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Conference terri::cars_uk

Title:	Cars in the UK
Notice:	Please read new conference charter 1.70
Moderator:	COMICS::SHELLEYELD

Created:	Sun Mar 06 1994
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2584
Total number of notes:	63384

1668.0. "Where can I get a tyre gauge?" by UKCSSE::KEANE () Wed Jan 22 1992 13:15

    
    Hi,
    
    I wish to purchase a reasonably accurate DIAL type, tyre pressure gauge.
    
    I have an old faithful, "stick" type gauge that I use, but in these
    days of womans equality, I am trying to encourage my wife to check her
    tyres, and she cannot use the stick gauge properly. (I also have no
    idea of my old gauges accuracy, only its repeatability).
    
    I have tried the usual local shops, and the only dial gauges that are
    stocked are really cr*p  plastic ones, with no BS marking. (How
    much accuracy can you get for 2.50 pounds?!)
    
    (Quick rat 'ole, I thought it was illegal to sell gauges that are not
    to BS standard)
    
    I have seen a "stick" type with a BS mark, and an expensive electronic
    gauge that claims an accuracy of plus/minus one percent of reading 
    plus/minus one digit, (but no BS mark!)
    
    Please could someone recommend a dial tyre pressure gauge, stockist, 
    (and price if possible), of a gauge that is certified to BS, is of
    robust and durable construction, but does not equal the value of my
    wifes' car.
    
    My thanks (in advance of the flood of replies!)
    
    Pat K.

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
1668.1	Michelin make one (if this aint accurate....)	ESSB::DOODY		`Wed Jan 22 1992 13:58`	10
	I recently purchased a michelin dial type pressure gauge from DEMON TWEEKS, It was recommended to me by a (high speed) motorcyling friend and cost ~15 pounds. Easy to use and read (it stores the reading until you press the zero button). Dont know about BS standards, but can you always trust the gauge on the forecourt??? They advertise in "Cars and Car Conversions" to name but one publication. Brian..
1668.2		MAJORS::QUICK	Fubb	`Wed Jan 22 1992 14:13`	5
	I have a dial guage like the one mentioned in the previous note, I bought it from an auto-parts shop in Farncombe (near Godalming)... I can find out the name if you're interested. JJ.
1668.3		NEWOA::ALFORD_J	The intermission fish...	`Wed Jan 22 1992 14:23`	8
	Re: .1 Tyre pressure guages on garage forecourts are notoriously inaccurate... I never trust them. Always use my guage to check.
1668.4	thanks	UKCSSE::KEANE		`Thu Jan 23 1992 10:11`	11
	Hi Brian and JJ Thanks for reply, I will scan the mags in the newagents ( = public library). (I dont suppose anyone has seen one in Reading or Basingstoke? Cheers PAT.
1668.5	Halfords?	WELCLU::SHUTTLEWOOD	Dr. Who??	`Thu Jan 23 1992 12:36`	3
	I bought one from Halfords a few months ago. Cost I think was somewhere in the �5 - �10 range. BS number, made by Sykes Pickavent (sp?) who I believe are a reputable toolmaker
1668.6	I tried HALFORDS!	UKCSSE::KEANE		`Thu Jan 23 1992 13:27`	17
	re -1 (dr who?) I tried Halfords in both Reading (the Halfords "SUPERSTORE") and Basingstoke, they were one of the places selling the elcheapo plastic gauge, but nothing respectable. This raises the question:- do the marketing people target the goods in multiple chain stores to their perception of the local demand. i.e. Why did your Halfords, I assume its in Welwyn, keep a better range of gauges? Or is it sods law that says whenever I try to buy something, its always been replaced by something else that is never as good as what other people get!
1668.7	I have found one!	UKCSSE::KEANE		`Thu Jan 23 1992 20:20`	13
	further to my note .6 I rang the other Halfords in Reading, the one in Friar st, not the SUPERSTORE in Oxford Rd, They had one of the gauges described earlier left!!!!!. The assistant even offered to put it by until I could get down to the shop. I take back all I have been muttering about Reading car shops, well nearly all! I still think they dont carry a very extensive or quality product range nowadays. Thanks again to DR WHO of Welwyn for the pointer! cheers Pat K.