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Old 18-08-07, 09:11 AM   #13
garythesnail
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Originally Posted by Smokey View Post
in follow up...

Lights - just replaced most bulbs
Wipers - just bought bosch ones
Horn - working
Tyres - need to replace front 2 (£330!!)
Ball Joints - WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW DO I CHECK THEM?
Body construction/condition - seems ok
Suspension - SEEMS FINE BUT HOW DO I CHECK THIS?
Exhaust - no issues
emissions - cant check
Windscreen - COUPLE OF STONE CHIPS (ISSUE?)
seatbelts - fine
Windscreen washer fluid - will top up
Brakes - ALL NEED REPLACING (NEED A HOW TO FOR THIS GUYS!!)
Hand Brake - works
Operation of all brakes - car stops pretty good!
Indicators - all working
Brake lights - all working
Corrosion - none

BOLD = HELP!!!

Cheers guys
Smokey - that tyre price is excessive to the point of daylight robbery. I would expect all four corners fitted for that price with Toyos or similar - possibly a bit more for Continentals.

Do some shopping around mate.

All the best,

Gary.
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