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by Bimbles1
Tue Feb 11, 2014 5:08 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Do I mend or let her go :(
Replies: 12
Views: 5906

Re: Do I mend or let her go :(

Cheers Jasper for the offer of help if I still lived in Todmorden it would be good but now live in the Scottish Borders!!!!!! :P :D decided to stick with the devil I know and cough up the money and the garage agree. Was going to get her to take for scrap when nice man at garage said apart from the r...
by Bimbles1
Mon Feb 03, 2014 5:31 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Do I mend or let her go :(
Replies: 12
Views: 5906

Re: Do I mend or let her go :(

definate need wheel bearings done as now sounding like a jump jet bless
by Bimbles1
Mon Feb 03, 2014 5:30 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Do I mend or let her go :(
Replies: 12
Views: 5906

Re: Do I mend or let her go :(

Thanks Guys for all your comments this girly needs to think as she also has an oil leak after speaking to garage. Garage man (a good one) he always has a look at the car before mot and he is always fair with his bill. The quotes includes labour itsthe suspension the pain in the ****. he has tried re...
by Bimbles1
Mon Feb 03, 2014 4:34 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Do I mend or let her go :(
Replies: 12
Views: 5906

Do I mend or let her go :(

Mot time again :( My Xreg 406 went in today for a look at before MOT. 114,000 on the clock Verdict both front wheel bearing going and 2 lower side ball joints brake pipe leaking rear suspension worn parts/ back suspension warn links and brushes handbrake adjustment required light showing for seat be...
by Bimbles1
Wed Feb 06, 2013 11:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Any 406 members Scottish Borders
Replies: 5
Views: 1862

Re: Any 406 members Scottish Borders

Thanks for all the comments. Friends think im mad but she
Is one special lady to me. Bad news is hubby alfa mot due next week.
Me thinks a little more than mine!!!!!!
Thanks for the offer jasper5 much appreciated
by Bimbles1
Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Getting engaged?
Replies: 36
Views: 9431

Re: Getting engaged?

Sam it doesn't matter what everyone else thinks will they be paying for the mortgage, paying bills every month etc? Age doesn't come into it you just know. If family traditionalist Do it proper and Ask Dad for her hand in marriage! if close to your parents tell them as soon as possible. Don't just g...
by Bimbles1
Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Any 406 members Scottish Borders
Replies: 5
Views: 1862

Re: Any 406 members Scottish Borders

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D Very happy. My wonderful X reg 406 estate has passed her MOT for £128.00!!!!! including mot £54price - £60 for labour - no vat - and £14 for brake springs and brake fluid.So proud of her especially making up 12 years in January. 114,000 on the clock no rust and suspension exc...
by Bimbles1
Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Any 406 members Scottish Borders
Replies: 5
Views: 1862

Any 406 members Scottish Borders

Been a member for a while and had good advice from everyone. Thanks. Needing a little more help to keep my beautiful 406 lady in the condition she deserves. She is getting older but never lets me down. All the work I have had done over the years don't want to part with her. She is a X reg 406 estate...
by Bimbles1
Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pets (Rehoming)
Replies: 30
Views: 10307

Re: Pets (Rehoming)

So cruel when people give away pets due to illness and horrible things happen such as dog fighting. All my (3) dogs have been rescued but from centres. I have always had lurchers so I know what S**** condition they can be in when you get them or end up in the wrong hands. Regarding biting 18month pu...
by Bimbles1
Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: rear centre seat belt mech sticking again
Replies: 15
Views: 7329

Re: rear centre seat belt mech sticking again

Thanks for all the advice.. Car passed MOT and running again. She is a happy lady and still an excellent A2Ber as my garage tells me. Lady now 11 years old and been together 9 years best investment I ever made. Thanks again for all your help :) XX
by Bimbles1
Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: rear centre seat belt mech sticking again
Replies: 15
Views: 7329

Re: rear centre seat belt mech sticking again

Hey Guys thanks for all the advice. Rear seat belt working now before completely dismantling car seat checked plastic holding at the top to the seat belt removed it and hey presto seat belt moved freely. Thank God!!!!!! Clip replaced and still moves freely but will keep all details for future as Sod...
by Bimbles1
Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: rear centre seat belt mech sticking again
Replies: 15
Views: 7329

Re: rear centre seat belt mech sticking again

Hey Guys
definate an estate and thanks for all your help
Looks like will be busy this weekend and will borrow a baby seat to pass mot.
grateful for advice
:) :) :) :) :)
by Bimbles1
Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: rear centre seat belt mech sticking again
Replies: 15
Views: 7329

Re: rear centre seat belt mech sticking again

Thanks for your reply much appreciated.
Will give it a go.
it is a shame to fail MOT for a seat belt that is never used.
Everyone will be please decided to pay for repairs My car may be an old lady but she is my old lady.
So pleased found 406OC today and glad to be a member.
by Bimbles1
Wed Jan 25, 2012 4:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: rear centre seat belt mech sticking again
Replies: 15
Views: 7329

rear centre seat belt mech sticking again

Hi there just joined 406 owners club as I love my 406L peugot estate. She is getting on in life now reg 2001 she never really lets me down just costs lots at Mot time. Had her since 2003 and second owner. Body work good and suspension fine with 109,000 miles on the clock. just had her checked for MO...