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by paulc
Thu May 17, 2007 8:09 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: seloc sassenach seeks specialist scottish spanner monkey
Replies: 27
Views: 3233

yeh, went up last saturday, car is spotless, not even a polish swirl in sight

its in at Falkland tomorrow for a mechanical check (top recommendation, thanks for that guys, fell off my chair when they told me the price ;) ;))
by paulc
Thu May 10, 2007 3:09 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: seloc sassenach seeks specialist scottish spanner monkey
Replies: 27
Views: 3233

Its Muirhead. I know the dealer he bought it off 2 weeks ago and all the details from the dealer and the seller tallies so it all seems gen so far. It is a bit odd to be selling it so soon - he couldnt have smacked it and got it repaired that quickly, but if I dont spot it when I look at it I'm sure...
by paulc
Wed May 09, 2007 7:50 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: seloc sassenach seeks specialist scottish spanner monkey
Replies: 27
Views: 3233

Had one for the last 6 years, so I can give it a cursory look over and know how it ought to feel on a test drive etc. The spanner check is for fuller peace of mind and to check bits that arent visible without taking stuff apart etc. Ta for looking out for me, its reassuring, the lotus community are ...
by paulc
Wed May 09, 2007 5:06 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: seloc sassenach seeks specialist scottish spanner monkey
Replies: 27
Views: 3233

he's only had it a couple of weeks, probably not been "spotted" yet by the regulars
by paulc
Tue May 08, 2007 11:30 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: seloc sassenach seeks specialist scottish spanner monkey
Replies: 27
Views: 3233

s'ok guys, ta for all the offers :thumbsup
I dont mind coughing up for a specialist to check it over, saves you feeling bad (or pissing yourself laughing ;)) if I break down half way home :lol:
by paulc
Tue May 08, 2007 5:43 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: seloc sassenach seeks specialist scottish spanner monkey
Replies: 27
Views: 3233

mckeann wrote:Your best bet would be to bribe someone on here.
Hi Neil

Who are the Junks and WillB equivalents up there ;) ;)
:lol:
by paulc
Tue May 08, 2007 5:39 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: seloc sassenach seeks specialist scottish spanner monkey
Replies: 27
Views: 3233

Oooo, closer than Edinburgh too, nowhere near Argentina, ta! :)
Keep 'em coming if there are other good places. Local knowledge is a wonderful thing :thumbsup

The car and owner dont have much history up there, he's new to the marque and got the car from down here (about 30 miles from me!).
by paulc
Tue May 08, 2007 5:18 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: seloc sassenach seeks specialist scottish spanner monkey
Replies: 27
Views: 3233

seloc sassenach seeks specialist scottish spanner monkey

Hi All :wavey It seems I might be venturing north of the border to look over a possible purchase near Dundee, but being a southern jessie I dont know any reputable specialists up in your fine country that could do a mechanical inspection on it for me. :( Any recommendations from the wise? My fallbac...