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LED lights question

I'd like to try some LED lights in a horse trailer, anyone recommend a supplier? I get an intermittent poor earth and r...
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by newshound
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by newshound

Wheel nuts losening

Is it possible for wheel nuts to become undone even though they have been torqued up to manufacture spec ? My left whee...
15 comments posted 15yrs
posted by none
15 comments posted 15yrs posted by none

Audi specialist near Liverpol

Hi all, I've got a 2005 A6 and would like to find a good independent Audi specialist near Liverpool. Does anyone know of...
2 comments posted 15yrs
posted by simonfinnigan
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by simonfinnigan

KA clutch drag

When we put our KA into reverse, the clutch seems not to disengage fully. It crunches unpleasantly and if done with han...
8 comments posted 15yrs
posted by curedham
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by curedham

Direct thro City or round Motorway?

Travelling from North West London to Margate, Google maps suggest that I can go via the M25 in 2hr 04 min (102 miles) o...
17 comments posted 15yrs
posted by planet445
17 comments posted 15yrs posted by planet445

Removing double-sided tape

The previous owner of a car I've just bought has made a very untidy job of fixing the rear number plate with double-sid...
10 comments posted 15yrs
posted by dmarsden
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by dmarsden

VW Polo auto mpg?

HI all, An elderly couple I sometimes help out with stuff have just bought a: VW Polo twist auto 1390 cc 2003 64K miles...
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by news
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by news

Tool box liner

I just bought a new tool box from halfruads, cheap and cheerful not the nicer ball bearing but perfectly fine for me. I...
15 comments posted 15yrs
posted by none
15 comments posted 15yrs posted by none

Painting with rattlecans

Any tips on the best way to get a passable finish? Dark metallic green going on used red panels.. I was just going to ha...
2 comments posted 15yrs
posted by here
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by here

safely exchanging a car cash sale with a stranger

Someone is poised to buy privately a secondhand car off an internet web site (gumtree). They dont fancy turning up to s...
20 comments posted 15yrs
posted by planet445
20 comments posted 15yrs posted by planet445

mk3 punto 1.2 8v DTC P0352

Hi, Looking for some advice, I have a mk3 Fiat Punto 1.2 8v 53 plate. Recently developed an issue where DTC P0352 pops...
1 comments posted 15yrs
posted by robbo_blah
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by robbo_blah

MX5 Clutch Squeal / Judder

On my way home from work today (took the '5 as the sun was out), I was coming up to a roundabout and noticed a bit of a...
10 comments posted 15yrs
posted by italiancar
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by italiancar

update re: mk4 golf steering rack problem

The garage just called and said there is power going in the slip ring as they called it and not coming out there was no...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by none
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by none

Strut insert V wet leg?

Hi all, Just in case there are any unforeseen pros or cons. The 1978 MKII Escort based Jeep style kitcar was fine (for...
0 comments posted 15yrs
posted by news
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by news

Mondeo Cigar Lighter Fuse - Help

The instructions say "Open glove compartment, push the lever at the back to the left & squeeze sides to remove compartm...
0 comments posted 15yrs
posted by Gordon_News
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by Gordon_News