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Louiseupnorth

Bongo Novice...west yorkshire

Post by Louiseupnorth » Thu Jul 15, 2010 1:30 am

Hi All
I am looking to buy a Mazda Bongo freetop.
i am getting different information on the wax oil (undersealing) of vehicles imported from Japan. i had understood that it was fairly necessary but one dealer insists others are doing it to cover up rust etc. Help please! Also any other typical problems I should be looking out for?
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Louise
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Re: Bongo Novice...west yorkshire

Post by Louiseupnorth » Thu Jul 15, 2010 1:31 am

why does it say i am in wales???! :shock:
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Re: Bongo Novice...west yorkshire

Post by Northern Bongolow » Thu Jul 15, 2010 2:50 am

did you post it in the welsh section?
now come on dont start upseting eveyone :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
try adding your location on your avatar thingy ,top right of something i have heard them all shout on here. :lol: then locals can help you with your search.
good luck
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Re: Bongo Novice...west yorkshire

Post by karena » Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:58 am

welcome - sorry cant help you with the question really as i'm not a very technical person.
As far as i know the wax oiling is done because they dont use salt in japan and dont keep their cars long -they get charged a fortune for anything on the road after 3 years so tend to buy new - therefore they dont need to worry about rust as we do.
ours is wax oiled if it hadnt been i would have got it done.
it may be that some dealers do this to cover up - it may be that some dealers say it has been done when it hasnt the thing to do is try and ensure you are not buying from a dodgy dealer.Have a trawl through the site and see which ones people have recommended.

There are a few people in your area so try posting in the yorkshire section for dealers close to you who are recommended

try posting again in bongo chat for general replys about wax oiling or do a search to find what people have said before.
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Re: Bongo Novice...west yorkshire

Post by uk-ken » Mon Jul 19, 2010 12:59 pm

Helllooooo!

I'm new here too so can't answer your question but wanted to welcome you! :D

Cheers, Ken

PS.

I just noticed that I am no longer an apprentice!! :shock:
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Re: Bongo Novice...west yorkshire

Post by vicious screw » Tue Aug 03, 2010 9:06 pm

hi
i take my van to wheelquick in wigan, i know its a bit off but they do seem to know what there doing. had my van waxoiled their at their recomendation, they had no reason to recomend as i did not buy it from them, also whilst your there they will give your van a once over for you, they are really very friendly and helpful =D> =D>

quite a lot of bongoliers use them as you will see on this site.

steve
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Re: Bongo Novice...west yorkshire

Post by Louiseupnorth » Wed Aug 04, 2010 11:22 pm

Hi All
Thanks for replies on this...still working all this stuff out and only just found replies!
Louise
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Re: Bongo Novice...west yorkshire

Post by mister munkey » Wed Aug 04, 2010 11:36 pm

Louiseupnorth wrote:but one dealer insists others are doing it to cover up rust etc. Help please! Also any other typical problems I should be looking out for?
regards
Louise

Some might, most won't. A majority of Waxoyled Bongos have been done freshly on import.

As they come off the boat pretty rust free (generaly), chances are its good underneath. If its a genuine good 'un, there should be enough history paperwork to show whats been done & when.


As much documented paperwork as possible is the key to a good buy.

Its a lot easier to diagnose a problem in the future if you know whats been happening in the the past.

Happy Huntng.

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Re: Bongo Novice...west yorkshire

Post by missfixit70 » Wed Aug 04, 2010 11:44 pm

You can't polish a turd - but you can roll it in glitter.
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Re: Bongo Novice...west yorkshire

Post by mister munkey » Wed Aug 04, 2010 11:56 pm

Must learn to pay attention.

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Re: Bongo Novice...west yorkshire

Post by missfixit70 » Wed Aug 04, 2010 11:59 pm

mister munkey wrote:Must learn to pay attention.

:roll:
You have had other things on your mind :wink:
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