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• Farewell faithful VW 13 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Bet the Defender doesn't last that long trouble free.... Blimey, I never thought I would feel sad about selling a van....
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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.
• 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 control valve then taking out its retaining bolts and rotating the valve a touch to reduce the revs.
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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)
  - It has passed every MOT since 2013 however I wouldn't trust the last one 100% as it's in a small dealership. - It has 12 months MOT - Inside has been quite well kept and it does seem like it had a careful owner previous to the dealership.
• fabia engine warning - oil overfill 5 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  I rang the AA and asked them and they sent a van, his computer wouldn't talk to it for whatever reason but he said it was overfilled with oil and so didn't want me to drive it, but didn't know if this was the problem. I got a tow back which is a another story.
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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)
  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 can buy it outright and take our time selling either the big van or the family car. I just want to ask about towing. We have a 750kg unbraked trailer that we will be using for bee keeping and general moving about of equipment.
• "People carrier"- as opposed to...? 23 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  "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" vehicle (lower VAT and lower top speed, but six monthly MoT tests), regardless of numbers of seats or actual usage, and then re-classified.
• 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 a main dealer. However, my local dealer has a 97 P on the forecourt at £4995!!
• Bumpers and o/s trim for 96 Trafic 23 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Hi Does anyone know a good cheap source for second hand bumpers, plastic bonnet trim and NSR light Cluster for my 96 Renault Trafic in the Westcountry, or even nationally, where delivery is not a problem? This van appears to be in shockingly good condition with the exception of these and a few minor dents. As it is being kept as a domestic pet, I wouldn't mind lavishing a bit of attention on it. Obviously the top of my priorities is a full service and pre MOT inspection including a cambelt change.
• FIAT Doblo Cargo - Shaking on acceleration in all gears 7 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  The best they could suggest was to try replacing the N/S driveshaft completely, though as I say the inner CV joint is new. I think they were stumped. The van passed its MOT back in December with no advisories (the wobble was evident at that stage and I had a local garage inspect the front underside prior to the MOT test). Sooooo... If anyone has managed to take all of this info in, and has any idea where I should investigate next, please chime in and I'll try to get this van back on the straight and narrow.
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  How much will my 1995 Ford Mondeo Ghia X be worth? 5 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Mondeo Ghia X, 1995 with a 6 cylinder, 2.5l engine. It has done about genuine 70km with new driveshafts, suspension, clutch, starter, windscreen,...
• Brief Skoda Citigo test 16 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  When SWMBO's Saab was in for a service and MOT we were lent a Skoda Citigo. It was a 3 door with dairly basic spec, so suspect it was the 59 bhp version. For:- Reasonably nippy Light, precise steering and gearchange Quite refined, but...........see 'Against' Most controls had that lovely VW quality feel Tight turning circle Plenty of stowage space Had the feel of a larger car Clearly laid out dashboard, instruments even included a small revcounter Tailgate closed softly, lovely quality feel   Against:- Very thick A-Pillars, enough to hide a Transit van when exitting a side road Dashboard looked rather like a cliff face Heated rear window switch, with warning light, masked by steering wheel Choppy ride on uneven surfaces ...... a bit too much road noise for my liking along with..............
• Steyr Daimler Puch - A testimony to German Engineering 29 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Our 1998 SDP 290GD Van has been sitting parked up in a grass field since Feb 2013, I sliped(i.e. dragged) her out, unstarted (& not the slightest sign of sticking brakes at all btw) sometime earlier this summer with the tractor, and left her parked up on concrete, nonetheless grass was still growing out from the bottom of the drivers door, today.
• Fiat Doblo Cargo - Smoking when cold 10 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  Hi guys, hoping someone can help a man tearing his hair out. A year ago I bought a Fiat Doblo for work. The van starts every time and runs very well, but when at cold and idle it produces a lot of white smoke (and a strong smell) and ‘hunts’ a bit at idle- smoke starts about 30-45 seconds after starting motor.
• Citroen C5 - What would you do in my situation? 18 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Purchased my C5 Nov 2013 £4,500 - 76,000 miles. Dec 2013 replaced Turbo £2,600 (main dealer). MOT in May 2014 £750 (local garage), Serviced Aug 2014 £350, Nov 2014 Engine ceased and car written off. The reason for the engine ceasing is likely, but unconfirmed, unless I pay a mechanic to inspect at my expense, due to a problem with the turbo.
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  We bought a vehicle that isn't fit for purpose. How do we get our money back? 2 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter just bought a horsebox that was converted for her. She took delivery on Friday. She took it for a drive yesterday after she taxed it, but oil...
• Audi A3 - Buying a high mileage A3 - advice needed 6 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  logcode=p - This one has a lot of miles (123k) but it looks the business and seems to have full service http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/bargain-2004-audi-a3-diesel-20-black-good-condition-long-mot-and-tax-not-leon-golf/1037421906#photo-content - this one looks nice and seems pretty cheap, but I'm not sure if it's got service history I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to buying cars so could you give me an opinion on those cars and what I should be looking for?