Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi there, my name is Danny.
I'm an autistic adult, I enjoy movies, restoring classic cars and listening to cool music. I've been doing up this really cool Austin Princess I bought before Christmas. I love classics!
This year I'm hoping will be a good one. I'm working with young children at a school but I have found it difficult, I'm hoping it will get easier the more I do.
Blooming hope so anyway!
I really wish there was more support for autistic adults but I guess that's what sites like this are for so we can be there for each other when needed.
Look forward to meeting you all and helping offer support if the occasion arises.
Welcome, Boss!
I find it difficult to maintain my Insignia. But modern cars are just too technocratic. Only just beginning to drive further afield; at 44 years of age.
Older Cars are money-pits Buddy.I have a 20 Year old Lexus and the timing-belt cost me £ 450 last November.Now the power steering pump is knackerd.Also, the gear box is starting to " crunch "By the time We renew everything, We have built a new Car !There comes a point when enough must be enough....
Thanks Buddy.
It's perfectly fine, you needn't apologise :) You sound like the talented mechanic and it'll always be nice to have someone to confer with when i need help :) You're good mate
Sorry, it is the ASD, i get paranoid sometimes.No offence intended.
No no, I meant it. If ever I need some advice, I'd very much like to confide with you. Only if that's okay?
Is Sarcasm just another Service You offer ?
I do agree in some respects though :) You do sound like quite the superior mechanic. I wish I had the patience to do such a job full time :)
Ah ok.In that case it sounds like You are onto a winner Dude !Long live the Beemer !
Replaced two months ago mate :) But if you allow a belt to get to that point then you're asking for trouble aren't you? And some engines are non-inteference, so it's the exception not the rule.
There comes a point when enough must be enough....
Sadly true with older cars, they require so much attention and new parts. Sometimes the repairs can be extensive and very expensive. I've got a Senator and several times I've had to remake the arches, sills and floor. Just rusts away all the time.
GEEnie, if your Timing belt snaps the Engine goes bang and is beyond repair.It needs changing every 50-60 K.You have a BMW so the belt is a metal chain, no rubber but even so, they do snap.I do most repairs on cars Myself and only use garages when i don't have the tools.When was the last time Your timing belt was changed ?If You don't know then You are on " borrowed time "Sorry......BUT TRUE.
Not true. My BMW is over 25 years old and is still as tight as a drum. Doesn't cost me much to maintain it. A car is only as reliable as the owner :)