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  • Cars on TV 9 May 2003 (Forum)
    Just been watching one of the numerous house programmes on TV(Channel 4's Selling Houses) and noticed the camera lingering for rather a long time on the Peugeot 607 driven by the presenter. If you watch Location, Location, Location you'll see them do the same with a Volvo XC90. Not really bothered about a debate about the pros and cons of soft marketing, but it got me thinking once again about the long, chequered relationship between cars and TV. Everybody has their favourite, but for my money you can't beat VHK 741S, a Granada which used to appear on The Sweeney back in the 1970s.
  • Which car do you recommend for towing a horsebox and carrying four children? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2005 petrol 2.4-litre Volvo XC90 with 60,000 on the clock. My dear wife recently put a tow bar on it to pull the recently-acquired two horses...
  • Cars with 4x4 and a long (2m+) load bay - what do you suggest? 1 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a car with a long load bay for moving large, long items and 4x4 for getting across muddy fields. I need more ground clearance than the...
  • Am I legally required to convert my speed from kph to mph? 6 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering importing a 2003 Volvo XC90 into the UK. It is LHD and the speedometer is only calibrated in km/h. Will this be legal?
  • Winter Driving in Norway 16 Feb 2010 (Forum)
    Mostly 2WD cars with plenty of RWD and a few 4WD including some Subaru Outback and Forester taxis! Saw very few large SUVs - in fact I saw just two Merc MLs, two XC90s and I think that was it.
  • Can I get my deposit back 12 Oct 2009 (Forum)
    Today, I paid a deposit of £500 for a Volvo XC90 T6. (Purchase price £11k) When I test drove the car, there was a strange noise when putting the car in reverse. The dealer said that he wiuld investigate and fix it. However, I have now looked on the internet and fond that the car is prone to gearbox failures which generally cost in the region of £5k to resolve.
  • Finance advice needed 1 Sep 2004 (Forum)
    We've got a new Volvo XC90 arriving in November, about £17,000 saved in the kitty and a wheezing '93 Saab 9000CSE with 160k on the clock to chop in (I trust the salesman to keep a professional attitude when he makes his offer of not a lot).
  • What large SUV has comfortable seats? 16 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I am a 75 year old pensioner and I am looking for the large SUV that has the most largest, widest and most comfortable driver seat with the most adjustability....
  • Need a 4x4 - which SUV/Crossover would you recommend? 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We currently have a Ford Galaxy for carrying three kids to school. It has been a very good car for clobber, although obviously uninspiring to drive, but...
  • Insurance - £200 Premium for Tinted Windows 10 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Renewal for my Volvo XC90 came through from Direct Line for a fraction under £500, this seemed high so I logged on to the Direct Line website to see what...
  • What could replace my Toyota RAV4 which has softer suspension for a more comfortable ride? 2 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a long term chronic back injury and yet need to do a fair bit of travel work-wise. I presently drive a Toyota RAV4 and have enjoyed its higher profile...
  • What to buy after armageddon ... 24 Sep 2025 (Forum)
      ( lets assume they all are in VGC, all on same tyres.. and yes these are all available on autotrader for under £3k )   Suzuki Jimny Toyota Rav4 Petrol Fiat Panda 1.3 and 0.9 XC90 pre 2006 BMW X3 / X5 pre 2005   Other suggestions if they are in the budget welcome lol  
  • Stylish reliable 4x4 under £5k whats the issue ! 26 Nov 2015 (Forum)
    Having a look through forums I think I have made a final list ( although I'm sure people will disagree ) Subaru Outback 2.5 SE Volvo XC90 2.4 TD D5 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRTD Mercedes-Benz M Class 2.7 ML270 CDI BMW X5 3.0d Mitsubishi Outlnder 2.0D or 2.4Sport   Any comments
  • Buying new 7 seater 30 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I currently have an Ford s max and am thinking about changing it for a four by four, I have narrowed my choices down to: Audi Q7 (2006) Land Rover Discovery...
  • Advice: Best option for next car 22 Aug 2011 (Forum)
    However, due to the bad Scottish winter last year I’m considering going for a 4x4 such as BMW X5 (3.0d SE), Volvo XC90 (2.4 D5), Honda CRV (2.2 i-DTDi ES) or Lexus RX400h. Key deciding factors for me are: Very good resale value R easonable fuel economy Lowest possible cost of ownership Automatic SATNAV 4 years maximum age 7-Seater (if available) Which would you recommend?
  • Volvo V70 (2007 - ) - 1.6D and 57mpg? 23 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    I'm intrigued - not so much because I'd rather have this engine than a D5 in a V70, but that Volvo seems to think it's a viable combination. Is this merely Volvo's attempt to counterbalance the effect of all those XC90s on its average CO 2 value - i.e. all for show and not seriously expected to sell - or should those to whom the V70 represents family motoring nirvana be rushing to place their (all right, our) orders now?
  • Car Safety-Big V Small 24 Mar 2005 (Forum)
    With the partner protection the jeeps have however still large Verbesserungspotenzial. The five-he gulf (1480 kg) had to place itself equal two giants: That 2340 kg of heavy Volvo XC90 and the Kia Sorento with 2270 kg. Largely and small met one another with in each case 56 km/h and around half the gulf width transferred. Volvo XC90 against gulf: The Volvo stands for a modern partner protection concept and is in such a way designed according to manufacturer that it preserves smaller passenger cars with a frontal one.
  • How much would a replacement PHEV battery cost? 21 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
    My wife needs to make bi-monthly 500+ mile return journeys and does not like the idea of being dependent on public chargers so cannot be persuaded to use...
  • Volvo XC60 New Model? 12 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking at buying a new Volvo XC60 for the comfortable higher ride, and the amount of space, which seems to be available with some good discounts...
  • BMW active cruise control does not detect stationary cars - is it a fault? 25 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a new BMW 420D Gran Coupe seven months with active cruise control. The system detects the car in front and maintains a safe distance, would I...
 

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