Help needed sourcing discontinued part

milo184 · 07-03-2008, 14:54

Hi everyone, i have a 1994 FAVORIT LXE plus that's just failed it's MOT on a dashboard switch that is no longer available from the dealers. Does anyone know where i can get a side light switch from? Preferably ASAP as the garage won't release my car until it's fixed!

auroan · 07-03-2008, 14:56

The garage CANNOT hold your car on an MOT failure......

But for the fix... try a scrappers.

milo184 · 07-03-2008, 14:58

Am i allowed to drive it home without an MOT certificate though?

andy2407 · 07-03-2008, 15:02

Butts of Bawrty - Garage Equipment, Car Workshop Tools, Motor Parts and Accessories, Nationwide, Uk - Skoda Parts & Accessories - might be able to source the part for you

auroan · 07-03-2008, 15:03

from what I userstand you are allowed to drive it to and from your "nearest" MOT centre for tests.

However the garage not releasing your vehicle is different to being able to drive it home.

andy2407 · 07-03-2008, 15:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by auroan

from what I userstand you are allowed to drive it to and from your "nearest" MOT centre for tests.

Just to add to this - I'm not 100% sure on current legislation - but I think it will need to be a pre-booked test when you take it back again

vrswhite · 07-03-2008, 15:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by milo184

Am i allowed to drive it home without an MOT certificate though?

not sure you feeling lucky lol

RichB86 · 07-03-2008, 15:23

afaik it has to be a pre booked test when you go to take it back and id of thought youd be fine to take it straight home aswell after a MOT. but do not drive anywhere else or even stop at the shops as in theory you are uninsured.

Gizmo68 · 07-03-2008, 15:26

Before you pick the car up check with the garage how long you have to repair the car to get the free re-test, as this can vary from the end of the following day, to up to (i believe) a week.

If you have to pay up to £50 for another test it might make a dearer but closer switch better VFM.

milo184 · 07-03-2008, 15:38

Thank you so much Andy it looks like they've got one that will fit, i shall have to bookmark their website for future reference.

Johnny50 · 07-03-2008, 15:44

Not being familiar with the switches on the Favorit, are they headlight/sidelight switches combined, or seperate ?

milo184 · 07-03-2008, 16:17

the headlight and sidelight switches are seperate, the issue being that they are combined on the later model. THe guys at butts of bawtry are fairly sure the one they are sending me will fit, it's from the 1993 model but he assures me they are compatable.

not sure why a 1993 switch is redily available but a 1994 one seems like gold dust. Anyway i'll let you all know when it arrives if it fits in case anyone has the same problem.

Johnny50 · 07-03-2008, 16:20

Ahh..best of luck then.
I found a Headlight switch, hence my reason for asking.
Not to worry.

AwesomeSarah · 07-03-2008, 16:22

The guys there are fantastic and hold lots of parts
They are not far from me and I know them well
Great bunch
Yes keep their number as it is useful
I am glad Andy mentioned them as |I would have told you about them , and I am slower than him just now
He is a clever thing

Good luck
Sarah

andy2407 · 07-03-2008, 23:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwesomeSarah

I am glad Andy mentioned them as I would have told you about them , and I am slower than him just now
He is a clever thing

Thanks Sarah - you taught me well!!

07-03-2008, 14:54	#1
milo184 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help needed sourcing discontinued part Hi everyone, i have a 1994 FAVORIT LXE plus that's just failed it's MOT on a dashboard switch that is no longer available from the dealers. Does anyone know where i can get a side light switch from? Preferably ASAP as the garage won't release my car until it's fixed!

07-03-2008, 14:56	#2
auroan Why me ? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 2,707 Thanks: 157 Thanked 95 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Help needed sourcing discontinued part The garage CANNOT hold your car on an MOT failure...... But for the fix... try a scrappers. __________________ '00 AUDI A4 2.8 Quattro - with a few mods Audi A4 2.6 Avant (Breaking - Check out http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/auroan)

07-03-2008, 14:58	#3
milo184 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help needed sourcing discontinued part Am i allowed to drive it home without an MOT certificate though?

07-03-2008, 15:02	#4
andy2407 Marmite Burner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,375 Thanks: 49 Thanked 182 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Help needed sourcing discontinued part Butts of Bawrty - Garage Equipment, Car Workshop Tools, Motor Parts and Accessories, Nationwide, Uk - Skoda Parts & Accessories - might be able to source the part for you __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Now with a little zest of Washbrook added

07-03-2008, 15:03	#5
auroan Why me ? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 2,707 Thanks: 157 Thanked 95 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Help needed sourcing discontinued part from what I userstand you are allowed to drive it to and from your "nearest" MOT centre for tests. However the garage not releasing your vehicle is different to being able to drive it home. __________________ '00 AUDI A4 2.8 Quattro - with a few mods Audi A4 2.6 Avant (Breaking - Check out http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/auroan)

07-03-2008, 15:23	#8
RichB86 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 830 Thanks: 37 Thanked 31 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Help needed sourcing discontinued part afaik it has to be a pre booked test when you go to take it back and id of thought youd be fine to take it straight home aswell after a MOT. but do not drive anywhere else or even stop at the shops as in theory you are uninsured. __________________ Must Go Faster

07-03-2008, 15:26	#9
Gizmo68 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hawkinge Kent Posts: 1,223 Thanks: 12 Thanked 67 Times in 64 Posts	Re: Help needed sourcing discontinued part Before you pick the car up check with the garage how long you have to repair the car to get the free re-test, as this can vary from the end of the following day, to up to (i believe) a week. If you have to pay up to £50 for another test it might make a dearer but closer switch better VFM.

07-03-2008, 15:38	#10
milo184 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help needed sourcing discontinued part Thank you so much Andy it looks like they've got one that will fit, i shall have to bookmark their website for future reference.

07-03-2008, 15:44	#11
Johnny50 Here's Johnny ! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,047 Thanks: 192 Thanked 139 Times in 135 Posts	Re: Help needed sourcing discontinued part Not being familiar with the switches on the Favorit, are they headlight/sidelight switches combined, or seperate ?

07-03-2008, 16:17	#12
milo184 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help needed sourcing discontinued part the headlight and sidelight switches are seperate, the issue being that they are combined on the later model. THe guys at butts of bawtry are fairly sure the one they are sending me will fit, it's from the 1993 model but he assures me they are compatable. not sure why a 1993 switch is redily available but a 1994 one seems like gold dust. Anyway i'll let you all know when it arrives if it fits in case anyone has the same problem.

07-03-2008, 16:20	#13
Johnny50 Here's Johnny ! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,047 Thanks: 192 Thanked 139 Times in 135 Posts	Re: Help needed sourcing discontinued part Ahh..best of luck then. I found a Headlight switch, hence my reason for asking. Not to worry.

07-03-2008, 16:22	#14
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,716 Thanks: 34 Thanked 166 Times in 147 Posts	Re: Help needed sourcing discontinued part The guys there are fantastic and hold lots of parts They are not far from me and I know them well Great bunch Yes keep their number as it is useful I am glad Andy mentioned them as \|I would have told you about them , and I am slower than him just now He is a clever thing Good luck Sarah

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