What Have You Done To Your Van Today?
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They certainly aren’t perfect as the garage is dusty but should still look better than standard
Passenger captains seat with swivel .bought from a company called T5 Stylize great service and great packaging was surprised that the seat looked brand new
.Just need to sell my Kiravans double swivel base now to recoup some of the cost
So good being able to get in the back without going outside!
.Just need to sell my Kiravans double swivel base now to recoup some of the cost
So good being able to get in the back without going outside!
Gloss black dash bits now fitted, far from perfect and still need to be polished once the clear is fully hard but fairly happy with the outcome…….
It’s turned out more subtle than I expected so happy with that. I can see them coming back out for a better finish in a few weeks though as the imperfections will drive me mad
It’s turned out more subtle than I expected so happy with that. I can see them coming back out for a better finish in a few weeks though as the imperfections will drive me mad
Quick update, surround now on…happy with that.
Must get a new gear knob now!
Must get a new gear knob now!
Took my 6 year 25200 mile van for its Cambelt, water pump and service at a local recommended indie garage.
Owner is a transporter owner as well
Like Russian roulette - 2 years over the cambelt limit
If you get no joy from JCB in Ashford, I would recommend CVS in Canterbury. Been using them for the last three years and have had excellent service every time. Hope you get it sorted!
A little more progress.
Next job is the Koni active & spring kit
And it’s booked in for rear seat fitting.
Fitted a T32 front ARB to my T28 camper, with longer Meyle droplinks to suit the B14’s.
Along With the T32 rear ARB it’s a decent upgrade.
Along With the T32 rear ARB it’s a decent upgrade.
Successfully topped up the Adblue - never done it before so was anxious after reading all the issues.
It said 2gallon/8 litres max so I filled it with 7 and 3/4 fills of my 1 litre jug.
Turned on ignition and waited 10 seconds and it reset to 4000 miles range.
Feeling like I had accomplished something I treated it to a quick rinse, snow foam, wash and then dry with microfibres - knowing full well as soon as I get to work tomorrow morning it’ll be dirty again.
At least it’s not sh1t on sh1t
It said 2gallon/8 litres max so I filled it with 7 and 3/4 fills of my 1 litre jug.
Turned on ignition and waited 10 seconds and it reset to 4000 miles range.
Feeling like I had accomplished something I treated it to a quick rinse, snow foam, wash and then dry with microfibres - knowing full well as soon as I get to work tomorrow morning it’ll be dirty again.
At least it’s not sh1t on sh1t
Thanks Bashers, I have never had such a new car and until this incident all my experience at JCB has been positive.
Canterbury not as convenient as Ashford, however lets see what they say tomorrow.
I was pretty pissed with them on Friday in branch when I happened to be passing some 12 working hours after dropping it off and so I popped in all excited to see it sat on the forecourt as if it was finished.
Apparently they'd not done much at all as Tech said "its got aftermarket accessories" and so appears to have stopped doing any work on it. I forgot to unplug the dash mounted 12v Sat nav. Anything else that I had fitted I had removed as those items had been discounted by VW assist however I knew they might get funny about accessories etc.
They hadn't even bothered to call me so I lost it a bit. I have heard some stories about the management not being customer focused so lets see where it goes tomorrow as despite having it overnight since Thursday they hadn't even done a drain test. FFS that was the whole point of them having it. They said it would be done Friday and the tech would be in Saturday.
That's a very polite and understated way of putting it!
In my experience, this attitude comes right from the very top of their organisation - having raised a formal complaint with JBC Ashford regarding them increasing the price of my van, I've been in contact with JCB's Group Ops Director. He's an arrogant, know-nothing chump who speaks to customers as if he's some sort of superior being. I suspect he's only in his position because daddy is CEO.
Gave the thing a much deserved clean and wax…..only bad side is now I can see all the blemishes and things I don’t want to see! Can’t wait to do the summer paint correction!
