sorry Wayne

why not, just seemed a wast of time to me the way alternators work now by the time you get home it will probably be fully charged.but hey if want too charge the battery you charge it

No worries Bill.

Its just a one off charge overnite thts all.

If regular - thn maybe a new battery.

I just like to ensure the battery is in tip-top condition!

Its probably just me - but whn Audrey is home she gets top treatment!

Internal / external clean!

Wash / wax !

Vac / leather clean / glass 'vinegar' cleaner!

Even go thru every crack / gap with a toothpick to extract the embedded dirt/grit!

If i can change the oil / filter - i would do tht too! LOL

But cant justify paying someoneelse to do it whn it is not due yet.

Er...engine steam clean a "no-no"?

wished i lived near you Wayne i would bring my car round to you for a wash and brush up.

bill

wished i lived near you Wayne i would bring my car round to you for a wash and brush up.

bill

Bill,

Anytime u are in the area - give me a call and I'll mini-valet your car for free!

Disclaimer:

As long as the weather is cool and dry

And if u have 4 hours to spare

And that's a PROMISE, Bill :thumbup:

Can I ask which one to get?

But I do prefer this one:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-ALLOY-4-WHEEL-MOBILE-TYRE-STORAGE-TREE-STAND-TROLLEY-WINTER-SUMMER-HOOK-RACK-/350698462465?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item51a741dd01

has it happens i am going to ripon tomorrow i will give you a bell.

bill

has it happens i am going to ripon tomorrow i will give you a bell.

bill

Cool!

Give me a bell and we can have tea somewhere!

Can I ask which one to get?

I’m pretty sure it’s the 225 one that I have, there is about 10 - 20mm gap between the tyres (tyres are 225mm wide)

Thks Martin!

Thn no harm in getting the 295 for a few pennies more :-)

Any reason why this has sharks fin and conventional arial?

Hey Chan, nice looking motor. I didn't see you mention it but does the car still have the umbrella in the rear door ? Many used cars have sadly lost them.

Thks Pesmog!

I wish i can tell u - its one of many things i forgot to chk! :-(

Will let u know nx week whn i pick her up!

Cheers!

hi Wayne

they changed over to having just the shark fin late 2009 i think you have been lucky with your car the shark fin on its own looks much better don't you think.i Had that on my old twindoor replaced it with smaller aerial

bill

Thks Bill!

I guess the pro's of getting a recent year model outweighs

buying a cheaper early model.

Though i need to chk if mine is the LAST change model.

Since was it Gizmo who said may2010 models had no rear passenger brolly?!!! :-(

Hi Mate,

You'll be able to go on mastermind and use '2010 Skoda supereb Elegance' as your specialised subject before long!

I hope the weather gets better soon as you need to get out a bit more ha ha ha :rofl:

I recon the temperatures will go up just after you've put your winter tyres on

cheers

Ade

Ade!

I like to do my research before major decisions!

Not tht it took a snap decision to go to see Audrey the second i saw her online! Lol

To be honest - still a long way off whn compared with u grandmasters on here.

Will still be pestering and pickin your brains for a while yet!

Anyway - dont u digress!

Wheres the detailing thread for your baby?

Cheers

Wayne

Picking Up, Audrey: D-DAY -3

Counting down to Tuesday already!

Apart from general visual inspections / documentations.

And if there is a rear passenger brolly...

... Is there anythingelse i should check before leaving the seller?

Going to put a private plate on Audrey as well -

Plate is due retention fees, so might as well use it.

Since picking up Audrey from Birmingham,

will go to Birmingham DVLA.

Does anyone know if it will be super busy on a Tuesday afternoon?

Postcode is B33 OSD.

I have edited my list (mine was new so I had to make sure the optional extres were there) I did for when I collected mine, this may be of some use?

Miscellanious

* Receipt Showing Payment in Full

* VIN Check – Corresponds with Receipt

* Warranty Paperwork / Details

* Service book / Manuals Other Paperwork

* Spare key £160+ for replacement

* Oil Level

* Coolant Level

* Mileage? ……………………..

* Tax / MOT

Boot

* Spare wheel

* Jack

* Locking Wheel Nut tool

* Toolkit (brace, cap tool, tow eye, screwdriver, spanner)

* Central Locking Operation

* Alarm Operation

* Start / Stop Engine

* Engine Noise

* Clutch Operation

* Brake Operation (Foot and Handbrake)

* Allow vehicle to warm up and check coolant temp etc

Exterior Checks - Paintwork / Bodywork / Glass

* Bonnet, Front Valance Slam Panel

* Heated Windscreen

Tyre & Wheel Check

* OS Front

* OS Rear

* NS Rear

* NS Front

Interior Checks

* leather Condition, Adjustment & Seatbelts

* Driver & seat Electrics

* Passenger

* Rear bench

* Driver Heated seat

* Passenger Heated Seat

* Carpets – check footwells for dampness etc

* Radio & CD Operation

* Sat nav & disc

* Heated Windscreen

* Umbrella in rear door

Lights

* Indicators

* Stop

* Tail

* Dip

* Side

* DRL

* Main

* Interior

* Warning Lights

* Dashboard Lighting

* Other function (levelling adjustment etc)

* Air Conditioning Operation

* Wipers (inc wash feature)

* Glovebox Operation & light

Thks Martin!

As always u are STAR and always gives the most thorough and clear advice!

Cheers buddy!

U have Start / Stop technology?!!!

Cool!

Any reason why this has sharks fin and conventional arial?

on my superb there is no arial just a black spot on the roof anyone know why this is mine is a 62 plate s type 1.6 tdi

Edited 25 January, 201313 yr by racing boy

U have Start / Stop technology?!!!

Cool!

Oops no, that was must have been added when I was considering the greenline (couldn’t order it with a heated windscreen, so I dismissed it)

on my superb there is no arial just a black spot on the roof anyone know why this is mine is a 62 plate s type 1.6 tdi

That is just a grommet to block the hole that is pre stamped in the roof for the sat nav shark fin… pretty poor show if you ask me.

Oops no, that was must have been added when I was considering the greenline (couldn’t order it with a heated windscreen, so I dismissed it)

That is just a grommet to block the hole that is pre stamped in the roof for the sat nav shark fin… pretty poor show if you ask me.

my car han't got a satnav just a swing radio

Yes, which is why you have no shark fin aerial, no shark fin = crappy grommet.