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I intend to look at with a view to buy, a clean low millage 2013 Fiat Punto van, it has the 1.3 Multi jet engine. Any common issues to look for on the Engine ? Has it a cam belt or chain ?

I stopped doing PAT Testing a few years ago, because people were all undercutting each other and there was even a local charity doing it for free ! But I have now been asked to test about 300 items in a local office, mostly office and IT equipment. Whats the going rate per item these days ?

I am in the process of looking for a Classic British Salon Car from the mid 50`s to early 70`s, I have not yet decided on a particular model, but I am looking to get a selection of imperial sockets and spanners for its maintenance. Am I right in thinking Ford and Vauxhall were AF Bolts, but what...

My Daughter has a 2009 Astra, the car battery has died and she was never given the Emergency key when she bought the car some years ago. Is there any easy solution to open a door or the Bonnet ??

I have a small 240v compressor fitted with with a small Air tank, ( I would hazard a guess its capacity would be about 15Ltrs) its ok for blowing up tyres and and that's about all. I have been given a selection of Pneumatic tools, Drill, grinder, windy gun etc etc, would it be possible to fit...

I am in the process or replacing the N S steering rack boot on my Mk1 Honda CRV. The original one had small pipe connector on it that went to a small hose approx dia about 6 mm?? I am assuming its a drain hose of some sort ? The replacement (s) do not have this feature, is it important ?

How do able is replacing a the Head Gasket on a 2 Liter 2003 Rav 4 petrol, car is low millage and, was standing unused for 2 to 3 years. Put back on the road then the head gasket went . Would it be straightforward ?

Does any recommend of had success fitting the glue together CV Boots, not looking to keep the motor much more than another year. Seen some on line for about £15, quoted £48 at my local Motor Factors and he did not think much of them !

I have been offered a really nice clean very low millage 2002 Toyota RAV 4 , apparently it runs ok but the Engine management light indicates Oxygen sensor. Not sure if any one has tried to reset it. Could this be big trouble ? Is it worth a punt ? Appinions and info much appreciated.

I am going to view a low millage 2004 (34k) Kia Picanto today, any common issues to look for ? and has the Engine a timing belt or chain ?

I live in a house built in 1989 and wish to have the Artex on the Kitchen Ceiling skimmed over. The Ceiling is good condition and measures 7 feet by 12 feet (approx 2.1 meters X 3.6 meters. Any idea what the going rate for the job would be ? Light fittings and obstructions would be removed...

A 2002 1200 cc petrol corsa, has it got a Cam belt or a chain, I have not not had a proper look, but the rocker cover looks like it could be twin cam. If it is a Belt are they difficult to change ?

Are there any any regulations regarding the proximity and location of an outside Light switch to a Gas Meter Enclosure ? The outside Light is obviously mains powered.

I am thinking of buying a large Amplifier, of about about 1.2Kw out put from the USA, I was hoping to power it from a 110v Site Transformer capable of supplying 32 Amps. But technically speaking speaking Site Transformers use 55-0-55 to supply the 110v, do you think this would affect the...

What causes wiper Blades to squeak, tried replacing the blades , with two different makes from motor factors, still squeak, car is a Suzuki about 4 years old, 41k on the clock.

Common problem on Beko Dishwasher Arms I know, the plastic Arms split along the seam, but the ones bought on line do just the same after after about 6 weeks to a couple of months and the last one I bought was advertised as genuine Beko, although I am not convinced it was ? Any one know of a...

Can any one suggest the best paint for painting the exterior of a UPVC Door, would Yacht paint be any good for the task ?

I am thinking about buying a Hyundai Terracan, but I read that the fuel tank rotting through is a common issue, is that also the same with the Kia Sorento ?

Has any one experience of changing a Over Heat Stat on a Alde Compact 3000 Caravan water heater, how easy or hard is it ? the heater is located underneath the front seats, looks like access could be a pain. Stat keeps popping out but water is the correct temp.

I am thinking of buying a low millage Nissan X Trail, but I have been told they do suffer with tin worm, around the rear. Any advice on were specifically to look ? And other common issues to check for ?