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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 ?

Does any recommend of had success fitting the glue together CV Boots, not looking to keep the motor much more than another year. Seen some on line for about £15, quoted £48 at my local Motor Factors and he did not think much of them !

Thanks John, I am just suspicious when some one is getting rid of a half decent motor

I have been offered a really nice clean very low millage 2002 Toyota RAV 4 , apparently it runs ok but the Engine management light indicates Oxygen sensor. Not sure if any one has tried to reset it. Could this be big trouble ? Is it worth a punt ? Appinions and info much appreciated.

Thanks for the informed replies, especially from John.

I've have used toothpaste successfully, but the last one I did I used 2000 and 2500 grade wet and dry, much quicker.

I am going to view a low millage 2004 (34k) Kia Picanto today, any common issues to look for ? and has the Engine a timing belt or chain ?

Whats the going hourly rate for a plasterer then ?

I live in a house built in 1989 and wish to have the Artex on the Kitchen Ceiling skimmed over. The Ceiling is good condition and measures 7 feet by 12 feet (approx 2.1 meters X 3.6 meters. Any idea what the going rate for the job would be ? Light fittings and obstructions would be removed...

carmanmemora, thanks for info, appreciated.

A 2002 1200 cc petrol corsa, has it got a Cam belt or a chain, I have not not had a proper look, but the rocker cover looks like it could be twin cam. If it is a Belt are they difficult to change ?

RE. Pink Functional Earth sleeving, does any one know of a supplier ? I have found very expensive pink insulating tape, but no sleeving.

The Switch to be fitted is rated at either IP66 or IP67, cant remember which ? And will be located out side the plastic Gas Meter Housing at about 4 or 5 inches away. There is only one Gas Meter. So good to go then.

Are there any any regulations regarding the proximity and location of an outside Light switch to a Gas Meter Enclosure ? The outside Light is obviously mains powered.

Been Licensed since 1981, it was 400W but OFCOM have changed the rules to allow more power, hence the search for a valve Linear. Don't really want a solid type.