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steering problems on type2 campervan

Getting their come-uppance

This might well seem distasteful to some of you or (as it did to me) someone getting their just desserts but Sunday just gone a well-known boy-racer in our village had his car written-off as he was...

trastevere

Exhaust pipe - water

Did pre MOT check on wife's 'T' reg Daewoo Matiz. Tyres,bulbs,wiper blades etc. Also changed air filter and cleaned plugs to help with emissions test. Engine running in standing position from cold for...

cakeyj

Ships anchor

How does a ships anchor work? Does it dig into the bottom of the water? How do the ship people get it back out of the water? And if it's heavy enough to make the boat stop then how does the boat move...

tell-me-more

How do you find someone you've lost contact with?

If you don't know which country they live in? Probably Britain, France, or Spain.

misskitty1

Sneezing when thinking of sex

My husband sneezes when he thinks of sex, sometimes 10 or 12 times. He doesn't do it everytime but when he dose, that is the trigger. This has gone on for decades, any ideas?

LaughALot

Green Colour seeping from light switch

Does anyone know the reason for Green Colour seeping from light switch. This seeping colour is actually coming from the wires behind the switch, and running down the wall. This is only coming from...

c00ky83

Sharp braking on bumpy surfaces

When I brake sharply on a bumpy surface, I get a nasty grinding noise which can be felt in the brake pedal. Any idea why or if it's a problem? It's an 06 Seat Ibiza.

Baggio123

windscreen scrapers...

I've just bought a brand new wiper for my rear windscreen.. however when i use it, it seems to scrape the windscreen instead of gliding across it. Does anyone know why ? it's new and i've fitted it...

asteroid99

removing screws

I have some exposed screws on my stairs where the spindles have been removed. I'm planning on leaving the spindles off, however the screws are pointing out, e.g. the sharp pointy end is sticking out...

lordster

annoying exhaust

I'm replacing the tail pipe section on my escorts exhaust,but can't seem to seperate the pipe from the intermediate section. All clamps and mountings have been removed but the two pipes are well and...

benny3008

mopeds in spain

hi everybody how old do you have to be to ride a moped in spain and do you have to have a provisional liscence, what do you haveto do to ride in spain bassically cheers for any help

msemma

Stuck Dust Cap

Not quite motoring but can't think where else to put this question! The dust cap on the front wheel of my bike is stuck. I just can't budge it to pump up the tyre. It's not mis-thread, just jammed....

Salad Dodger

Traffic lights operation

Most (if not all) traffic lights seem to have sensors but how do these work. I often travel early morning with very little traffic around yet if I approach a red light the lights still go through...

terence7556

tv aerials

trying to feed two tvs off one aerial. tried a splitter box but not much sucess however the aerial is poor in the loftspace and i will replace it with a better version that is cai approved. why do i...

ggireland

How to find out who owns a mobile number

Does anyone no how to find out who owns a mobile number as the person wont answer it. I no its an orange network

tigga

Paint spraying question

Hi all, i have just sprayed my motorbike in metallic and put a few coats of clear laquer over to protect it and give it a shine, i have been using aerosol cans. My question is, can i use T-cut on the...

gina32

12 points

what is the likely punishment for someone who has now got 12 points on licence, pleaded "special" circumstances last time so cant do it again? thanks

mkjuk

standing water in the bottom of the dishwasher

I must have blocked the filter and the landlord says it will cost money to have someone out to look at it but that he thinks there is an easy way of fixing it i can't afford to pay to have someone out...

BillStickers

Don't whizz on the electric fence!

Would somebody get an electric shock from ill-advisadly peeing on an electric fence? I mean your average smallholding - keep the goats in - type of electric fence. thanks

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