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Little Road Trip Should I pack Any Tools LOL
« on: July 23, 2015, 09:40:45 pm »
Going down south to Alicante for a week 1000km round trip.

Considering i usually do 5000km a year Should i pack any tools/oil/parts/??

Anything i should check before setting off?
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Re: Little Road Trip Should I pack Any Tools LOL
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2015, 01:20:25 am »
Ive done 77000 miles in my edition 30 and never needed any tools other than those to take  wheel off. 

Usually the only tool in my car is me!  :popcornsoda:
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Re: Little Road Trip Should I pack Any Tools LOL
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2015, 01:21:55 am »
Quote from: rich83 on July 24, 2015, 01:20:25 am
Ive done 77000 miles in my edition 30 and never needed any tools other than those to take  wheel off. 

Usually the only tool in my car is me!  :popcornsoda:
LOL Just the DIY paranoia.  :scared:
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Re: Little Road Trip Should I pack Any Tools LOL
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2015, 06:50:42 am »
I have a small tool bag in my boot at all times, always have in all my cars
Just a few basic bits and bobs
Fortunately I've only ever had to use them on other people's cars  :laugh:
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Re: Little Road Trip Should I pack Any Tools LOL
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2015, 07:20:49 am »
I used to have quite a complete toolkit in a highly modified Volvo S40 T4 I used to own... Everything from split pins to axle stands! It got a bit silly... And highly strung cars are not practical!
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Re: Little Road Trip Should I pack Any Tools LOL
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2015, 07:58:37 am »
Leave all your tools at home and make sure you have full breakdown cover.  :smiley:
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Re: Little Road Trip Should I pack Any Tools LOL
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2015, 08:47:13 am »
I always have basic tools in the car however I don't recall ever using them for a breakdown.
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Re: Little Road Trip Should I pack Any Tools LOL
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2015, 09:07:17 am »
You might want to consider taking a few spare fuses and bulbs. It's not nice getting pulled over for a brake light failure   :sad1:
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Re: Little Road Trip Should I pack Any Tools LOL
« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2015, 01:45:45 pm »
Did i quick once over on the car. One of the CV boot clips is leaking tried to tighten it up but the clip is mangled. Decided to take the clip off. If i get a new clip can i undo it and put it on or will i have to remove the hub?

This is urgent as we set off tomorrow.
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Re: Little Road Trip Should I pack Any Tools LOL
« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2015, 02:36:02 pm »
If you have an undercarpet boot storage compartment, you can get basic tools in there like screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, gas soldering iron and even a emergency tyre repair kit thingy

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Re: Little Road Trip Should I pack Any Tools LOL
« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2015, 03:47:40 pm »
I did manage to slip a new clip on. Got a much better seal this time.

I can't be bothered to mess about with tools not much room with my boot build and all the luggage.
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Re: Little Road Trip Should I pack Any Tools LOL
« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2015, 03:56:40 pm »
I always take a little 1l bottle of oil with me, this has become a habit since owning a diesel!
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Re: Little Road Trip Should I pack Any Tools LOL
« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2015, 06:27:42 pm »
In my Edition 30 i have, Oil, water, first aid, halfords advance tool kit, fire extinguisher in the boot. I only drive it the weekends  :signLOL:
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Re: Little Road Trip Should I pack Any Tools LOL
« Reply #13 on: July 24, 2015, 09:43:40 pm »
Always had a litre of oil in any car I drive and tools for changing a wheel. Other than that, good break down cover and less worrying are my tips.
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Re: Little Road Trip Should I pack Any Tools LOL
« Reply #14 on: July 24, 2015, 09:54:51 pm »
Not too sure what but certain items are required by law  warning triangle, hi viz , torch spare fuel ?  join RAC
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