MOT Tomorrow - Page 2

jims-terrano · 29-10-2015, 18:31

Still no reply so I'm well unhappy.

clivvy · 29-10-2015, 21:23

don't fret too much, Jim, its the other garage that does the MOT and I bet he's just very busy and has simply missed your call, you know how things go sometimes for people.

Fingers crossed for a good result

Sweety · 29-10-2015, 21:52

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

. Also felt odd driving an automatic, hope I can get used to it.

You'll soon get used to it mate

TBH auto are far better off road than manuals

I personally like auto & on long drives if your right leg gets tired you can just rest it & use your left leg & far nicer if your stuck in traffic

, next motor for me will be another auto

jims-terrano · 30-10-2015, 10:31

MOT chap just phoned with an update. Two of the exhaust studs snapped! I'm guessing he's probably only just started on it this morning. Ho hum will just have to see how it goes but I'm guessing this will be more expense.

Barrbeast · 30-10-2015, 10:48

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Originally Posted by Sweety

TBH auto are far better off road than manuals

Controversial Sweety!

Have driven both on road and have to say having tried Steve's auto at the last laning weekend I still prefer my manual for offroad, autos are good generally though especially queues. Couldn't get used to the auto box on a steep descent as I'm used to the manual holding you back.

Banshee · 30-10-2015, 11:05

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Originally Posted by Barrbeast

Controversial Sweety!

Have driven both on road and have to say having tried Steve's auto at the last laning weekend I still prefer my manual for offroad, autos are good generally though especially queues. Couldn't get used to the auto box on a steep descent as I'm used to the manual holding you back.

I'll 2nd that but I wouldn't mind the auto for the amount of motorway cruising I'm doing at the mo

jims-terrano · 30-10-2015, 11:10

Yeah wife followed me to the garage yesterday. We had to travel down a couple of hills, she mentioned about me using the brakes a lot more than her and then went on to explain about me being in the auto and she was in the manual

Can't imagine turfing the mrs out of our old manual truck

jims-terrano · 30-10-2015, 17:07

Well no more news. The blokes phone has been going straight to voicemail since I tried calling at 3 o'clock. I'm quite annoyed because it's my wife's birthday today, booked it in yesterday so that we could go out today which we haven't been able to do. Can safely say that my choice of garage is indeed rather poor, ho hum nothing I can do about it now. No idea when I'll be able collect it as I'm busy on a course tomorrow. This has left an unpleasant taste.

don simon · 30-10-2015, 18:03

bit of a bummer that, but don't let it spoil the day.
Happy Birthday to Mrs jims-terrano, get out and enjoy the weekend.

jims-terrano · 30-10-2015, 23:19

Well guys no sooner had I posted then the bloke phoned me.

It's passed and best of all no advisories at all!

Had to pay £150 for the test and labour due to the bolts snapping.

solarman216 · 30-10-2015, 23:25

Told you, you did not have to worry, well done, Rick

elty001 · 30-10-2015, 23:59

The auto box is fine once you get used to it Jim.
Off road on steep decents I drop mine into lowbox 1,flick the overdrive off and let the engine do the work. On road on steep decents I drop her into 2 and leave the brakes alone unless I really need them.
Once you have had a play around with it you will soon get to know what gears to use for what.
On steep climbs I flick mine into sport which holds the gears longer before it changes up.
Good news with the mot,give you and your son a pat on the back for taking on the challenge and succeeding!!!!

harlowmaverick · 31-10-2015, 00:01

That's good news, glad that she passed!

30-10-2015, 23:19	#25
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Good News! Well guys no sooner had I posted then the bloke phoned me. It's passed and best of all no advisories at all! Had to pay £150 for the test and labour due to the bolts snapping.

30-10-2015, 23:25	#26
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Told you, you did not have to worry, well done, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

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29-10-2015, 18:31	#16
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Still no reply so I'm well unhappy.

29-10-2015, 21:23	#17
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	don't fret too much, Jim, its the other garage that does the MOT and I bet he's just very busy and has simply missed your call, you know how things go sometimes for people. Fingers crossed for a good result

30-10-2015, 10:31	#19
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	MOT chap just phoned with an update. Two of the exhaust studs snapped! I'm guessing he's probably only just started on it this morning. Ho hum will just have to see how it goes but I'm guessing this will be more expense.

30-10-2015, 11:10	#22
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Yeah wife followed me to the garage yesterday. We had to travel down a couple of hills, she mentioned about me using the brakes a lot more than her and then went on to explain about me being in the auto and she was in the manual Can't imagine turfing the mrs out of our old manual truck

30-10-2015, 17:07	#23
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Well no more news. The blokes phone has been going straight to voicemail since I tried calling at 3 o'clock. I'm quite annoyed because it's my wife's birthday today, booked it in yesterday so that we could go out today which we haven't been able to do. Can safely say that my choice of garage is indeed rather poor, ho hum nothing I can do about it now. No idea when I'll be able collect it as I'm busy on a course tomorrow. This has left an unpleasant taste.

30-10-2015, 18:03	#24
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	bit of a bummer that, but don't let it spoil the day. Happy Birthday to Mrs jims-terrano, get out and enjoy the weekend.

30-10-2015, 23:59	#27
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	The auto box is fine once you get used to it Jim. Off road on steep decents I drop mine into lowbox 1,flick the overdrive off and let the engine do the work. On road on steep decents I drop her into 2 and leave the brakes alone unless I really need them. Once you have had a play around with it you will soon get to know what gears to use for what. On steep climbs I flick mine into sport which holds the gears longer before it changes up. Good news with the mot,give you and your son a pat on the back for taking on the challenge and succeeding!!!!

31-10-2015, 00:01	#28
harlowmaverick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harlow, Essex Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 tdi 03 Posts: 962	That's good news, glad that she passed!