New car routine
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A thorough clean.
At least two waxings with an expensive carnauba wax.
Wheels off, clean and wax inside and out.
Paint calipers an interesting colour (sky blue on my current Insignia,red on the Mustang.
Thorough clean of interior and wax or dress all surfaces with an appropriate product with a UV filter.
Mats if not already fitted.
New premium tyres if needed.
Upgraded headlight bulbs.
At least two waxings with an expensive carnauba wax.
Wheels off, clean and wax inside and out.
Paint calipers an interesting colour (sky blue on my current Insignia,red on the Mustang.
Thorough clean of interior and wax or dress all surfaces with an appropriate product with a UV filter.
Mats if not already fitted.
New premium tyres if needed.
Upgraded headlight bulbs.
A new set of numberplates, preferably period correct, floor mats or rugs, a keyring, period stickers, a proper folder to keep the history and paperwork in (titivated with said stickers), a thorough clean inside and out removing chrome trim and interior parts if necessary, stock up on the right fluids etc, then a tantalising wait for the new V5C to arrive.
If I haven't already done so, buy a shelf load of books on the subject matter and absorb accordingly
If I haven't already done so, buy a shelf load of books on the subject matter and absorb accordingly
miniman said:
MattsCar said:
Jaguar XK?
Nicely spotted 
Spurred on by the recent PH Brave Pill thread, where most the owners said that these cars said that while they do have their niggles from time to time, they are actually a pretty safe bet?
I sold mine a month+ a go and I do miss it!
MattsCar said:
miniman said:
MattsCar said:
Jaguar XK?
Nicely spotted Spurred on by the recent PH Brave Pill thread, where most the owners said that these cars said that while they do have their niggles from time to time, they are actually a pretty safe bet?
I sold mine a month+ a go and I do miss it!
With a new car I take my time to familiarise myself with what does what. My latest car is all touch screen which is incredibly distracting when you aren’t familiar with it.
Other than that, I generally try to avoid farting in the car for a few months as I like to savour the new car smell. After a while, it’s business as usual.
Other than that, I generally try to avoid farting in the car for a few months as I like to savour the new car smell. After a while, it’s business as usual.
I have been in the fortunate position of buying brand new for the past decade so most of the things mentioned do not apply to me.
What I always do though is wash and dry my car ideally within 1 or 2 days from purchase whether it requires it or not, because this is a very good way to find any potential faults or imperfections with the bodywork.
Apart from that I am good to go.
What I always do though is wash and dry my car ideally within 1 or 2 days from purchase whether it requires it or not, because this is a very good way to find any potential faults or imperfections with the bodywork.
Apart from that I am good to go.
New pads,
Aftermarket muffler,
Induction kit,
New bulbs,
Oil change,
Brake fluid change,
Lowering springs (if needed),
Wheel spacers (if needed),
Thorough clean,
Air freshener,
Usually do this within the first week or two of buying. The cars are generally sub £5k and it's all fairly basic cheap mods.
Aftermarket muffler,
Induction kit,
New bulbs,
Oil change,
Brake fluid change,
Lowering springs (if needed),
Wheel spacers (if needed),
Thorough clean,
Air freshener
,Usually do this within the first week or two of buying. The cars are generally sub £5k and it's all fairly basic cheap mods.
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