DIY servicing - where do we start

s_b

fairy liquid with added sugar works well if you are stuck too

mikey72

So Ajax and Daz isn't good then?

I stocked up when Aldi had the 1 gallon pump dispensers of swarfega orange on offer.

s_b

mikey72 wrote: »

So Ajax and Daz isn't good then?

not if they go in an open wound

mikey72

s_b wrote: »

not if they go in an open wound

When don't you have one?

At least you know it's clean.

LittleMissAspie

Have none of you heard of gloves?

s_b

LittleMissAspie wrote: »

Have none of you heard of gloves?

i know many people who cant wear them
i can and they are great in winter to keep you warm
but your hands sweat like a pig in the summer
im talking the standard beige type though not the extra small blue ones for women:D;)

red_eye

Gurj247 wrote: »

With regard to a tools to purchase I have used the Halfords Professional Set - it can be expensive, but every not and then they do it at Half Price in sales (circa £100) but i have never really needed to get any other tools since (apart from some specific tools for my car). Also the fact that it has a lifetime garuntee is great. When a peice did break, went to Halfords to show them, they instantly took the broken piece and issued me with a replacement and off i went

I think the halfords pro tools are the best thing about halfords, but if your looking for cheap pro quality tools check out sealy they always have offers and the dealers often knock more off, I got a top box for £250 full of free tools

red_eye

s_b wrote: »

fairy liquid with added sugar works well if you are stuck too

yep been there too, shampoo with washing powder I even tried fairy and saw dust

red_eye

s_b wrote: »

i know many people who cant wear them
i can and they are great in winter to keep you warm
but your hands sweat like a pig in the summer
im talking the standard beige type though not the extra small blue ones for women:D;)

i use mechanic gloves saves kocking frozen fingers on cold bits of car

rictus123

I am also one that needs to start servicing my car myself as it will soon pay for itself if i do...