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Title: Advice on my new purchase
Post by: Slerry on 06, May, 2010 - 21:22:53
Hi,
I have just purchased a C5 with original paperwork, new battery and some accssories. My questions are please:-

1. Are there any problem areas on this running and well kept C5 that I should look out for?

2. Where can I buy the yellow reflective tape and wing mirrors please?

Thanks Slerry
Title: Re: Advice on my new purchase
Post by: Karl on 06, May, 2010 - 22:58:27
Quote from: Slerry on  06, May, 2010  - 21:22:53
Hi,
I have just purchased a C5 with original paperwork, new battery and some accssories. My questions are please:-

1. Are there any problem areas on this running and well kept C5 that I should look out for?

2. Where can I buy the yellow reflective tape and wing mirrors please?

Thanks Slerry

Welcome to the c5alive forum, and the wonderful world of c5 ownership - fun & frustration in equal measure  ;D

Reflective tape is here;
http://c5alive.co.uk/ecommerce/product_info.php?cPath=4_5&products_id=41&osCsid=c29f434dc068b909ae309d7a8159476d

Wing mirrors - these are usually available new via Adam Harper at Sinclair Vehicles, but he is taking some time out. Keep checking his link on the Friends of c5alive section. Alternatively ,they do crop up on Ebay every now and then.

As for the c5 itself, the golden rule is never push it backwards at anything greater than a slow walking pace - the motor acts as a generator and upsets the fuses.

I'd advise you to read the forum guide and print off a copy of the unofficial owners handbook - lots of useful info there  ;)
Title: Re: Advice on my new purchase
Post by: radiomarty on 06, May, 2010 - 23:08:18
Hi Slerry, welcome to C5Alive glad you found us - enjoy your new purchase - any more questions just ask.
Regards Radiomarty
Title: Re: Advice on my new purchase
Post by: PLOD11 on 07, May, 2010 - 00:33:32
Welcome to the Forum   ....

Every one here is very helpful, and have lots of experience with the C5 ....

Where are you located ? i am just outside Peterborough ....

There may well be  C5 owner very close to you - We are everywhere  ;D

John
Title: Re: Advice on my new purchase
Post by: Slerry on 07, May, 2010 - 05:12:53
Hi, I live in Cheam, Surrey-SM2 7PN!

Gerry
Title: Re: Advice on my new purchase
Post by: Retro Andy on 07, May, 2010 - 05:40:16
Hi Slerry and welcome to the forum, good to here you have got a C5, they are great fun and the meetings you can attend are the best part, getting together and having a laugh as a group.
I find mine has been really reliable as I have used lots to get to work and is still going well.

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: Advice on my new purchase
Post by: Karl on 07, May, 2010 - 09:43:06
Quote from: Slerry on  07, May, 2010  - 05:12:53
Hi, I live in Cheam, Surrey-SM2 7PN!

Gerry

...not far from me  8)

I used to work in Epsom.

If you want to bring the c5 down for a once over just let me know  ;)