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Had a look at it and after messing on with public transport getting there, was really disappointed. The salesaman was economical with the truth. The car hadn't had a service stamp in 5 years, oil was black as midnight, overdue cam belt, blistering of paint under the wing and origional...

I was originally, but trade looks a bit safer, especially not being clued up too much and not much money spare if i muck this up. So far I've 2 cars from trade in mind that ive found so far . 57 plate mk6 fiesta, £2000 with 64k miles 10 plate mk7 fiesta, £1700 with 143k miles A 58 plate...

Thanks for all the replies, on a separate note to everyone, is travelling 100s of miles is a daft idea, instead of staying local.. Ish?

Re: travelling

Could I ask on peoples thoughts on the following cars?; apologies for a long post. A pols in Middlesbrough area, but not keen on the alloy wheels, im told they can be less reliable than steel wheels...

Just been googling about, and found vehicle inspection service. Will have a look thanks

What type of mechanic should i look for? Any pointers as i wouldn't know where to start.

Ive seen a car from a private seller that is ideal. If i examine it without getting in the car, just check it externally, get them to start engine and hear it running, and take their word for it it drives well, am i taking much of a mechanical risk? Could there be derious mechanical...

Thanks for that, I'll get my gardening hat on (y)

Good idea, thanks. (y) I was pondering hiring a machine to turn it over.

I have read that a rye grass is a problem and needs removal to convert to a meadow as it competes with the flowers . could i get round that by planting yellow rattle this autumn, then sow meadow seeds early next year? It's a big lawn to strip, plus theres a chance of rye grass creeping in from...

Thanks to you both for the advice. I'll have a look into them

I have internal doors which are about 40 years old,, each fitted with 10 tulip pattern glass panels 12" square. There is no removable beading to get the glass out. I have checked brochures etc, but can't find new doors that would suit the style of house either. I could chop out the...

My mum uses her toilet brush to stir up toilet blue in the cistern. Can this cause problems?

Thanks for the advice mate, much appreciated! (y) i will have another look at options.

Hi terry, good call on power supply. Old oven is 2250 watt, new one 2790watt. I downloaded the manual for the new one Old one was a plugin, new one takes either a power cable or flex (2.5mm2) and in reviews the zanussiis is a clart on getting into a plastic cover to connect . No mention of...

Hi again new pics Checked clearance for new oven and looks ok, cant find info on how the new oven rests on base though

Ju st uploaded a pic. The small wooden panel under the oven covers two wood length of wood to support the oven, the ends are just visible in pic, in the gap between panel and bottom edge of oven door at each side. I am going to try ordering oven but not sure if it will arrive sooon due to the...

Not sure if this any use, its not a beko but might give general idea

Looking into replacing a delonghi oven with a zanussi. Ive checked the dimensions. There are two lengths of wood that raises the oven up so it fits closely under the worktop. Are ovens designed to fit a standard hole in kitchen units? Or is it likely id need to adjust the two lengths of wood to...