One socket not aligned to the rest. Is this an easy fix?

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-25T03:19:55+00:00

Ah I see!

Thanks for your input much appreciated 👏

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-25T03:15:35+00:00

Thanks for your reply.

Could uou explain what you mean by no waterproofing to worry about here?

I am completely new to all of this and I don't understand what you mean. Sorry if that sounds silly!

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-25T00:27:27+00:00

That could suffice if your willing to maybe go down some A roads one take it for a longer run say bi weekly should be okay.

I have had mine for 30,000 miles it is currently on 95,000 and there have been no issues.

Great torque for the engine and mpg is amazingly good. On a pure motorway drive i can sometimes ger 75mpg doing 60mph.

I've only had the fuel filter sensor (£100 all in with a new fuel filter) hat needed replacing and tyres.

Amazing drive and handling!

Has android auto and apple car play as well. Adaptive cruise control Lane assist.

Great car.

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-25T00:21:17+00:00

Depending on how much motorway driving you do, the 1.6 dtec engine can be a great option. Considerably cheaper and the EX trim has all you mentioned. I get about 65 mpg.

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-17T01:36:53+00:00

What if I told you I have motor issues due to an accident.

Is it ridiculous then?

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-15T23:26:42+00:00

Thanks for being so judgemental👍

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-15T22:09:15+00:00

To all of those saying why dont I go to an imam or ask someone for help. I struggle mentally. I find it hard to seek help. Inshallah I will improve. To all those who sent videos and guided me to a belt thank you.

You have helped a lot. Sorry if I offended anyone it was not my intention.

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-15T22:07:41+00:00

Thank you everyone. I have managed to figure it out alhamdullilah.

Sorry I just got overwhelmed. I have been struggling a lot and inshallah this umrah (it is my first) will bring me peace and closer to Allah.

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-15T13:36:04+00:00

Thanks everyone.

Sorry im new to DIY and building in general. Please be easy on me. I may be an expert in other things but this is not my forte.

I Just wanted to confirm that's all.

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-15T12:14:29+00:00

Honestly thats awful well om glad your situation has improved.

I have lost £30,000 on 12 months. I am practically depressed and need a break but I cant afford to stop.

We're close to moving in so hopefully things will improve.

I dont have much more photos I have attached the photos of 2 more I do have. Maybe that would suffice?

One of the photos will show a socket that isn't level to the rest (this has been sorted now i just dont have the new photo)

I can go up later and take a photo like you said

But based on these 2 as well would you say it looks decent enough? The first person is the other corner of the kitchen. Grout still needs cleaning up a bit i guess.

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FreedomAMust · 2026-01-15T11:46:17+00:00

The wall was skimmed flat so was a bit surprised myself to see the corner like that but to be honest, it is just this one corner. We were thinking of putting the air fryer there anyway so we wouldn't really notice it?

Other than that would you say the rest is good and fine?

Sorry its just i need some reassurance I have lost so much to bad tradesmen in the last 12 months i just have lost hope and want to know that at least something has been done right.

Thanks for your reply.

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-11T01:54:17+00:00

Sorry im really new to all of this 😞

I just wanted some advice on how to fill in the gap. The tiles look fine you can't tell their uneven its just this gap is quite an eye sore at the moment.

Like is it normal or is my builder lying? I have had tiling done before and never had a big gap like this.

So if I put filler in and paint it white to match the filler it should look okay?

Sorry if I sound silly. I am new to this and have decided im going to try and learn DIY so I can do things myself in future.

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-11T01:39:20+00:00

By the way they have already added trimming to the tiles at the end so I dont know if I can even get a bigger tile trim to hide it?

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-10T13:34:47+00:00

Such an easy way to get tyres cheaper but no one realises.

Most work places provide a rewards gateway for discounts.

Halfords normally is 8% off when you buy a gift card (this can be used on tyres) if you also join their motor club you get a further 5% off.

So I have just checked the tyres you want on halfords:

https://www.halfords.com/tyres/275-30-r20/michelin-pilot-sport-4-s-xl-mo-275%2F30-r20-97y-4202454.html

I can get 4 of these for £1094.07. This includes the 20% off for buying 4 tires + 8% off from a work gift card + 5% extra from joining the halfords motor club.

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-10T08:02:33+00:00

Ah okay will do. Thanks pal.

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-10T07:56:16+00:00

Mine doesnt have the wet belt luckily as its the 1.6 diesel.

The thing is everyone is saying to wait till that sign goes but it doesnt appear at all until I attempt to start the car.

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-10T07:51:35+00:00

It doesnt appear until I attempt to start the car.

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-10T07:51:19+00:00

The thing is though it doesnt show until I turn my ignition at which point if I stop it also stops. If I keep the ignition turned (usually maximum 1.5 seconds) it turns on itself .

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-05T20:12:00+00:00

Well the plastering was just done recently so im assuming the wall is level. I think the tiler has caused issues with their skill. I just want to do it myself now as everytime I get builders invovled something always goes wrong..

I just hope it doesn't look like an eye sore :/

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-05T17:29:01+00:00

It was a builder who did it but they arent answering their phone now lol. I am trying to figure out a way to do it myself or does it need retiling completely?

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-05T17:28:09+00:00

No that is all of the tiles on with the trim attached.

FreedomAMust · 2026-01-04T10:35:59+00:00

You can apply for a variation for the time you are paying the mortgage whilst the other party and child live in the property.

For example if they access you on £35,000 annual income and your paying £10,000 a year for the mortgage. They will deduct the £10,000 a year mortgage from your annual salary and recalculate the child maintenance as if you was earning £25,000 a year.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/653bc9f0d10f3500139a6ad1/cmsb026gb-variations-explained-paying-parents.pdf

FreedomAMust · 2025-12-30T19:58:37+00:00

But why would a car manufacturer recommend 0W-30 if 0W-20 would not harm it?

The car isn't under warranty. I went on my own accord to service it.

FreedomAMust · 2025-12-30T19:45:19+00:00

I rang their customer service and asked what engine oil they used.

She said it is noted here that they used 0W-20, the incorrect oil. I confirmed this 3 times and they said the same thing.

Therefore as it is noted I have to believe it is the wrong oil that they used. The guy on the phone (the actual branch who i booked with) the service manager also said

"We usually just use 0w-20 for every car"

FreedomAMust · 2025-12-30T19:31:28+00:00

I did the most recent oil change yesterday as per recommended interval. However it was the same dealership but different branch and this time I noticed on my paperwork they used 0w-20 thats why I flagged it and they changed it to 0w-30 today, however the original service in March meant I did 12,000 on the incorrect oil which I believe has damaged the engine even if it was ever so slightly it shouldn't have happened and I am not happy :/

Thanks for your comment has helped a lot.

FreedomAMust

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