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  Do we have to buy a replacement vehicle for a 3rd party? 30 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My disabled daughter reversed into a van parked opposite our drive and dented the side door, rail, sill, and rear panel. It is still drivable but the...
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  Mobile moan 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My sister and brother-in-law bought an M-reg VW T4 transporter about three months ago, in order to take a road trip around Western and Eastern Europe....
• Citroen Relay II, 2002-2006 (registered 2007) - Burning smell (clutch?), slow air suspension, etc 4 Sep 2023 (Forum)
  I just got this camper van: https://www.quirkycampers.com/uk/for-sale/unleash-your-adventurous-spirit-with-our-custom-built-fully-off
• MOT Diesel Smoke Test.... 8 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  I've worked in the motor trade for all 26 years of my working life, starting in a garage as an apprentice in 1980. I worked there for 15 years until 1995 when I left to work for a motoring organisation as a patrol. I was an MOT tester from 1985 - 1995, and conducted countless tests on cars
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  What do I do if my MoT ends while I'm self isolating? 20 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently self isolating (am 70 next Friday), however, my service/MoT is due. Is there any news from the DVLA about how it plans to deal with this,...
• Please help me buy a van 21 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  and maintain. I don't mind spending some money on maintianing it but I don't want to be stuck with an expensive garden shed. Fairly secure. MOT - and worthy of it Not essential but desireable: Power Steering Diesel - not petrol if I can help it Ability to tow up to 2 tonnes (with or without pay load in van
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  Is a 25-year-old camper van an unwise investment? 7 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter wants to buy a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle with 97,000 miles. It looks in good condition and has a current MOT. Please advise what we need to...
• MOT new plate regulations 1st Oct 2007 29 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Just read this week's Honest John column in the Telegraph: http://tinyurl.com/33urse == My wife's 2002 Jaguar X-type went for a service and MoT recently. All was in good order, but an advisory notice was issued to tell us the "rear number plate might fail the next MoT". How can this be? D.B
• 1.5 diesel engine failure 3 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  Citroen Berlingo 19 plate - 4 years old, full main dealer service history and fresh MOT in March 23, 92,000 miles, 1.5 diesel engine failed on motorway and needs replacing (AA diagnosis). Any idea what the common issue is with these engines? It is my neighbours van and I haven’t had chance
• Renault Master - Minibus insurance for domestic use only 7 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Ffs getting MOT done and then my insurance is showing up on ASKmid as not insured. Could someone please nominate a minibus insurer gocompare van insurance is (wait for it!) £8000+ ?????? I'm looking completely incompetent here but truth is my husband who I have left has just dumped this on me
• mobiles and driving 4 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  number at 70 is daft but maybe the guy will do the same for me one day, or one of you. BUT it also raises the question, how often do we check things like our lights, especially now in winter? This vans may have been like that for weeks. Our Panda failed its MOT on a brake pipe at the front
• ANPRS - not always correct? 3 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I was in Hull today. We came around the corner and there was an array of marked police cars, numerous police officers and for some - that dreaded ANPRS van? Now this is the interesting bit?. ?.I am insured, I have no points, I have a full & valid UK licence and my car is MOT?d, taxed & tested
• VW - Fashion led reversing lights 15 May 2017 (Forum)
  I've today come across a new (to me at least) stupid fashion. In broad daylight a large blinged-up VW van thing started quickly reversing out of a parking space towards me as I was moving forward out of a space in the next row. I had no warning of his backing but was able to avoid contact
• 51 plate citroen relay - Reset airbag light 27 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  Hi all!  Can anyone tell me how to reset the airbag light on my sons van please??    Firstly, the airbag was fine before removal, and was only removed for steering wheel alterations.    However, the ignition was turned on at some point
• Ford Transit Connect T200 1753cc SWB Diesel - Advice Please 2 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  My son in law needs to buy this type of van. He has spotted one in Auto Trader 1 mile from his home it is reported to be in excellent condition new MOT, 78K miles, part service history, recent cam belt change, 2 owners, 2005 (54 reg) with an asking price of £3650.00. Any advice regarding
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  Van permanently parked outside - how can I get it moved? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  For the last eight weeks an old, tatty Ford Transit has been parked outside my next door neighbours' house. It hasn't moved for over eight weeks since...
• Another sneaky fine ! 13 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Well, not quite, but it feels like it. Had my SIL's Blingo van booked in for MOT on Monday. He brought it round on Sunday and informed me it needed a back box on the exhaust. I knew there was no point in presenting it as it was, 'cos of the emissions test. As it was short notice, I took it to one
• Noisy Peugeot 406 Aircon Compressor 28 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  I've got a diesel 406 HDI, 2000cc, Y reg, 170,000 miles, that my wife drives during the week while I use a van for work. About three months ago I heard a loud `clicking' from the engine that we isolated to when the air con was engaged. I took the car to the guy that does our MOT's, his advice
• Citroen Berlingo Multispace - Berlingo crankshaft sensor location 24 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  Can anybody tell me where the Crankshaft sensor is located on a 2004 Berlingo Multispace 1.9 HDi?   Better still a diagram would be much appreciated. My van starts fine but if yu rev above 2.5 krpm it cuts out, the fault code initially said the camshaft sensor which
• Ford Transit - Help with independent dealer 21 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  two MOT certificates which didn't have any advisory notes on them. On agreeing a fee, I returned with the deposit the next day, the 6th and this is confirmed on my bank statement as I withdrew the cash. My wife was with me when we paid the deposit and I showed her the van, including the fuel