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Do you?

A lot of ABs on here ask advice regards Cam Belts / Chains, brakes etc, the use of their main dealers for servicing only to be overcharged, do any of you take heed of the advice given? Just...

derekpara

Cleaning grout lines on bathroom tiles.

Any suggestions for effective ways of cleaning bathroom tile grout lines ? (Light mold staining etc ) Cheers. D...

derekpara

What is a fair daily rate of pay ?

For a good handyman (person !) who does electrical, plumbing, decorating etc. ?

nickpb

My front lawn runs directly alongside my neighbours drive. The actual boundary line shown on the land registry plans is not distinct, and just follows the line of the drive, so we assume the edge of...

icemaiden

Re- Question below. Noise coming from passenger side on my Corsa D

Took it to Vauxhall garage who have told me that they "think" they have found where the noise is coming from. They say it's the Anti Roll Bushes, and they are going to replace them. No...

Bazile

Cam Belt / Timing Belt

I have been quoted a price of £ 150 labour to change the above on a Peugeot 307 - 51 Plate . I am also advised that I should have the bearing , tensioners , pulleys ( i think that's the things...

anotheoldgit

Britain has let down young people?

http://www.telegraph....-says-Archbishop.html /// Rioters who took part in the summer’s unrest were expressing “frustrations” felt by many young people, the Archbishop of Canterbury...

derekpara

'Ee by gum !'

Do people up north still say this ? And what does it mean ?

derekpara

Lost Google/Firefox Homepage

I've just registered with Nectar to gain points when shopping on line and my home page has been changed to everything Nectar, so I've lost my standard Google home page. How can I recover it, please....

derekpara

Zone Alarm and Microsoft Security Essentials

I am running the free version of Zone Alarm with Microsoft Security Essentials. Is there any advantage in doing this or should I delete Zone Alarm ? Sorry if this has been asked before. Happy New Year...

innific

Still trying to win for Lupus

More numbers! Which TWO numbers come next in the sequence - 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, ? ?...

derekpara

Selling an item banned on eBay UK

I have an item which is banned by eBay Uk but not, I think, by eBay in USA. It is a 'speed loader' for a WW1 revolver, and very rare. Is there any reason why I can't put it on eBay USA ? Thanks. D...

bounser21

ford focus 1.6 tdci 2007

have just changed the fuel filter the car will not start took the fuel line off leading to the fuel filter no fuel is getting through any ideas

derekpara

Difficulty Getting Gears

I'm having difficulty getting the gears in my VW Polo. Reverse crunches in and all the others are difficult to engage. What could be the most likely cause ? Details: X reg VW Polo 1.4 petrol manual....

derekpara

Microphone connection for Skype.

I can't find a microphone connection on my desk top PC (3 years old) for Skype. The PC is a custom made job by an IT buff and is otherwise very good. It is all set up and everything works except my...

derekpara

Ruptured Baker's Cyst.

My wife has a Baker's cyst which has, according to the GP, ruptured. What medication would ease the problem and how long is recovery likely to be? She is 68 years old, but don't let her know I told...

derekpara

Painting Polystirene tyles

Yes, I know I should remove them but it's too much hassle. My question is : What type of paint roller do I need to paint these tyles. They have a bevelled edge. I'm using matt emulsion. Cheers. D...

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