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I would say that the breakdown service will either swap your flat tyre with your spare/space saver or add the run flat, then see you on your way where you will have to get it repaired/replaced. Or they will tow you home or to the nearest garage for repair.
As already stated, breakdown cover is completely separate to your insurance policy and NCD. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I would say that the breakdown service will either swap your flat tyre with your spare/space saver or add the run flat, then see you on your way where you will have to get it repaired/replaced. Or they will tow you home or to the nearest garage for repair.
As already stated, breakdown cover is completely separate to your insurance policy and NCD. "
So they don't actually fix it for you?
Why did I pay for their service  |
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"Why are you calling breakdown for a flat tyre?? Unless your car doesn't come with a spare
If it's free, why would I change it?"
Because you'll be waiting for about 2 hours for them to turn up when you could do it yourself in 5 minutes. Plus you've still got to go to the tyre shop to get a new tyre...you could do that and be home with a cuppa before breakdown have even got to you. |
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"I would say that the breakdown service will either swap your flat tyre with your spare/space saver or add the run flat, then see you on your way where you will have to get it repaired/replaced. Or they will tow you home or to the nearest garage for repair.
As already stated, breakdown cover is completely separate to your insurance policy and NCD.
So they don't actually fix it for you?
Why did I pay for their service "
Why pay? They attempt to get you moving - replacing/swapping the tyre but not fixing it. If you have no spare they will charge you (and if driving on a motorway you could be fined/arrested). Using the service when you could not is only worthwhile if your time waiting is worth less than the subscription. And no, it doesn't normally link to your no claims - unless you have damaged the car and that is why you need the AA!  |
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"I would say that the breakdown service will either swap your flat tyre with your spare/space saver or add the run flat, then see you on your way where you will have to get it repaired/replaced. Or they will tow you home or to the nearest garage for repair.
As already stated, breakdown cover is completely separate to your insurance policy and NCD.
So they don't actually fix it for you?
Why did I pay for their service
Why pay? They attempt to get you moving - replacing/swapping the tyre but not fixing it. If you have no spare they will charge you (and if driving on a motorway you could be fined/arrested). Using the service when you could not is only worthwhile if your time waiting is worth less than the subscription. And no, it doesn't normally link to your no claims - unless you have damaged the car and that is why you need the AA! "
Completely out of topic, but I love your profile. Might be the best one I've read in my 5 years on Fab 
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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago
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"I would say that the breakdown service will either swap your flat tyre with your spare/space saver or add the run flat, then see you on your way where you will have to get it repaired/replaced. Or they will tow you home or to the nearest garage for repair.
As already stated, breakdown cover is completely separate to your insurance policy and NCD.
So they don't actually fix it for you?
Why did I pay for their service "
Always pays to read the terms and conditions before signing up for the service. |
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"I would say that the breakdown service will either swap your flat tyre with your spare/space saver or add the run flat, then see you on your way where you will have to get it repaired/replaced. Or they will tow you home or to the nearest garage for repair.
As already stated, breakdown cover is completely separate to your insurance policy and NCD.
So they don't actually fix it for you?
Why did I pay for their service "
You're paying for breakdown cover, not a maintenance contract.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Jebus!
Maaaaate, im a bird and i change tyres on my 7.5t if i need to!
Dont worry, im sure you can get a nail file and some moisturiser and minge wipes from somewhere, after you've attempted it!   |
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"Jebus!
Maaaaate, im a bird and i change tyres on my 7.5t if i need to!
Dont worry, im sure you can get a nail file and some moisturiser and minge wipes from somewhere, after you've attempted it! "
There are plenty of reasons people can not or will not change the tyre and whether they are male or female is beside the point. |
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"Jebus!
Maaaaate, im a bird and i change tyres on my 7.5t if i need to!
Dont worry, im sure you can get a nail file and some moisturiser and minge wipes from somewhere, after you've attempted it!
There are plenty of reasons people can not or will not change the tyre and whether they are male or female is beside the point. "
Yes, we know this.... (i myself am registered disabled but choose not to call on it... *"thanks Afghanistan"*) so i know fully and only too well that there are people unable to change tyres etc...( my parents are both blue badge holders and unable, so really, please, do not go there!) (Forum ban will be done with dignity!!)
Its called 'light-hearted banter'.... and not 'confirming to the Covern'  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Do you people farm your own veggies, hunt your own meat, do all of your own tech support, fix your own broken leg, construction work in your house and make everything that's in your house, TVs, appliances etc?
If not then what's your problem with me calling breakdown cover to change my tyre, for which I already paid for
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Do you people farm your own veggies, hunt your own meat, do all of your own tech support, fix your own broken leg, construction work in your house and make everything that's in your house, TVs, appliances etc?
If not then what's your problem with me calling breakdown cover to change my tyre, for which I already paid for
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Hahaha actually yes i do!! (Thanks Perazzi... those of you that know, know!!) 
I am all for getting your worth, 2hat you paid for, however, sometimes to save you a massive wait and a losd of grief, it really is not that much of a ballache to do yourself, thus saving services possibly needed for say, an elderly couple in need of help, a vulnersble female who feels she is at risk, an NHS worker....or such like!  |
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By *akie32Man
over a year ago
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"Why are you calling breakdown for a flat tyre?? Unless your car doesn't come with a spare
If it's free, why would I change it?"
man arent men anymore, i dispair, just change the tyre yourself, or are you worried you might break a nail? |
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"Jebus!
Maaaaate, im a bird and i change tyres on my 7.5t if i need to!
Dont worry, im sure you can get a nail file and some moisturiser and minge wipes from somewhere, after you've attempted it! "
Lol love it  |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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"Why are you calling breakdown for a flat tyre?? Unless your car doesn't come with a spare"
Very few cars have spares these days, a can of foam maybe but that won’t repair a blow out. Breakdown will normally tow you to nearest tyre place if you don’t have run flats |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Jebus!
Maaaaate, im a bird and i change tyres on my 7.5t if i need to!
Dont worry, im sure you can get a nail file and some moisturiser and minge wipes from somewhere, after you've attempted it!
There are plenty of reasons people can not or will not change the tyre and whether they are male or female is beside the point.
Yes, we know this.... (i myself am registered disabled but choose not to call on it... *"thanks Afghanistan"*) so i know fully and only too well that there are people unable to change tyres etc...( my parents are both blue badge holders and unable, so really, please, do not go there!) (Forum ban will be done with dignity!!)
Its called 'light-hearted banter'.... and not 'confirming to the Covern' "
There was absolutely no need for that! I was just pointing something out maybe calm down a little. |
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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago
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"Why are you calling breakdown for a flat tyre?? Unless your car doesn't come with a spare
If it's free, why would I change it?
Because you'll be waiting for about 2 hours for them to turn up when you could do it yourself in 5 minutes. Plus you've still got to go to the tyre shop to get a new tyre...you could do that and be home with a cuppa before breakdown have even got to you. "
You could even get a mobile tyre repair van to come to your house and do it whilst you're having a cuppa. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Who knew there was so much gender politics in tyre changing.
There is gender politics in everything these days.
Am I a real woman if I'm lactose intolerant? "
Nope. |
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By *akie32Man
over a year ago
winchester |
"Do you know how to change a tyre?
If you do , I would suggest doing it yourself unless you fancy a long wait"
tbh if you cant change a tyre then you really shouldnt be driving, my 84 year old mum can change a tyre |
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"Do you know how to change a tyre?
If you do , I would suggest doing it yourself unless you fancy a long waittbh if you cant change a tyre then you really shouldnt be driving, my 84 year old mum can change a tyre"
Lots of people can't change a tyre and it's not a condition of holding a driving licence so yep they should be driving. |
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"Do you know how to change a tyre?
If you do , I would suggest doing it yourself unless you fancy a long waittbh if you cant change a tyre then you really shouldnt be driving, my 84 year old mum can change a tyre
Lots of people can't change a tyre and it's not a condition of holding a driving licence so yep they should be driving. "
^^^This. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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The car is at home.
I've noticed the flat when I came back from the gym.
I don't use the car often and I'm not stranded.
I paid for a breakdown service.
If someone has a problem with me calling them for something I already paid for, guess what...I couldn't give a flying fuck |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I was taught a valuable lesson by a previous insurance company. Never call them for anything outside of an actual claim. Because they list anything as a claim. After 5 years I am still being asked about a claim I didn't make. |
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By *akie32Man
over a year ago
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"Do you know how to change a tyre?
If you do , I would suggest doing it yourself unless you fancy a long waittbh if you cant change a tyre then you really shouldnt be driving, my 84 year old mum can change a tyre
Lots of people can't change a tyre and it's not a condition of holding a driving licence so yep they should be driving. "
basic maintanance of a car should be part ot a test, its not rocket science, like i said if my elderly mum can do it then anyone can, even i can and im disabled |
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"Do you know how to change a tyre?
If you do , I would suggest doing it yourself unless you fancy a long waittbh if you cant change a tyre then you really shouldnt be driving, my 84 year old mum can change a tyre
Lots of people can't change a tyre and it's not a condition of holding a driving licence so yep they should be driving.
basic maintanance of a car should be part ot a test, its not rocket science, like i said if my elderly mum can do it then anyone can, even i can and im disabled"
Congratulations but not everyone can or wants too. The OP simply asked if it would affect his no claims not for people judge if he should do it himself.  |
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"The car is at home.
I've noticed the flat when I came back from the gym.
I don't use the car often and I'm not stranded.
I paid for a breakdown service.
If someone has a problem with me calling them for something I already paid for, guess what...I couldn't give a flying fuck "
No because its not an accident
Well for one they may not come to you in the first place because alot of breakdown services will only come out if you are a certain distance away. For example they will not come out if you are 2 miles from your house
Changing a wheel is a ten minute job. Imo you shouldnt even be even allowed to drive if you cannot perform the most basic of maintenance
The fact you didnt even notice you had a flat whiile driving is also worrying tbh |
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"The car is at home.
I've noticed the flat when I came back from the gym.
I don't use the car often and I'm not stranded.
I paid for a breakdown service.
If someone has a problem with me calling them for something I already paid for, guess what...I couldn't give a flying fuck
No because its not an accident
Well for one they may not come to you in the first place because alot of breakdown services will only come out if you are a certain distance away. For example they will not come out if you are 2 miles from your house
Changing a wheel is a ten minute job. Imo you shouldnt even be even allowed to drive if you cannot perform the most basic of maintenance
The fact you didnt even notice you had a flat whiile driving is also worrying tbh"
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"Do you know how to change a tyre?
If you do , I would suggest doing it yourself unless you fancy a long waittbh if you cant change a tyre then you really shouldnt be driving, my 84 year old mum can change a tyre
Lots of people can't change a tyre and it's not a condition of holding a driving licence so yep they should be driving.
basic maintanance of a car should be part ot a test, its not rocket science, like i said if my elderly mum can do it then anyone can, even i can and im disabled"
It is part of the theory for a Motorbike test
Diffence is we are invested in keeping on top of maintenance because i dont have a safety cage with air con to stop me from dying |
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"The car is at home.
I've noticed the flat when I came back from the gym.
I don't use the car often and I'm not stranded.
I paid for a breakdown service.
If someone has a problem with me calling them for something I already paid for, guess what...I couldn't give a flying fuck
No because its not an accident
Well for one they may not come to you in the first place because alot of breakdown services will only come out if you are a certain distance away. For example they will not come out if you are 2 miles from your house
Changing a wheel is a ten minute job. Imo you shouldnt even be even allowed to drive if you cannot perform the most basic of maintenance
The fact you didnt even notice you had a flat whiile driving is also worrying tbh
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Apoligies i have to share the road with peeople that are so competent they cant tell they are driving on a flat |
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"The car is at home.
I've noticed the flat when I came back from the gym.
I don't use the car often and I'm not stranded.
I paid for a breakdown service.
If someone has a problem with me calling them for something I already paid for, guess what...I couldn't give a flying fuck
No because its not an accident
Well for one they may not come to you in the first place because alot of breakdown services will only come out if you are a certain distance away. For example they will not come out if you are 2 miles from your house
Changing a wheel is a ten minute job. Imo you shouldnt even be even allowed to drive if you cannot perform the most basic of maintenance
The fact you didnt even notice you had a flat whiile driving is also worrying tbh
Apoligies i have to share the road with peeople that are so competent they cant tell they are driving on a flat"
Where does it say he drove with a flat tyre? He says he went to the gym (method of travel not specified) and came home and noticed his car tyre was flat. It's perfectly possible he walked or cycled to the gym and upon returning, noticed his car on the road/drive with a flat tyre. He states he uses it infrequently.
Lots of unsubstantiated assumptions being made here. |
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"Jebus!
Maaaaate, im a bird and i change tyres on my 7.5t if i need to!
Dont worry, im sure you can get a nail file and some moisturiser and minge wipes from somewhere, after you've attempted it! "
Pahahahah!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The car is at home.
I've noticed the flat when I came back from the gym.
I don't use the car often and I'm not stranded.
I paid for a breakdown service.
If someone has a problem with me calling them for something I already paid for, guess what...I couldn't give a flying fuck
No because its not an accident
Well for one they may not come to you in the first place because alot of breakdown services will only come out if you are a certain distance away. For example they will not come out if you are 2 miles from your house
Changing a wheel is a ten minute job. Imo you shouldnt even be even allowed to drive if you cannot perform the most basic of maintenance
The fact you didnt even notice you had a flat whiile driving is also worrying tbh
Apoligies i have to share the road with peeople that are so competent they cant tell they are driving on a flat"
I'm guessing you didn't bother to read the thread then because you would know he didn't drive it with a flat tyre and did notice hench wanting it changed. |
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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago
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"The level of hypocrisy on this thread is really on another level "
I have got to be honest I was thinking WTF change it yourself, but you are right the service is there to used and you've paid for it. It keeps someone in a job, you don't need to get your hands dirty so it's a win win. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
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You sort of have to jump/ step on the wrench slightly to get the nuts to loosen. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The car is at home.
I've noticed the flat when I came back from the gym.
I don't use the car often and I'm not stranded.
I paid for a breakdown service.
If someone has a problem with me calling them for something I already paid for, guess what...I couldn't give a flying fuck
No because its not an accident
Well for one they may not come to you in the first place because alot of breakdown services will only come out if you are a certain distance away. For example they will not come out if you are 2 miles from your house
Changing a wheel is a ten minute job. Imo you shouldnt even be even allowed to drive if you cannot perform the most basic of maintenance
The fact you didnt even notice you had a flat whiile driving is also worrying tbh
Apoligies i have to share the road with peeople that are so competent they cant tell they are driving on a flat
Where does it say he drove with a flat tyre? He says he went to the gym (method of travel not specified) and came home and noticed his car tyre was flat. It's perfectly possible he walked or cycled to the gym and upon returning, noticed his car on the road/drive with a flat tyre. He states he uses it infrequently.
Lots of unsubstantiated assumptions being made here. "
Fair enough I did make an assumption, but its not like its one pulled out of nowhere. The way it was written could mean either
Either way. Its not a difficult job. Can be self taught in minutes and imo is a very helpful skill to know in life for multiple reasons. And should be part of the test if you are able bodied enough |
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
You sort of have to jump/ step on the wrench slightly to get the nuts to loosen. "
This is not possible for many people (me included). I used to be able to change my tyre, in fact it's one of the first things I had to do in a petrol station in Leeds, after I'd passed my test. My first solo road trip!! I can't do it anymore. I would get Mr KC or a passer by to help me. A colleague helped me the last time (very kindly). |
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"The car is at home.
I've noticed the flat when I came back from the gym.
I don't use the car often and I'm not stranded.
I paid for a breakdown service.
If someone has a problem with me calling them for something I already paid for, guess what...I couldn't give a flying fuck
No because its not an accident
Well for one they may not come to you in the first place because alot of breakdown services will only come out if you are a certain distance away. For example they will not come out if you are 2 miles from your house
Changing a wheel is a ten minute job. Imo you shouldnt even be even allowed to drive if you cannot perform the most basic of maintenance
The fact you didnt even notice you had a flat whiile driving is also worrying tbh
Apoligies i have to share the road with peeople that are so competent they cant tell they are driving on a flat
I'm guessing you didn't bother to read the thread then because you would know he didn't drive it with a flat tyre and did notice hench wanting it changed. "
Actually he doesnt specify eiither way. Doesnt make me wrong or you right. The way it is written could mean either
"Came back from the gym" either he walking or driving on it |
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"The car is at home.
I've noticed the flat when I came back from the gym.
I don't use the car often and I'm not stranded.
I paid for a breakdown service.
If someone has a problem with me calling them for something I already paid for, guess what...I couldn't give a flying fuck
No because its not an accident
Well for one they may not come to you in the first place because alot of breakdown services will only come out if you are a certain distance away. For example they will not come out if you are 2 miles from your house
Changing a wheel is a ten minute job. Imo you shouldnt even be even allowed to drive if you cannot perform the most basic of maintenance
The fact you didnt even notice you had a flat whiile driving is also worrying tbh
Apoligies i have to share the road with peeople that are so competent they cant tell they are driving on a flat
I'm guessing you didn't bother to read the thread then because you would know he didn't drive it with a flat tyre and did notice hench wanting it changed.
Actually he doesnt specify eiither way. Doesnt make me wrong or you right. The way it is written could mean either
"Came back from the gym" either he walking or driving on it"
You've accused him of driving in a unsafe manner, on a flat tyre but you now admit it's not possible to say that. Perhaps consider a little before accusing people of doing unsafe things.
He went to the gym (transportation method unknown)
He came home and noticed a flat tyre.
That's all we know. |
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
You sort of have to jump/ step on the wrench slightly to get the nuts to loosen. "
I could actually send a photo of me doing exactly that, all my body weight standing on the dam thing and couldn't get it to budge. And not just on one wheel nut, on several. But according to posters I shouldn't be driving if I can't change a tyre.... Madness! |
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
You sort of have to jump/ step on the wrench slightly to get the nuts to loosen.
I could actually send a photo of me doing exactly that, all my body weight standing on the dam thing and couldn't get it to budge. And not just on one wheel nut, on several. But according to posters I shouldn't be driving if I can't change a tyre.... Madness! "
Obviously you should put lead in your boots. Or something |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
You sort of have to jump/ step on the wrench slightly to get the nuts to loosen.
I could actually send a photo of me doing exactly that, all my body weight standing on the dam thing and couldn't get it to budge. And not just on one wheel nut, on several. But according to posters I shouldn't be driving if I can't change a tyre.... Madness! "
*sorry correction, not the tyre the wheel. |
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
You sort of have to jump/ step on the wrench slightly to get the nuts to loosen.
This is not possible for many people (me included). I used to be able to change my tyre, in fact it's one of the first things I had to do in a petrol station in Leeds, after I'd passed my test. My first solo road trip!! I can't do it anymore. I would get Mr KC or a passer by to help me. A colleague helped me the last time (very kindly). "
Break the nuts before jacking the car
If you are home and have decent tools you can use the closed head of a spanner at the end of the breaker bar to create an L shape which gives you exponentially more leverage |
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
You sort of have to jump/ step on the wrench slightly to get the nuts to loosen.
This is not possible for many people (me included). I used to be able to change my tyre, in fact it's one of the first things I had to do in a petrol station in Leeds, after I'd passed my test. My first solo road trip!! I can't do it anymore. I would get Mr KC or a passer by to help me. A colleague helped me the last time (very kindly).
Break the nuts before jacking the car
If you are home and have decent tools you can use the closed head of a spanner at the end of the breaker bar to create an L shape which gives you exponentially more leverage"
One of my legs doesn't work. I have to do it from a wheelchair. I'm not even going to try, thanks. I'll ask someone to help me.
I have, in my able bodied days, successfully changed my tyre and I know exactly how to do it, thank you for the lesson. |
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"Why are you calling breakdown for a flat tyre?? Unless your car doesn't come with a spare
If it's free, why would I change it?"
And this is why we all pay more for our BREAKDOWN service!!
Same as insurance, fucktards claim for bulls it things and everyone's insurance goes up to pay for the idiots.
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
You sort of have to jump/ step on the wrench slightly to get the nuts to loosen.
I could actually send a photo of me doing exactly that, all my body weight standing on the dam thing and couldn't get it to budge. And not just on one wheel nut, on several. But according to posters I shouldn't be driving if I can't change a tyre.... Madness!
*sorry correction, not the tyre the wheel. "
I look very precarious when i'm doing it, like a weird circus act trying to balance on it.
I understand also if you have a disability it isn't practical.( I'm waiting for a 2nd spine operation, so i myself would need assistance at this point.) |
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
You sort of have to jump/ step on the wrench slightly to get the nuts to loosen.
I could actually send a photo of me doing exactly that, all my body weight standing on the dam thing and couldn't get it to budge. And not just on one wheel nut, on several. But according to posters I shouldn't be driving if I can't change a tyre.... Madness!
*sorry correction, not the tyre the wheel.
I look very precarious when i'm doing it, like a weird circus act trying to balance on it.
I understand also if you have a disability it isn't practical.( I'm waiting for a 2nd spine operation, so i myself would need assistance at this point.)"
No, apparently disabled people should either be able to do it themselves or not drive. It's been written authoritatively above. I'll be submitting my license to the DVSA tomorrow morning |
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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago
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"Why are you calling breakdown for a flat tyre?? Unless your car doesn't come with a spare
If it's free, why would I change it?
And this is why we all pay more for our BREAKDOWN service!!
Same as insurance, fucktards claim for bulls it things and everyone's insurance goes up to pay for the idiots.
Is it me??? "
If the service that has been paid for offers a wheel changing service why can't it be used. You might not want to call them out but you could, your choice as this is his choice.
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"Why are you calling breakdown for a flat tyre?? Unless your car doesn't come with a spare
If it's free, why would I change it?
And this is why we all pay more for our BREAKDOWN service!!
Same as insurance, fucktards claim for bulls it things and everyone's insurance goes up to pay for the idiots.
Is it me??? "
No its not
And this is probably the reasonn why the distance from home clause is in breakdown recovery as people probably ring them thinking somone will fix it for "free" instead of getting a mobile tyre fitting service
Breakdown service is there to get you home safely if its possible. Not your personal on call mechanic for the price of your insurance |
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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago
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"Why are you calling breakdown for a flat tyre?? Unless your car doesn't come with a spare
If it's free, why would I change it?
And this is why we all pay more for our BREAKDOWN service!!
Same as insurance, fucktards claim for bulls it things and everyone's insurance goes up to pay for the idiots.
Is it me???
No its not
And this is probably the reasonn why the distance from home clause is in breakdown recovery as people probably ring them thinking somone will fix it for "free" instead of getting a mobile tyre fitting service
Breakdown service is there to get you home safely if its possible. Not your personal on call mechanic for the price of your insurance"
How do you know what the OP has cover for? |
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"Why are you calling breakdown for a flat tyre?? Unless your car doesn't come with a spare
If it's free, why would I change it?
And this is why we all pay more for our BREAKDOWN service!!
Same as insurance, fucktards claim for bulls it things and everyone's insurance goes up to pay for the idiots.
Is it me???
No its not
And this is probably the reasonn why the distance from home clause is in breakdown recovery as people probably ring them thinking somone will fix it for "free" instead of getting a mobile tyre fitting service
Breakdown service is there to get you home safely if its possible. Not your personal on call mechanic for the price of your insurance"
And I'm agreeing with this statement!! It's breakdown not maintenance and why you should learn to change a wheel. The rain why I say breakdown service costs are do high is because people call the service of for this they shouldn't. But I am aware most modern cars don't even have a spare wheel so that's not possible. It's where a car does have a spare wheel and then people call our the breakdown service simply to change a wheel that I'm saying is crazy |
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
You sort of have to jump/ step on the wrench slightly to get the nuts to loosen.
I could actually send a photo of me doing exactly that, all my body weight standing on the dam thing and couldn't get it to budge. And not just on one wheel nut, on several. But according to posters I shouldn't be driving if I can't change a tyre.... Madness!
*sorry correction, not the tyre the wheel.
I look very precarious when i'm doing it, like a weird circus act trying to balance on it.
I understand also if you have a disability it isn't practical.( I'm waiting for a 2nd spine operation, so i myself would need assistance at this point.)
No, apparently disabled people should either be able to do it themselves or not drive. It's been written authoritatively above. I'll be submitting my license to the DVSA tomorrow morning "
Missed where i said "able bodied"
If you are able to do it, why not. There is a diffence between "Know how to do it but cant" to basically "I Cba to even learn"
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"When it comes to car insurance, or is that separate?"
It's separate. Lord knows what this lot are banging on about. It is an emergency breakdown cover though so you don't get a free tyre out of it. You'll still have to sort that yourself so you may as well just call a mobile tyre service. Especially if you don't need to use the car. |
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
You sort of have to jump/ step on the wrench slightly to get the nuts to loosen.
I could actually send a photo of me doing exactly that, all my body weight standing on the dam thing and couldn't get it to budge. And not just on one wheel nut, on several. But according to posters I shouldn't be driving if I can't change a tyre.... Madness!
*sorry correction, not the tyre the wheel.
I look very precarious when i'm doing it, like a weird circus act trying to balance on it.
I understand also if you have a disability it isn't practical.( I'm waiting for a 2nd spine operation, so i myself would need assistance at this point.)
No, apparently disabled people should either be able to do it themselves or not drive. It's been written authoritatively above. I'll be submitting my license to the DVSA tomorrow morning
Missed where i said "able bodied"
If you are able to do it, why not. There is a diffence between "Know how to do it but cant" to basically "I Cba to even learn"
The more you know about your car and its constituent parts the better driver you have the possibility of being."
My comment was mainly aimed at the poster earlier who said anyone who cannot change a tyre shouldn't be driving.
I'm very aware of how to change one, I've done it before when I was able. I'm no longer able. I also know how my car works and usually am able to tell the garage or breakdown operator exactly what's wrong. Doesn't help me fix it though. |
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
You sort of have to jump/ step on the wrench slightly to get the nuts to loosen.
I could actually send a photo of me doing exactly that, all my body weight standing on the dam thing and couldn't get it to budge. And not just on one wheel nut, on several. But according to posters I shouldn't be driving if I can't change a tyre.... Madness!
*sorry correction, not the tyre the wheel.
I look very precarious when i'm doing it, like a weird circus act trying to balance on it.
I understand also if you have a disability it isn't practical.( I'm waiting for a 2nd spine operation, so i myself would need assistance at this point.)
No, apparently disabled people should either be able to do it themselves or not drive. It's been written authoritatively above. I'll be submitting my license to the DVSA tomorrow morning "
This is a deviation but if you don't mind me asking, what was the situation / condition that led to the loss of use of your leg ?
..-It's just out of interest from a health/medical point of view. You can pm me if you wish (- or not answer x)
One scenario i'm facing is getting plates/screws in my spine which i don't want as it will have a negative impact on my articulation/flexibility/mobility.. |
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
You sort of have to jump/ step on the wrench slightly to get the nuts to loosen.
I could actually send a photo of me doing exactly that, all my body weight standing on the dam thing and couldn't get it to budge. And not just on one wheel nut, on several. But according to posters I shouldn't be driving if I can't change a tyre.... Madness!
*sorry correction, not the tyre the wheel.
I look very precarious when i'm doing it, like a weird circus act trying to balance on it.
I understand also if you have a disability it isn't practical.( I'm waiting for a 2nd spine operation, so i myself would need assistance at this point.)
No, apparently disabled people should either be able to do it themselves or not drive. It's been written authoritatively above. I'll be submitting my license to the DVSA tomorrow morning
This is a deviation but if you don't mind me asking, what was the situation / condition that led to the loss of use of your leg ?
..-It's just out of interest from a health/medical point of view. You can pm me if you wish (- or not answer x)
One scenario i'm facing is getting plates/screws in my spine which i don't want as it will have a negative impact on my articulation/flexibility/mobility.."
I'll PM. I'm confident that the biggest contributor to my issue is not something that affects men (possibly trans men, I suppose) |
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
You sort of have to jump/ step on the wrench slightly to get the nuts to loosen.
I could actually send a photo of me doing exactly that, all my body weight standing on the dam thing and couldn't get it to budge. And not just on one wheel nut, on several. But according to posters I shouldn't be driving if I can't change a tyre.... Madness!
*sorry correction, not the tyre the wheel.
I look very precarious when i'm doing it, like a weird circus act trying to balance on it.
I understand also if you have a disability it isn't practical.( I'm waiting for a 2nd spine operation, so i myself would need assistance at this point.)
No, apparently disabled people should either be able to do it themselves or not drive. It's been written authoritatively above. I'll be submitting my license to the DVSA tomorrow morning
This is a deviation but if you don't mind me asking, what was the situation / condition that led to the loss of use of your leg ?
..-It's just out of interest from a health/medical point of view. You can pm me if you wish (- or not answer x)
One scenario i'm facing is getting plates/screws in my spine which i don't want as it will have a negative impact on my articulation/flexibility/mobility..
I'll PM. I'm confident that the biggest contributor to my issue is not something that affects men (possibly trans men, I suppose) "
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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago
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"Why are you calling breakdown for a flat tyre?? Unless your car doesn't come with a spare
If it's free, why would I change it?
And this is why we all pay more for our BREAKDOWN service!!
Same as insurance, fucktards claim for bulls it things and everyone's insurance goes up to pay for the idiots.
Is it me???
No its not
And this is probably the reasonn why the distance from home clause is in breakdown recovery as people probably ring them thinking somone will fix it for "free" instead of getting a mobile tyre fitting service
Breakdown service is there to get you home safely if its possible. Not your personal on call mechanic for the price of your insurance
And I'm agreeing with this statement!! It's breakdown not maintenance and why you should learn to change a wheel. The rain why I say breakdown service costs are do high is because people call the service of for this they shouldn't. But I am aware most modern cars don't even have a spare wheel so that's not possible. It's where a car does have a spare wheel and then people call our the breakdown service simply to change a wheel that I'm saying is crazy "
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"Doesn’t everyone else just call their dad then?
Not if their dad can't change one either.
Haha true. My dad can do anything "
Mines dead! So he can't change a tyre for me And even when he was alive he only had one eye and could barely see out of the other so pretty useless. |
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By *akie32Man
over a year ago
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"Doesn’t everyone else just call their dad then?
Not if their dad can't change one either.
Haha true. My dad can do anything "
my dad used to call me, but them i was a mechanic and he was un a wheelchair, anyway hes dead now so definatly wouldnt be much help |
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"Doesn’t everyone else just call their dad then?
Not if their dad can't change one either.
Haha true. My dad can do anything
my dad used to call me, but them i was a mechanic and he was un a wheelchair, anyway hes dead now so definatly wouldnt be much help "
But earlier, you said people shouldn't be driving if they can't change a tyre... |
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"The car is at home.
I've noticed the flat when I came back from the gym.
I don't use the car often and I'm not stranded.
I paid for a breakdown service.
If someone has a problem with me calling them for something I already paid for, guess what...I couldn't give a flying fuck
No because its not an accident
Well for one they may not come to you in the first place because alot of breakdown services will only come out if you are a certain distance away. For example they will not come out if you are 2 miles from your house
Changing a wheel is a ten minute job. Imo you shouldnt even be even allowed to drive if you cannot perform the most basic of maintenance
The fact you didnt even notice you had a flat whiile driving is also worrying tbh"
What a rediculous comment. So disabled people shouldn't be allowed to drive?
Also if its a slow puncture it's entirely possible that the tyre was still inflated when he parked and deflated since. Should we say you shouldn't be able to drive as you don't know how slow punctures work? |
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
You sort of have to jump/ step on the wrench slightly to get the nuts to loosen.
This is not possible for many people (me included). I used to be able to change my tyre, in fact it's one of the first things I had to do in a petrol station in Leeds, after I'd passed my test. My first solo road trip!! I can't do it anymore. I would get Mr KC or a passer by to help me. A colleague helped me the last time (very kindly).
Break the nuts before jacking the car
If you are home and have decent tools you can use the closed head of a spanner at the end of the breaker bar to create an L shape which gives you exponentially more leverage
One of my legs doesn't work. I have to do it from a wheelchair. I'm not even going to try, thanks. I'll ask someone to help me.
I have, in my able bodied days, successfully changed my tyre and I know exactly how to do it, thank you for the lesson."
Mrs KC, I'm disappointed you haven't tried to get your wheelchair up on the wrench personally. |
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
You sort of have to jump/ step on the wrench slightly to get the nuts to loosen.
This is not possible for many people (me included). I used to be able to change my tyre, in fact it's one of the first things I had to do in a petrol station in Leeds, after I'd passed my test. My first solo road trip!! I can't do it anymore. I would get Mr KC or a passer by to help me. A colleague helped me the last time (very kindly).
Break the nuts before jacking the car
If you are home and have decent tools you can use the closed head of a spanner at the end of the breaker bar to create an L shape which gives you exponentially more leverage
One of my legs doesn't work. I have to do it from a wheelchair. I'm not even going to try, thanks. I'll ask someone to help me.
I have, in my able bodied days, successfully changed my tyre and I know exactly how to do it, thank you for the lesson.
Mrs KC, I'm disappointed you haven't tried to get your wheelchair up on the wrench personally. "
I've tried to get it up most other things, to be fair, and the weight of my fat arse would probably shift the nuts if I could work out how to apply it across a wrench |
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"Doesn’t everyone else just call their dad then?
Not if their dad can't change one either.
Haha true. My dad can do anything "
Mine can't but he's 6ft 4 and 16 stone and I often call upon him in situations like this for brute strength. I remain the brains of the situation though . He does write an excellent stern email of complaint however! |
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
You sort of have to jump/ step on the wrench slightly to get the nuts to loosen.
This is not possible for many people (me included). I used to be able to change my tyre, in fact it's one of the first things I had to do in a petrol station in Leeds, after I'd passed my test. My first solo road trip!! I can't do it anymore. I would get Mr KC or a passer by to help me. A colleague helped me the last time (very kindly).
Break the nuts before jacking the car
If you are home and have decent tools you can use the closed head of a spanner at the end of the breaker bar to create an L shape which gives you exponentially more leverage
One of my legs doesn't work. I have to do it from a wheelchair. I'm not even going to try, thanks. I'll ask someone to help me.
I have, in my able bodied days, successfully changed my tyre and I know exactly how to do it, thank you for the lesson.
Mrs KC, I'm disappointed you haven't tried to get your wheelchair up on the wrench personally.
I've tried to get it up most other things, to be fair, and the weight of my fat arse would probably shift the nuts if I could work out how to apply it across a wrench "
Looks like we've identified a gap in the market for wheelchair operated wrenches . I'm picturing some sort of seesaw like contraption . |
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
You sort of have to jump/ step on the wrench slightly to get the nuts to loosen.
This is not possible for many people (me included). I used to be able to change my tyre, in fact it's one of the first things I had to do in a petrol station in Leeds, after I'd passed my test. My first solo road trip!! I can't do it anymore. I would get Mr KC or a passer by to help me. A colleague helped me the last time (very kindly).
Break the nuts before jacking the car
If you are home and have decent tools you can use the closed head of a spanner at the end of the breaker bar to create an L shape which gives you exponentially more leverage
One of my legs doesn't work. I have to do it from a wheelchair. I'm not even going to try, thanks. I'll ask someone to help me.
I have, in my able bodied days, successfully changed my tyre and I know exactly how to do it, thank you for the lesson.
Mrs KC, I'm disappointed you haven't tried to get your wheelchair up on the wrench personally.
I've tried to get it up most other things, to be fair, and the weight of my fat arse would probably shift the nuts if I could work out how to apply it across a wrench
Looks like we've identified a gap in the market for wheelchair operated wrenches . I'm picturing some sort of seesaw like contraption . "
We still have to wrestle with the spare wheel (I have a full spare) and the locking nuts and get the nuts retightened etc. I'm still voting for "ask for help" |
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
You sort of have to jump/ step on the wrench slightly to get the nuts to loosen.
This is not possible for many people (me included). I used to be able to change my tyre, in fact it's one of the first things I had to do in a petrol station in Leeds, after I'd passed my test. My first solo road trip!! I can't do it anymore. I would get Mr KC or a passer by to help me. A colleague helped me the last time (very kindly).
Break the nuts before jacking the car
If you are home and have decent tools you can use the closed head of a spanner at the end of the breaker bar to create an L shape which gives you exponentially more leverage
One of my legs doesn't work. I have to do it from a wheelchair. I'm not even going to try, thanks. I'll ask someone to help me.
I have, in my able bodied days, successfully changed my tyre and I know exactly how to do it, thank you for the lesson.
Mrs KC, I'm disappointed you haven't tried to get your wheelchair up on the wrench personally.
I've tried to get it up most other things, to be fair, and the weight of my fat arse would probably shift the nuts if I could work out how to apply it across a wrench
Looks like we've identified a gap in the market for wheelchair operated wrenches . I'm picturing some sort of seesaw like contraption .
We still have to wrestle with the spare wheel (I have a full spare) and the locking nuts and get the nuts retightened etc. I'm still voting for "ask for help" "
I vote ask for help even without the wheelchair. I can barely open a jar . |
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"Why are you calling breakdown for a flat tyre?? Unless your car doesn't come with a spare"
My car doesn't come with a spare tyre, my model comes with an inflation kit. |
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
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This really pisses me off. Your vehicle goes in for service and some numbnut does the wheelnuts back up with a windy-gun , you go to change a wheel and need a fucking three foot piece of pipe slid over the wheel brace to shift the bastarding nuts.
Just needed to get that off my chest.  |
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By *akie32Man
over a year ago
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"Doesn’t everyone else just call their dad then?
Not if their dad can't change one either.
Haha true. My dad can do anything
my dad used to call me, but them i was a mechanic and he was un a wheelchair, anyway hes dead now so definatly wouldnt be much help
But earlier, you said people shouldn't be driving if they can't change a tyre..."
he could change a tyre |
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
This really pisses me off. Your vehicle goes in for service and some numbnut does the wheelnuts back up with a windy-gun , you go to change a wheel and need a fucking three foot piece of pipe slid over the wheel brace to shift the bastarding nuts.
Just needed to get that off my chest. "
Newer higher end impact wrenches do have torque settings and limiters. Never had an issue removing wheel nuts. They must be over tightening them |
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By *akie32Man
over a year ago
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they should be tourqued to speck, if not find another garage, as obviously the one you use dont know what they are doing, every bolt/nut etc has a tourque, and if it doesnt then its not hard to work out what it should be depending on thread pitch and size, anyone who doesnt know this should not be alowed near a car |
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
This really pisses me off. Your vehicle goes in for service and some numbnut does the wheelnuts back up with a windy-gun , you go to change a wheel and need a fucking three foot piece of pipe slid over the wheel brace to shift the bastarding nuts.
Just needed to get that off my chest. "
I had three tyres go a few months apart. In lockdown when I barely used the sodding car as I was sheilding. Needed a guy each time to help and even then they all struggled too. 3 different wheels and different guy for each I might add. It's bloody annoying. Maybe my car is just a bitch. |
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"Doesn’t everyone else just call their dad then?
Not if their dad can't change one either.
Haha true. My dad can do anything
my dad used to call me, but them i was a mechanic and he was un a wheelchair, anyway hes dead now so definatly wouldnt be much help
But earlier, you said people shouldn't be driving if they can't change a tyre...
he could change a tyre"
So presumably didn't need to call you, a mechanic, to help then?
It's perfectly possible to drive a car but require assistance changing a tyre. If it was mandatory to be physically able to do that, it'd form part of the licensing process. And it doesn't. So, it's utterly irrelevant. |
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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago
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"Doesn’t everyone else just call their dad then?
Not if their dad can't change one either.
Haha true. My dad can do anything
my dad used to call me, but them i was a mechanic and he was un a wheelchair, anyway hes dead now so definatly wouldnt be much help
But earlier, you said people shouldn't be driving if they can't change a tyre...
he could change a tyre
So presumably didn't need to call you, a mechanic, to help then?
It's perfectly possible to drive a car but require assistance changing a tyre. If it was mandatory to be physically able to do that, it'd form part of the licensing process. And it doesn't. So, it's utterly irrelevant. "
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"they should be tourqued to speck, if not find another garage, as obviously the one you use dont know what they are doing, every bolt/nut etc has a tourque, and if it doesnt then its not hard to work out what it should be depending on thread pitch and size, anyone who doesnt know this should not be alowed near a car"
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I'm going to assume that everyone knows the minutae of the maintenance and mechanism of operation of every machine they use? We can dispense, therefore, with mechanics, washing machine engineers, gas safe engineers*, etc?
*Please, for the love of god, DO NOT attempt to deal with your gas appliances unless you are qualified |
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"I'm going to assume that everyone knows the minutae of the maintenance and mechanism of operation of every machine they use? We can dispense, therefore, with mechanics, washing machine engineers, gas safe engineers*, etc?
*Please, for the love of god, DO NOT attempt to deal with your gas appliances unless you are qualified "
You have no faith in me at all !!!!!
Now I’m definitely gonna give it a whirl !
Once I wear a high viz jacket and hard I’ll be good kinky don’t worry !!!!
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"I'm going to assume that everyone knows the minutae of the maintenance and mechanism of operation of every machine they use? We can dispense, therefore, with mechanics, washing machine engineers, gas safe engineers*, etc?
*Please, for the love of god, DO NOT attempt to deal with your gas appliances unless you are qualified
You have no faith in me at all !!!!!
Now I’m definitely gonna give it a whirl !
Once I wear a high viz jacket and hard I’ll be good kinky don’t worry !!!!
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"I'm going to assume that everyone knows the minutae of the maintenance and mechanism of operation of every machine they use? We can dispense, therefore, with mechanics, washing machine engineers, gas safe engineers*, etc?
*Please, for the love of god, DO NOT attempt to deal with your gas appliances unless you are qualified
You have no faith in me at all !!!!!
Now I’m definitely gonna give it a whirl !
Once I wear a high viz jacket and hard I’ll be good kinky don’t worry !!!!
my friend "
What’s up kinky you good ?
Before I go on this endeavor best off have a waffle first you good today |
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"I'm going to assume that everyone knows the minutae of the maintenance and mechanism of operation of every machine they use? We can dispense, therefore, with mechanics, washing machine engineers, gas safe engineers*, etc?
*Please, for the love of god, DO NOT attempt to deal with your gas appliances unless you are qualified
You have no faith in me at all !!!!!
Now I’m definitely gonna give it a whirl !
Once I wear a high viz jacket and hard I’ll be good kinky don’t worry !!!!
my friend
What’s up kinky you good ?
Before I go on this endeavor best off have a waffle first you good today "
Read your PMs, my gas un-safe amigo |
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By *eeBee67Man
over a year ago
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If tyre blow out is on motorway, call breakdown.
If on any other road and there's a spare just change it.
I once had 2 tyres blow after hitting a massive pothole (thanks Scottish highways . ). Had no choice but to call breakdown, they towed me to tyre place and left me there. |
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To be fair, the guy in the dealership told me to call them even if I have a flat. I possibly would if it was on the driver side and I was on the motorway.
Otherwise it'd be more hassle waiting and getting someone else to do it than if I just whipped it off myself. Which I had to do last week. |
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By *akie32Man
over a year ago
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"Doesn’t everyone else just call their dad then?
Not if their dad can't change one either.
Haha true. My dad can do anything
my dad used to call me, but them i was a mechanic and he was un a wheelchair, anyway hes dead now so definatly wouldnt be much help
But earlier, you said people shouldn't be driving if they can't change a tyre...
he could change a tyre
So presumably didn't need to call you, a mechanic, to help then?
It's perfectly possible to drive a car but require assistance changing a tyre. If it was mandatory to be physically able to do that, it'd form part of the licensing process. And it doesn't. So, it's utterly irrelevant. "
never said he called me to help changing a wheel, other things yes |
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"they should be tourqued to speck, if not find another garage, as obviously the one you use dont know what they are doing, every bolt/nut etc has a tourque, and if it doesnt then its not hard to work out what it should be depending on thread pitch and size, anyone who doesnt know this should not be alowed near a car"
I don't know this and I drive thousands of miles across the country....what a rebel hey! |
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By *akie32Man
over a year ago
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"they should be tourqued to speck, if not find another garage, as obviously the one you use dont know what they are doing, every bolt/nut etc has a tourque, and if it doesnt then its not hard to work out what it should be depending on thread pitch and size, anyone who doesnt know this should not be alowed near a car
I don't know this and I drive thousands of miles across the country....what a rebel hey!"
next thing you will be drinking water out of the toilet, rebel |
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"they should be tourqued to speck, if not find another garage, as obviously the one you use dont know what they are doing, every bolt/nut etc has a tourque, and if it doesnt then its not hard to work out what it should be depending on thread pitch and size, anyone who doesnt know this should not be alowed near a car
I don't know this and I drive thousands of miles across the country....what a rebel hey!next thing you will be drinking water out of the toilet, rebel"
What a bizarre thing to say? |
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"The replies on this thread though, just why why why Delilah!
You know....I'm singing that tune now "
My my my Deeeeelilahhhhhh! Lalala ummmm laaaaaal...aaaalaaaaa!!!!
However it goes.
You're welcome
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By *akie32Man
over a year ago
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"The replies on this thread though, just why why why Delilah!
You know....I'm singing that tune now
My my my Deeeeelilahhhhhh! Lalala ummmm laaaaaal...aaaalaaaaa!!!!
However it goes.
You're welcome
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dam you |
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"The car is at home.
I've noticed the flat when I came back from the gym.
I don't use the car often and I'm not stranded.
I paid for a breakdown service.
If someone has a problem with me calling them for something I already paid for, guess what...I couldn't give a flying fuck "
The clue is in the name, breakdown service. If you have actually broken down, a flat tyre that is actually outside your house (might want to check what cover you have because some covers don't cover quarter of a mile from your house) isn't really an "emergency" is it, your premium is likely to go up because you don't want to change the tyre yourself, is it really worth paying extra next year for something you could perhaps do yourself?. Not to mention the fact while they are changing your tyre they could be with someone that is actually stranded and needs help.
It's like calling ambulance for a splitter!
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"The replies on this thread though, just why why why Delilah!
You know....I'm singing that tune now
My my my Deeeeelilahhhhhh! Lalala ummmm laaaaaal...aaaalaaaaa!!!!
However it goes.
You're welcome
dam you"
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over a year ago
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"The replies on this thread though, just why why why Delilah!
You know....I'm singing that tune now
My my my Deeeeelilahhhhhh! Lalala ummmm laaaaaal...aaaalaaaaa!!!!
However it goes.
You're welcome
dam you
Rude "
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"The replies on this thread though, just why why why Delilah!
You know....I'm singing that tune now
My my my Deeeeelilahhhhhh! Lalala ummmm laaaaaal...aaaalaaaaa!!!!
However it goes.
You're welcome
"
I saw the light on the night that I passed by her window
*Dum dum dum dum* |
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"To be fair, the guy in the dealership told me to call them even if I have a flat. I possibly would if it was on the driver side and I was on the motorway.
Otherwise it'd be more hassle waiting and getting someone else to do it than if I just whipped it off myself. Which I had to do last week. "
My daughter had to call the AA for assistance. She was in the position you mention, on the motorway..Even the mechanic was nervous and I can't say I blames him! |
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"The replies on this thread though, just why why why Delilah!
You know....I'm singing that tune now
My my my Deeeeelilahhhhhh! Lalala ummmm laaaaaal...aaaalaaaaa!!!!
However it goes.
You're welcome
I saw the light on the night that I passed by her window
*Dum dum dum dum*"
Back in my head again.
Why why why....I ask myself |
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"The replies on this thread though, just why why why Delilah!
You know....I'm singing that tune now
My my my Deeeeelilahhhhhh! Lalala ummmm laaaaaal...aaaalaaaaa!!!!
However it goes.
You're welcome
I saw the light on the night that I passed by her window
*Dum dum dum dum*
Back in my head again.
Why why why....I ask myself "
Because you crossed the street to her house and she opened the door?? |
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"The replies on this thread though, just why why why Delilah!
You know....I'm singing that tune now
My my my Deeeeelilahhhhhh! Lalala ummmm laaaaaal...aaaalaaaaa!!!!
However it goes.
You're welcome
I saw the light on the night that I passed by her window
*Dum dum dum dum*
Back in my head again.
Why why why....I ask myself
Because you crossed the street to her house and she opened the door?? "
I did ask |
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"To be fair, the guy in the dealership told me to call them even if I have a flat. I possibly would if it was on the driver side and I was on the motorway.
Otherwise it'd be more hassle waiting and getting someone else to do it than if I just whipped it off myself. Which I had to do last week.
My daughter had to call the AA for assistance. She was in the position you mention, on the motorway..Even the mechanic was nervous and I can't say I blames him!"
No me neither. At least he has flashing lights to at least try to warn people.
Worse would be on them bloody smart motorways. Which are all over the news. I don't make this up. I'm expecting an Essex tom thread on them smart motorways, evil buggers.
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"The replies on this thread though, just why why why Delilah!
You know....I'm singing that tune now
My my my Deeeeelilahhhhhh! Lalala ummmm laaaaaal...aaaalaaaaa!!!!
However it goes.
You're welcome
I saw the light on the night that I passed by her window
*Dum dum dum dum*
Back in my head again.
Why why why....I ask myself
Because you crossed the street to her house and she opened the door??
I did ask "
^^^She stood there laughing |
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"The replies on this thread though, just why why why Delilah!
You know....I'm singing that tune now
My my my Deeeeelilahhhhhh! Lalala ummmm laaaaaal...aaaalaaaaa!!!!
However it goes.
You're welcome
dam you
Rude
what you see is what you get "
No excuse to be rude though is it |
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"The replies on this thread though, just why why why Delilah!
You know....I'm singing that tune now
My my my Deeeeelilahhhhhh! Lalala ummmm laaaaaal...aaaalaaaaa!!!!
However it goes.
You're welcome
I saw the light on the night that I passed by her window
*Dum dum dum dum*
Back in my head again.
Why why why....I ask myself
Because you crossed the street to her house and she opened the door??
I did ask
^^^She stood there laughing "
It's more like I'm chuckling....you're killing me |
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"The replies on this thread though, just why why why Delilah!
You know....I'm singing that tune now
My my my Deeeeelilahhhhhh! Lalala ummmm laaaaaal...aaaalaaaaa!!!!
However it goes.
You're welcome
I saw the light on the night that I passed by her window
*Dum dum dum dum*
Back in my head again.
Why why why....I ask myself
Because you crossed the street to her house and she opened the door??
I did ask
^^^She stood there laughing
It's more like I'm chuckling....you're killing me "
HAHAHA!
I felt the knife in my hand |
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"The replies on this thread though, just why why why Delilah!
You know....I'm singing that tune now
My my my Deeeeelilahhhhhh! Lalala ummmm laaaaaal...aaaalaaaaa!!!!
However it goes.
You're welcome
I saw the light on the night that I passed by her window
*Dum dum dum dum*
Back in my head again.
Why why why....I ask myself
Because you crossed the street to her house and she opened the door??
I did ask
^^^She stood there laughing
It's more like I'm chuckling....you're killing me
HAHAHA!
I felt the knife in my hand "
Forgive me Kinky...I just couldn't take any more |
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By *akie32Man
over a year ago
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i had a flat in a race truck on a so called smart motorway, pulled over as far as i could and set about changing the tyre, must have been 20+ cars nearly run into the back of me, whats wrong with a hard shoulder? |
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Hello BootyLover.
Professional car person here. And the answer is yes. I am a professional so make sure to take my advice. Please remember to not drive on the right hand side, this is not covered in your insurance plan.
Regards from a professional car person who deals with insurance.
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"Hello BootyLover.
Professional car person here. And the answer is yes. I am a professional so make sure to take my advice. Please remember to not drive on the right hand side, this is not covered in your insurance plan.
Regards from a professional car person who deals with insurance.
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You're such a pro. |
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"The replies on this thread though, just why why why Delilah!
You know....I'm singing that tune now
My my my Deeeeelilahhhhhh! Lalala ummmm laaaaaal...aaaalaaaaa!!!!
However it goes.
You're welcome
I saw the light on the night that I passed by her window
*Dum dum dum dum*
Back in my head again.
Why why why....I ask myself
Because you crossed the street to her house and she opened the door??
I did ask
^^^She stood there laughing
It's more like I'm chuckling....you're killing me
HAHAHA!
I felt the knife in my hand
Forgive me Kinky...I just couldn't take any more "
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"Wow...
Id love to be able to change a tyre. But I can never get the sodding wheel nuts off.
Otherwise I'd be fine to do it myself.
This really pisses me off. Your vehicle goes in for service and some numbnut does the wheelnuts back up with a windy-gun , you go to change a wheel and need a fucking three foot piece of pipe slid over the wheel brace to shift the bastarding nuts.
Just needed to get that off my chest. "
I suggest you go to a proper garage, one that will use a torque wrench to tighten the nuts/studs to the correct torque.
Over tightening can cause them to snap and cause the wheel to come loose.
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