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Hello everybody


Today I received a letter explaining that there are thieves in the area targeting BMWs for parts, especially bumper assemblies and alloys.


They suggest using locking wheel nuts and may offer marking kits.


I already have original wheel locking nuts but I want to add some new ones I just bought.


I just tried to remove a standard nut from each wheel on my car and the six inch socket extension I was using sheered off!


The nuts are on solid!


I was using a torque wrench so there was plenty of leverage.


When I tried the spanner in the tool kit I also couldn't get the nuts off!


I was wondering if there's anyone in the area who has something stronger than a Kamasa socket set I could borrow for 20 mins.


Specifcally a six to nine inch extension for a 3/8" square drive


Thanks


b

The Eye Wrote:

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> Avoid Kwik Twit like the Plague. They damaged my

> friends front suspension and wheel alignment after

> an engine overhaul and she ended up having to pay

> for it after a competent mechanic had explained

> what had happened in the Hick Fit garage.



Just for balance I've used Kwik Fit many times over the years and always been happy. I have also used local neighbourhood garages and had my car knackered.


Broad brushes eh?

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