (Post 4556099)
Parts can be the hardest part, hence why you will often see this woman walking through Malaga airport with a suitcase and car parts.....in fact I think my only luggage was car bit once.:lol:.

:rofl:


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