Hi people
I live in northern Sweden and our climate (especially by the coast) is really a recipy for corrosion. I'm talking epic conditions... We practically eat rear brake discs over here :-(
We have an annual safety/emission inspection for road going vehicles (not tractors), and these guys keep statistics on failures per vehicle model.
The statistics is used to make the staff aware of what to look for for each specific vehicle model (quite sinister!).
I know they have annual TÜV tests in Germany and you have MOT in GB.
What I can't understand is how these cars could pass these tests? This corrosion damage doesn't happen in just a year.
Our annual inspection is dreaded my most Swedish motorists (me included, I own a -00), but due to the stringent tests we rarely see similar "near distasters" happening as a surprise on open road.
The surprise for us happens usually at MOT when we're called to see the "giant" hole the guy managed to make with his "magic pointy hammer" in various (important) structural parts of the car.
The disaster happens when we realize the cost of repairs.
The dispair sets in when we realize it's time to part from our loved one...
What is a safety inspection worth when they miss such a obvious place for corrosion?
The lower spring cradle is practically the first spot where our "magic pointy hammer operators" starts banging away on over here.
Don't get me wrong, I'd be just as disappointed if I had FSD's fitted. I just can't understand that the failure had to happen in the first place making things dangerous.
Cheers to all of you!
Fredrik
PS, I once owned a Marina Saloon 1,8, This car taught me a lot and led me into becoming a hobby mechanic.
The car (and Lucas combined) tried to kill me on 2 occations, but if anyone knows anyone close to BBC, please ask the Top Gear staff to stop dropping them pianos.
I live in northern Sweden and our climate (especially by the coast) is really a recipy for corrosion. I'm talking epic conditions... We practically eat rear brake discs over here :-(
We have an annual safety/emission inspection for road going vehicles (not tractors), and these guys keep statistics on failures per vehicle model.
The statistics is used to make the staff aware of what to look for for each specific vehicle model (quite sinister!).
I know they have annual TÜV tests in Germany and you have MOT in GB.
What I can't understand is how these cars could pass these tests? This corrosion damage doesn't happen in just a year.
Our annual inspection is dreaded my most Swedish motorists (me included, I own a -00), but due to the stringent tests we rarely see similar "near distasters" happening as a surprise on open road.
The surprise for us happens usually at MOT when we're called to see the "giant" hole the guy managed to make with his "magic pointy hammer" in various (important) structural parts of the car.
The disaster happens when we realize the cost of repairs.
The dispair sets in when we realize it's time to part from our loved one...
What is a safety inspection worth when they miss such a obvious place for corrosion?
The lower spring cradle is practically the first spot where our "magic pointy hammer operators" starts banging away on over here.
Don't get me wrong, I'd be just as disappointed if I had FSD's fitted. I just can't understand that the failure had to happen in the first place making things dangerous.
Cheers to all of you!
Fredrik
PS, I once owned a Marina Saloon 1,8, This car taught me a lot and led me into becoming a hobby mechanic.
The car (and Lucas combined) tried to kill me on 2 occations, but if anyone knows anyone close to BBC, please ask the Top Gear staff to stop dropping them pianos.