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Both comments appreciated.

I intend to look at with a view to buy, a clean low millage 2013 Fiat Punto van, it has the 1.3 Multi jet engine. Any common issues to look for on the Engine ? Has it a cam belt or chain ?

Thanks for the reply, I think it is an accurate synopsis and if your doing it correctly £4 an item is far from taking the p**s.

Not a bit interested in a Mk2 Escort at all the only Fords I might be interested would be a 2000E Corsair or a Mk3 Zephyr. Were Hillmans and motors from the Roots Grope AF ?

I stopped doing PAT Testing a few years ago, because people were all undercutting each other and there was even a local charity doing it for free ! But I have now been asked to test about 300 items in a local office, mostly office and IT equipment. Whats the going rate per item these days ?

I am in the process of looking for a Classic British Salon Car from the mid 50`s to early 70`s, I have not yet decided on a particular model, but I am looking to get a selection of imperial sockets and spanners for its maintenance. Am I right in thinking Ford and Vauxhall were AF Bolts, but what...

Thats it VXR.

I may try that, I didn't think there was a direct path between the Starter Motor +ve and the Battery ? The other problem may be getting underneath, it is the VRS version, so full body kit, very close to the ground and I am 17 stone !!

The issue is the Car Battery has no power to operate the Central Locking system and I cant access any + pos connections to get a feed to the Battery. Thanks Harry, I am beginning to think the internal door release method is the only option, I have found that nylon parcel binding ribbon very...

Physical Key was missing when car was purchased...Hence problem.

My Daughter has a 2009 Astra, the car battery has died and she was never given the Emergency key when she bought the car some years ago. Is there any easy solution to open a door or the Bonnet ??

I have a small 240v compressor fitted with with a small Air tank, ( I would hazard a guess its capacity would be about 15Ltrs) its ok for blowing up tyres and and that's about all. I have been given a selection of Pneumatic tools, Drill, grinder, windy gun etc etc, would it be possible to fit...

I am in the process or replacing the N S steering rack boot on my Mk1 Honda CRV. The original one had small pipe connector on it that went to a small hose approx dia about 6 mm?? I am assuming its a drain hose of some sort ? The replacement (s) do not have this feature, is it important ?

OK, thanks for the advice John, its only a two door, really looking for a 4 door, so not full of enthusiasm, think I will give it a miss.

How do able is replacing a the Head Gasket on a 2 Liter 2003 Rav 4 petrol, car is low millage and, was standing unused for 2 to 3 years. Put back on the road then the head gasket went . Would it be straightforward ?