BMW letter from the Police and tool assistance

[Barry Rhode]

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

[reetpetite]

Might be worth dropping into Kwik Fit for them to undo your wheelnuts ,I'm sure they would do them for you for a 'drink'.

[The Eye]

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.

[reetpetite]

I doubt they can do much damage undoing a few wheel nuts ,there have been a lot of recommendations on this forum for the East Dulwich branch.

[The Eye]

Apologies. I was referring to the Sydenham branch.

[PeckhamRose]

Is the letter from the police genuine?

[Huggers]

If you can't get your normal nuts off, sounds like thieves wouldnt get your nuts off either.

[reetpetite]

I thought that too but didnt like to say!

[ruffers]

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?