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Is this topic worth a sticky?

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  • 03-09-2004 10:15pm
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    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,978 ✭✭✭✭


    I dont know if this is a runner but I was thinking about a closed sticky for repair tips and tricks. This pre-supposes that ppl here get thier hands dirty in the name of cheaper motoring and that they know what they're doing! :D
    It would only be for fairly general stuff like "how to change a cambelt/how do I know my plugs need changing" etc, which can be applied to most cars.

    Anyway what do you think? Do we have enough collective knowledge to make a sticky thread viable? Not sure myself but thats why I ask.

    Mike.


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    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,120 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    Yeah, it's a good idea. I vote in favour of the idea! :)


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    Interceptor
    Registered Users Posts: 3,180 ✭✭✭Interceptor


    I'm always wary of giving any advice without knowing the model and make of car - sure, there is plenty of knowledge available on the forum if people search it, and if it was organised it would make a comprehensive database but it might send someone in the wrong direction? How about setting a mod for the sticky who is a qualified mechanic? (Not me...)

    'ceptr


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    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,978 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    interceptor wrote:
    I'm always wary of giving any advice without knowing the model and make of car - sure, there is plenty of knowledge available on the forum if people search it, and if it was organised it would make a comprehensive database but it might send someone in the wrong direction?

    'ceptr
    How about setting a mod for the sticky who is a qualified mechanic?
    er... ;)

    I'm certainly no expert, just a tinkerer who can bluff some stuff. Is there a qualified mechanic in the house?

    Mike.


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    John R
    Registered Users Posts: 4,107 ✭✭✭John R


    interceptor wrote:
    I'm always wary of giving any advice without knowing the model and make of car - sure, there is plenty of knowledge available on the forum if people search it, and if it was organised it would make a comprehensive database but it might send someone in the wrong direction? How about setting a mod for the sticky who is a qualified mechanic? (Not me...)

    I am not saying it is a bad idea but wouldn't it leave whoever gave the advice open to legal reprecussions when some muppet takes the advice and fecks up his motor, particularly if it is a qualified mechanic's advice?


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    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,388 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    John R wrote:
    wouldn't it leave whoever gave the advice open to legal reprecussions

    I should hope not. This is a bulletin board FFS. There are no contracts applicable


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    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,978 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    Maybe I should put up a notice -

    enter.jpg

    Mike.


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    Tommy Vercetti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,105 ✭✭✭Tommy Vercetti


    IMO it would be best to leave things as they are, if someone has a specific problem/question, then they can post it and it can be addressed individually rather than relying on generic information that may not be applicable to them.


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    Blitzkrieger
    Registered Users Posts: 6,660 ✭✭✭Blitzkrieger


    Buy a Haynes manual or take a course. I think anyone who'd tat much into cars, is probably a member of another board where such things are already posted anyway.


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    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,978 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    I'm inclined to agree with the two last posts. A Haynes manual (as poor as they sometimes are) should be the first thing anyone buys after taking the keys to a used car.

    Okay its a dead duck then.

    Mike.


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