What would you do??

What would you do?? was created by rough luck

Posted 13 years 9 months ago #21354
I have my other F on ebay at the mo and its been a great car

Last night the girlfriend came home an said the brake light was on, so I had a nosey

the from to rear pipe was weaping a bit and over god knows how long has lost fluid and propabily the pads wearing out too

so would you top it up and leave it

or

Do what I've just done and make all new rear brake pipes and check over the rest of the brakes just encase, I noticed the front pads are really low so I'll replace them over the weekend

Youtube channel of mods an track pics

http://www.youtube.com/user/busternorris?feature=mhum

Website: http://www.roughluckracing.com/ MG Rover Mobile Repairs Nationwide and Western Europe

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by David Aiketgate on topic Re: What would you do??

Posted 13 years 9 months ago #21355

rough luck wrote: I have my other F on ebay at the mo and its been a great car

Last night the girlfriend came home an said the brake light was on, so I had a nosey

the from to rear pipe was weaping a bit and over god knows how long has lost fluid and propabily the pads wearing out too

so would you top it up and leave it

or

Do what I've just done and make all new rear brake pipes and check over the rest of the brakes just encase, I noticed the front pads are really low so I'll replace them over the weekend


personally, i would do what you did.:yesnod:


Or sell as - but point out the defect in writing, and emphasise safety.

David
:shrug:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by bryan young on topic Re: What would you do??

Posted 13 years 9 months ago #21356

rough luck wrote: I have my other F on ebay at the mo and its been a great car

Last night the girlfriend came home an said the brake light was on, so I had a nosey

the from to rear pipe was weaping a bit and over god knows how long has lost fluid and propabily the pads wearing out too

so would you top it up and leave it

or

Do what I've just done and make all new rear brake pipes and check over the rest of the brakes just encase, I noticed the front pads are really low so I'll replace them over the weekend


I would agree with David. It depends on how much your ebay bids go up to?? assume that it still has a valid mot i would be inclined to list the defects in writing and advise the safety aspect and save yourself the time and trouble doing the jobs.

Replace the pipes and pads if you feel happier about selling it this way, but also point out what you have done as an added bonus.
:whistle: :shrug:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by Adam-Mgtf on topic Re: What would you do??

Posted 13 years 9 months ago #21359
hmm, see how it sells, if you dont make much money then i wouldn't spend money on it

if in doubt re-list it?

Teesside meet, open to all MG/Rs. 3rd Sunday of the month, ask for times and places!!!
"There's something about engines that calms me down"

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by rough luck on topic Re: What would you do??

Posted 13 years 9 months ago #21360
I had all the pipe and a new T peice splitter so I did it this afternoon

Just the pads to put in the front over the weekend and I think they are only about £20

At least then I know its safe

Youtube channel of mods an track pics

http://www.youtube.com/user/busternorris?feature=mhum

Website: http://www.roughluckracing.com/ MG Rover Mobile Repairs Nationwide and Western Europe

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by Rich in Vancouver on topic Re: What would you do??

Posted 13 years 9 months ago #21363
Agreed!
It's cheap piece of mind for you.
The flip side is that if you were to disclose a fault like that it would likely put off any buyers who
aren't able to do the work themselves. It would cost a couple of hundred to have that done at a workshop
rather than the 20 it cost you in parts. I would say that was a good investment.
The following user(s) said Thank You: bryan young

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • cjj
  • Offline
  • Administrator
  • Administrator
  • The future is vented.
  • Posts: 6411
  • Thanks: 1331

Replied by cjj on topic Re: What would you do??

Posted 13 years 9 months ago #21386
You are just too damn honest. I would buy a car off you. :)
by cjj

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by mgfmad on topic Re: What would you do??

Posted 13 years 9 months ago #21392
I would do the same :)

MG TF LE500 27 of 500

by mgfmad

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by rough luck on topic Re: What would you do??

Posted 13 years 9 months ago #21393
Ha ha Honest Jons Motors I don't think people would believe it somehow....lol :)

Youtube channel of mods an track pics

http://www.youtube.com/user/busternorris?feature=mhum

Website: http://www.roughluckracing.com/ MG Rover Mobile Repairs Nationwide and Western Europe

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • psymon
  • Offline
  • Administrator
  • Administrator
  • 2001 MGF 1.8 in MNX
  • Posts: 3694
  • Thanks: 1119

Replied by psymon on topic Re: What would you do??

Posted 13 years 9 months ago #21398
Sounds like you have enough stock to start a car lot ;)
by psymon

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by rough luck on topic Re: What would you do??

Posted 13 years 9 months ago #21400
I can never have enough, just because I even have a cylinder head in the kitchen coz it won't fit anywere else...lol

Youtube channel of mods an track pics

http://www.youtube.com/user/busternorris?feature=mhum

Website: http://www.roughluckracing.com/ MG Rover Mobile Repairs Nationwide and Western Europe

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by Tigger on topic Re: What would you do??

Posted 13 years 9 months ago #21401

rough luck wrote: I can never have enough, just because I even have a cylinder head in the kitchen coz it won't fit anywere else...lol


How do you get away with it? i get grief for having a carpet set in the back room - oh and a back box - and a set of rear lights, air horns, door mirrors, Laguna puddle lights - mmm maybe she has a point! :lol:


Life is its own answer, accept it and enjoy it day by day. Live as well as possible, expect no more." - Ray Bradbury, The Martian Chronicles ...

by Tigger

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Time to create page: 1.266 seconds