Vini69

Just wanted to give Cougar Store based in Leicester a mention as its the second time ive visited them today and have to say they are great guys and have been nothing but helpful , experienced and trustworthy with my 350z

If you live local ( or even if you dont) i really dont think you can go far wrong taking your car to Mitz and Andy....its always a difficult task trying to find a good garage these days who offer freindy , helpful advice, and do quality work without ripping your walllet but Cougar Store seems to defiently be a Garage to trust....i will be making them my choice for any work that needs doing on my 350z from now on!

Nice one Cougar Store...you got my vote!

I can only echo the prompt (messages replied to within 30minutes on Saturday night/Sumday morning!!!!!), polite and knowledgeable service from these guys. London speed bumps (!&**@@!!) ripped a hole in my flex joint of the y-pipe and CS were quick to offer advice and free delivery (next day even!) - I mean, in an age of dying customer service - KUDOS where kudos is due. Item received within 48hrs of first email! Thanks again! Will need to visit you soon when visiting in-laws in Hinckley. How much is P3????

Another very satisfied customer. Ross hearkens to those days where customer service actually meant something and job satisfaction

Was pride in a good job done. He has the time to explain or just have a chat and his business is thriving because his knowledge and professionalism are second to none. He fitted SGS boot struts for free and got the forum 10% discount too! Living in London he's not exactly local but I have been loyal for 3years now and would not even consider looking elsewhere. Thanks again for a good P2 service and all your advice Ross,

Pete

Hi Everyone,

This forum has been an absolute godsend these last few years so thought I would give all heads up that I am selling 'Vincent', my beloved Zed as

a change of job to central London (no parking available) means that I can no longer justify the expense for weekend drives. It's up for sale on piston heads:

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/nissan/350z/nissan-350-z-v6--------------------2006/1656208#

I'm in Hendon, NW London just off the M1. Really is a lot of car for the money and well cared for - just 32k on the clock.

Thanks for looking,

Pete.

Hi, do you have the passenger door chrome (plastic) door handle cover with the square grooves? Scratch free! Thanks, please mail.

Pete.

I am interested in the passenger door aluminium (plastic) chrome covering on the door if unscathed. thanks,

Looking for a passenger side interior chrome (plastic) trim that clips into the door handle as decor, mine is scratched to bits. Thanks. The part number is:

80932 cd000

Pete

I can second the shout for SKY INSURANCE. They are a broker and are extremely professional (thanks Alex!). I am 43 with 4 years no claims and last year paid £860 with European Breakdown cover. This was compared to silly money with mainstream insurers and not declaring all mods. I live in one of the most expensive geographical areas of London. This year money has been tight, and in a conversation with Alex (did I say she was brilliant?!) she told me about a Low Mileage category that cuts costs. After a bit of discussion, with a limit of 5000 miles per year, I am paying £650 for this year. Remember, all my mods covered like for like, legal insurance and costs too to boot. CALL SKY AND ASK FOR ALEX OR OLLIE!

I'm in Hendon, travel around NW LONDON, Hampstead all the time.....but mine is Gun-metal. Up for a meet at the Spaniards or anywhere really.

Look....it's a no-brainer. Buying non-perishables like toilet roll is a regular purchase. Buy 6 packs that's 3 x10p vouchers. Add a couple of Robinsons juices and some Thorntons chocs for the Missus, that's 2x 10p , total of 50p off per litre. I was on the dotted flashing lines signalling...well, running on vapours,.........filled up with 74 litres........£37 off the bill........and the initial purchase of items was £47. So it's a £10 net spend, toilet rolls in roof - good till March 2013.....juice in cupboard...always used and some nice choccies..all for a tenner. DO IT.........IT'S SOOO WORTH IT.

Will be looking at doing 5 peoples roofs for free (if vinyl provided) or £40 if i provide vinyl. If anyones intrested it would involve coming over to my place in ruislip over a set weekend (either a fri, sat or sun of the same weekend) Anyone intrested?

 

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I'm in hendon in North London. I'm cautious about wrapping but have put myself at number 3. You're not far from me so I'll give it a whirl with a view to more in the future. I have the GUnmetal......where dos the roof wrap go to? Do you have any pics? Thanks, Pete

Actually....do you/could you do the front grill as well?

Will be looking at doing 5 peoples roofs for free (if vinyl provided) or £40 if i provide vinyl. If anyones intrested it would involve coming over to my place in ruislip over a set weekend (either a fri, sat or sun of the same weekend) Anyone intrested?

 

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I'm in hendon in North London. I'm cautious about wrapping but have put myself at number 3. You're not far from me so I'll give it a whirl with a view to more in the future. I have the GUnmetal......where dos the roof wrap go to? Do you have any pics? Thanks, Pete

I too rent, from barnet council in nw London. I never tried the garage beforehand and upon driving up, was immediately worried. Wheel arches fit in with roughly 6 inches each side of the door, but upon entering, my garage (don't all?) opens out roughly a brick's worth each side. Thus, driving, as has been said, to the left once through doors, and parking close to passenger side wall, it leaves room to open the door a third of the way. I have an old, thick plastic folder taped to the wall where the door opens, to take any impact when if I forget...but I don't. Point is, door won't fully open but you can squeeze out of the z rather comfortably after a few goes. let me tell you....the inner glow I have had, during bad weather, taking it out looking pristine, and the knowledge that it (she) is all tucked up....is well,well worth it. I pay £58 a month incidentally (expensive until I heard that is a modest weekly charge for lots of areas in London)....how much you being charged?

Hope this helps...god the things we tootle about on here,......but toilets are made for this, NO?

+1 on JAPEX, give Ross a call, he's honest and knows his onions!

On the same note, during last year's p3 service, I changed the oil, 5l of motul, the good stuff. After 1 year, approx 4k miles and an upcoming p1, is it necessary to change the oil again? Advice please.

I won't have a clue though....labour from whom Zman?

Well blow me, to it to a garage with mechanics that I have visited many times before and the wheel bearing is indeed at fault. they are quoting me 3 hours labour to replace the part, which is costing me £110 direct from Nissan.......does this sound about right? is it that complex a job?

That was the very first thing I did lol

KwikFit is the garage to thick the I know refers

Looking for advice:

I have a 2006 post facelift 350z, lovely UK model which I purchased last year with 26k on the clock. it sailed through the p3 in October last year and although my daily driver, she is well driven (not thrashed unduly i mean) and cared for, with less than 4k so far this year. NOW, I was checking documents and blow me, I saw that the MOT expired on the 2/9/2012. now that very morning, I had checked the mail and (I know) were offering half price Mot's. So in a rush I book it in today.....all fine but they tell me my rear wheel Nearside wheel bearing is loose. It is so unsafe in fact, they reckon it has a inch of movement I the wheel and is very dangerous to drive....else I would take it to Ross of Japex fame.

Now, I have heard no noise and with under 30k on the clock it seems suspicious. I KNOW I haven't hit anything hard (few potholes in London I suppose) but I couldn't get back today to check the wheel and so it has stayed in the garage. It seems unusual for a bearing to go....especially after light use and p3 within the last 11 months. KwikFit now tell me that I cannot buy my own part for them to fit as they are not insured to fit It.

Any advice please?

Thanks,

Pete

Thanks, in advance.

Unfortunately, it was peeing out this morning with strong winds....so have no before shots, but might take a pic when it stops raining. Forgot to mention that he will offer discounts if lots of peeps from here show an interest. Before and after shots are on his website.

Juxt a quick message for those with annoying dents and dings in door panels and elsewhere. had a guy called Marc recommended to me. He runs his own company called (imaginatively) marcthedentman.com. He covers London and the south-east areas like Reading, Luton, Hertforshire (take a look at the website). having picked up 3 annoying dings in the door panel and one in the other, in 40 minutes, this guy has now faultlessly removed any sign of them and restored the beautiful lines of my Zed. I HIGHLY recommend him. He uses specialised tools that access the inner fascia of the doors and it is a paintless repair. He deals with the rich and famous and especially footballers all the time and is a really genial chap. If you have a ding, I recommend you give him a go.

Thanks, hope it helps some of you.

Pete.

If any probs with payment, I can settle on paaypal immediately.

Cheers

Cheers , I thought so...on closer inspection, it seems that they took the 1st registered date as March 2006, not September 2006....didn't realise there'd be a difference.

thanks again.

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