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My 1,25 fiesta is using too much fuel, and it’s been serviced recently. I have seen me brim the tank and 8 miles later the gauge has moved a bit. The car feels rough too

How likely would a house built in 1995, contain asbestos materials? I got the Artex checked and came back clear

As a former tradesman myself, I know the importance of keeping the customer happy and keeping your reputation up. Lately I phoned up a fencer, who said he would get back to me and still waiting. Phoned up a electrician, who won’t answer his phone. The tiler was easier to contact and did turn up...

At this point I will remain nameless who the company is, but it’s not a well known brand. It sells premium bathrooms and I went there in good faith. The standard of workmanship was shoddy to say the least, and the company does not communicate well, I often phone them up and keep getting fobbed...

Not sure what it is, but the standard of tradesmen has really hit new lows. I had a plumber who made a right mess, same with a tiler who spent more time outside smoking than on the job. Bad off cuts, and when you question them, they give you a bad attitude. I used to work in peoples houses doing...

I recently got my bathroom refurbished, a plumber came to tighten up some pipes, I used my bath then, in the kitchen a pool of water came though the lights. Also, this plumber went into the loft and put the water pressure too low. I called him back and he denied everything and said that was not...

I recently had some building works done, and I got a visit from somebody in the council who said the music was too loud and there was a complaint. I told her, that you would have to speak to the builders and it's not my problem. I heard the noise and it was perfectly acceptable and this is...

I know asbestos wasn't officially banned until year 1999. However, how likely would a house built in 1995 contain asbestos, is it likely or was the dangers realised by then and stopped using it, or has anyone come across it on houses built in this period?

what year did they stop using asbestos flashgards or rope in electrical equipment?

Hi, I recently got my car serviced and mot at a local main dealer. The heat shield was loose and the mot tester came out and said he would tighten it up. I passed the test, however I was less than impressed to be charged £15 for it being tightened up, I would understand if they put new ones on...

Hi everyone, I have seen an article on the news about asbestos crisis in schools, and over 700 schools have been reported to the HSE about it. Seems quite worrying for teachers, school staff, and present and former pupils. Has anyone got concerns about this?

I am looking to buy a Peugeot boxer van, I am wondering how reliable they are?

Hi, would an Cement undercloak contain any asbestos on a 1995 build in general? It looks in good condition, and won't require sampling unless any works need to be carried out on it.

My Artex under the stairs has a fibre sticking out of it, am pretty sure you cannot see asbestos fibres in Artex, hence why its got to be sampled. I am baffled a bit here though, it was applied in 1995, could it be asbestos possibly? Hopefully somebody can shine some light? Thanks

I have just wondered, with the Uk going to be leaving the EU, will the 230v be scrapped? And uk, reverting back to the old tolerances?

am having problems uploading a picture on I phone 5. Am on Crete album and it's been saying uploading now, for at least 20 minutes for one picture. Is this normal ?

hi, I Have a pipe which runs from bathroom sink into a shelf board. Am trying to upload the picture which should help what am on about. However am concerned it looks like some kind of asbestos cement type of pipe and what could be board be made from? House is about 19 years old so should be ok?

Am still slightly baffled my self on this! Today where I work there is some partition walls, however am assuming Asbestos free as it was built in 1986? When AIB was banned. I tried to open the door, it was a bit stiff so I opened it second time round a bit harder! It opened, but i could see some...

Hi, The other day I was looking up at my Artex ceiling as am going to paint it and cover up any holes. While I was looking up at the ceiling, I felt something go up my noise and felt funny (almost like a burning sensation). Am assuming this was dust from the Artex? My artex was applied in 1995...

Hi, Does the Crabtree RCD circut breaker contain any Asbestos at all? House was built in 1995. So assuming the circut breaker will of been made around the same time. Any info would be a big help, thanks. :lol: