Around The World In 80 Waves

I have treated the Little Green Surf Machine to a service, and asked them to sort out a couple of niggly issues.

The windscreen wash keeps packing up because there is a bodged repair on the hose connecting the water bottle to the windscreen. This is not a massive concern in itself but the rainy season will be here soon, and given the number of bat sized bugs which get obliterated on my windscreen daily I will be glad I sorted this.

Having nearly boiled the car dry more than once and had all the oil drain out the bottom I have asked for new fluids and a filter. I am getting them to fit the reinforced oil pan/sump I bought at the same time.

The speed bumps have also taken their toll. I have been getting a lot of vibration under braking so think I have damaged one or both of the lower control arm bushings with the hammerings they have at times been taking. The symptoms are very similar to having done so with my BMW back on the speed bumps of London.

Sadly they are not willing/able to help me jack up the suspension to minimise further issues due to the bug’s low ground clearance.

There was bound to be some maintenance expenses along the road, but I am just hoping that the bill for all this wont be huge.

By the way, if anybody wants some investment advice. I am probably swelling the coffers of Volkswagen’s bank accounts worldwide, so it might be worth investing a few quid!