emergency

One for the electrical whizzes, if I may... Having been caught out in last week's power cuts (no hot drinks and freezer stuff lost), I thought I would invest in a generator to prepare for the next time. Don't want to pay much as I only want basic back-up and the chances of further longer...

W124, Battery is flat, don't have a jump, need something that is in the boot... None of the keys will open the boot lock... Any Ideas??

I want a 'spare' or 'emergency' phone that I can give to someone who might be taking my 2 yr old out for a walk (or whatever) who either doesnt have a phone, inst charged, or has run out of credit (typical teenage babysitter... :rolleyes: ) cant seem to find a package thats:- low or nil...

You know, for drains and plumbing and infestation, etc. Anyone, like me (currently with HomeServe :eek:) have it? Anyone had to use it and had good or bad experiences? I'm thinking of binning it and saving some money. However, the law of Sod is affecting my decision-making ability!!

I want to replace my key fob battery and also check my key locks, but I can't get the emergency key out of the fob. The small black slider won't retract fully and is starting to get damaged. Any suggestions as to how to proceed. Many thanks

Did anybody watch this last night? What is happening here. In one scene we have the Police complaining about people calling 999 when there could be a "real" emergency. In the next scene they are joking about with with (what I think was) a woman. This woman is on first name terms with the...

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Required with bread at the M1 J32 - J33..... BBC News - M1 shut after 'Marmite' lorry crash in South Yorkshire eta. Must like marmite.

Hi all, My S-belt is half snapped through. Garage where it's at has quoted £550 to change: - Belt - Tensioner - Idle Pulley This was discovered when I went in to query some odd engine noise at idle. Question 1: Would you consider driving 10 miles on this? (See Q2) However, This belt was...

For some time I've pondered the need for having a survival kit and plan for dealing with a significant emergency like a natural disaster, disease epidemic, long term power outage, nuclear disaster, terror attack, etc. According to the Internet it seems there's plenty out there who have done...

Could a member of the public land an aeroplane? If during an emergency they absolutely HAD to? Helped by ATC of course... Has this ever happened?

Just came across this when looking for the above, what do you think YouTube - A Texas Flashlight Alan

SLS AMG Emergency Medical Concept Announced Press Release (Note: Translated from German) Mercedes-Benz to RETTmobil 2011 125 Years of innovation from Mercedes-Benz - even in emergency • Mercedes-Benz at the 2011 RETTmobil • SLS AMG as emergency medical vehicle • Visitor experience...

It took me weeks to get a boiler up and running again. The boiler manufacturer said the gas pressure is dittering too low between 16 and 18 millibars. He was using an electronic manometer. I wrote to E-On the gas supplier, it took them a week to reply today. They said it not their problem...

If the actuator or motor that releases the fuel filler flap were to fail, you have the option of releasing it by accessing the release knob (which is not a knob but rather looks like a key) and turning it clockwise. Its located hidden away behind the trunk lining on the right side. All this info...

Following on from another thread, I just thought it may be informative for some if we mentioned the kind of stuff we keep in the boot for emergency roadside repairs? I keep (as well as the standard MB tool kit); Basic tool kit Cable ties Gaffer tape Jubilee clips tyre compressor (or foot...

Hi all Have an unexoected opportunity to be child-free overnight tomorrow, and have promised Mrs JB a nice time. Thinking of driving into London tomorrow afternoon for night-time but could do with a recommendation for a 4 or 5* hotel with parking for tomoro ? Any thoughts ?

hi all can anyone tell me were emergency battery is in me car s320l cdi 2005

Hi all, Ive just been offered the following wheels for my C230 Kompressor (S reg, 1998, Sport, Manual): 4 x Genuine Staggered AMG 18" Alloys Sizes: 265/35 ZR 18 - 9J 18 H2 235/40 ZR 18 - 8J 18 H2 Can someone please tell me asap if these will fit. The owner says that he had them on an...

Well over the last 2 days I have seen some apalling driving from so called professional drivers. Due to the weather here there has been several bad accidents which has seen closure of the A1 since yesterday and the M1 since late last night. On my way home last night I got carved up by an...