TD,
Follow the instructions here then get a good old fashioned nut and bolt,
http://www.wikihow.com/Drill-Holes-Through-Glass
dave
I can imagine the state of my poor windscreen if I tried that
Thanks all, will try a few suggestions, or just use it as an excuse for the new car that I want.
Have resolved problem. Using my consummate craft as an engineer, and after taking advices from a variety of sources, I took the bold, and ultimately succesful, course of action which had until this am eluded my pontifications on the matter in hand.
Yes..............I took the thing to the local garage !
Old pad off, cleaned window using some evil smelling concoction, new pad and mirror on. Ten mimute job and one whole hour and it has not yet fallen off again
Thank you all. TD's mind is at ease again and can get on with the important matter of posting drivel in the games section.