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A list of what I need to look after my car?

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  • 26-12-2007 11:02pm
    #1
    LuckyStar
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    Hi guys,
    I am taking a trip to Halfords tomorrow to get my first car kitted out properly. It already has mats and seat covers, sat nav, and a lovely Hello Kitty air freshener but aside from that I have nothing for it, nothing even to wash it! Can anyone give me some pointers on what I should get. I always feel completely overwhelmed going into Halfords but at the same time I don't want to be stuck if I should ever break down or anything.

    Thanks!


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    eringobragh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    2 Litres of Oil
    Rope
    Jump Leads
    A Couple of Fuse's
    Spare Alarm Fob Battery (If your car has one)
    Coolant
    Anti-Freeze
    First Aid Kit
    Torch
    Small Tool Set
    Extendable Wheel Brace (Much better than your Factory one)
    Duck Tape (Handy for Temporary Fixs)
    Couple of cable ties

    Optional Extras

    Fire Extinguisher
    Jerrycan


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    _Kaiser_
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    or....

    AA Cover :)

    (Nah just kidding. Although in addition to the above, it might be an idea if you can afford it - it's already paid for itself a few times in my case)


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    maidhc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,660 ✭✭✭maidhc


    LuckyStar wrote: »
    I always feel completely overwhelmed going into Halfords

    I feel the same way. Halfrauds is a place best avoided by those who do not like ripspeed bling.

    You don't really need anything right now. I'd suggest a flashlamp though.

    Unless you are incredibly good at cars (which I doubt judging by the tenor of your post) there is little point having tools or jump leads. I certainly don't carry them, and I would like to think I'm not half bad mechanically.

    Modern cars rarely break down, but when they do it is normally something more that a distributor cap or the points. Just ring a recovery company; I have experience of Hibernian rescue first hand and must say I am impressed. A mechanic can't even fix a car at the side of the road anymore.


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    Masada
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    get one of those sheepskin washing mits., maybe some car shampoo and tire shine etc.,


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    eringobragh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    maidhc wrote: »
    Modern cars rarely break down, but when they do it is normally something more that a distributor cap or the points.

    She drives a Punto....The odds are stacked against her. :D

    I forgot to add 'No Fear' Sticker with/or 'Playboy Bunny' Decal ;)


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    ejmaztec
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    Rope and Duct Tape - definitely serial-killer items, or so I'm told, though as long as you don't have any bin-bags, the Guards might not be suspicious if they search your car - just a thought.:)


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    eringobragh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    ejmaztec wrote: »
    Rope and Duct Tape - definitely serial-killer items, or so I'm told, though as long as you don't have any bin-bags, the Guards might not be suspicious if they search your car - just a thought.:)

    They might ask questions when they find the hatchet under the passenger seat ;)


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    LuckyStar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 510 ✭✭✭LuckyStar


    eringobragh wrote: »
    She drives a Punto....The odds are stacked against her. :D

    Hey!!! Don't be dissin my Italian Stallion!!! :p
    eringobragh wrote: »
    I forgot to add 'No Fear' Sticker with/or 'Playboy Bunny' Decal ;)

    LOL, or one of those pink "Babe on Board xxx" stickers!

    Maybe I'll change it to a yellow "Baby on Board" then in a few years!!!


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    eringobragh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    LuckyStar wrote: »



    LOL, or one of those pink "Babe on Board xxx" stickers!

    That really should be a penalty point offence :p


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    Masada
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    LuckyStar wrote: »
    Hey!!! Don't be dissin my Italian Stallion!!! :p



    LOL, or one of those pink "Babe on Board xxx" stickers!

    Maybe I'll change it to a yellow "Baby on Board" then in a few years!!!

    is that a hint you have a sporting then?.,:)


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    LuckyStar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 510 ✭✭✭LuckyStar


    No, its not sporty at all, I just call it the Italian Stallion for the laugh! :)


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    Masada
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 11,001 ✭✭✭✭Masada


    no i meant the car, when you said yellow, i thought you have a punto sporting.,lol,
    there the only yellow punto's., :D


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    Rory123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 601 ✭✭✭Rory123


    Can anyone give me some pointers on what I should get.

    A mobile phone :cool::D


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    #15
    LuckyStar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 510 ✭✭✭LuckyStar


    Rory123 wrote: »
    A mobile phone :cool::D

    I have one already!


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    Rory123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 601 ✭✭✭Rory123


    well i just saved you a trip to halfords! :)


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    DJ Hafez
    Registered Users Posts: 948 ✭✭✭DJ Hafez


    Cleaning:

    Turtle wax - Extreme wash and wax
    Sponge
    Chamois
    Meguiars Glass Cleaner
    Any wheel/alloy cleaner - they are pretty much all the same
    Polishing Mitt

    Essentials:
    Small first aid kit
    Spare bulb kit
    Torch
    De-Icer (not the aerosol)
    Vent Mobile Phone Holder

    Bling:
    NONE


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    sparrowcar
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    Shovel
    Rope
    Duck tape
    Heavy Duty Bin Liners
    500ml of Chloroform
    Map of Wicklow Mountains
    Wellies


    :eek:


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    craichoe
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    sparrowcar wrote: »
    Shovel
    Rope
    Duck tape
    Heavy Duty Bin Liners
    500ml of Chloroform
    Map of Wicklow Mountains
    Wellies


    :eek:


    Thats weird, you have the same shopping list as me for sexy parties


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    cps_goodbuy
    Registered Users Posts: 327 ✭✭cps_goodbuy


    sparrowcar wrote: »
    Shovel
    Rope
    Duck tape
    Heavy Duty Bin Liners
    500ml of Chloroform
    Map of Wicklow Mountains
    Wellies
    craichoe wrote: »
    Thats weird, you have the same shopping list as me for sexy parties
    :eek:


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    LuckyStar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 510 ✭✭✭LuckyStar


    I got some stuff in Halfords today, I got:

    Antifreeze/Summer coolant
    De-icer spray
    Chamois cloth
    Sponge
    Turtle wax Extreme wash & wax
    Turtle wax glass cleaner
    Windscreen cleaning wipes to keep in the car
    Reflective white tape to make me more visible
    CD holder for the visor

    I still need to get a torch, some jump leads and some anti-rain spray for the wing mirrors.
    They had these mirror you stick on either the car or your wing mirrors, they are for your blind spot, might get one. They had a special mirror for reversing as well.


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    eringobragh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    LuckyStar wrote: »
    They had these mirror you stick on either the car or your wing mirrors, they are for your blind spot, might get one. They had a special mirror for reversing as well.

    As your still learning to drive i'd advise you to hold off on the blind spot mirrors until you've learnt to use the blind spots in your car. You'll be marked on it on your test.


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    Stark
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    craichoe wrote: »
    Thats weird, you have the same shopping list as me for sexy parties

    A safety word would save you a lot of morning after cleanup.


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    antodeco
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    sparrowcar wrote: »
    Shovel
    Rope
    Duck tape
    Heavy Duty Bin Liners
    500ml of Chloroform
    Map of Wicklow Mountains
    Wellies


    :eek:

    You forgot the bag of lime...amateurs :rolleyes:


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    sparrowcar
    Registered Users Posts: 2,842 ✭✭✭sparrowcar


    antodeco wrote: »
    You forgot the bag of lime...amateurs :rolleyes:


    Didn't forget it....use the natural lime in the mountains. No purchases of lime on record, no paper trail back to me :eek:


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    ToxicPaddy
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    Thats why ya go down the country to some local builders providers and buy a few bags for cash.. no trace of the transaction anywhere ;)

    Thats what I do anyway :p


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    LuckyStar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 510 ✭✭✭LuckyStar


    eringobragh wrote: »
    As your still learning to drive i'd advise you to hold off on the blind spot mirrors until you've learnt to use the blind spots in your car. You'll be marked on it on your test.

    That's what I was thinking, they had these mad "reversing sensors" that sense how close you are to the car parked behind you and beep when you're too close! I think I would be better off learning myself, would be better in the long run...


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    cantdecide
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    ejmaztec wrote: »
    Rope and Duct Tape - definitely serial-killer items, or so I'm told, though as long as you don't have any bin-bags, the Guards might not be suspicious if they search your car - just a thought.:)

    You just reminded me of a night where meself and me mate stopped off at the local 24h garage to get fags (lovely fags, I still miss them). I drove in and a couple of guards followed us in, obviously starting the night shift, came in to stock up. We were in school with the guy at the counter and he cracked that joke. "I don't know where you can get bin bags, rope but i do have duck tape if that helps".

    Oh how we laughed.


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    cantdecide
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    LuckyStar wrote: »
    That's what I was thinking, they had these mad "reversing sensors" that sense how close you are to the car parked behind you and beep when you're too close! I think I would be better off learning myself, would be better in the long run...

    They're a last resort solution. A friend had them fitted to his car for his girlfriend who just couldn't get used to reversing (well, without hitting something). They work very well actually and they're very good value.


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