karatemaserati
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iv had one regarding my 3200 that was writen off almost 3 years ago but notmy 4200
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Hey All
I've just had mine Mot ed and I asked the Guys to have a good look for cracks around the wishbone bushes area...non were found however It does feel harsh when you go over a bump on the N/S front.They couldn't find anything wrong with it.
It failed on the Handbrake Lever not staying up. On removal I found that the cam was not in line with the teeth due to the lever being made of Bakofoil! I straightened it up and welded a tiny piece of square bar in the area which was week If it gets bent now it will not affect the mechanism
I've just had mine Mot ed and I asked the Guys to have a good look for cracks around the wishbone bushes area...non were found however It does feel harsh when you go over a bump on the N/S front.They couldn't find anything wrong with it.
It failed on the Handbrake Lever not staying up. On removal I found that the cam was not in line with the teeth due to the lever being made of Bakofoil! I straightened it up and welded a tiny piece of square bar in the area which was week If it gets bent now it will not affect the mechanism
CatmanV2
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No doubt Drew will be along to tell me if I think my data is protected I am a fool.
Just thought I would ask?
Not that I want to speak for Drew, but if you think any government agency *can* protect your data, you're quite possibly a fool.
Whether their version of 'protect' matches yours is also a matter from some conjecture and black helicopters C
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DVLA can within the DPA provisions release information to the police and local authorities, typically for parking offences, but can also release data to private or public sector organisations providing they can demonstrate reasonable cause to have it. Better yet, they can and will charge for it!
Maserati will have a duty to protect that data, and to only use it for the purpose for which it was requested. Informing you of a potential vehicle liability (your liability note, not their's...), is certainly reasonable cause, but they may not then add you to a mailing list for unrelated contact.
I wouldn't worry too much about them notifying Maserati that you have a certain car - we all know
Maserati will have a duty to protect that data, and to only use it for the purpose for which it was requested. Informing you of a potential vehicle liability (your liability note, not their's...), is certainly reasonable cause, but they may not then add you to a mailing list for unrelated contact.
I wouldn't worry too much about them notifying Maserati that you have a certain car - we all know
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This is taken from the DVLA web site.
[COLOR=rgb(0.000000%, 46.200000%, 38.700000%)]Wide-ranging benefits of data release[/COLOR]
All data sharing undertaken by the DVLA is carried out in accordance with the principles
of the DPA. The most recent audit by the ICO judged the DVLA’s procedures to offer highassurance that processes to mitigate the risks of non-compliance with the DPA are in place.
By enabling the police and other law enforcement agencies to access DVLA data quicklyand easily we help keep the roads safer through the identification of unlicensed driversand vehicles without valid road tax, insurance or MOT certification.
Motorists have a responsibility to tax, insure and MOT their vehicles, abide by road trafficregulations and park according to the conditions set by the parking provider. Properlymanaged data release and our support for law enforcement helps control the costs ofmotoring, reduces vehicle related crimes and benefits the motorists and the environment.Information can be released to;
[COLOR=rgb(0.000000%, 46.200000%, 38.700000%)]Wide-ranging benefits of data release[/COLOR]
All data sharing undertaken by the DVLA is carried out in accordance with the principles
of the DPA. The most recent audit by the ICO judged the DVLA’s procedures to offer highassurance that processes to mitigate the risks of non-compliance with the DPA are in place.
By enabling the police and other law enforcement agencies to access DVLA data quicklyand easily we help keep the roads safer through the identification of unlicensed driversand vehicles without valid road tax, insurance or MOT certification.
Motorists have a responsibility to tax, insure and MOT their vehicles, abide by road trafficregulations and park according to the conditions set by the parking provider. Properlymanaged data release and our support for law enforcement helps control the costs ofmotoring, reduces vehicle related crimes and benefits the motorists and the environment.Information can be released to;
- Local authorities for on-road parking enforcement, and dealing with abandonedand nuisance vehicles.
- Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) to improve the roadworthinessstandards of vehicles through MOT certification and ensure the compliance ofvehicle operators and drivers.
- Motor manufacturers to issue vehicle safety recall notices and remove potentiallydangerous vehicles from use.
- Transport for London for the enforcement of congestion charging, which aims toreduce vehicle numbers and emissions in the city centre.
- Insurance companies to pursue claims following accidents, to investigate fraudand to trace uninsured motorists.
- Landowners or their agents who offer car parking facilities under specificterms and conditions to contact drivers who may have parked their vehicle incontravention of the parking conditions.
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No, they are only examples, I'm sure. Under the DPA regulations, DVLA will be allowed to release/sell data to any public or private body with a reasonable cause for requiring the information. The regulations are not written as hard rules about what can be released, or to whom. Essentially, some twonk in Swansea gets to decide whether or not the request should be allowed.
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Hi all
I've just received an official Maserati UK letter advising i present my car for 'complete check of the arms and bushes on your vehicle as soon as possible to ensure the integrity of suspension components'
Any one else had one of these?
Is this official recognition of the problem?
Cheers
David
I've just received an official Maserati UK letter advising i present my car for 'complete check of the arms and bushes on your vehicle as soon as possible to ensure the integrity of suspension components'
Any one else had one of these?
Is this official recognition of the problem?
Cheers
David
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No, that's the official recognition that the problem is yours.
Have it checked at your cost and if its broken, pay big money to fix it.
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Looking for Maserati recalls:- found this link below highlighting a recent case of possible failures relating to insufficient material on some of their cars manufactured between 2005-2008.
http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/200...fa-romeo-8c-recalled-for-tie-rod-failure.html
"The rear tie-rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail," said NHTSA in its summary of the problem. "Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash."
http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/200...fa-romeo-8c-recalled-for-tie-rod-failure.html
"The rear tie-rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail," said NHTSA in its summary of the problem. "Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash."
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Eurospares offering cheaper wishbones -: Hi browsing for parts this morning on the Eurospares site and noticed that they are offering Pattern Front Lower and rear lower wishbones for 3200/4200/GS at £395 plus vat each< offer ends at the end of October 2015 and that are showing stock.
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I had noticed that Rex. Sticks in the craw of those like me that forked out a grand for one bone earlier in the year.....GRRR
karatemaserati
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did i see somewhere in another thread that someone has got the service manual, gone through it with a fine tooth comb and and seen that a no point in it does it mention to check the bushes?