From what I found, if I’ve ever needed a couple of cable ties or wood screws for a job I’ve obviously bought a pack of 500.

I don't think there are many places left which will sell loose screws or nails, etc. There was a good hardware place in Widnes till quite recently, but my shed also contains most things I need, so I haven't visited any DiY places for a while :-)

Maybe a good traditional country 'ironmongers' might, like those in Cockermouth or Chagford in Devon(?).

At various times since becoming a window cleaner I have had starting problems with the van so I have a set of decent quality jump leads. Most recently I needed to use them on a semi regular basis about a year ago with the Caddy. But I would park nose to nose with the Ignis and jump it off that when necessary.

I do remember being stuck on a customers driveway once unable to start, the customer was not in so I asked next door if it would be possible to jump start the van off her car. She handed me (a stranger to her) the keys and told me to help myself!.

"She handed me (a stranger to her) the keys and told me to help myself!."

She wasn't confusing you with Robin Askwith was she, but you misread the signs?

;)

If only!

None of our cars, or anyone else's I have been jumped from, have ever suffered ill effects. So while there may be a risk, is it really "far too great"?

Edited by badbusdriver on 10/09/2023 at 18:08

Oh no! I'm getting jump lead anxiety...I don't actually own any!