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Nissan X-Trail - MOT & service issues 16 Mar 2010 (Forum)
passed the MOT perfectly OK. Price quoted for two replacement shocks plus fitting was in the order of £650 which I though was quite steep. Inspected the shocks, no oil leaking and passes the Q&D bounce test correctly. I'm thinking that business may be slow -
Learner Driver 26 Jun 2006 (Forum)
Following hot on the heels of recent thread about 17 year old car owners....apart from Pass Plus in due course....have Backroomers any suggestions to make as to *who* to approach for lessons? Would you be recommending national schools such as BSM or AA...or would 'one-man-band' be preferable -
Disputed MOT 16 Nov 2003 (Forum)
consumption. I tested it on an incline and it freewheeled as normal. I had it tested at another garage today and it passed with flying colours (plus it only cost £35 against the Ford dealer's £40.75 - isn't it a standard fee??). I feel compelled to tell the Ford dealer he's either incompetent or maybe -
Young driver looking for insurance advice and new car advice 25 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
My uncle who is a car salesman recommended this site for someone who knows very little about how to acquire the cheapest insurance and car for my age (17). I'm... -
Thanks for recommending I take an IAM driving test. 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I changed my car last year from a Zafira to a Peugeot Partner. The Partner is wider than the Zafira and as such I had a couple of incidents. To this effect... -
Will Volkswagen repair a Teves ESP fault on my 2005 Golf Plus? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would like some assistance with how to approach Volkswagen as my 5-year-old Golf Plus (2005 with 44,000 miles) has now become the latest in a long line... -
Recommend an estate car for under £2000 to carry four kayaks? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a first car, around the £1000-£2000 mark. It has to be able to carry four kayaks on the roof and seat four passengers, and possibly even... -
Protection racket 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am taking delivery of a new car at the end of December and I am considering having the Supagard Plus treatment by the supplying dealer. Would you please... -
2006 VW Mk5 Golf Plus 1.9 TDI - Clutch Judder and White Smoke 3 Aug 2013 (Forum)
passed an MOT less than 200 miles ago. I intend to avoid VW dealers.Can anyone recommend a VW specialist in North Devon? CGH -
A big 'Thank You' from Gordon Brown 17 Sep 2005 (Forum)
I'd just like to pass on a heart-felt 'Thank You' to all those motorists who took the oppurtunity to stock up on petrol over the last few days. Buy at the top of the market is my advice: in this way you have the satisfaction of maximising your contribution to the exchequer and to oil company -
Bad driving LGV, report?? 8 May 2010 (Forum)
2, (on checking my mirrors I could see a lorry in lane 1 some way back which I'd passed before entering the 40mph area, plus another car in lane 3) Once past the horsebox I could have moved back into lane 1 but decided that I was gaining on a car ahead in lane 2 (I'm still at 40mph on cruise), plus -
Why has the insurance for my triplets increased to £6000 now they've passed their driving tests? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently forwarded you a quote to get my three 17-year-old triplets driving. I got a quotation of £1300 for a 2010 Toyota Auris with my daughter as the... -
free virtual beer! A new puzzle ;-) 22 Apr 2010 (Forum)
I thought, let`s try a puzzle for a change - so here goes. A single photograph will identfy the object in question and two of the clues below are in the photo. Most clues - plus identification wins. For decades `they` (in the generic sense) had their own way (and at at one time -
LAND ROVER 25 Mar 2001 (Forum)
directive on driving licences it is proposed and will get passed that anyone over 45 must sit a new wriiten exam every ten years plus medical. licences will only be valid for ten years . -
Skid marked 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
My eldest son passed his driving test 2 weeks ago. Unfortunately, last Friday he had his first accident, driving well below the posted speed limit but... -
Where can I get a replacement mirror housing for my Renault Megane Cabrio? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently noticed that the right-hand indicator in the drivers mirror of my 2011 Renault Megane Cabrio had stopped working, and closer inspection revealed... -
Can you do a feature with information specifically for younger drivers? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
As many of your readers will be grand/parents of teenage drivers, would it be worth doing a feature on: tips for teenage drivers, how to find/what to look... -
No indication 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Our 17 year old is currently learning to drive. Yesterday we were approaching a mini roundabout with traffic following us. The sight lines meant there... -
One for the collective 26 Sep 2018 (Forum)
Just walking back from town and near home on a narrow pavement I heard a shout from behind "MOVE". Turned to look and hit a cyclist who was trying to pass me on the pavement a glancing blow that ended up with him going onto the road. Luckily there was no traffic and all he did -
Car insurance for newly qualified driver 11 Jun 2006 (Forum)
My son passed his car test a fortnight ago. He is 17 years old and has become demoralised at the huge cost of insurance and the fact our insurance company (Direct Line) will not have him as a named driver on the family car - a Picasso 2.0 Hdi(hardly a performance car!). He is doing the 'Pass Plus
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