The Mrs has a Citreon C3, had it from new. Sun roof always rattled in the 1st year.
Car Servicer (no way this guy was a mechanic or even a fitter ) advised
it’s being caused by the bass on the (factory fitted) stereo being turned up too high.
1 phone call later from me to the dealer principle, car was rebooked in, the fault
investigated correctly and repaired, under warranty. Also received a letter of apology advising
appropriate action had been taken against the Car Servicer…he got his P45.
TheFan46:
on the flip side to this is getting a driver looking over you shoulder telling you how to do your job saying i used to be a mechanic yeh well done mate now leave me to do my job as the bedford TK’s you used to work on are [zb] all like the ones nowadays
I’m talking 6-8yrs ago but I know what you mean, I’ll normally stand and chat with them and mention I used to be “in the trade” so they know I’ll help if they ask but its never been needed so far - I just hate standing watching people grate their knuckles etc knowing I’m doing absolutely nothing if you see what I mean but I dont tell people how to do their job, I’m not paid enough
The drivers at the co-op where I served my apprenticeship seemed to have a knack of breaking down in the middle of a muddy puddle, especially in the winter - funny how it’s always a good opportunity for the “old boy” to get some hands on experience
TheFan46:
on the flip side to this is getting a driver looking over you shoulder telling you how to do your job saying i used to be a mechanic yeh well done mate now leave me to do my job as the bedford TK’s you used to work on are [zb] all like the ones nowadays
That’s possible, but a knackered wheel bearing on a TK sounds like a knackered wheel bearing on a Volvo Megatruck, and they both need engine oil in them
next door neighbours daughter got a bill from kwik fit for five spark plugs, renault don’t have any 5 pot engines.
I used to mess about with Landrovers years ago and f o r k e d (autocensor dodge) out for a new set of boots c/w tubes, Guy behind counter was a bit perplexed when I enquired why I was charged for valves and balancing, He tried to explain that alll wheels were balanced as a matter of course, i asked him to show me where the weights were, and how he got 750s on the machine, then I started going on about the difference between tubed and tubeless tyres… you get the idea.#
Told by VW parts desk that they wouldn’t honour any warranty on door mech for my FORD Galaxy, despite Sharans Galaxys & Alambras been identical cars built in the same factory using the same parts.
TheFan46:
on the flip side to this is getting a driver looking over you shoulder telling you how to do your job saying i used to be a mechanic yeh well done mate now leave me to do my job as the bedford TK’s you used to work on are [zb] all like the ones nowadays
I’m talking 6-8yrs ago but I know what you mean, I’ll normally stand and chat with them and mention I used to be “in the trade” so they know I’ll help if they ask but its never been needed so far - I just hate standing watching people grate their knuckles etc knowing I’m doing absolutely nothing if you see what I mean but I dont tell people how to do their job, I’m not paid enough
The drivers at the co-op where I served my apprenticeship seemed to have a knack of breaking down in the middle of a muddy puddle, especially in the winter - funny how it’s always a good opportunity for the “old boy” to get some hands on experience
it can be a massive help when your struggling your nuts off
but i normaly tend to get the old boy or the chap who’s driving due to the fact he wasn’t any good and
messing the job up!
Wheel Nut:
That’s possible, but a knackered wheel bearing on a TK sounds like a knackered wheel bearing on a Volvo Megatruck, and they both need engine oil in them
On a daf CF 8 wheeler I told fitter the steerings. Making clunking noises and doesent feel right.
He said yeah well that’s coz ur lorry is one of the oldest ones on the fleet so has had life
Next I’m reversing acros a tip thinking the grounds dry why is this lorry struggerling to move then I noticed a lot of people beeping and shouting I look down out of window the track rod had snapped on one side and draging along side along with the 2 axle wheels pointing inwards and digging me in I phone up fitter needless to say he. Didn’t appreciate me saying not one for I told u so’s but lol
MADBAZ:
next door neighbours daughter got a bill from kwik fit for five spark plugs, renault don’t have any 5 pot engines.
I used to mess about with Landrovers years ago and f o r k e d (autocensor dodge) out for a new set of boots c/w tubes, Guy behind counter was a bit perplexed when I enquired why I was charged for valves and balancing, He tried to explain that alll wheels were balanced as a matter of course, i asked him to show me where the weights were, and how he got 750s on the machine, then I started going on about the difference between tubed and tubeless tyres… you get the idea.#
Told by VW parts desk that they wouldn’t honour any warranty on door mech for my FORD Galaxy, despite Sharans Galaxys & Alambras been identical cars built in the same factory using the same parts.
Re balancing 750s.
Use to do it on trucks years ago. Jack one front wheel off the ground, lower back down onto axle stand type of gubbins, then had a sit on balancer which span the truck wheel ,stobe light . . . weights simples .Done it in situe
For 4wds we used a simpler method. Couldnt do it on unless you disconnected drive shafts(■■■■ that)
Put the wheel horizontally(and new tyre)on an olde worlde balancer which was basically a spirit level.
Years ago we never used to balance new truck tyres straight away because “you had to let the newness come out”
NTS Marshgate 1978/82 -Happy days
) advised
yeh well done mate now leave me to do my job as the bedford TK’s you used to work on are [zb] all like the ones nowadays 
.Done it in situe