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How do I replace the window regulator. The door is double skinned. I have brought a repair kit but I need help. Can anyone Sen me instructions? Tia.

1.2 TSI Skoda twin cam. £800 dealership cost for cam belt, water pump and tensioner. I can buy the parts for £100. Are there any tutorial videos? I have done belt changes before but only single cam. I consider myself a good home mechanic but feel a bit dubious about this job. Any advice would be...

The lighter socket in my wife's Fabia is permanent live and she forgets to disconect the dash cam. Before i pay money out to have it hardwired, is there an easy fix like a fuse swap? thanks for your help in advance.

Today it won't work! can i just let it dry out? thanks

I have built a new kitchen and used Wickes wooden worktops. They had numerous coats of teak oil until i found out due wickes misinformation that i should have used linseed oil! So, numerous coats of linseed oil, sanding, blood, sweat and tears and the wife complains, "I thought they would be...

I have built a new kitchen and used Wickes wooden worktops. They had numerous coats of teak oil until i found out due wickes misinformation that i should have used linseed oil! So, numerous coats of linseed oil, sanding, blood, sweat and tears and the wife complains, "I thought they would be...

I have replaced my temperature sensor and it is leaking. Should i have used a sealant or can i use PTFE tape. Thanks, Chris.

my 2004 fiat ducatto camper shows normal temp when cold and overheating when warm. i have changed the temp sensor and cleaned the contacts behind the clocks with an anti static electrical cleaner and it's still the same. if i disconnect the sensor the the gauge doesn't work. can i try connecting...

Is there a special socket or plug spanner for the job? The old plugs seem to be like hex socket type. Euro parts sold me conventional 16mm, denzo plugs. Will these fit? Thanks for your help. Chris.

My kitchen has a 12 volt wall extractor fan controlled by the light switch. Can i fit a 230 volt, 5 amp fan to the same circuit to replace the crappy 12 volt one? The circuit is protected by a 6 amp MCB in the consumer box.

I am having a corgi redg fitter to fit this dual fuel range cooker. Will it come with cable for the job or will i need to buy some and what type of cable do i need? The socket is already in place. Thanks, Chris.

Hi all and thanks in advance for your help. I am sending power to my shed about 25 mtrs from the house. My plan is to connect to the cooker mcb in the consumer unit (it is not in use) Run 2.5mm twin and earth to a new consumer unit in the shed. (i have not enough cable to run double) The new...

i have a 207 sw sport 2008 under 12 mths waranty with the main dealers. i took it back and eventualy got the left hand cv joints replaced. after driving it back home over some cobbles, i noticed a noise like a front shocker gone. i took it back, an engineer came with me on a test and recognised...

i have had some trouble with my derv zaffy when towing. i was told to drop gears and thrash it to clear the cat. i was also told that i could legally have it removed for £100 and still pass the mot. anyadvice would be very welcome.

hi. i'm thinking about putting my old neandathol skills to putting together a kit car. after months of deliberation i have narrowed my choice to the morgan style three wheeler. this usually involves the running gear from a motor guzzi and loads of other stuff. i would like to do it as cheap as i...

hi. my zafira has done about 35000 miles and as the cold weather has arived somtimes it rattles when started cold. it is serviced and the noise sounds like it is coming from the cam cover. i remember somone telling me that some cars with hydrolic valves somtimes do this, is this true? after a...

i have purchased a 1.8 zafira design it does not have remote start. i was told that i would be supplied with a new key (as there was only one with the car) i have waited now for a few weeks and am still getting fobbed off. i had said to the salesman that he couldn't sell a second hand car...

hi it's me again. i am about to change my air filter on my zaf2 1.8 and was wondering about fitting a none oil panel filter from piper cross. not for more grunt but just so that i don't need to buy another, ever and just clean the new one out now and again. the question is, do these performance...

does anyone know how to do this using the clock buttons? :?

i understand that the diy diagnosis tools around today are a cost efective way to maintain and repair a car. do they have to be make specific, can you turn off the service light and how good are they? how much do they cost aprox? i am looking to service and light repair my 08 zafira untill such...