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The thing has cruised through an MOT recently and has had no expense spared when work has been done. So hopefully if I can keep on top of things I won't get any nasty suprises come next MOT!

Thanks for the reply. The Corrado is the 1.8i 16v, 1992 and has only done 120k. It has full service history and other than the mount and door lock, everything on it is in full working order. I have driven it and there are no rattles etc and am quite excited about getting it. Was just...

Hello people, can you please let me know if the following faults on a Corrado are major expenses: Slight wear on engine mount New door locks I have been offered the car for a good price but don't know if getting these two things sorted is going to cost me a fortune or not. Please help!

Hi there, I sorted out the initial problem by replacing the diaphragm. This game me back the hot water on demand for several weeks. Then the problem started again but this time I just replaced the flow switch and haven't had any trouble since! I think I paid £15 for the diaphragm and around...

Hi there, if I were to disconnect the battery, leave the car for 2 weeks and then reconnect it again all is well. But if the battery were to remain connected then it will be flat in approx 48hrs. I have switched off all lights etc, I make sure that the heating etc is also off and still the...

Hi there, please help me someone! I have a M reg Renault Laguna of which I need to get under the bonnet. However I cannot get the bonnet open! Basically when I pull the bonnet release leaver it feels very tight and nothing happens ie the bonnet doesn't release. Is there a way round...

Thanks for your honesty Chris. I think I'm on my high horse more because they didn't turn up the night before and I had cancelled a meal out with some old uni friends so that I could get the heating fixed, which didn't happen! Thanks for your time in replying everyone.

Thanks for the reply. I know that these companies have a sale/return account with suppliers so if wasn't needed them they could have taken it back. Just think I've been completely ripped off! And am angry that I was strung along for 24hrs before someone appeared and didn't even get an...

Basically, I managed to dig out the installation instructions for the boiler and in the troubleshooting section, I followed the fault and it indicated that the fan was the issue. The original plumber said that he couldn't get the parts he needed until the middle of next week so I had no...

Hi there, having put my battery back into the car this morning after a full charge, I took the car to a local garage who checked the alternator and he said that it's fine! Can I diconnect the immobiliser/alarm myself to see if that does the trick? How can I do it? Garage job? Thanks

Thanks for your responses guys. I've taken my note and am ready for the task! Thanks alot!

Hi there, this is the 3rd battery I have had this year. Def something to do with the car. ____________________________ Lynda, moderator I think you meant to reply here Sorry but I can not merge posts

Hi there, The first thing I asked to see was that he was CORGI registered. I'm really anxious about this as I've been ripped of before. I have a disabled wife and child and I think sometimes people know that I can't do without certain things and think I will almost accept any price quoted...

Hi there, basically if I were to fully charge my battery and didn't drive my car for 72 hours the battery will be dead. I drive it to work Mon to Fri and leave it standing over the weekend and when I return to it on the Monday ti struggles to start! I have disconnected all the little lamps...

Hi there, can someone please help me! Last night my combi boiler decided not to give me any hot water or even heat the radiators. If I switch it to HW only and turn a tap on, I hear the boiler atempt to get going but the noise of what I think should be the fan starting up sounds different...

What would be the easiest way to ventilate the cellar? I have a hatch that leads to the outside which has 50p piece size holes drilled into it. Is it a case for an extractor fan!?! Thanks

Hi there, with the air bricks, I just put them om the outside. Can't see how I could put them below floor level on the inside. Could I just put a hole from the outside through to the inner layer and then insert the air bricks? As for the cupboards, when I originally checked them out...

Hi there, I moved into my house a 12 months ago. It had been empty for approx 8 weeks before me moving in but basically it's a 1890 terraced house with cellars. When I open the kitchen cupboards (floor level) an unpleasant smell lingers in them. I inserted a number of air bricks outside as...

Hi there, recently the hot water pipes in my heating system have periods when they clang. I've checked that there is no air in the radiators but it's still there and driving me insane! Any guidance and clues would be much appreciated. Thankyou PS: It seemed to have started a couple of...

Hello people, could someone please let me know whether or not I can install a room thermostat with this boiler. If so any recommendations! Thankyou in advance.