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Textured paint as seen > recently on flipping bangers / wheelers dealers . is it available in nz ? thanks |
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I put my rego on hold. for a car I'm not using, and the wof has expired. i do still have valid insurance being paid out regularly. a branch from a tree has fallen and cracked my windscreen. am i still covered for windscreen repair if i don't have a current wof or reg? |
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Wolf valve grinder rubber belts I have an old Wolf Valve Re facer (model 8004?) The rubber drive belts have perished and broke. They are just flat rubber belts. The short one being 300mm (circumference) x 20mm x 3mm. The long one is 700mm circumference. I’ve tried a |
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Performance Summer Tyres Checking on wear lines, probably going to need a new set of tyres for the car later this year so been looking around a bit. Need 225/40/R18. Not a performance car, so just need all round tyre with a balance of wear/grip/comfort etc |
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Spark plugs Required iridium for Elantra 2012 & 2013. I'm aware that these are pretty costly here. Advice on Cheaper suppliers would be good. |
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Getting an old motorbike back on the road. G'day, I have a 1980 Suzuki DR400 which has its original number plate with a registration sticker from 1991. Can anyone enlighten me on what needs to be done to get this bike back on the road please?. Thanks. |
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Mechanics Prices Can I ask a question to you mechanics out there. I need to have a new clutch fitted to a 2wd ford ranger and have been quoted the job taking between 6-8 hours. I understand that they are being conservative but everywhere Ive read and wat |
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Insuring car with tools in it HI, hoping a few tradesmen can help on this one. My son has started a building apprenticeship and is carrying a load of tools in his car. This isnt covered on his current car insurance and I wondered how other tradesmen go about getting cheap car in |
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Now what do I replace it with? Sold my 2006 Toyota Highlander (owned since new) at 300,000km last week. What to get next? Brand new, prefer not to have to wait 4-6 months for "delivery". Must be able to tow - so 750kg / 1800kg. NOT Diesel (personal preference) |
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Where to buy a dash mat? For a 2007 Corolla Fielder. It is suffering from the typical degradation of Toyotas of that era. I am aware that I can by them online but the waiting time is weeks. Is there any place locally where I can buy one off the shelf, or perhaps wait a week. I've... |
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Toyota Service Plan Hi Fellow Posters, I would like some advice on the following: I have a 2013 Toyota Corolla Hatchback purchased from the dealer in 2017. The first two services were "free".The last 2 years I have paid around $260 per service. This year is the 90,000 |
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Car insurance hi asking on behalf, if someone has had an accident in an uninsured car but wants to insure a new car will they be accepted for insurance? as they are being honest about a previous accident thanks |
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Easier than ramps = https://www.christtate.com/product/lift/?fbclid=IwAR0oD6LeBE7ra2lavCp8v23gwggOU9IGQQ |
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AscotPark Hotel would get Bert Munro's motor going This headline in the NZ Herald's travel section made me think it would be accessible for Bert to wheel his bike in and spread the parts out to rebuild the motor inside the room: |
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Cambelt Subaru EJ25T Hey guys, I'd normally just call the mechanic but seen as he has the Sunday off its a little hard. Ballpark price for a complete cambelt job on a 2009 EJ25T? W/pump, seals, tens etc. Thanks for any info |
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Rav4 vs Honda CRV Am looking for car that is in the $8-10K price range, 2L or less, and mostly to be used around town but capable of trips on gravel/off road to get to hikes. Had considered a dualis but I gather their engines might be expensive to repair (?) - and possibly... |
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6 year old vehicle, paint peeling off. Hi motorists. We have yet another problem with our van and i think a few of you may have some information that may help me out. We purchased a brand new van 6 years ago, VW Caddy, we have recently discovered the paint is literally peeling out |
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Where can i buy a bull bar for a Hylux. I`m looking for a bull bar for a 3ltr 2002 Toyota Hylux. Preferably in the lower North Island. Maybe bull bars will deter clowns from driving through give way and stop signs in front of me. |
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Nissan 370Z vs Skyline 370GT crossover For a long time I have wanted a Nissan 370Z, but for a family car I already have a 2009 Skyline 370GT Crossover (the four wheel drive model). Had the skyline a couple of years and it goes pretty well and am pretty happy with it. Would be keeping the Skyli... |
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2020 1.8 Corolla wagon What do the car people on here think of this vehicle. thanks |
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Toyota Yaris GR. Any interest or driven it? Has anyone driven it? Is their interest in this car? It's great that Toyota has cars that are desirable. So bored of all the brick suv on our roads. A hatch is all most need. A fast one would be awesome |
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Went to Bunnings today. Went to Bunnings today, but couldn't get out the door. https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/1529478001.jpg |
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Nissan E25 oil filter location - diesel engine Can anyone tell me where the oil filter is located on this Nissan van? Looked everywhere and can't find it - so short of ripping the rest of the interior out of the front. Cheers builderbob |
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Protective stick-on plastic film Taking the easy way here, after trying the big shops' sites without any luck. I want to replace the clear film which had been applied to the front of the bonnet of our 1999 car when new. It has received a few stone hits which hopefully saved the original ... |
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Brake rotor skimming in Hamilton (On car skim) Who's still doing it, have heard that most brake places don't do it on car now & instead take the whole hub off of the an attached rotor hub. Can't do that with a 4x4 so there must be someone with an on car brake skimmer here |
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