Would it be rude? - Page 3

Leyland Worldmaster · 28th October 2015, 14:21

And many millions more penguins!

Lordy · 28th October 2015, 14:22

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Originally Posted by w44nty

You have hit the nail on the head there

I just said that, But he's right.

ratchet · 28th October 2015, 14:24

There's no harm in asking, and many sellers may well jump at the offer of a free 160 remap.

But, whether the jump will be forwards or backwards would be anybodys guess....... so best make sure you're wearing steel toecaps.

Organiser · 28th October 2015, 14:26

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Originally Posted by Shawn

To turn up to view a car for sale with a diagnostic laptop under my arm?

Read countless times that people have bought cars with warning lights messed about with, and even concealed by having paper stuffed into the binnacle holes.

Surely no one would mind if they were a genuine seller?

Shawn,

A simple answer, I would NEVER EVER sell YOU a car!! Not even if I was down to my last 5 pence......

Tom

Nige B · 28th October 2015, 14:32

if its a rover 75 ..you can check lights are working using onboard diagnostics fitted..save carrying the kit with you ...just a thought

BigRuss · 28th October 2015, 14:41

I wouldn't even consider turning up with a diagnostic laptop when viewing a car it's something that's just not done

There's more than enough things you can do to check that a potential purchase is a suitable one without needing to resort to plugging it in.

Eyes, ears, a good test drive and being familiar with the car and it's basic operation are far more useful than a laptop.

Russ

Shawn · 28th October 2015, 14:58

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Originally Posted by Jakg

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...%3F&mid=201503

Personally I would say "no" unless you knew what you were doing. More because of a risk of you misunderstanding the results (e.g. BMWScanner will throw up loads of errors - because it's not really a BMW), than damaging the car.

That was last week I'm talking "Dealership level diagnostics" this week

But to everyone else that's your view on the matter????

Forget its me asking the question but someone you've never heard of!
Surely this is just progress using the tools at our disposal?

You would not go with a blindfold on and earplugs in

Groundhog · 28th October 2015, 15:00

Last time I looked this person was showing as Banned. Obviously it was a temporary ban, and here he is again causing animosity knowing full well he is stirring up a hornets nest.

My subscription is up for renewal next month, I will not be subscribing while he is still around.

coolcat · 28th October 2015, 15:02

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Originally Posted by Leyland Worldmaster

Penguins, penguins, penguins, penguins, penguins, penguins, penguins, penguins, penguins, penguins, penguins and more penguins!

It's all about the Penguins

Shawn · 28th October 2015, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundhog

Last time I looked this person was showing as Banned. Obviously it was a temporary ban, and here he is again causing animosity knowing full well he is stirring up a hornets nest.

My subscription is up for renewal next month, I will not be subscribing while he is still around.

I explore the avenues I'm interested in. This week I'm building a diagnostic laptop.

28th October 2015, 14:32	#25
Nige B This is my second home honda civic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: lowton Posts: 4,414 Thanks: 899 Thanked 616 Times in 490 Posts	if its a rover 75 ..you can check lights are working using onboard diagnostics fitted..save carrying the kit with you ...just a thought __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Nige B

28th October 2015, 14:41	#26
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,418 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	I wouldn't even consider turning up with a diagnostic laptop when viewing a car it's something that's just not done There's more than enough things you can do to check that a potential purchase is a suitable one without needing to resort to plugging it in. Eyes, ears, a good test drive and being familiar with the car and it's basic operation are far more useful than a laptop. Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and "160", Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

28th October 2015, 14:24	#23
ratchet Posted a thing or two ZT-T + CTDI Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone walkabout Posts: 1,185 Thanks: 179 Thanked 361 Times in 289 Posts	There's no harm in asking, and many sellers may well jump at the offer of a free 160 remap. But, whether the jump will be forwards or backwards would be anybodys guess....... so best make sure you're wearing steel toecaps.

28th October 2015, 15:00	#28
Groundhog Posted a thing or two Citroen C5 Aircross Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Durham Coast Posts: 1,140 Thanks: 161 Thanked 622 Times in 301 Posts	Last time I looked this person was showing as Banned. Obviously it was a temporary ban, and here he is again causing animosity knowing full well he is stirring up a hornets nest. My subscription is up for renewal next month, I will not be subscribing while he is still around.