PompeyVillan Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Anyone ever changed a radiator in their car? My Yaris needs a new one and the garage want £150 for it. I can buy one on eBay for £35 and fit it myself for nothing. I've ordered a Haynes manual, but just wondering whether it's something the average Joe can do. I've looked on YouTube etc and it doesn't look too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I've done it on older cars and it is one of the more straightforward jobs, just needing a few sizes of spanner. But I'd have to confess I've never tried any work on a modern car, they're usually so jam packed that to get to one thing you're removing three others. Plus everything now has cables and management systems connected. If it looks like there's space to get in there and work without needing three hands and the front of the car off, then it would be a truly cool string to your bow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 It's a 99 Yaris and still has a tape player, it's an excellent vehicle though. Although their work is skilled, I can't understand how garages can charge so much for labour, it's quite a racket they have going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 23, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted February 23, 2014 Didn't buy my A5 they'd sold the one I was interested in (had to specifically ask about it in the end which I didn't really want to do). Got some idea about what they had though, and the salesman I spoke to didn't seem like too much of a word removed. But I'm sure I'll see that side of him soon enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Didn't buy my A5 they'd sold the one I was interested in (had to specifically ask about it in the end which I didn't really want to do). Got some idea about what they had though, and the salesman I spoke to didn't seem like too much of a word removed. But I'm sure I'll see that side of him soon enough Oh you will, you will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 23, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted February 23, 2014 Didn't buy my A5 they'd sold the one I was interested in (had to specifically ask about it in the end which I didn't really want to do). Got some idea about what they had though, and the salesman I spoke to didn't seem like too much of a word removed. But I'm sure I'll see that side of him soon enough Oh you will, you will!I saw my godfather last night. His only piece of advice was "Assume the Audi dealer is just one small step above a child molester" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 23, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted February 23, 2014 Oh I forgot to say, the salesman's name was Lee Clarke. That sounded alarm bells straight away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benireduk Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Mercedes Vito 116 Sport Dualiner. It's a company van and is great if you've got little'uns. Loads of space and great spec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) Mondeos are lovely cars. A bit too "family and kids" for me, but can't deny even the current model is a nice looking car. There's a Vauxhall that I drove past a few weeks ago that was beautiful. But as you said, it was a bit family saloon for a 22 year old. Let me see if I can find it. EDIT: An Insignia. In black. Beautiful. Edited February 23, 2014 by StefanAVFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 This one Stefan?? Have to admit it's a nice car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 That's it. Want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 It's just an underpowered Holden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 And your Mustang is an underpowered rust bucket. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) This is what I want - A Dodge Tomahawk, it goes 350mph However 1) There were only ten of them made in 2003 2) They sold for over half a million dollars 3) Although they look sturdy and that's one of the reasons I like them...I'm still unsure if I'd fit on it comfortably No dirty jokes please EDIT - Here's someone sitting on one to give better perspective I think I'd be ok, might hurt my back though leaning forward. Edited February 23, 2014 by 8pints 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) Reminds me of this: Edited February 23, 2014 by AVFCforever1991 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 8pints wishing he had a big chopper? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 24, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted February 24, 2014 This one Stefan?? Have to admit it's a nice car. Yeah again, if I had a wife and a couple of kids I'd be more than happy with that. But for now, I want something a bit more fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 This one Stefan?? Have to admit it's a nice car. Yeah again, if I had a wife and a couple of kids I'd be more than happy with that. But for now, I want something a bit more fun. You wouldn't be happy. You'd spend your days cruising around looking jealously at all the A4s and A5s you wished youd bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 24, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted February 24, 2014 Well yes, there is that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted February 24, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted February 24, 2014 This one Stefan?? Have to admit it's a nice car. Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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