Scrapyards in Brittany?

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Scrapyards in Brittany?

Post by MTXM » Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:08 pm

We are spending a week camping in Brittany next month and I just wondered if anyone knew of any good scrapyards in that neck of the woods? I also hope to visit the Citroen factory in Rennes, 'home of the XM'. With thanks and regards, Matthew T.
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Re: Scrapyards in Brittany?

Post by Peter.N. » Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:36 pm

Hi Matthew

Have not seen any when we have been over there so I think they must be fairly well hidden. Try looking on French ebay or even french google - if you can read french it helps.

We got lost in Rennes last time we were over there, it was at about 11.00 pm so the traffic wasn't to bad, reminds me of Bristol for some reason.

Enjoy your holiday.

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Re: Scrapyards in Brittany?

Post by robert_e_smart » Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:49 pm

Hi Matthew,

You need to be looking out for une casse automobile. An auto breakers.

Important French vocab for you here also - dome de suspension - strut top!

accoudoir electronique - electric armrest

jantes - wheels

If you need any vocab Matthew, just shout!

Enjoy the holiday.

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Re: Scrapyards in Brittany?

Post by MTXM » Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:07 pm

Merci beaucoup Peter and Robert and I will try and remember the all important strut tops!! I shall let you know how I get on. Bonjour et au revoir for now, Matthew T.
1989 V6 Exclusive (Poland car) - Now living in a local Motor Museum!
1990 V6sei auto (grey auto)
1990 V6sei manual (gold car)
1990 V6.24 Pallas (Germany car)
1990 V6.24v (Scotland car)
Other previous XM sold and broken too many to mention!

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