Anyone know of car mechanics in Glasgow?

Laura · Post by **Laura** » Tue May 02, 2006 12:55 pm

The two lights are needing replaced at the front of my 480. I realise that in order to get in to change the bulbs that the pop-up headlights have to be removed first - which is beyond my capabilities, unfortunately.

I wondered if any of you know of any mechanics or garages in the Glasgow area (I'm in Kinning Park, south side) who would be able to do this at a good price?

thanks for your help!

guitarcarfanatic · Post by **guitarcarfanatic** » Tue May 02, 2006 1:06 pm

I'm sure Mr Murphy or Vandergraff could help you out for a cuppa tea and a choccy biscuit.

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Tue May 02, 2006 1:35 pm

both the main bulbs are not working? I doubt it's a bulb fault.

If you use you main beam on the stork do they flash?

Murf · Post by **Murf** » Tue May 02, 2006 4:18 pm

I'll have a look at it if you want, might be the wiring going to the pop ups as these can get damaged and brittle over time and the movement of the pop ups can make them snap!

if not i know a half decent garage over in the west end. I suspect they might be getting sick of me and my endless stream of 480's though

What colour/ type of 480 do you have? ive prob seen it about, i'm sad like that

Laura · Post by **Laura** » Tue May 02, 2006 8:08 pm

Hi there!

The full beam comes on and off ok on each of the pop-up headlights. The wee bulb symbol on the dashboard comes on and off when it feels like it

. For about a month it was just the one bulb out, but now it's both of them. Maybe it is a wiring thing though.

Murf - thanks for your posting, will be in touch with you by e-mail, if that's ok.

This club seems really friendly. For years I wanted a 480 and just got my first one in December there - couldn't earlier 'cos of the insurance cost

(you know how it is). Unfortunately I'm pretty unknowledgable about technical things - hopefully I'll learn though

Murf · Post by **Murf** » Tue May 02, 2006 8:31 pm

No probs, just PM me and i'll give you my mob number

I'll bring VanderGraaf too, he's quite small and nimble so he's handy for getting into little spaces

I sense a mini meet coming on

VanDerGraaf · Post by **VanDerGraaf** » Tue May 02, 2006 9:13 pm

Murf wrote:
I'll bring VanderGraaf too, he's quite small and nimble so he's handy for getting into little spaces
:

He's just trying to divert attention away from how wonderful i am!

Nimble?

Welcome to the Club !

mac star · Post by **mac star** » Fri May 05, 2006 4:07 pm

can i bring my car too, as mine is doing the same thing ??? 0771 6780405

VanDerGraaf · Post by **VanDerGraaf** » Fri May 05, 2006 5:43 pm

Too late, i sorted it yesterday!
Hey Mac, i'm sure there's going to be a Scottish meet within a month or two, there'll be lots of fixing going on then!

piper1st · Post by **piper1st** » Sat May 06, 2006 11:35 am

VanDerGraaf wrote:there's going to be a Scottish meet within a month or two, there'll be lots of fixing going on then!

Oh good ... i'll get my list

Welcome to the club Laura

absolute annie · Post by **absolute annie** » Mon May 08, 2006 9:31 pm

Hi Laura, prob too late but there is a good volvo guy in Springboig in Glasgow. Garage is called Volvomax, I use him all the time. Let me know if u need the full address and phone number.

JohnTurbo · Post by **JohnTurbo** » Tue May 09, 2006 12:33 pm

haha, this Volvomax guy is getting a lot of attention!! I feel left out!