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There should be an official complaints procedure for such fraudulent behaviour especially for big dealership groups/chains. I'm sure this behaviour can't be legal. It's not like we are talking poor customer service. The stories in this thread aren't of people getting duped by opportunist door to door tradesmen. It's people paying a premium going to main dealers for service. If the dealers charge twice that of an independant for a service there's nowt wrong as the customer isn't being duped into anything. They just feel safe in the knowledge (rightly or wrongly)that they are recieving a certain level of service by paying a premium price. But these stories are so wrong I'm surprised there's no mention of reporting these dealerships. STUFF LIKE THIS GETS ME PROPER VEX

I'm not feeling that look myself

Welcome aboard

Hope to see you as an owner member soon

There's an independent tyre place next to my work. Got to know the owner quite well as his cousin used to work with me too. When I took my zed to have new boots fitted I made sure wheels were spotless so the new balancing weights would stick well. He was appreciative and proceeded to show me a wire brush resembling a well used toothbrush saying that's what he normally uses on the average neglected alloys before sticking weights on . Does anyone else prep their rims for new tyres? Do you go a step further and even remove the old weights yourself first so the wheelbacks aren't scratched as the fitter wrenches them off with a screwdriver? OR HAVE YOU GONE OVER THE EDGE AND BOUGHT YOUR OWN TYRE MACHINE TO DIY

The reflections in the paint look superb in those pics Will look out for your sunset in Manchester when I'm out and about in mine

In the original eBay add he says...... "lowering springs have been added to give THE CORRECT RIDE HIEGHT" http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ferrari-F430- ... 27&afsrc=1

Zed is parked in the car park outside the dental surgery where I work. Over the past 7 yrs most patients know it's my pride and joy. Today someone commented in a jovial way how nice I have kept it over the years, and if I wanted it keeping that way I'd better not hurt him I'm sure it was out of jest as I get on really well with him but having everyone know that the tango chariot is mine certainly ensures EXTRA GOOD customer service even when they are totally unreasonable. Anyone else fear for their zed due to vengeful customers/clients at work?

Crazy compilation there. Thanks for posting

Wow... That is sad news. Hope you make continued love and care a mandatory condition of sale

Cheers Mr Biscuit I have told my mate to do a couple of laps of the M60......Manchester's version of the M25.

Enjoy your new car. I was the same as you.......never got involved in forums til zed ownership. Many an hour has vaporised on the net since then

I remember reading a thread recently where someone posted info on diesel particulate filters. If I remember correctly it went along the lines of the filter collects the particles and they get "burned off" during a long run. My mate has been told this filter is throwing a cel light on his 3.0 diesel A8. Can a good run at high revs clean the filter, and if so what constitutes a good run in terms of time and rev range? Also, having a diesel as my family car should I be taking it for some canage on a regular basis to keep the filter in good nic? Any advice welcome guys (and gals)

Westway Nissan haven't changed much then. In 2005 went to look at a new zed. Rang to book an appointment to finalise specs and place an order. Arrived on time and was told to wait for the salesman who was dealing with my sale. Half hour later, still waiting. When I asked how much longer I was told not long as he was out taking someone on a test drive! I immediately left and went to Westway Stockport.

Even worse than small engined cars with huge cans is small engined cars with dual or quad exit exhausts with fumes emanating from ONLY ONE of the tips

Self healing zed

Should get cheaper road tax on a '04/'05 zed too which is always a bonus

I have heard that even in the winter you should use the AC once a week or so to prevent the pipes in the AC system drying and cracking. Using the AC with the heaters on sounds daft but does dry the air and helps demist the screen. So once you get it sorted, if not using the AC all the time at least give it a good use once a week or so to keep the system "lubed and moist"

Happy birthday

Was nice meeting you at L&G. Glad you found your way over here. When you get time post up some pics of your zed and indulge us in some of your track stories and euro road trips

Compared to this one spotted by Ricey it's a bargain http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p Seeing it with all the Decals removed I reckon it actually looked better with all it's livery.

Welcome from a fellow '05 owner. Another tip is when checking the wear of the brake pads the inner ones have a tendency to wear faster than the outers to the extent outers could look meaty and inners worn to the max.

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