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Ok thanks everyone. I've looked at a few sites. I think buying a package where you get a few Searches is the way to go.

I'm refering to the companies that check hpi etc when you are buying a car. Just wondered if anyone has a particular one that they like.

Good question. A side extension.

Just wondering if anyone has an idea about this. Got planning for render but for various reasons believe cladding would be best. I assume I'd have to do something regarding planning? I would like to clad the back and sides as well so I'm wondering if that would be a issue as well?

What does fully loaded mean? Apps?

Thanks everyone she's got a few options to choose from now.

Hello, a friend lives in rented accommodation which doesn't have an aerial. Does anyone know of an easy and cheap way of getting around the problem? WiFi isn't a problem but she wants it on her TV not laptop. Is there some kind of box she can get and plug or anything else? Her TV is too old to...

Thanks gents. I'll give it a long charge for now and a long run in a few days.

It's a 17 year old car so not a fancy alternator. When I did the test yesterday it had a short run beforehand then after about 10 minutes with the engine off I just took a reading then started the engine to test the alternator. The car has hardly been used lately, just a mile or 2 every other...

Thanks for the replies. I'm not sure how to check what's happening. I did disconnect the battery as soon as I got back from a short drive. And about half hour later it read 12.80. I'll check again tomorrow. I noticed the other day the radio turned itself on! But that wasn't the case today?

Hello, I bought a new battery recently thinking mine was a goner. This morning I thought I'd just check the alternator. It gave the following readings. 12.34 with engine off 14.40 engine on 14.12 engine on, radio on, lights on, blower on 14.40 lights etc off. Engine on 12.80 engine etc off...

Yep. The wires into the alternator are on the top so it had to be the starter. Wasn't very easy. Cheers

Sorry.

Afraid not.

Good job I didn't try it then.

Ta for that. Be handy if I can clamp onto them as well. To keep a hand free for the key fob. Cheers

That would be handy but I might have to wait a while to get someone to come over. But as my torx keys and VW jack are in the boot I might need a few days to get all the bits I need. :)

Thanks for that. Hopefully I can see the alternator/starter from underneath, and see the wires leading to them. I've got some twin and earth I presume would be ok. Would a car battery charger work in place of a jump pack? I mean the ones you would leave them charging for hours.

Mottie guessed it and robin. I left the bonnet up. Locked it then shut the bonnet. Won't do that again.

You think I might be able to get to the cable? That'll do for me.