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Old Mar 24th 2007, 1:44 pm
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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

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?
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Old Mar 24th 2007, 2:08 pm
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Originally Posted by Miss Naughty
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

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 It should be arriving any minute now - let us know.
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Won't it be covered under their insurance? I

Originally Posted by Miss Naughty
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

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?
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Default Re: MY car is 20 mins away

Originally Posted by Miss Naughty
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

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!
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Old Mar 24th 2007, 2:13 pm
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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
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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
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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
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Oh of course .... sorry
hubby is going to stip it later and have a look then fix it himself, anyone want a jeep xxx
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Why didn't you leave it there. Probably the head casket or you've put too much coolant in it. Says mechanic mercedes.
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Why didn't you leave it there. Probably the head casket or you've put too much coolant in it. Says mechanic mercedes.
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
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Originally Posted by Miss Naughty
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 (NOT a mechanic Lionda)
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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...

Originally Posted by Miss Naughty
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
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Originally Posted by Mercedes
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...
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
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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..

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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
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Originally Posted by Mercedes
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..
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