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I have a 2016 1.0 Ecoboost Focus with low mileage. Recently I have noticed some drips of oil coming off the tray under the engine, noticeable on garage floor Just wondered if anyone had any ideas , sump gasket poss? thank you

further to my battery query about 10 days ago when I said that my new battery was reading 12.4 v Now after a couple of days idle the battery read just under 12.2 v, went for a longish drive , then left the car for 4 hours and the battery read over 12.5v. alternator is reading OK. just...

just had a new battery installed Ford Focus 1.0 what should the battery read after driving for a about an hour, do u have to allow for the fact that the battery could have been sitting on a shelf for while in the store? thanks

I have a small area of wall that needs repainting , it is just the old plaster with no paint on it. is it best to primer the area first or I have read about PVA sealer, just wondered the best approach thanks

Just curious. New boiler quote (not estimate) but co has no T&C's, What would happen if needed to charge for extras? ie upgrading gas pipe to 22mm

I have heard good things about the above, is that correct? I currently have an old vented 12 kw boiler and have been quoted for a 19kw Vitodens , 100 system boiler. Would going for the 11kw be ok as they don't seem to do anything in between Thanks

Quick question please. Which is better for covering large area flat roof approx 80 sq mts from the above Thanks

Hi, I live in a flats complex, 3 blocks 3/4 stories high, flat roofs. 1970s built Whenever we have any leak issues we get our roofer in and its sorted. Not this time Reports of a leak , obviously top floor , in the kitchen. Nothing obvious except for a gap where soil pipe protrudes from the...

Just helping out a friend, Baxi solo 3 pfl70, She tells me , no pilot light, boiler on and fan on lights both illuminated, any ideas , thanks, I can get more info if needed,

Could I do a reasonable repair by sanding down scuffs and re lacquering affected area, should I consider a small amount of filler, thanks

Hi Just trying to help out a friend with constant dripping from the shower control valve (Aqualisa). couple of questions Is the leak due to internal washers and how easy would it be for her to change. She did fix her toilet some years ago so she does have confidence in the plumbing area. If...

Hi Just a couple of questions about the above: If I want to charge the battery will I have to re set after wards. I did read online that u can reset yourself by pressing a few buttons numerous times ie rear fogs/hazzard lights. Is that possible or can u only reset using a diagnostic display...

Are Electric boilers worth considering in flats? Potterton 12kw in particular, about £500. Thanks for any advice

Currently old vented system , S plan , no pump overrun. pump in airing cupboard. Moving to system or heat only boiler with separate pressure vessel and existing pump question is: would I need a live feed from pump only if using heat only boiler? with system boiler having pump built in I presume...

Hi I had a recent quote for a replacement boiler , installer is not vat registered and suggested that I pay for boiler and other bits directly, either to the source that he uses or I can source my own. So I would pay the merchant directly and the boiler would be delivered to me directly. just...

ok, had national co. in to give a quote for boiler replacement, not BG, Old boiler, Spacesaver 38 mk1(vented) with square balanced flue on outside wall. looking at Worcester system 12. I asked the surveyor if they would drill a new hole for the flue and he said , no, just adjust existing flue...

Centre ceiling spotlight , 3 spots on fitting, says max 35w. each bulb. I assume that it's ok to use LED 4.5w equivalent to 50w? Thanks

There are six spotlights in kitchen ceiling and looks like 2 different transformers have been used the white transformer makes the bulb a lot brighter than the black transformer , on the led that is, any idea why, thanks

I had to replace a 50w bulb in a 12v spotlight track fitting, after replacing the light still didn't work and I noticed that part of the silver/metal covering on the connector is missing, as shown in image, could this be the reason, thanks

Recently have noticed that when driving off , engine cold, the Abs light comes on and stays on after about 3 miles. When engine warm light comes on sooner. Have checked brake fluid and pads, all ok, car still brakes as normal. Looking on the web looks like sometimes the sensor just needs a good...