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    Establishing House Boundary

    Maybe think about getting the Seller to get an indemnity policy that covers any Building works not finally certified, I’ve just got one that cover PVCu Windows not Fensa registered , surprisingly the premium was quite cheap regards Phil
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    Philips TV not saving Stations

    Hi , thanks for taking the trouble to reply , I’ll look into them Cheers Phil
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    Philips TV not saving Stations

    Hi all I’m having a problem getting Stations to store on my Philips TV , I can go through all the installation & get all the Channels showing onto the set up Page , then Store them , then can access the Channels no problem , BUT when I either put the TV on standby or Switch it off , when...
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    Cutting off the water from the street

    Where are you ? I had the same problem on the Refurb I’m just completing , inside stop tap knackered , outside full off maybe tarmac / crap etc , I’m in South Manchester , so I contacted United Utilities and they were out within 48 hours , I did say there was a ‘leak’ inside the Property which...
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    Nissan X Trail 08 / Diesel

    Good idea , I’ll try the X Trail forum never gave it a thought
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    Shed on concrete base

    If there’s no Gutters fitted , you always get a splash up on the bottom 12” or so on the Boards , So I’d always recommend Bearers ideally Concrete bearers .... fit & forget them cheers Phil
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    Skirting Board Slightly Loose

    This is the stuff I’ve used to fix Skirtings , it’s really strong & doesn’t push out the Skirting like a normal Foam would , it’s about £9 a can from S-Fix and you can reuse the Can
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    Nissan X Trail 08 / Diesel

    Quick update , still working occasionally and then limping along , so I’ve decided to go down this route - Thursday next , Car will be at the DPF Doctors for a full DPF clean and check over , decided on this after my Guy at the Garage said that after market DPF’s weren’t as good as the...
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    Shed Felt advice

    I’ve repaired lots for a Shed Co I subbue for , I always use the Green Mineral Type (from Wickes) with a 15 year ( I think ) life Span , it doesn’t tear like cheaper ones , I cut it with some Heavy duty scissors , then use a Stanley knife to trim same , costs about £30 for an 8m roll like the...
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    Nissan X Trail 08 / Diesel

    Hi John ,they were going to let me know , but not got back to me I’ve found things seem to be better generally if I keep the Revs up when driving around 3,000rpm , just travelled 40 odd miles without a problem bar the Engine Management Light now being on we’ll see what happens thanks
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    Nissan X Trail 08 / Diesel

    So it’s Holiday time , sat in a Cabin in Wales watching it rain ☔️ The problem is still there intermittently, if when starting up I can get the Motor to rev over 3000rpm things are fine for a while , but sometimes it will dip back to 300rpm Max , it’s an Auto box with the option of manual...
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    Does anyone know what this type of gate is called?

    I bought one like this off E Bay , they make to size or a size close to yours , quite good quality etc , looks good fitted Phil
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    Nissan X Trail 08 / Diesel

    So , called in at Nissan , after no return call £120+Vat to do the update can’t do it for at least 10 Days , so I guess I’m taking a chance on not having a slow drive to Mid Wales cheers
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    Nissan X Trail 08 / Diesel

    Hi John Thanks for responding , yes it was running fine before it went into limp mode , no excessive smoke etc , the annoying thing is , that it’s here and there , one minute no Guts , then switch off and usually fine after switching back on , I was expecting a call from the Service desk at the...
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    Nissan X Trail 08 / Diesel

    Hello Guys Back again with a query / problem with the old Girl It’s a Nissan X Trail 08 plate with 91k on the clock Brief summary of the problem Whilst on a drive out to the in-laws On the Motorway doing 70-80 mph the cruise control light starts to flash and the Engine goes into a limp...
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    First Fix plumbing after chipboard installed on loft conversion. Is this the normal?

    I’m betting he’s loose laying them , plus most of the pipe work usually goes behind Stud Walls where the Fall of the Roof is ? Phil
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    Toyota Aygo fire 12 plate

    Hi yes I’ve been in it & it sounds ‘louder’ but I wouldn’t say an exhaust type blow louder , I Might have answered my own Q , when you think about it a smaller Engine has to work harder it’s an updated spec with extras on it & I’d have thought the sound proofing may be better I think I’ll...
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    Toyota Aygo fire 12 plate

    Hi all Step Daughters just bought a 12 plate Aygo 1.1 (I think) , she’s saying it’s a bit loud when she’s driving it , I’ve heard it on tickover & it doesn’t sound like the Exhaust is blowing , she had a 1.4 Fiesta before which she thought was quieter ...... but then again I’d guess the 1.4...
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    Van sizes.. LWB/MWB/SWB?

    Vivaro/Trafic/Primastar , you need the LWB to get an 8x4 in flat .
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    New fence panels needed what is similar good quality

    Funnily enough I was ‘shopping’ with the Missus last week at B& M Stores they had a display of Grange Fencing Panels , for off the shelf they looked pretty good quality , maybe worth a look Phil
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