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• The end of rust? 4 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  I was thinking the other day how DIY body repair work has gone completely from the motoring scene in the past decade or more. I used to spend many hours repairing assorted old Minis, Morris Minors and Mk2 Fiestas to keep the rot at bay. Accessory shops used to make a living selling fibreglass matting, plastic padding and those paint spray cans. Admittedly the results were sometimes mixed and any cars requiring bodywork repairs today would be classics and more likely to go to a proper repair shop using lead filler, new metal panels etc.
• Mitsubishi RVR - Opinions please 17 May 2006 (Forum)
  Is this sluggish as hell or is the 2.0i 16v petrol engine better (but what kind of economy ??) Are the rear seats removable so it can be turned into a mini-van for moving large objects ? Lastly can anyone comment on reliability and spares availablility - are servic eparts eg. filters, pads etc. off the shelf ? Many thanks for the help guys !!!
• Peugeot 306 d turbo engine problem 14 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  hi i have a problem with a 306 d turbo R reg 1998 1.9 litre turbo diesel xud engine, regularly serviced, 78k miles, cam belt replaced at 70k. when im...
• Zafira or New Corolla Verso? 2 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, Expanding family forces me to get into the 7-seater Mini-MPV realm. Am thinking of going for Auto this time as I've noticed that the wife spends a lot of drive time in 3rd gear without really noticing the whining noise coming from the bonnet! I think for me it's got to be either a Zafira 1.8 Auto (prob.
• Grating brakes on MX-5 5 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  I have a problem with my 2001/Y MX-5 1.6 that's driving me potty and I wonder if anyone can help. When braking and steering (for example when turning into a side road or negotiating a mini roundabout), I get a hideous grating, creaking noise from under the car. I can't tell whether it's from the front or back, but it doesn't happen when I brake without steering or steer without braking.
• Wacky Customised vehicles 9 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  VB" VB - you surely forgot the fake leopard skin interior and 70s afro style hair to go with it :-) What have you all done to your vehicles to make them original? I covered the back and rear wings of a Mini 850 with sailboarding stickers. I wrote XR3i and my initials on a tatty Mk 2 escort, with humbrol model paint. erm that's it. I had a very sheltered life, I never really had the chance, always alone in the playground 'sniff sniff'.
• Engines, 1960's & Today 9 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Amongst them were old handbooks & maintenance manuals of past owned everyday cars, including Morris Minor, Triumph Herald 12/50, Alfa Romeo Alfasud and Morris Mini cars. Up to the early 1980's cared for engines wore out very quickly, with mediocre lives of approximately 70,000 miles. After this point, engines with much tighter clearances were introduced togeather with early electronic ignition systems.
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  Indirect answer 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  You are my last resort after ringing round insurance companies. I bought a MINI One in April 2008, after checking with our insurance company, Direct Line,...
• Mini First 1.4 M/Y 2010 - Advice on low impact collision learner driver 2 May 2024 (Forum)
  Here goes...   My son has just got his provisional license and has bought himself a Mini First 1.4 on a '10 plate, with his own money which he's worked hard and saved for (no bank of mum and dad used here!).   He has fully comprehensive insurance with a reputable provider and we have started going out for short drives.
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  My space saver spare wheel is only 16 inches but my wheels are 18 inches - is it safe to use on the driven wheels? 26 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mini Clubman which has 18 inch alloys with low profile tyres. I have purchased a 16 inch space saver which I have been assured is suitable for...
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  I own a Riley Elf and MG Midget - which one do you think will have a higher future value? 24 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1968 Riley Elf and a 1972 MG Midget. Both are used weekly and are in fair condition. I'd like to sell one, but don't no which one will go up in...
• MINI Cooper and Cooper S - How safe are our Classic Cars? 11 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  I thought I might share with you some of my concerns about the quality of spare parts that are currently being procured to support the continued use...
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  Narrowing down sports car choice 19 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have been looking around and considering a new car and settled on a sports car/coupe/convertible. The ones that grab my attention the most are the BMW...
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  Admin fees - are they justified? 15 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Some dealers are adding an extra fee to the purchase price of their vehicles. At least one of the car supermarkets add an extra £96 as a pre-delivery...
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  BMW 3 Series convertible from the '80s; good first car, or am I mad!? 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  After an ebay hour spent looking at these online, I was wondering whether they would be affordable as a first car? My brother will be learning to drive...
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  Selling two cars to replace them with one. How best to proceed? 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My friend's husband has been recently died and she has been left with the following cars: Rover 75, Connoisseur CDTI Tour Estate, 04 reg, Mileage: 75,650,...
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  Widow’s wheels 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful for suggestions. I am recently widowed, and need advice on choosing a suitable car. My husband had a Rover 800, which has been sold....
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  Roller bawl 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  6 weeks ago driving my new Nissan Qashqai Visia on a B class Suffolk road at 40mph at a right bend, I espied a pool of water on the nearside and decided...
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  Speedos of discontent 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Why is it that the majority of vehicles display speed in analogue format, viewed down a dark tunnel between steering wheel hub and rim, requiring maximum...
• Oil consumption and regular servicing 9 Jul 2024 (Forum)
  On here we often see reports of heavy oil consumption in certain engines - e.g. MINIs.  I am wondering just how much the early servicing history of an engine affects its later life. The 1991 Pug 205 (1.4 petrol) car I got at the end of 2022 from its original owner came with an almost complete servicing history.