Recent content by Silver Surfer

My wife's Nissan Micra A/C has gone 13 years without a re-gas or service and still works fine. America is the home of A/C systems, - why can't they make them like this today?

Complained to Lookers and got an apology for the poor response and got my money back. However, we have to live with expensive gas in the future. Anyone else had a better price yet?

The Invoice says it is R1234YF gas, which is more environmentally friendly. Plenty info on't internet. https://futuregas.ac/automotive/r1234yf/ I went to Lookers again because the car is still under warranty. Next time will shop around.

Just back from Lookers, £250 lighter in the wallet. 1. Ford recommend the AC is serviced every two years, but Lookers don't mention it when you book a two year service. Apparently that is my fault. 2. Booked in this morning for any AC service quoted at £50, which includes re-gassing. This is...

Mine went on Thursday, the hottest day of the year so far. Only warm air coming out. Booked into Lookers in 10 days time. Frustrating because it was in for service only the week before. Glad I got a convertible...

I'll keep out of Essex in that case. On the same topic, I nearly dropped my key down a drain recently. What happens with replacement key-less keys?

Screening, - fridges are foil lined?

My key-less entry stopped working recently. Both keys still worked by pressing the buttons and I figured out the emergency slot, so no great drama. Took it back to Lookers Sheffield and asked for some explanation, mainly could someone else have been trying to get in. In a nutshell they told...

Thanks. I am guessing that yours is shaped to fit the light bars? They also offer a basic version with a different profile, but same price. The Cabrio models appear to need some drilling of interior trim panels which may not be the best way to go. I will sit on it for a while.

Several people have recommended deflectors for other makes/models. Love the car.com are quoting $100 postage to UK plus import taxes. This comes to £375+. There are several on E bay from Cabrio Supply for £200 incl pp but they need some drilling to clip in. Anyone tried these?

I had a proper blow-out a few years ago, picked up some metal debris which wrecked the tyre. All the foam in the world would not have sealed it. I was driving through the Scottish borders, failing light and 'no service' on the mobile. Luckily I had a spare wheel and was on my way again in 20...

Good call, that looks like what I have got in the boot. My logic was that I could go back to Ford with any problems. Had just saved £4000 by not buying a GT, so could afford to splash out £400 for some peace of mind.

I bought the Ford spare wheel for my EB, even though the dealer didn't know anything about it. Sits flush in the wheel well, comes with jack and wheel-brace and fits all four wheels. Sod's Law says punctures will happen Saturday evening in a place with no mobile reception, surprising how common...

Monty, That was me, - I guess I have been outed? Had just been over the Snake Pass from Sheffield with the top down, only way to travel. Heard your beep but was distracted, would have waved back. Thanks for the compliment, silver with black top is a classic combination which suits me. First...