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    Faulty Car Alarm

    Went to use the car today (Toyota Carina E 1997) and the alarm keeps activating. I have had to disconnect the battery to stop the alarm. Can anyone tell me the easiest way (for a novice) to disconnect the alarm. I can then use the car and have it repaired at my convenience. Regards, Dave
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    Help! Soil Pipe Joints.

    Hello Again, I think I have found the cause of my leaking soil pipes, a couple of joints look suspect as they seem to have gaps. One of the joints is clay to clay that seems to look as if cement has cracked away and the other is clay to plastic, what is the best way to fix them. Thanks for any...
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    How do I find a soil pipe leak? HELP

    I know, start digging!! But seriously we have sewerage leaking under the front retaining wall onto the drive. Our property is sited on a steep hill and the drive is at the bottom, where the leakage appears. The nearest soil pipes are 25 feet above the drive. I have inspected the manholes and...
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    Carina E -Gear Problem

    Hi, On my Toyota Carina E -TD (1997. 101k) I am having difficulty changing down into 2nd and 1st gear, 70% of the time the gear stick will not slide into gear and has to be forced, other times it will slide in perfectly. All other gears whilst changing up and down are ok. I know that the clutch...
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    Where is the cheapest place to buy a new car.

    Hi, i'm thinking of buying my new Nissan online, has anyone had any experience of this? Regards Dave.
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    Our house is rusting away!

    Hi, I'm new to this site. Our house is on the coast and is block/rendered built (30 years old) and coated with white masonry paint. The sea salt has caused the galvanised steel render beads to rust and rot at damp course and first floor level. The rust running down the exterior white paint is...
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