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Title: | Cars in the UK |
Notice: | Please read new conference charter 1.70 |
Moderator: | COMICS::SHELLEY ELD |
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Created: | Sun Mar 06 1994 |
Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
Number of topics: | 2584 |
Total number of notes: | 63384 |
1668.0. "Where can I get a tyre gauge?" by UKCSSE::KEANE () Wed Jan 22 1992 16:15
Hi,
I wish to purchase a reasonably accurate DIAL type, tyre pressure gauge.
I have an old faithful, "stick" type gauge that I use, but in these
days of womans equality, I am trying to encourage my wife to check her
tyres, and she cannot use the stick gauge properly. (I also have no
idea of my old gauges accuracy, only its repeatability).
I have tried the usual local shops, and the only dial gauges that are
stocked are really cr*p plastic ones, with no BS marking. (How
much accuracy can you get for 2.50 pounds?!)
(Quick rat 'ole, I thought it was illegal to sell gauges that are not
to BS standard)
I have seen a "stick" type with a BS mark, and an expensive electronic
gauge that claims an accuracy of plus/minus one percent of reading
plus/minus one digit, (but no BS mark!)
Please could someone recommend a dial tyre pressure gauge, stockist,
(and price if possible), of a gauge that is certified to BS, is of
robust and durable construction, but does not equal the value of my
wifes' car.
My thanks (in advance of the flood of replies!)
Pat K.
T.R | Title | User | Personal Name | Date | Lines |
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1668.1 | Michelin make one (if this aint accurate....) | ESSB::DOODY | | Wed Jan 22 1992 16:58 | 10 |
| I recently purchased a michelin dial type pressure gauge from
DEMON TWEEKS, It was recommended to me by a (high speed) motorcyling
friend and cost ~15 pounds. Easy to use and read (it stores the reading
until you press the zero button). Dont know about BS standards, but can
you always trust the gauge on the forecourt???
They advertise in "Cars and Car Conversions" to name but one
publication.
Brian..
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1668.2 | | MAJORS::QUICK | Fubb | Wed Jan 22 1992 17:13 | 5 |
| I have a dial guage like the one mentioned in the previous note,
I bought it from an auto-parts shop in Farncombe (near Godalming)...
I can find out the name if you're interested.
JJ.
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1668.3 | | NEWOA::ALFORD_J | The intermission fish... | Wed Jan 22 1992 17:23 | 8 |
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Re: .1
Tyre pressure guages on garage forecourts are notoriously inaccurate...
I never trust them. Always use my guage to check.
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1668.4 | thanks | UKCSSE::KEANE | | Thu Jan 23 1992 13:11 | 11 |
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Hi Brian and JJ
Thanks for reply, I will scan the mags in the newagents ( = public
library).
(I dont suppose anyone has seen one in Reading or Basingstoke?
Cheers
PAT.
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1668.5 | Halfords? | WELCLU::SHUTTLEWOOD | Dr. Who?? | Thu Jan 23 1992 15:36 | 3 |
1668.6 | I tried HALFORDS! | UKCSSE::KEANE | | Thu Jan 23 1992 16:27 | 17 |
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re -1 (dr who?)
I tried Halfords in both Reading (the Halfords "SUPERSTORE") and
Basingstoke, they were one of the places selling the elcheapo plastic
gauge, but nothing respectable.
This raises the question:- do the marketing people target the goods in
multiple chain stores to their perception of the local demand. i.e. Why
did your Halfords, I assume its in Welwyn, keep a better range of
gauges? Or is it sods law that says whenever I try to buy something, its
always been replaced by something else that is never as good as what
other people get!
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1668.7 | I have found one! | UKCSSE::KEANE | | Thu Jan 23 1992 23:20 | 13 |
| further to my note .6 I rang the other Halfords in Reading, the one in
Friar st, not the SUPERSTORE in Oxford Rd, They had one of the gauges
described earlier left!!!!!. The assistant even offered to put it by
until I could get down to the shop. I take back all I have been
muttering about Reading car shops, well nearly all! I still think they
dont carry a very extensive or quality product range nowadays.
Thanks again to DR WHO of Welwyn for the pointer!
cheers
Pat K.
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