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Hi there, I’ve had a Towbar fitted to my Nissan Juke so that I can tow our little caravan about locally. The issue is that when the caravan is plugged into the socket on the car, the lights on the caravan don’t work on it. Ie when the indicators etc are going on the car they’re not going on...

Hi there, I had the engine light come on about a month ago and when it was diagnosed at the garage, the issue was pinpointed to be the throttle body. The throttle body has been replaced, a long with the exhaust emissions sensor. The cars idling was so much smoother, as well as the...

Hi there, I posted on here a few weeks ago about our heat exchanger dying after only 2.5 years due to an over pump issues. Well today I ordered a body only boiler from Grant and will have to transfer the existing, working burner to the new chassis. I though this is the most cost effective way...

Hi there, our boiler is just over 2 1/2 years old and has started giving us a puddle to mop up each day in the garage. I've had a plumber out who has said it's the heat exchanger, and the issue has been cause by 'pumping over the header tank which has oxygenated the water'. The plumber who...

Good morning all. I had my aircon regased a few weeks ago and all has been working well until a few days ago. Before the refill a vacuum test was done and everything was fine. It has stopped being ice cool coming out of all vents when the air con is one, re-circ selected and the temp set to LO...

Hi there, My sash window currently has 28x17mm staff beading without any brushes. When shopping I can only find beading with brushes that are 25x15mm. would this still be ok? I only ask because my current beading is nice and flush with the front cill of the window and I don't want it to sit...

Hi there, can anyone tell me what size bushes I would need for my car as when I enter the reg into various sites I'm being offered several different sizes! Thanks

Hi there, last week my drive belt got shredded so I had to replace it. However, since replacement I've lost some power. I know the buggers haven't got alot anyway but now it means I go even slower! When revving, there doen't appear to be any difference after the throttle goes over approx...

Hi there, Sorry but there doesn't appear to be a motorbike/scooter/moped section. My scooters rear brake has stopped working. Well, when I pull the brake lever it barely moves. Looking down at the back wheel area I can see that the cable is trying to pull the mechanism but it's hardly...

Hi there, we have nice wood burner in our lounge but on one of the doors, the fire/flame proof door seal (that looks like thin rope) is coming away from the door. Can I by something that will re-attach it or do I have to do something special? Thanks in advance for any info given.

Hi there, we have an old but perfectly working Barlo Blenheim boiler, 7 radiators with trv's fitted and I would like to ask your advice as to whether we are best A) have the heating coming on twice a day (5.45am - 7.30am & 4.30pm -9.30am) going full pelt to heat up the house. B) Leave the...

Hi there, I want to remove a door panel so that I can measure up a replacement for inserting a cat flap. I have attached some pictures in the hope that someone could let me know how I would remove the panel. So far I have tried putting x2 scrapers up and under the black seal between the...

Hi there, I wanted to start replacing the old valves for TRVs on my radiators today. I had everything ready, tools TRVs etc and was raring to go. However, I plug the necessary bits in the loft with my new Drayton Drain Easy things but I couldn't get the cold water feed sealed off...

Hi there, up until about a week ago I used my CD player (factory fitted CCR-600 with 4 CD changer) without any problems what so ever. Then I intermittently started getting the sound (only when playing CDs) cutting out from the front passenger door speaker. This didn't matter whether or...

Hello all, Early last week the headlamp bulb on the drivers side of the car went pop and on the dash the 'Check- Headland/tail light' signal came on. I replaced the bulb a few hours later and for a few days I never saw the 'Check' sign again. Now though it's coming on all the time! I have...

Hi there, I sent the wifes Punto into a garage because water was leaking from somewhere, the garage identified the fault as a damaged water pump. Fair enough! Having identified the fault I also asked them to replace the pump and do a full service, of which they did. However, since...

Hi there, I want to know if it's possible to buy a longer drain pipe for a washing machine. Want to move the bugger in our cellar to create more room but doing this will need a longer pipe. Help and guidance will be much appreciated as always! Cheers Cameron

Hi there, I've got an old (M reg) but very reliable Laguna. However, I do regular trips to Suffolk from Manchester and during my last 2 trips I have noticed the following: I feel almost every bump in the road, however small. The road noise seems louder. The tyres are new and are...

Hello everyone, My daughter has had a 'T' reg Punto now for a few years and hasn't had any trouble with it at all until late last week. Basically the heater doesn't appear to be working. Her commute to college is approx 7 miles and she said that normally by approx the 2 mile mark the car is...

Hello, I have just got myself a Kenwood CD player for my car. I would like to know if anyone has the wiring details for the factory fitted stereo? I just want to remove the factory fitted stereo, clip off the adapter and then join the wires! Any help will be much appreciated! Thanks