July 2006
can anyone suggest where i can get an instruction manual for a 2003 kangoo van, have looked on ebay without success. cheers. Read more
Dear All,
A Volvo V40 with heated seats. Driver's side works fine. Passengers seat appears to not heat at all. The light on the switch illuminates, and the connections under the seat appear sound and secure. Do elements burn out? Any other suggestions.....
Many thanks all. Read more
Check hand book for fuses / relays (swap drivers for passengers to test)
Unplug the element and check for power at the plugs. Aldi have multi meters for £7 if you don't have one
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2 Dirty VW diesels and a Honda with an 18 inch blade
What's a reasonable hourly rate for bodywork repairs?
My GRP bodied car was damaged while in the hands of a car recovery firm.
Someone opened the passenger door and leant on it, I suppose without knowing it was GRP.
The upper hinge has pulled out of the door shell
As I built it myself and I need it very soon, I'll repair it myself.
What's a reasonable rate for hours of such work ?
The insurers will try to wriggle out of it, so I want to be reasonable (in the legal sense), even if they aren't.
Taking lots of pictures will be a start and timing the work.
John Read more
A Neighbour's R Reg Espace was bashed 2 years ago - a new doorskin was needed.
As Matra (the aactual builder of that type of Espace) are out of business there are no spare parts for door skin.
It was custom made and the total bill was nigh on £1200 and the damage looked superficial on first inspection.
Saw a new S-Max while passing my local Ford dealer today and it looks quite attractive, albeit they had a new Galaxy along side and I had to wonder why the front-end looks to be the same on both models? I would have thought this would dilute the image of the S-max somewhat.
Anyway, can anyone see this being a success for Ford, or for the brave first time owner? I expect it will go the same way as the Signum in that the BMW/Merc/Audi badges are more attractive to buyers for their perceived values, so sales will be poor. On the second hand market however, I would expect the S-Max to offer a lot of value for money.
If buyers wanted to spend £20k plus on a Ford with some carrying capacity, surely they'd opt for the X type estate? Read more
Portugal, that was the one. I'm obliged for the information. My Galaxy almost self-destructed at about 40,000 miles with electrical problems. The engine wouldn't stop, the doors locked and unlocked themselves, and the lights were going on and off. I was expecting to be abducted by aliens.
It turned out the box of electronics under the passenger seat was under 3" of water, through there was no sign of a leak anywhere else in the car. It was a company car - they took it away and I never saw it again.
How much should I be looking to pay to have one fitted? I'd want one wired up so I can put a proper trailer with lights on. I've heard of Witter and there seem to be mobile guys to come and fit that type are they OK or can you only get the big brands fitted at their place?
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Many towbar electrics are connected using scotchlocks these days. They're quick and cheap and usually reliable because they're fitted in a dry area.
Soldered connections are much better, but more suited to long term industrial use. .
Problems arise with soldered connections if ever you decide to remove the towbar and wiring. Wires will have been cut, shortened, and soldered. Removal and restoration might well take as long as the installation. Scotchlocked connections can just be unclipped.
Hey ppl, I remember Mr. Big Bad Dave talking about getting off to London...
Wanted to buy him a drink cause I just left my forest near the Ukraine border and hit Warsaw.
I wonder when he'll be back ?
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Free enterprise is the basis of western economy. Read more
In stoke on trent they still are!
We have an au pair who thinks he's God's gift behind the wheel a view somewhat challenged by his ability to reverse into large heavy objects, the latest being a wall which totalled the rear bumper valance.
Got a quote from the main dealer of £300 and odd for replacement part, painting and fitting. £250 from a decent indy we use.
I did a search on Find a Part, just bought a nice clean one from the local scrappy for £10 and a local body shop will spray it for £40 cash.
Being a bloke I'm thinking that's at least £200 I'm better off, what stupid gadget can I buy now with the 'savings' Read more
>>perhaps swop the au pair for a female version - better drivers, surely!
Not so sure that would be my opinion,but as certain insurance co`s seem to think so, who am I to argue:-(
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Steve
Hi,
my Mondeo ST200, Y reg, 2001, seems to have lost the reverse lights. I have checked the bulbs and fuses, both are ok. I have also pulled up the gearstick cover to find the switch, with no joy.
Any advice on this would be much appreciated...
AdyBee.... Read more
Could you please tell me where to find the switch. In the previous reply, the gearbox was mentioned, but where abouts on the gearbox?
TIA Ady...
A basic 2 berth caravan seems to be about £10K new. Bearing in mind the technology one can buy for that money, or a lot less, plasma TVs, digital cameras, new cars with a/c and so on why are caravans so pricey? I haven't looked round one lately but they seem to be a two wheel welded chassis with brakes, suspension, and lights and a load of Ikea, MFI, Portacabin tat screwed on top. I am asking partly because my daughter bought a 7 berth static home the other day and the price rather flabbered my ghast, if you know what I mean! Read more
thanks for the drink but i dont own one,,,,,,,,,,,quite fancy one though,
One (but only one) of the reasons I prefer a hatch to a saloon is because of how much easier it is to clean the inside of the rear window on a hatch. And the older I get the more I appreciate this advantage!
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L\'escargot. Read more
so - reading this thread - am I doing something wrong?
Cos I just open the hatch and clean the window with no problems at all.
Or am I just superbly fit, lithe and tanned?
madf
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Try a Renault Breakers, I got one for my old Combo van from a GM breakers. They're normally left in gloveboxes.