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Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 30th October 2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,740
Posted By sarg
It was Vasstech Rugby, back in 2011 I just...

It was Vasstech Rugby, back in 2011

I just checked each company, seems my assumption they are the same people was wrong, looks to be totally different company and directors, so I take it back,...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 29th October 2024, 10:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,740
Posted By sarg
oh dear Would not touch them with a...

oh dear

Would not touch them with a bargepole, sorry, they were largely responsible for the demise of the gearbox of my previous A8 back in 2011, albeit I could not prove it at the time - the...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 25th October 2024, 10:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,740
Posted By sarg
Who did you find to look at it please? I'm...

Who did you find to look at it please?

I'm heading all the way over to garage near Worcester tomorrow in the hope this one will prove decent
Forum: Daily banter 25th September 2024, 09:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,494
Posted By sarg
I know somebody who'll break her legs for £500......

I know somebody who'll break her legs for £500... :mad:
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 16th September 2024, 01:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,740
Posted By sarg
If this comes off, could you let me know who...

If this comes off, could you let me know who you've found please?

The problem for most garages is the car taking up ramp space for days at a time, that costs money
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 16th September 2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,416
Posted By sarg
Replacing a steering rack is certainly...

Replacing a steering rack is certainly non-trivial, pretty sure I still have the scars as evidence :(
Forum: Owners Meets 16th September 2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,813
Posted By sarg
PM me please if anything is arranged, I am free...

PM me please if anything is arranged, I am free most weekends up to Xmas now
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 20th August 2024, 10:43 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,980
Posted By sarg
Nope, mine ;)

Nope, mine ;)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 6th August 2024, 10:11 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,980
Posted By sarg
Mine may well be going up for sale in the coming...

Mine may well be going up for sale in the coming weeks if this one does not meet expectations

https://fb.watch/tOiN9OkGd7/
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 6th August 2024, 03:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,740
Posted By sarg
I feel a mini-meet imminent :D

I feel a mini-meet imminent :D
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 24th July 2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,740
Posted By sarg
Can't say this is a surprise, they've been...

Can't say this is a surprise, they've been nothing but bother to deal with recently. I'm aware Danny injured his leg, but that should not be an excuse for the poor customer service the last few...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 15th June 2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,287
Posted By sarg
Brilliant news As I'll be selling in the...

Brilliant news

As I'll be selling in the next year or so, maybe, be curious to find out price achieved, could you PM me Brian pls?
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 11th June 2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 22,565
Posted By sarg
Checked the PAS fluid reservoir?

Checked the PAS fluid reservoir?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 5th June 2024, 09:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,287
Posted By sarg
And another one, registered 31/03/2027, so one...

And another one, registered 31/03/2027, so one day too early, meaning it's £415 per year instead of £190 :tuttut: (its says £715 RFL on the ad but I think that's wrong)
...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 3rd June 2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,287
Posted By sarg
The road tax prices are just too stupid. ...

The road tax prices are just too stupid.

Take this D4 S8

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311103842246

£415 per year to tax as it was registered 17th March 2017

Had it been...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 1st June 2024, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,752
Posted By sarg
I don't have anything for sale, but even if I...

I don't have anything for sale, but even if I did, you need to give a bit more detail, a part number ideally, but at least some clues as to what car/engine its come from and its function
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 31st May 2024, 05:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 22,314
Posted By sarg
Is it a 4-pack of German lager?

Is it a 4-pack of German lager?
Forum: Owners Meets 30th May 2024, 12:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 21,010
Posted By sarg
For anyone travelling some distance this year, I...

For anyone travelling some distance this year, I am a nice 18.2 mile drive away from the venue hotel, and more importantly, my wash buckets and water are just 18.2 miles way.

PM me if anyone needs...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 28th May 2024, 09:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,914
Posted By sarg
Want me to book you in at our local MOT station,...

Want me to book you in at our local MOT station, I guess you can legitimately drive here to a pre-booked appointment? :ROFL:
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th May 2024, 11:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,914
Posted By sarg
:cool::):snigger::mexicanwave:

:cool::):snigger::mexicanwave:
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 23rd May 2024, 11:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,947
Posted By sarg
There's your problem :tuttut:

There's your problem :tuttut:
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 22nd May 2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,287
Posted By sarg
Indeed, have tried myself and not the easiest. ...

Indeed, have tried myself and not the easiest. You'll see a lighter version of me in a couple of weeks, I reckon I could manage it now :o The swing of the doors is more an issue in tight spaces
...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 21st May 2024, 04:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,287
Posted By sarg
£1500 a year to sit in the garage :mad: If...

£1500 a year to sit in the garage :mad:

If it was for a daily drive/commuter, I wouldn't mind so much, would feel like getting value, but even the D2 costs now £415 tax and £250 ish insurance, so...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 21st May 2024, 11:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,914
Posted By sarg
fingers crossed for you

fingers crossed for you
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 21st May 2024, 11:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,287
Posted By sarg
Feel free to bring them here, I can look after...

Feel free to bring them here, I can look after them :D

I've been thinking more about those Maseratis again recently, but the stupid high road tax pre-2017 is stupid, when post 1st march 2017 they...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 20th May 2024, 11:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,287
Posted By sarg
Lovely car Brian, surprisingly good value to...

Lovely car Brian, surprisingly good value to insure according to a quote I just did for myself (shame about the road tax killing this age cars though).

Any idea ifa towbar can be fitted to these?...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 17th May 2024, 11:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,445
Posted By sarg
no experience of D3s, but for sure a dying...

no experience of D3s, but for sure a dying battery will throw up all sorts of errors
Forum: Owners Meets 16th May 2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,344
Posted By sarg
We're okay with the prices Nick, when do you want...

We're okay with the prices Nick, when do you want the beer vouchers?
Forum: Owners Meets 14th May 2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,851
Posted By sarg
Jim & Christine Greaves. The Laird. Air Museum...

Jim & Christine Greaves. The Laird. Air Museum and Caffeine and Machine. £28.69 paid
David & Norma Cantello. DavidS'8. Air Museum and Caffeine and Machine. £28.69 paid
Steve Sargent & Anely...
Forum: Owners Meets 3rd May 2024, 01:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 21,010
Posted By sarg
Tonupkid: 1 Large Male. 1 Medium Female Sarg: 1...

Tonupkid: 1 Large Male. 1 Medium Female
Sarg: 1 2XL Male, 1 Small Female
Forum: Owners Meets 29th April 2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,813
Posted By sarg
I might even make the revised date, time will...

I might even make the revised date, time will tell ;)
Forum: Spotless 28th April 2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 17,247
Posted By sarg
:ROFL: NB I am so going to try this later +++

:ROFL:

NB I am so going to try this later +++
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 18th April 2024, 11:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,821
Posted By sarg
Mine was back to 00:01 01/01/1999 this morning...

Mine was back to 00:01 01/01/1999 this morning when I reconnected the battery, should it update itself in the coming hours/days?
Forum: Daily banter 18th April 2024, 10:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,278
Posted By sarg
My M5, the renewal in January was £2500 compared...

My M5, the renewal in January was £2500 compared to £700 ish the previous year, shopped around and bought for £900 ish with Hastings Direct - I had one windscreen claim, first of any kind of claim...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 18th April 2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 33,849
Posted By sarg
After much time, the coolant bathed alternator...

After much time, the coolant bathed alternator has now been replaced and she is running again this morning.

Weekend will finish bleeding the coolant, then it's putting all the plastic trims back...
Forum: D4 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 18th April 2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 30,565
Posted By sarg
Parts NLA for D4s FFS This is why I will...

Parts NLA for D4s FFS

This is why I will never buy another VAG product again
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 17th April 2024, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,445
Posted By sarg
Anyone wondering how to spot the difference,...

Anyone wondering how to spot the difference, here's the V6 version (on the left) compared to the V8 version (on the right)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 8th April 2024, 04:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,545
Posted By sarg
Now I want to know what happened to this one. ...

Now I want to know what happened to this one.

A quick MOT check reveals it's still in use:

Date tested
12 December 2023
PASS
Mileage
83,588 miles
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 8th April 2024, 02:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,490
Posted By sarg
And a definition of 'sensible' offers ...

And a definition of 'sensible' offers

Personally I'd want to know more about the coolant leak too, having just gone through all this, and the associated total non-availability of parts, with mine....
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 8th March 2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,164
Posted By sarg
It's not getting used now I'm back working from...

It's not getting used now I'm back working from home. Wanna buy it? ;)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 6th March 2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,164
Posted By sarg
That was my gut reaction too, especially given...

That was my gut reaction too, especially given 2nd hand values are way weaker than they were then and 2.5k is barely even the VAT involved.

What is the Autotrader recommended private sale price,...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 2nd March 2024, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,953
Posted By sarg
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/spares-search?keyword=V1...

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/spares-search?keyword=V10-2030
Forum: Owners Meets 28th February 2024, 02:32 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 21,010
Posted By sarg
:mexicanwave::yippee::cheers::snigger:

:mexicanwave::yippee::cheers::snigger:
Forum: Owners Meets 25th February 2024, 01:32 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 21,010
Posted By sarg
:-(

:-(
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 24th February 2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,980
Posted By sarg
Definitely an FE in that colour scheme, but...

Definitely an FE in that colour scheme, but sheesh, that interior needs a good scrub :tuttut:
Forum: Other marques 17th February 2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 278,269
Posted By sarg
Welcome to the naughty corner :ROFL:

Welcome to the naughty corner :ROFL:
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 13th February 2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,980
Posted By sarg
My Boxster was Cat D, looked well repaired on the...

My Boxster was Cat D, looked well repaired on the face of it, and it passed a thorough pre-purchase inspection undertaken by a Porsche specialist I engaged, but once I start digging deeper after...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 4th February 2024, 02:46 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,980
Posted By sarg
I was searching for that low mileage pot of gold...

I was searching for that low mileage pot of gold too, not seen one for sale for 5 or more years, not at sensible money anyway.

Brian's is a great car, wanted to buy that myself back in the day.
Forum: Owners Meets 16th January 2024, 01:26 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 21,010
Posted By sarg
Just to say, we're local too but still staying...

Just to say, we're local too but still staying over, you'll miss the dinner, drinks and social
Forum: D2 - Everything else 12th January 2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,900
Posted By sarg
Mine has been doing this for a good while,...

Mine has been doing this for a good while, intermittent smell rather than constant, pretty sure it is from cam cover leaks so will wait for when she gets to visit MJ for a proper job

Tried to add...
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