Much as I detest the hoo-ha around Black Friday, I actually managed to get a deal.
On Saturday, which was not Black Friday, I took the motorhome for an MOT. It passed, but with advisories on the tyres which, on the front were from 2012 and on the back from 2006. Obviously rather old and, despite them not being in too bad a state, would have led to them failing the next MoT due to their age.
Hay and I had already discussed getting some new tyres, as the old ones weren't very good on soft ground at campsites and we'd been caught out a couple of times when parked on wet grass. Looking at discussions on various caravan and motorhome sites, it was apparent that it's worth investing in some motorhome-specific tyres, as they have a higher load capacity than standard van tyres, better tread for getting off wet grass and give improved fuel consumption.
Had a look on the KwikFit website and, low and behold, there was a 15% Black Friday discount. I was rather suspicious but, on investigating alternative prices on t'internet and finding nothing cheaper, I availed myself of it and paid £436 for 4 x Michelin Agilis Camper tyres - fitted - and they come recommended by the cognoscenti of the motorhome world. Booked it in at KwikFit just up the road, where I know all the staff, so they'll be doing the job on Wednesday.
The other advisory was discolouration of the front indicators, but about £40 spent on eBay will sort that out. No mention, however, of last year's advisories of a couple of wheel bearings, which was rather strange.
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