Harvs11 Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 If you ever need to take your P car to a workshop, tyre fitter etc. don't assume they know where to place the jack or hoist pads. I jumped in and stopped the tyre fitter putting the jack on the oil lines under the sill. Potential Exxon Valdez moment. Keep an eye on them and don't be afraid to educate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 If you don't know your tyre fitter , if possible take the wheels off and leave them without the car. And take photos before. Many tyre guys are rough and ready, it's a bit of an intinerant "profession" , and just because it's a well known chain it doesn't mean they always take full care. Also check the soft lugnuts are not damaged by rattleguns , and that they are torqued to spec. Mostly they are overtorqued . I know this has been discussed before but it's worth repeating. Just because you use a certain fitter , it doesn't mean the best guy will be at work the day you drop your car off. As Harvs says , educate them - I tend to leave a list of instructions +/- diagrams on the front seat to reinforce the little chat I have when I book it in /drop it off. Don't let them Fuch it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 There is no way in the world I would leave my car unattended with these guys, they probably see a P car once or twice a year. "Aren't they the same as Holdens & Fords? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 My guy is trusted, but I still get inside the workshop on a Saturday morning so I can watch them. They're very careful but.... Ok I have issues lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 7November, 2014 Report Share Posted 7November, 2014 The AC 911 is the only one with jackpoint problems; probably due to its 1950s design flaws The modern 924, 944 & 928 types have specially engineered spots even an idiot couldn't miss. Then again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owgasm Posted 10November, 2014 Report Share Posted 10November, 2014 I always am a hawk. Just standing at the roller door rails watching closely. Just for future reference, where's the jackpoint on a 964? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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