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Has any one repaired, what I understand is a common fault on Mk5 Astras with the horn button on the Steering Wheel not working. I have not done any fault finding yet, but the CIM (Colombe information Module), I am told is the prime suspect ? I am also informed there is a extra clip to fit...

Colloquially known as "Donkeys Breakfast", I believe.

With reference to that Stone Cladding that was very fashionable and fitted to the outside of houses and Bungalows in the 70`s and early 80`s, how was if fixed to the property ? Was if fixed with some special adhesive or just mortar, I vaguely remember seeing large cans of adhesive on sites were...

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...