What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 623

mark_bonsai · 31st December 2016, 19:59

Had to fit a new battery as the old one died on Thursday morning when it was frosty. Fitted one of these and what a difference, never had a diesel turn over as quick. Also a good price at £95 with Euro Car Parts XMAS discount code.

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Ro...500463a&000020

kc13661 · 1st January 2017, 12:38

New Year New Jobs,

Wired the new dash cam in, used the 'hard wire kit' that was available, also wired in the secondary cigarette socket in the centre console cubby hole (Genuine Rover accessory)

Whilst on, I replaced the climate control unit, and the radio eyebrow, as both had broken fixing lugs and were not sitting correctly.

Jamie-C · 1st January 2017, 15:56

Been neglecting mine for the past while so gave her a well overdue wash today and fitted my new rear lights

keithst24 · 1st January 2017, 15:59

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Originally Posted by Jamie-C

Been neglecting mine for the past while so gave her a well overdue wash today and fitted my new rear lights

Looks Lovely

CimmaronG · 1st January 2017, 16:25

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Originally Posted by mark_bonsai

Had to fit a new battery as the old one died on Thursday morning when it was frosty. Fitted one of these and what a difference, never had a diesel turn over as quick. Also a good price at £95 with Euro Car Parts XMAS discount code.

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Ro...500463a&000020

Ditto, mine dcided to die too, so got same battery, pleased with the discount though.

Rooney · 1st January 2017, 19:19

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Originally Posted by CimmaronG

Ditto, mine dcided to die too, so got same battery, pleased with the discount though.

I bought one from Amazon.

Surprisingly enough, it cost £95.17 without any discount or code.

Even more surprisingly the non discounted, non sale price wasn't a rival of euro car parts, it was euro car parts themselves.

Things like this are why I don't believe any retailer when they claim to be having a sale

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Car-B.../dp/B005XVUQ6Y

cadwellmarkymark · 1st January 2017, 19:37

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Originally Posted by g.mc.g

I bought one from Amazon.

Surprisingly enough, it cost £95.17 without any discount or code.

Even more surprisingly the non discounted, non sale price wasn't a rival of euro car parts, it was euro car parts themselves.

Things like this are why I don't believe any retailer when they claim to be having a sale

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Car-B.../dp/B005XVUQ6Y

Just goes to show don't always believe what you here or read, it's always worth spending a few minutes doing a search for an item,.... I do, it's so worth it.

marinabrian · 1st January 2017, 20:32

And my Bosch Silver 096 cost £78 inc VAT at Costco, no discount there either, and you don't need to worry about losing the receipt, as if it fails with the five year warranty, they'll refund the original purchase price without question

Brian

Dorset Bob · 2nd January 2017, 11:21

I actually think that £95 for a Bosch Silver 096 isn't bad, whether you get it from them via Amazon or use the discount code for in store.

My tourer battery is on it's last legs, but has had a fair innings.

I am off to ECP to pick one up later.
I did think about the Costco option, but the 35 odd quid membership and the fact that I would have to drive half way round the world to Bristol or Southampton, would make it too expensive.
(Also they don't have any for £78 at the moment).

mark_bonsai · 2nd January 2017, 11:34

ECP is just round the corner from me so the ability to pick up when I needed it was important. I'm more than happy with the price. May consider sorting my FBH now I've got this fitted.

31st December 2016, 19:59	#6221
mark_bonsai I really should get out more....... Rover 75 CDT Saloon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lancaster Posts: 2,219 Thanks: 24 Thanked 39 Times in 39 Posts	Had to fit a new battery as the old one died on Thursday morning when it was frosty. Fitted one of these and what a difference, never had a diesel turn over as quick. Also a good price at £95 with Euro Car Parts XMAS discount code. http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Ro...500463a&000020 __________________ Re-mapped. EGR bypass. De-catted. 18" Apex's. ZT190 brakes & suspension. Xenon projectors. Powerfold bullets. Electric rear sun blind. Auto dipping rear view mirror. Wood and leather steering wheel. Wood handbrake handle. Full leather sports seats. Harman Kardon speakers & sub. Navall 2 double din through 500w Kenwood amp. Fully chromed front grill.

1st January 2017, 12:38	#6222
kc13661 I really should get out more....... Freelander Td4 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gateshead Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 704 Thanked 909 Times in 419 Posts	New Year New Jobs, Wired the new dash cam in, used the 'hard wire kit' that was available, also wired in the secondary cigarette socket in the centre console cubby hole (Genuine Rover accessory) Whilst on, I replaced the climate control unit, and the radio eyebrow, as both had broken fixing lugs and were not sitting correctly. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Growing old is compulsory.... Growing up is Optional

2nd January 2017, 11:21	#6229
Dorset Bob Senior Citizen Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE,Chrysler 300C,124 Spider, Daytona 955i,Honda XL250 & Royal Enfield 650GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Kingdom of Wessex Posts: 6,976 Thanks: 2,391 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,686 Posts	I actually think that £95 for a Bosch Silver 096 isn't bad, whether you get it from them via Amazon or use the discount code for in store. My tourer battery is on it's last legs, but has had a fair innings. I am off to ECP to pick one up later. I did think about the Costco option, but the 35 odd quid membership and the fact that I would have to drive half way round the world to Bristol or Southampton, would make it too expensive. (Also they don't have any for £78 at the moment). __________________ Let the good times roll............

2nd January 2017, 11:34	#6230
mark_bonsai I really should get out more....... Rover 75 CDT Saloon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lancaster Posts: 2,219 Thanks: 24 Thanked 39 Times in 39 Posts	ECP is just round the corner from me so the ability to pick up when I needed it was important. I'm more than happy with the price. May consider sorting my FBH now I've got this fitted. __________________ Re-mapped. EGR bypass. De-catted. 18" Apex's. ZT190 brakes & suspension. Xenon projectors. Powerfold bullets. Electric rear sun blind. Auto dipping rear view mirror. Wood and leather steering wheel. Wood handbrake handle. Full leather sports seats. Harman Kardon speakers & sub. Navall 2 double din through 500w Kenwood amp. Fully chromed front grill.

1st January 2017, 15:56	#6223
Jamie-C Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ballycastle Posts: 39 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Been neglecting mine for the past while so gave her a well overdue wash today and fitted my new rear lights

1st January 2017, 20:32	#6228
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	And my Bosch Silver 096 cost £78 inc VAT at Costco, no discount there either, and you don't need to worry about losing the receipt, as if it fails with the five year warranty, they'll refund the original purchase price without question Brian