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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

What make/model of car was this?

Handbrake + 1st gear?

Is it correct that you should leave your car in 1st gear when parked with the handbrake on? When I took my test I was told to always leave in neutral with the handbrake on...help, confused....

mcraig

Why is it that when you blow out a candle, there is a funny smell, but if you let the candle go out by itself, there is no smell? Is it maybe something to with carbon dioxide reacting with the flame...

willowman

Ashes from Fire

Is there any way I can recycle the ashes from our solid fuel (and wood) fire around the garden? My old dad used to put soot from cleaning the chimney on our clay soil to help break it down, so I...

colin6789

Orb Street Air Rade Shelter Disaster

have just found out from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission web site that some possible relatives were killed in the Orb Street Air Raid Shelter, in Southwark , on 12 September 1940. I have not...

fruitsalad

car insurance

when you take out a new car insurance policy is it now law that you send a copy of your driving licence, i have never had to do this when i have insured my car, but a friend of mine who has recently...

astraman

Astra losing water but where?

Hi on my 1999 astra when i tap the accelerator i can hear water running noises from behind the dash especially when starting from cold.When the car is actually being drove or just sitting idling there...

paul1763

speeding

what is the speed limit for a courier company van----transit / sprinter size on a dual carriage way

poshminxi

Peugeot 306 Cabriolet Roof Problem

The automatic roof has broken & Peugeot has told me one of the Hydrolic hose's has split and i need a new one. Peugeot only sell them in pairs at a cost of around ?300 plus VAT - Does anyone know...

tufty7

What was your first car ??

To start everyone off mine was a really bad "L" reg Hillman Avenger which was written off in a head on pre seat belts law , ouch .......

matabeleboy

ring gear on nissan primera p reg possibly

HI Attempted to start this vehicle,at first the starter motor engaged, and then it sounded like the ring gear fell off.difficult to explain but it sounded like something rattling,nothing has jammed...

Crungmungus

Mandatory to provide address details - employment Law

Hi, Is it a legal requirement for me to provide my personal contact information to my employer? My employer currently has a next of kin address for emergencies as well as my mobile telephone number...

taranis

Next of Kin

Who should be named as next of kin if you have no living relatives?

Liz65

Heating-up lamp

Just recently, the heating-up lamp has been coming on in my Renault Scenic 1.9 Diesel while I'm driving. It usually happens on the motorway, doing about 65-70mph, going up a slight incline. I can feel...

Groovemaster

Inertia seat belts for Triumph Herald 16/60 Convertable

I want to fit a set of inertia type seat belts to my Herald Convertable. I have a set ( not sure from what make or model ), but I don't want to modify the car without knowing the end result will work....

derekpara

How to remove scratches from watch glass.

Anyone know if I can remove scratches from my watch glass successfully ? Can it be done ? I would prefer expert and accurate advice on this as the watch is an Omega Speedmaster. Thanks.

stevekimbell

land rover discovery 1996

My fuel gauge worked properly until i filled the tank right up, now its stopped working and the out of petrol light is on? My check engine light came on although everything seems fine? any suggestions...

turners1b

Petrol Cans

Is it legal to fill metal petrol cans at filling stations

Marymint

Combi boiler

The water gauge on my Combi boiler keeps dropping, and I have to top it up periodically. Does this mean I could have a leak in the system somewhere, and will this be a big job? The system is only 4...

buckoneton

Candle wax

Does anyone know how to stop candle wax from sticking to glass ?

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