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• Anyone tried using easydyno? (easydyno.com) 16 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  Some experimenting would appear to be necessary to set up the PC in the first place. I would guess that it is important that the tape recorder records and plays back at the same speed (ie use the same device). If you have access to a straight flat piece of road with no head/ tail wind it looks as tho you should be able to achieve repeatable results.
• 7 seats - Zafira or V70? 11 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  We're looking for a replacement for our ageing 405 SRi. 7 seats would be useful for occasional use ie friends/out-laws etc. I was considering an import or a used V70, though I wonder about the rear facing seats in the latter. Someone I know who has one says that drivers don't tailgate you when you have children in the back seats! Volvo chap says that the seats are in the safety cage area.
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  W211 spring failure 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My W211 Mercedes-Benz Estate (2007, 48,000 miles) has gone BANG quite suddenly. The RAC engineer (35 minutes from call to arrival) immediately diagnosed...
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  Can I claim for damaging my own van? 2 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have accidently damaged my new VW van while fitting a ply lining kit by using a longer screw than I should and piercing the outer skin in six places....
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  Do I need to have four matching tyres on my car? 24 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have just got a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer M Sport which has three different makes of tyres. The rear two are Bridgestone weather control A005, 225/45...
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  Will changing from run flat tyres mean a more comfortable ride? 16 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My 2020 BMW 330i is excellent except that a back injury now necessitates a more compliant ride. The original run flat tyres are quite harsh on 19-inch...
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  What's a good small van to convert into a camper? 21 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking at a small camper van or van conversion to take on day trips. It needs at least three belted seats with a kitchenette. We don’t want it...
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  How can I make my car more reliable? 6 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is there anything i can do to make my 2020 Dacia Duster more reliable, e.g. fit a premium quality battery, performance air filter, kevlar fan belt, etc?...
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  Can I add a foot rest next to my accelerator pedal? 23 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have small feet (size 3) and I have never been able to rest my foot on my automatic car floor so it hovers over the pedal while I'm driving. This has...
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  What is my car worth and where can I sell it safely? 15 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have an MG ZS Exclusive automatic 2020 silver grey with 11000 miles. Alas, I am giving up driving and wish to sell. What would be the best method, in...
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  How can I sell my Category N car? 6 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to sell my Category N Audi A3 saloon 1.8 S Line, a 2015 car with 55,000 miles on the clock. I am struggling to sell it, could I please get...
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  I'm rejecting a car but the dealer is deducting £2000 for loss of value, is this fair? 31 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a BMW X3 2019 model in Jan 2023 and it has developed issues with its brake discs. I have given the dealer four opportunities to repair but...
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  Which Suzuki Swift model is best? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 1.2 Suzuki Swift but would like more power and refinement. A Suzuki salesman recommended the Swift with the Boosterjet engine which I eventually...
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  What would you suggest as a cheap towing car? 23 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have about £6500 (including trade) to spend on something bigger to replace my Vauxhall Corsa. I need something that's able to tow our track cars (a 2003...
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  I'm thinking of buying a used Ford Fusion, is this a good choice? 2 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Hi. I want to buy a good automatic hatchback car for my regular commute to work (driving mainly on the highways and occasional trips to the supermarket...
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  Can I change my tyres for a better ride? 30 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My Toyota Auris has tyres that are 205/55/16. An option on the car is 195/65/15. I'm after a softer, quieter ride and I wondered if 'downgrading' to the...
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  What documents do I need when buying a used car? 31 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What documents are needed when buying a used car?
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  SEAT warranty - can I take my car to a Volkswagen dealer to be serviced? 17 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a SEAT Arona due its first service soon and there is no SEAT dealer near me but there is a decent Volkswagen one. If I get it serviced there will...
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  When should a cam belt be changed? 25 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  The official recommendation by Volkswagen for a cam belt change on the Polo 1.2 TSI is 60,000 miles or at five years, a cam belt inspection. Nowhere does...
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  Will my car insurance policy cover me to driver my son's sports car? 14 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My son is moving back to London from Scotland. During the move my son is borrowing our huge estate car to transport his stuff, leaving us with his snazzy...