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Thank john, Breathing a sigh of relief here. Id be up **** creek as ive spent hit the piggy bank hard and no car equals no job, "gulp" .. Ta for the tips, and Thanks again john :)

Apologies for asking a daft question here., ive just bought a second hand mk4 polo, which I desperately need for work, noticed just needs a light touch to change gear. I let my mum have a try, and was just about to tell her the gears are easy to select when she grabbed the stick and rammed...

I have a dog ramp for a staffy, Anyone used door sill protectors? Ive seen some but look too permanent, one product you soak in water and stick on but no mention how to get em back off. Any ideas? Car is a polo e and has wide sills

Righto, will do, thanks for the replies

In my experience, the fault occurred when starting the car, resulting in heavy steering and so was aware of it when driving. After the fault code was cleared the power steering is working again Can anyone tell me id the fault can return while driving and catch you out?

Bugger! Told there were 2 faults, ecu and motor?, anyway, was told 160 for refurb parts, or 800/1200 for new. Oddly, i was expecting the car to be as normal but tje fault was cleared n had the steering back. Could buy a diagnostic reader and clear it myself if not too expensive Had a...

Hi John, just seen yr post. I already dropped it off to an auto electrician and waiting result. i think i may be my fault.. I started it up and drove off straight away, perhaps not giving it a chance to "initialise" so to speak and thats where the trouble started .. I usually always wait for...

Hey thanks John, your help much appreciated!!

Plus.. Can cars from dealerships still have finance on them?

My micra is playing up (ps light) and prognosis looks glum. Are mk3 clios ok for a car? They look ok but i am looking at ; - mk3 clio - polo - i20 -fiesta Thirdly, i saw a car on autotrader at a dealership 100 miles away from me, but is it best to stay local incase i get any problems...

Thanks again burnerman, will have a look. I was looking at the " best small used cars" for some inspiration. Was thinking of timing chains , but if not maintained properly (evrn checking oil levels regular) seems more of a liability

Bloody hell.. Thought our German neighbours had a reputation for quality. Quite like the look of them but not so sure on reliability.

Ouch, oh right, thought theyd last longer. Thanks for the info

Been to a car auction and saw a 10 plate 1.2 one with 59k on the clock that went for £3,650. Looked good and engine, clutch were fine. What put me off was looking online and found owners were having problems with timing chains/ tensioners failing without warning on 1.2 engines around 10...

Oh right, thanks for the information!

many thanks for the previous replies... before I arrange an installation I was looking into equipontal bonding ... To be blunt, a house in same street as mine, recently had a new external gas meter fitted... and ... what looks like a 10mm2 earth cable fitted outside that runs up his wall at...

Would put pics but have no camera and basic phone

Oh right, thanks for both suggestions. Will have a go with both

I had new taps fitted 2 years ago and nneed to get the tap covers off. They have seized on though. Is there anything better than wd40? Or could i use heat ftom hair dryer or blowlamp? The taps are chrome plated brass so not sure If using heat will take the chrome off. Thanks in advance for...

Oh right, thanks for the info. I'll get onto them and find out. Thanks for the replies