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• KANGOO DIESEL SL19dCi 70 Van - Kangoo Cambelt 13 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  it in this condition to a local garage for an MOT and for the engine issue to be looked into. An hour after dropping it off I had a call to say my van wouldn't start when they tried to drive it into the repair bay and on taking off the cam belt cover found the timing belt to be very slack. They said at this point
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  How do I get my vehicle into the 'historic tax class'? 4 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Land Rover that is approaching its 40th year. Please can you let me know how to get it classed as 'historic'?
• Citroen Relay 2013 - Breaks and Front Suspension arm pin repair cost 6 Mar 2022 (Forum)
  Hello all, My van has failed MOT today and they quote me £1460 for repair, which seems steep after checking cost of parts online. As long as I could probably deal with break pads myself, I'm not attempting to fix suspension issues. Can anyone please advise on what's the average cost
• Help! Unknowingly Sold a car that was previously written off 30 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  I recently sold my Berlingo van, in a private sale and the buyer paid in cash,which came with an 11 month mot (with 2 minor advisories) I also provided all receipts of all work I had done to the vehicle whilst in my possession. The buyer has recently contacted me stating that the vehicle had
• Tracing an owner HJ ? 29 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Today's DT HJ is asked how to trace the current owner of Jag MKO 200 F but was unable to help. Faced with the same problem couple years ago and no help from DVLA re my old XR3i that I had owned for 19 years here is what I did; Go to MOT history which for the Jag reads
• Ford Transit Connect - Found a van, but should I worry about advisories? 23 Feb 2022 (Forum)
  Really grateful of any insight from knowledgable people who can help me make a sensible decision.   I've been looking for a ULEZ compliant small van to turn into a small camper for weekend camping and climbing trips - and maybe further later in the summer. Don't need anything
• Vauxhall Movano - Brake Failure - Whos Liability? 6 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  I bought this vehicle 10 days ago (14/05/11) from a dealer in Bristol. Van is 05 plate has done 66450k miles.  Priced at £3990.  MOT done on May 2nd (no advisory issued) It was a bit untidy, so the dealer offered to fix and respray the dented sills, repair torn seat
• Insurance, tax and SORN question 20 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Good morning, Can you let me know if the law has been broken. A member of  my staff purchased a vehicle from an auction.  The vehicle he collected had no taxed but did have a valid MOT in date, he drove the vehicle back 3rd party through his own
• Ford Transit - Warranty advice wanted 20 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  , I purchased a van from a fleet hire company, a van that had been leased out but was now at the end of it's lease period, and became available for sale
• Farewell faithful VW 13 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  After 9 years ownership, I have today sold my '97 P reg 2.4D Transporter. a LWB High Roof variant. I bought it at one year old from a main dealer as an ex demo/parts delivery van and not once in all these years has it let me down! Admittedly I only covered 105,000 miles in it, mainly commuting
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  Can I remove a DPF from a new car? 21 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a new car, preferably a larger SUV style vehicle (I don't like the smaller versions) but I am worried about DPF filters as I work for...
• VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER SWB MOTOR CARAVAN 1968cc - intermittent over-revving 18 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  I have had the van since new. It is our only vehicle and has only done 52k miles. It always starts first time, and no cutting out until I switch off. But intermittently I wll drive up to the main road and whilst waiting there the revs will bre revving as though starting in a grand prix. The same
• escort 1.4. Tickover too high? 2 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Good evening fellow petrolheads, Have just bought a 51 Escort van with LPG conversion and it goes very well and cheaply. It is a bit slow to return to tickover when on overrun but settles to about 800rpm which seems a bit high. At its recent MOT the mechanic suggested marking the idle speed
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  Is it legal for me to tow my friend's uninsured classic car to a garage? 22 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have been asked by a friend to tow his 1976 Volkswagen Beetle to a specialist garage for repair. The Beetle is not MoT'd or insured. It's MoT exempt...
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  Renault Trafic Rimini - 1996 Renault Trafic Camper Buying Advice 17 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  Hello, Me and my girlfriend have been looking to buy a camper van for a while and went to view a 1996 Renault Trafic Rimini today. Unfortunately we fell in love with this hen's tooth! Petrol version with power steering. They are asking £5500 and I'm assuming I can get it down
• fabia engine warning - oil overfill 5 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Had my Fabia 1.4 16v in last wednesday for an annual service, mot, brake fluid change at skoda dealer. £350. Used the car little during the week, a couple of miles and this tues went up the road 130 miles or so. A day later a little into the return journey the amber engine warning light came on so
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  At what age should tyres be replaced? 24 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I know that tyres are date stamped on the tyre wall but who is out there monitoring those age stampings other than ourselves? Is there a recommended age...
• Subaru Forester - The answer is a Subaru Forester... But tow weight? 6 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Hi all! Going to look at a petrol Subaru Forester to use as a working vehicle in, well, a forest! 2008 2 ltr with a tow bar already fitted and I will see exactly how it looks like tomorrow morning but looks very clean on the pictures. Long MOT and apparently a service history. We
• "People carrier"- as opposed to...? 23 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  , too. "Able to transport people and/or luggage": Barring two-seaters, wowee, show me a car that doesn't do that! In Spain a legal quirk provides the category "Mixto" ("combination") for large vans and some cars like the Chrysler Voyager, which can be registered for the first four years as a "trade
• Accuracy of Parkers 20 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I am shortly having to sell my Legacy GLS Estate (my third) due to purchase of new business which necessitates running a commercial.The purchase includes a sign written van so I need to sell privately within the next 4 to 6 weeks. Parkers guide recommends £3025 for a private sale and £3295 from