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Some of you may recall that after several years driving in the Balkans I am
a great fan of quick fit chains even on an 80. (For use in mud too Benoit!)
Recently Car Parts Direct have sent out a circular offering a deal at about
59 quid with a part exchange offer if you return chains unused when
upgrading to a new vehicle. All very well for company car drivers, but us
old grizzled TLC owners keep the vehicle for a long time and also use the
chains on occasion.
But if you want some chains then look at Cooks of Chesham. I have mentioned
them before as superb experts on all things roof bar/rack etc. They are
offering chains at better prices than Car Parts Direct, but moreover if you
want a set for a family car they are ridiculously cheap at 19.50 for a huge
range of tyre/wheel sizes. (Carriage is a constant fixed price for all
sizes). I was in there last week and bought a set for my Fiat on chunky
195/60/16's, chains that are the same make that I bought for the 80 several
years ago - very hard wearing.
Oh, and why do I need them in sunny Bedfordshire someone is bound to ask - I
need them to travel through Austria and Hungary on my way to Serbia. (At
times there are roadside inspections to check drivers are well equipped for
conditions ahead).
Cheers
Jon
Linslade, Beds - remembering to use txt format for once !
a great fan of quick fit chains even on an 80. (For use in mud too Benoit!)
Recently Car Parts Direct have sent out a circular offering a deal at about
59 quid with a part exchange offer if you return chains unused when
upgrading to a new vehicle. All very well for company car drivers, but us
old grizzled TLC owners keep the vehicle for a long time and also use the
chains on occasion.
But if you want some chains then look at Cooks of Chesham. I have mentioned
them before as superb experts on all things roof bar/rack etc. They are
offering chains at better prices than Car Parts Direct, but moreover if you
want a set for a family car they are ridiculously cheap at 19.50 for a huge
range of tyre/wheel sizes. (Carriage is a constant fixed price for all
sizes). I was in there last week and bought a set for my Fiat on chunky
195/60/16's, chains that are the same make that I bought for the 80 several
years ago - very hard wearing.
Oh, and why do I need them in sunny Bedfordshire someone is bound to ask - I
need them to travel through Austria and Hungary on my way to Serbia. (At
times there are roadside inspections to check drivers are well equipped for
conditions ahead).
Cheers
Jon
Linslade, Beds - remembering to use txt format for once !
