I was trying to source a rattle behind the dash on a Punto (2000 Reg).
After removing and replacing the instrument panel a few times and
'gently' feeling a few of the cables near the passenger compartment fuse
box, the Airbag warning light is now permanently on and the passenger

Hi group,
Ok I got my multimeter today cheapy from maplins. connected it all up after
reaidng the instructions. here are my readings.
Battery test while car was off: 12.9v

Anybody point me in a reputable place online for car batterys ? (for a vw
bora 1.6)
I was thinking it might be cheaper buying from a motorfactors as for weight
of delivery.

Everything from a panel to a full car with the keys in the ignition...
http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=9321

The laguna heater knob is stuck on minimum Blue setting and will not
turn how ever much force i use. I wondered if anyone knew a why this
might be.
Many thanks!

Phoned the very few local Ford dealers near me to enquire about mk6 Escort
brake discs/pads on their own, no fitting etc. Got quoted silly money;
anybody got any idea which manufacturer makes Ford brake parts?
I've been trawling the net, and noticed on eurocarparts that 'Ate' and

Hi all,  i have a set of unusual wheel trims from Japan but one is missing
so i cant use them.  I have tried to source a replacement but am running
short of ideas other than finding someone in Japan who might be able to
help.

A girl I know (39 years old) asked for an insurance quote (elephant.co or
diamond, I forget which she said) for herself, she then asked how much to
add an extra driver (50 years old)  The quote with two drivers was 50 quid
cheaper than her alone!  So if you are asking for a quote ...

With the engine switched on the hand brake warning light is flickering
or going out prior to me taking the hand brake off.
Is this just a hiccup or signs of electrical problems. (as far as I
can see other warning lights are working)

I've a 1992 Opel Astra F with 201K miles on clock. Recently, the
average fuel economy has dropped from 50mpg to 44 mpg and in cold damp
conditions, the car is sometimes very difficult to start if left
standing for more than a few days. It idles smoothly though. While

It's an Mk1 Mondeo and the bearing noise is annoying. The judder when
starting isn't helpful either! Judder probably means that the oil
seals should also be renewed. What else should be renewed "once we're
there"?

I left the trusty old cavalier at my father's house whilst I went on holiday
for 2 weeks. I told him there was no need to drive or run it to charge the
battery. However, when I returned he informed me that he had "run it for a
few minutes to charge the battery", ugh.

Having taken the advice a few posts down to buy a multimeter which I will I
was just wanting to confirm the process of testing the batter and
alternator. I've been googling the group to find out so just wanted to run
it by someone to make sure I'm am carrying this procedure out ...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/new-12v-car-motorbike-battery-alternator-tester_W0QQitemZ1
70080369358QQihZ007QQcategoryZ30921QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
its used to check your battery and alternator.
Just wondering if its a good buy ?
I would use it to check those only, so would ...

I've recently bought a second hand Ford Focus 1.8, (year 2000) and
from the start I've had cold strating problems with the car that I
can;t get to the bottom of.
Basically when the car has been sat for a few hours when you turn the