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Discussion in 'Cardiff City' started by snlk/poksnbn, Jan 6, 2012.

  1. snlk/poksnbn

    snlk/poksnbn Active Member

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    I was chatting with a fellow Bluebird the other day about cars.



    While sorting through all the usual clutter in his boot he asked a question which neither of us were completely sure of the answer.We were both perplexed over the legal situation on keeping a Jack in your boot at all times.Anyone an here offer any advice?Isn't it a legal requirement these days?
     
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  2. ThaiCanary

    ThaiCanary Well-Known Member

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    I am struggling to find an answer online to this question but as a spare wheel is a legal requirement then I would have thought having the right tools to change a wheel would also be a legal requirement. Having one without the other would not make any sense to me.

    I guess it is possible as long as you have the right wheel, in good enough condition to replace a duff one, and you call assistance to make the change it might be ok.

    Have a chat with a local MOT garage, they will know or even have a look at your last MOT paperwork (if you still have it) <ok>.
     
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  3. mustyfrog

    mustyfrog Well-Known Member

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    according to my research there is no legal requirement for either a jack or a spare but highly advisable
     
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  4. mustyfrog

    mustyfrog Well-Known Member

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    now i see u must have a spare i dunno depends what website u go to
     
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  5. snlk/poksnbn

    snlk/poksnbn Active Member

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    I did have two in the boot for a while.One was an old one I used to keep in my last car.
     
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    Keeping a jack in your boot can be potentially dangerous. They tend to get very nasty when they lose.
     
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  7. DaiJones

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    Do you need a different Jack if you're towing a caravan ?
     
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  8. snlk/poksnbn

    snlk/poksnbn Active Member

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    Rhondda!
    As far as I'm aware a simple Jack will suffice.
     
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  9. Crackerjack

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    A good Bluebird question considering there problems with coming up flat when it counts , for more years than they want to count Lol !
     
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  10. snlk/poksnbn

    snlk/poksnbn Active Member

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    A Jack tying to get a rise out of us?
     
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    make sure you only use premier petrol too!
     
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  12. H bomb

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    I'm not sure if it's a legal requirement but its definately advisable. I used to have a hydraulic one but I find the ones you wind up much easier.
     
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  13. snlk/poksnbn

    snlk/poksnbn Active Member

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    H you are right.<laugh><laugh><laugh>
     
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  14. Crackerjack

    Crackerjack Active Member

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    May I suggest ITIWRAN as the new moderator in place of Bomber , any seconders out there
     
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  15. Oldsparkey

    Oldsparkey Well-Known Member
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    As long as you replace Jager with Daiswan.

    Sorry H, only joking - Bobby would be no good for us anyway. He can always see both sides of an argument as soon as he starts it..........<laugh>
     
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  16. DaiJones

    DaiJones Well-Known Member

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    They sell them at my local motor factors, just go in and ask for a JH.
     
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  17. snlk/poksnbn

    snlk/poksnbn Active Member

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    What and loose H that would be a TRAGEDY.

    Try again you seem to be lumbering jack.
     
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  18. H bomb

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    That's ok.... I didn't want to be a mod anyway. I wanted to be a lumberjack. Leaping from tree to tree as they float down the mighty rivers of British Columbia

    [video=youtube;mL7n5mEmXJo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&amp;v=mL7n5mEmXJo[/video]
     
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  19. Crackerjack

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    Is this the kind of degrading post a moderator should make to a visitor . ?? He's ruining your board , bob wouldn't do this to friendly posters !!
     
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  20. H bomb

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    just a bit of fun...no need to get your knickers in a twist....or suspenders and a bra <laugh>
     
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