end of story for me i think

flying_pig · 29th July 2016, 18:53

After a recent breakdown we were left with one car and we need two all the time
Today ive been sent to service my truck and its just round the corner from autoland
Instead of waiting in scania service went there and bought a 13 plate mini cooper d with 18k on the clock
Mg will be repaired motd and put in cars for sale section

Mike Noc · 29th July 2016, 20:46

At the end of the day needs must. Good luck with the new car.

squire · 30th July 2016, 07:53

Sorry to hear this news Mike, but I quite understand. I'm not far off changing my rover, albeit reluctantly, as I'm getting fed up with things going wrong and it's working out expensive.
Good luck,
Martyn

Plezier · 30th July 2016, 08:57

From what I have seen of new cars let's hope you don't get stung!

Driving a recovery truck like I used to you see the reality of new and almost new car ownership and it makes one wonder how much some manufacturers pay to keep the truth hidden.

In fact the only time we picked up older cars was normally due to them being in an shunt or just after they had been serviced and the so called mechanic had mucked up. This was years ago now when the Freelander and the K-Series HGF was at it's height but it certainly put me off new cars and especially large franchise dealers.

Tenesmus · 30th July 2016, 09:42

I do wonder at the number of much-newer-than-mine cars (mostly VAG and BMW, it seems) that I see on the back of tow trucks. I wonder if it's because new cars won't let you carry on if their brain thinks there's a fault?

hamster19 · 30th July 2016, 09:59

Good luck with the new car

Plezier · 30th July 2016, 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tenesmus

I do wonder at the number of much-newer-than-mine cars (mostly VAG and BMW, it seems) that I see on the back of tow trucks. I wonder if it's because new cars won't let you carry on if their brain thinks there's a fault?

Shssssssh ......

your not supposed to noticed the superior Germanic cars faults and that they break down!

Some of the ones I had to pick up you would not believe especially the couldn't care less attitude of the dealers.

FLYING BANANA · 30th July 2016, 12:32

Good luck with the new motor. Don't forget to pop in from time to time.

DMGRS · 30th July 2016, 17:50

Good luck, it's sad to see a few of the 'regulars' leaving the fold these days.

flying_pig · 31st July 2016, 08:20

I know new cars are .... just new
Atm ill be driving her majesty astra that we never had any trouble with from new and its still feels like new with 32k on the clock.
And yesterday ive made announcement that im keeping my MG

29th July 2016, 18:53	#1
flying_pig I believe i can fly MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 2,004 Thanks: 66 Thanked 280 Times in 251 Posts	end of story for me i think After a recent breakdown we were left with one car and we need two all the time Today ive been sent to service my truck and its just round the corner from autoland Instead of waiting in scania service went there and bought a 13 plate mini cooper d with 18k on the clock Mg will be repaired motd and put in cars for sale section

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Plezier I really should get out more....... Mercedes C Class CDI estate (2003) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gradina Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 62 Thanked 137 Times in 119 Posts	From what I have seen of new cars let's hope you don't get stung! Driving a recovery truck like I used to you see the reality of new and almost new car ownership and it makes one wonder how much some manufacturers pay to keep the truth hidden. In fact the only time we picked up older cars was normally due to them being in an shunt or just after they had been serviced and the so called mechanic had mucked up. This was years ago now when the Freelander and the K-Series HGF was at it's height but it certainly put me off new cars and especially large franchise dealers. __________________ Classic SE CDT sadly lost in a severe collision.

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Tenesmus Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Penzance Posts: 481 Thanks: 17 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	I do wonder at the number of much-newer-than-mine cars (mostly VAG and BMW, it seems) that I see on the back of tow trucks. I wonder if it's because new cars won't let you carry on if their brain thinks there's a fault? __________________ 2005 Connoisseur 2.5 auto SE Tourer in BRG with Sandstone Beige and Black piping interior (the 2nd of only 7 Rover 75s produced 5th November 2004, and it’s the 244th of 303 facelift British Racing Green 75 tourers built worldwide). All I've done is add Rover walnut gear knob and handbrake... 2016 Vauxhall Viva SL (Father Jack) "assisted manual" (auto) in purple. Going rusty underneath already...

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flying_pig I believe i can fly MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 2,004 Thanks: 66 Thanked 280 Times in 251 Posts	I know new cars are .... just new Atm ill be driving her majesty astra that we never had any trouble with from new and its still feels like new with 32k on the clock. And yesterday ive made announcement that im keeping my MG