Small recommended Car related Purchases

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17-02-19, 14:59
Moe

Small recommended Car related Purchases

saw this thread on another forum and though I would start one here, its always interesting. What are the small things you purchased for your car that you find indispensable. Whats in Aldi and Lidl? Amazon, ebay, Aliexpress, adverts.ie etc....

I will start off with my favourite, I refuse to pay a petrol station for compressed air.

Amazon Basics Portable Air compressor. I have tried a load of halfords ones etc and found them really weak. This one can inflate a wheel quickly, its not that noisy. And can be set to automatic cutoff at specified pressure. Has a lamp too. €50 euro free delivery with Amazon Prime.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://i.imgur.com/dHVUiH5l.jpg
17-02-19, 17:18
JohnH

Great idea, thanks. I was looking at compressors recently but they all seemed weak.

I got these air vent magnetic phone holders recently as I got sick of fishing the phone from the passenger foot well.

They the most discrete phone holders I could find.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mpow-Magnet...e+holder&psc=1

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b56382fd9c.jpg
17-02-19, 17:20
Moe

On your advice John I got those too, they work great even on very heavy phones.
24-02-19, 06:28
Moe

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Battery Charger, saved me a few times and has revived some dead batteries. The OEM BMW ones are Ctek anyway.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
24-02-19, 08:19
Andy

This is a handy item which I have used a few times. Puncture repairs at home saves hassle.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...764e94bc72.jpg
24-02-19, 11:53
RobH

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Originally Posted by JohnH

Great idea, thanks. I was looking at compressors recently but they all seemed weak.

I got these air vent magnetic phone holders recently as I got sick of fishing the phone from the passenger foot well.

They the most discrete phone holders I could find.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mpow-Magnet...e+holder&psc=1

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b56382fd9c.jpg

are these tight on the vent? I found with my belkin mount that the whole lot would go flying on a hard corner.
24-02-19, 11:54
JohnH

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Originally Posted by RobH

are these tight on the vent? I found with my belkin mount that the whole lot would go flying on a hard corner.

Yep, one axis is tighter than the other so it’s just a matter of picking the narrower one.
28-02-19, 04:46
redwin

Hello gentlemen, would someone please recommend a good socket set that would include Torx bits, impact socket set etc that I can get in Dublin (except Halfords one)?

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28-02-19, 08:16
Big H

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Originally Posted by redwin

(except Halfords one)?

Halfords Advanced range is decent quality for the price and of course comes with a lifetime warranty. It's rumoured that Teng actually makes them for Halfords....

I've THIS set and it has been faultless (although I see it's doubled in price since I bought it 5 years ago !)
28-02-19, 08:17
Smokey Bear

Quote:

Originally Posted by redwin

Hello gentlemen, would someone please recommend a good socket set that would include Torx bits, impact socket set etc that I can get in Dublin (except Halfords one)?

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Can I ask why you’d shy away from the Halfords stuff? Quality is as good as good as Teng and better in most instances. Will far outstrip draper, sealy etc.

The only way you’ll do better than Halfords quality wise is to go for Facom.

I have a set of the Halfords ratchet spanner’s and they are the exact same as gear wrench.

I’m normally a brand snob but Halfords is hard to argue with!
28-02-19, 08:51
Moe

Have halfords sets over the year never an issues. No i am not doing mad heavy work, but if you had to replace them every few year they still offer good value. They are always doing deals. Generally they dont come with the larger size torx theu are sold in a seperate kit.

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28-02-19, 08:51
dergside

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Originally Posted by Big H

I've THIS set and it has been faultless (although I see it's doubled in price since I bought it 5 years ago !)

I've had the same set for a few years. They don't get worked that hard but I have absolutely no concerns about quality or durability. As per Big H, I pretty sure I paid a lot less that that price in a sale.
28-02-19, 09:25
Dave

Quote:

Originally Posted by redwin

Hello gentlemen, would someone please recommend a good socket set that would include Torx bits, impact socket set etc that I can get in Dublin (except Halfords one)?

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Depending on the size you're looking for the CK T4655 set is brilliant, it's been my go to socket set for about 15 years.
28-02-19, 13:41
James Bond Junior

I use Draper as that is what is stocked in the in laws business but have started to amass some Sonic pieces and they are top notch.
28-02-19, 19:50
redwin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokey Bear

Can I ask why you’d shy away from the Halfords stuff? Quality is as good as good as Teng and better in most instances. Will far outstrip draper, sealy etc.

The only way you’ll do better than Halfords quality wise is to go for Facom.

I have a set of the Halfords ratchet spanner’s and they are the exact same as gear wrench.

I’m normally a brand snob but Halfords is hard to argue with!

My opinion regarding Halfords tool set would be, nothing against their quality..simply I won’t use half of the items included in the box, Rachet handles l, spanner etc.. my ideal set would consists of various sockets, torx and other related bits.. but thanks for the input, much appreciated!

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28-02-19, 20:21
redwin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Depending on the size you're looking for the CK T4655 set is brilliant, it's been my go to socket set for about 15 years.

Mainly to use them under the bonnet, thanks for replying

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28-02-19, 20:23
redwin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moe

Have halfords sets over the year never an issues. No i am not doing mad heavy work, but if you had to replace them every few year they still offer good value. They are always doing deals. Generally they dont come with the larger size torx theu are sold in a seperate kit.

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Thinking of returning to Halfords and checking out the tool box again.. thanks[emoji1303]

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28-02-19, 20:28
ian.j

contact your local snap on dealer and buy a bluepoint service kit. you can get one with 3/8 and 1/4 drive sets and spanner set for about 280 I think. then pick up a cheap impact socket set elsewhere

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28-02-19, 20:36
redwin

Quote:

Originally Posted by ian.j

contact your local snap on dealer and buy a bluepoint service kit. you can get one with 3/8 and 1/4 drive sets and spanner set for about 280 I think. then pick up a cheap impact socket set elsewhere

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That’s a winning moment and exactly what I was looking for! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...8a0e0ac339.jpg

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02-03-19, 09:48
KevinF

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These are invaluable for pulling interior trims, removing o rings, opening terminals and electrical plug connections etc. I never had a set before but since I got them I manage to find a use for 1 every time I'm doing anything on the car
€2 delivered

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4Pcs...AbTest=ae803_4
05-03-19, 20:15
ecooney

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnH

Great idea, thanks. I was looking at compressors recently but they all seemed weak.

I got these air vent magnetic phone holders recently as I got sick of fishing the phone from the passenger foot well.

They the most discrete phone holders I could find.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mpow-Magnet...e+holder&psc=1

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b56382fd9c.jpg

Good call John. I bought 4 of them

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...93c376e7df.jpg

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05-03-19, 21:31
JohnH

Small recommended Car related Purchases

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Originally Posted by ecooney

Good call John. I bought 4 of them

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Would you ever line up the logo parallel to the vent and retake the pics please?? [emoji3]
05-03-19, 22:11
ecooney

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Originally Posted by JohnH

Would you ever line up the logo parallel to the vent and retake the pics please?? [emoji3]

I knew that would bother you. It was realigned shortly after taking the pic.

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07-03-19, 12:48
rebel.ranter

Small recommended Car related Purchases

https://www.halfords.ie/workshop-too...o-jump-starter

Got one of these yesterday from a differnet source. It certainly is compact for sure, and I already used it once and it worked. A handy thing to have in the boot along side a compressor, tyre plugs, Hi-Vis vest, etc.

I paid €115

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...42e22043d8.jpg
07-03-19, 15:46
claude

mark am just about to buy of these , do you think this one is big enough or would the bigger one be sufficient, would be using it on a range of cars and jeeps
07-03-19, 23:08
rebel.ranter

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Originally Posted by claude

mark am just about to buy of these , do you think this one is big enough or would the bigger one be sufficient, would be using it on a range of cars and jeeps

I’m not sure honestly, depends on how shagged your battery actually is. I like the compact size. If I got the bigger one I wouldn’t be allowed to post it in this thread :D

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=...&v=3Er9YSKmN8E</a>?hd=1&vq=hd1080&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen>

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YKVH0CcWeMo</a>?hd=1&vq=hd1080&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen>
08-03-19, 06:21
ecooney

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebel.ranter

I’m not sure honestly, depends on how shagged your battery actually is. I like the compact size. If I got the bigger one I wouldn’t be allowed to post it in this thread :D

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=...&v=3Er9YSKmN8E</a>?hd=1&vq=hd1080&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen>

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YKVH0CcWeMo</a>?hd=1&vq=hd1080&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen>

Thanks,

Now all of a sudden I need to buy one of these.

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08-03-19, 07:16
Ketron

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnH

Great idea, thanks. I was looking at compressors recently but they all seemed weak.

I got these air vent magnetic phone holders recently as I got sick of fishing the phone from the passenger foot well.

They the most discrete phone holders I could find.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mpow-Magnet...e+holder&psc=1

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b56382fd9c.jpg

Picked up a pair of these myself, installed them during the week into both our cars. Its the right job, thanks John!
08-03-19, 09:06
318 iS Cosmos

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Originally Posted by Ketron

Picked up a pair of these myself, installed them during the week into both our cars. Its the right job, thanks John!

Me too, got them last week but need to fit them!

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08-03-19, 16:17
JohnH

I should have get a commission on how many sales I’ve generated for those lads!
09-03-19, 22:48
Mmolloy01

I got the air vent holders too, and for my wife and daughter. Handy gismos [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]

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12-03-19, 13:51
rebel.ranter

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Originally Posted by ecooney

....Now all of a sudden I need to buy one of these.

I think that may become a recurring theme within this thread!
12-03-19, 14:09
Moe

Self powered rechargable aux in to bluetooth adapter. For those without bluetooth music / phone its genius, and rechargable. I use one in my glove box with a cheapo USB charging pack and it runs for months without intervention.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-R...gateway&sr=8-5

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....L._SL1000_.jpg
14-03-19, 12:19
shano76

Similar to Moe's one there - I have a couple of these.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...2YLDDSOP&psc=1

Slightly different form factor (more like a pen that the boxy shape in Moe's link) but works well in the armrest of the F10 where there's an aux in & usb charge point side by said. The first one I got died about 6 months after I got it (could have been due to the kids / wife etc., as they'd be in that car more than me) but at that price I just got another. good connectivity & can be used elsewhere obviously too.. It comes nicely packed with a carry case & a couple of different methods for input. made of aluminium too so has a nice feel & weight to it as opposed to cheap plastic feel of some of the other options out there.
29-11-19, 21:08
JohnH

Just a little Black Friday update. Moe’s tyre compressor is only £21 delivered today.
23-11-22, 21:14
JohnH

The old Amazon Basics compressor has died after putting in three solid years work. It doesn’t seem to be listed any more but the one below looks similar. Has anyone tried it?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7df332f59e.jpg

https://www.amazon.co.uk/GSPSCN-Port...240617&sr=8-19

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