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Wife was hit by a sleeping driver, exchanged details via driving licence and showed email with his insurance. Called our insurance and that number plate shows as not insured. Called his insurance and they initially said he was not their customer. After half a dozen calls and being thrown the...

I am more and more often coming across parts for bikes and cars, bearing the word "for" in the description alongside "genuine" or "original". All pictures and descriptions are taken from the manufacturer website, so one would wrongly assume they're buying a genuine product. No, you're buying a...

Hi everyone, I am about to attack this task on Saturday because both calipers are totally seized and I got new ones cheap from GSF (£30 Febi). Done this before on other cars, but this is well rusty, anything in particular I should make sure I do? I'm a bit concerned about the hoses bolt that...

Hi, my friend reported a leak coming from her loft, went up there (don't know how as she's very frail) and found a leak but doesn't remember where from. She tied that piece of string to the float and the leak slowed down. She took this picture. I called all 4 plumbers I know and they can't get...

Sent a £8 car spark plug, sealed, unopened with manufacturer security seal, all pictured in the ad. This scammer received it on Friday and today, around 5pm he contacts me saying that the pack was open and the plug used. He sent a picture of the pack with oil on it when mine was crystal clean...

Today, outside Richmond station. Face recognition for what??? The sleepy cops in large numbers there couldn't answer this question in any understandable language. This is another step towards full control from your beloved politicians. Digital ID anyone? I told you!

Following on from this: Please post all fashion, beauty, marital, relationship and all else you can think here. @Highway Man will reply to your questions and curiosity with his immense wisdom... You can thank me later @Highway Man :ROFLMAO: P.S.: @pete01 has already been reported.

Question for @Mottie @carmanmemoranda and other knowledgeable in the field. My car's Speedo only works with the radio off. My question is: if I hardwire an external Speedo and stick it on the dash, will it be ok to leave it for MOT or would I need to remove it. Also, I'm thinking that one day...

Hi everyone, I was going to change pads on my focus 2004 and when I unbolted the bottom guide pin of the caliper it felt like it was loose. Once the caliper was out of the way I tried the bolt and in fact, it just turned around endlessly. It's the actual mounting hole that's stripped, the bolt...

Hi, my neighbour's boiler is on its last leg. In the process of being repaired but 2 plumbers said better be prepared for more trouble. It's a small flat, 1 bedroom, living room, micro kitchen and bathroom. Total of 4 radiators ATM (none in kitchen but one in hallway). He's running a Worcester...

Hi everyone, my neighbour has a leak from his boiler and can't find a plumber to attend today. Is there any way to isolate the water to the boiler but not to the rest of the house? It's a Worcester Bosch 24i junior. Here's a video. https://photos.app.goo.gl/bNWuL2oy6sNdYxEc8

I put this in the general diy section, if it's wrong please let me know. I inherited a carbon fibre bike stem with 2 bolt fixings. One of them at one point has been overtightened and the bolt doesn't grip anymore. If it was metal I would simply re-tap one size larger, but what can it be done...

Hi everyone, my old focus 2004 has a problem that is becoming more and more frequent. Sometimes when I let the gas go and let the car slow down without breaking, the car starts jumping/coughing, but it goes all perfect again if I accelerate. Never had any problem with idle either. What is it...

Time to repoint my patio and done it last week with Sika All Weather. Followed instructions to the letter and was impressed with ease of this product compared with hard labour of using sand and cement mix. However, after a week, i can still scrape off material with my fingernails. Is this...

I now understand why certain "people" love him...

Hi everyone, My neighbour got her new hob connected by currys. The hob came with a plug but there was no socket behind the hob, just a blank plate with screw connectors, the ones that come in a strip. The installer cut the plug and used Wago 221 to connect the hob and enclosed them in the back...

Quick question: 2 year old combi boiler working perfectly. On installation inhibitor was put in the system. Last year, at first service, engineer added inhibitor. This year, same engineer said it didn't need it although he didn't test the water but he noted that boiler never needed top-up in...

I tried this and passed. Only 3 mistakes and done in 15 minutes. https://www.safedrivingforlife.info/free-practice-tests/practice-theory-test-for-car-drivers-1-of-2/

Just passed from my local tyre shop for a slow puncture. A proud Tesla owner paid £1400 for 4 new tyres... £1400 o_Oo_Oo_Oo_Oo_Oo_O

Recently put through mot my runaround Focus and examiner said there's some rust on subframe that I better treat before it becomes a problem. My plan is to use a wire brush to remove flaky paint/rust and then use a rust converter product. Any recommendations about a particular brand?