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  • Any - Old jack as bead breaker 6 Apr 2017 (Forum)
    Long time since I last did this, and when I did IIRC driving onto the tyre or using the heel of a bottle jack under the car worked OK.  Not any more. Just slip off. I might have lost the knack.  I suspect my old (Girling) tyre levers were better than my current ones too. I kept the old screw-jack when I scrapped my Ford Sierra, which works a bit, though i think some curved extension plate to the foot to keep the pressure near the bead would work better.
  • Peugoet 306 TD 1.9 - Bottom Hose 6 Jan 2011 (Forum)
    My problem is that the notch on my new radiator and the one on the new hose only line uo in a way that the hose is sitting next to the main radiator tank and the only way to get the hose in the right position is to twist the hose itself which leaves a kink in the hose. Stupidly i didnt take note of the old hose on the old radiator before removal just took it all off. The notch on the old radiator is the same as the new but i no longer have the old hose. Could anyone help please as i am quickly loosing patience with this car!!
  • Why do you say that modern cars have a 7-year lifespan? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    You state that a car is designed to last a maximum of seven years. If this is the case how do you explain the huge number of cars on the road that are...
  • Which old car? 5 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I want to keep a car at my parents, it will be used once a month and kept off road but not garaged. I have a Golf mk2 1988 1.6 cl 32k miles which is...
  • Should I buy a five year old car that has had five previous keepers? 20 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I know that five keepers in five years is quite a lot and certainly more than average. But should this put me off buying a used BMW 535d?
  • Which cars have a low boot lip and enough space for a big old dog? 25 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I have a big dog (a 10-stone Leonberger) and we're expecting it to have rear leg problems in later life. I'm looking for a reliable car with a low boot...
  • Rover 25 SRS light 2 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My 86 years old mum has a 2005 Rover 25 1.4 Impression with 22500 miles and in great condition. However, the SRS light stays on all the time and the handbook...
  • £15k company car - what do you suggest? 6 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I've got £15k to spend on a company car which must be a diesel, not older than 2 years old and no bigger than 2.0-litre litre. Will cover around 25,000...
  • Need a small car but dislike the new Fiesta - any recommendations? 1 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My husband and I have had several Ford Fiestas over the years and are now ready to change our present one which is nine years old. However, we don’t like...
  • Honds CR-V failed head gasket 27 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a three-month old ex-demonstrator Honda CR-V in 2004 from a main dealer. Since then, I have had it serviced every year at the main dealer and...
  • Buying a nearly new car - which would you recommend? 15 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a one year old (or newer) car. I have up to £15,000 to spend and want a decent specification for my money. I have short listed the Mazda...
  • What 3 or 4 year old car for high mileages? 12 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I need to replace my 04 plate Fiesta as my job now involves a commute of 500 miles a week. I need a reliable, economical and comfortable hatchback, as...
  • Can I insure my grandson on my car and leave it with him to use? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have bought and own a small Vauxhall 1.2 Corsa year Nov 2000. I want to take out comprehensive insurance for it in my name and add my 18-year-old grandson...
  • Getting rid of a second car 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I drive between us a 4 year old Clio Dynamique S (19,000miles) and a 3 year old Grand Vitara DDIS SZ5 (17,000Miles) used to tow our 1325kg...
  • Lease or buy? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Thinking of selling my 15k 2009 (09) Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge for £7k to help with my finances. Should I buy a small car around the £2k mark, or should I...
  • Action direct 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    What is Ford Direct? I have been looking for a particular car with a particular spec through main dealers and they are coming back with offers such as...
  • Car for 18-year-old son 9 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I wondered what the best car would be and how much it would be to insure for my 18 year old son. He he passed his test 2 days after his 17th and has...
  • Wandering car 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We want a selectable 4x4 (auto preferably) that is about 2 or 3 years old with excellent reliability and economy (which presumably means diesel, although...
  • Is an engine flush necessary for a year old car? 6 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I have a year old SEAT Ibiza coming up for its first service, with 6500 miles completed. The SEAT garage have asked if I would like an engine flush as...
  • After a car with easy access - what do you suggest? 8 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for 1 year old low mileage manual petrol Qashqai, Sportage or Yeti. I only do 8,000 miles a year. Which make and model would you recommend...
 

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