Why Regular Maintenance Matters
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Why Regular Maintenance Matters
My son brought this video to my attention, and I thought I should share it for your education, entertainment, astonishment, and horror! 
https://www.facebook.com/carthrottle/videos/1940010686009972/
Happy New Year!
Don
https://www.facebook.com/carthrottle/videos/1940010686009972/
Happy New Year!
Don
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Had a female aircraft mechanic, granted , she was an avionics tech, ask if someone in the shop could show her how to change the oil in her car. Someone said sure, how long has it been since it was changed last? She replied it had never been changed. He asked how old it was and she replied only a year, I bought it brand new last year.
He asked how many miles do you have on it and she answered only 36,000. The only problem was the oil change light finally came on. That was in 1986. Long before oil change lights were invented.
He asked how many miles do you have on it and she answered only 36,000. The only problem was the oil change light finally came on. That was in 1986. Long before oil change lights were invented.
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As well as the rear footwell full of water.
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I'm not a supporter of the Nanny State, but this video makes it obvious that a lot of humans require adult supervision in order to properly care for their automobiles!
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And some Jaguar owners would seem to just as thick and stupid as some of the people on that film. Having seen it, I went onto the UK government website that gives access to MOT histories (our UK roadworthiness tests).
For my own car bought in late 2016, I found that the previous owner had totally neglected the front tyres and, more important, advice that they were getting worn. So, in 2011 a warning was given that the front tyres were getting close to the legal limit.In 2013 another warning, and another again in 2014. Finally the car failed its MOT in 2015 for tyres below the legal limit and, more concerning, (but obviously not to the owner !!), tyre carcass cords visible ! It then passed two days later when the stingy owner put two new tyres on, but ignored the warnings about worn and pitted discs.
For my own car bought in late 2016, I found that the previous owner had totally neglected the front tyres and, more important, advice that they were getting worn. So, in 2011 a warning was given that the front tyres were getting close to the legal limit.In 2013 another warning, and another again in 2014. Finally the car failed its MOT in 2015 for tyres below the legal limit and, more concerning, (but obviously not to the owner !!), tyre carcass cords visible ! It then passed two days later when the stingy owner put two new tyres on, but ignored the warnings about worn and pitted discs.
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1. MoT History - www.gov.uk/check-mot-history
2. Registration History - http://www.gov.uk/government/publica...bout-a-vehicle
3. Jaguar - build sheet (from local dealer)
4. SDD - DTC events by time and mileage
Together these tell me more about a vehicle than any "fully stamped service history" or salesman's hyperbole.
Graham
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