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What about something like this 2.5 Ton High Lift Trolley Jack For 4x4, Vans, SUV's No messing about with blocks of wood, so should be quicker and safer!

They look very neat and tidy - very unobtrusive when folded.

I think he's modded the rear suspension as well.

One option would be a caravan microwave - come with a built in invertor, so no issues about handling the load. Personally I can't be bothered with the things.

On the important issue of washing your bottom, I did see a farmer who had installed a set of water jets in a corner of his yard. Drove his 'fender over them, turned on a tap (timed shut off, I think) went and had a coffee and the job was done. Used it everytime he went in a field or on gritted...

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No, they don't know the advisories from the last test. Many items are just going to be a matter of opinion. Wheel bearings always have a bit of play, and with the leverage of a big wheel can seem quite a bit; they will list it on the advisory to cover themselves. They can't tap every inch of a...

Just to add that I am also interested in the idea of moving the handbrake, as it really does cramp the leg space. Has anybody done it?

When I needed a new seal for the door of my old classic I just got on line and googled "rubber strip". Very educational!

When I did my course a few years back I was able to try several different types of welding. I liked gas a lot. It easily welded great thick chunks of metal, but if you were careful about the flame you could weld body thickness quite well. I found I could get on better than with MIG, but...

This may be too far away for you, but I have a softdash for sale at the moment, as I want to get a defender. Very sound chassis and body. Have a look at Land Rover Range Rover Classic Softdash 1994 3.9 Auto w LPG - REDUCED | eBay Might come down on the price a bit?

Arc welders are much cheaper (missing all that wire feed mechanism), more portable, but I found it impossible to use, as the distance from your hand to the work, particularly with a new rod, made it very difficult to position - so the arc kept going out, or the tip sticking. Personally, I got...

If you want a quality result, see if you can get on a course locally. There is a lot to know about welding if you are going to get a good result, and it is an opportunity to practice with their kit, find out if you are any good at it, and what kit you can work with.

I should say that you may well have problems finding somebody to read the 14CUX. It is not OBDII, and when I was having trouble my mechanic was reduced to trying to read the voltages on the connectors for things like Lambda sensors, as nobody within 100 miles had the old kit any more. I got...

I'm also interested in "on-road" improvements - what about suspension?

Some more from mine Disposable gloves (from petrol pump box) Disposable boiler suite (packs very small) Seat cover Piece of tarpaulin Small pot of Swarfega Old hand towel Needle nose pliers Wind-up torch rather than replaceable batteries, or rechargeable in fag socket Spare PAYG phone...

I'm talking here about the toolkit you carry in the car, not the big box of ancient junk in the garage. I'll start off with: Socket set Torque wrench Open jaw and ring spanners Good quality adjustable Decent set of screwdrivers. Really big screwdriver Hammer. What else would you add?

So, did you check around for quotes? Insurance co. will increase your premium for no reason, just in the hope of getting away with it.

You can put the numberplate into the LEZ, and it will tell you what they think it is, and that should be straight from the DVLA. Similar issues apply to the Dartford Crossing, Severn Bridge, and other toll areas. They check your number plate, and if you haven't paid the commercial rate you will...

Trouble with DIY Waxoyl is that it is a real pain without a lift or pit. I know, I did my caravan, which is a much simpler job.