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• Longterm car storage 1 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  what precautions are necessary if a vehicle is to be kept stationary outdoors and offroad without beng started longterm - lets say around 6mths. Aside...
• Vehicle storage 4 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  I am taking my VW off road (garaged) until June this yr and wanted to know what, if anything i need to do in order for the car to stay happy and not cause...
• vitodens-222-f-35kw - Storage Combi versus System boilers 31 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  I am sorry if it is obvious however what is the actual difference between the two.   what are are the advantages and disadvantages of storage combi over system for a big 5 bed house 4 bathroom and 20 radiators, no more than 2 bathrooms will be used at the same time. vitodens-222-f-35kw have 130 litre storage and will provide 18L/M pressure.
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  How do I find the best insurance for my classic car? 23 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best way to insure a 1936 MG TA currently in storage in a lock-up garage at home?
• Larger Winter Tyre / Wheel storage bag 25 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, reading about how to store tyres (eg summer tyres when winter tyres on the car and vice versa) the suggestion is to store them in the dark.  To that end you can get tyre storage bags. However, I have large wheel / tyre combinations off a 4x4 and these bags aren't big enough. Does anyone know where larger bags can be brought? Whats the alternative to these bags?
• Bike storage - 3 months off road 22 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  My son's 2010 Triumph will be sitting around this summer while he's away [working - natch]. Ought we to disconnect and store the battery and maybe raise...
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  I'm after a convertible with lots of storage? 9 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have an old Volvo C70. I use the back seats a lot for luggage space. I want another convertible with as much luggage space as possible. What do I want?
• Out of storage - Pug 205 19 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Any issues around putting a pug 205 which has been garaged for about 4 years back on the road? Clearly will need a new battery but are there any specific...
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  What should I do to prepare my car for winter storage? 9 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  At the end of the month I will put my Mazda MX5 in an outside carcoon for the winter months. Have you any tips on tasks that should be done before and...
• Fuel storage legal question 20 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Is it legal to store diesel in a 5 litre can marked petrol? I'd never store petrol in a diesel can as the flammable vapours might catch out the unwary,...
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  Can storing a hybrid for several months damage the batteries? 17 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My son is thinking of buying a Toyota Yaris Cross which may be left in storage for some months at a time. No electric supply will be available. Can this...
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  Moving to Dubai and leaving my Porsche behind - store it or sell it? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My son has a 2011 Porsche Carrera S but is moving to Dubai for two to five years. He cannot take the car with him as it is right-hand drive, which apparently...
• insurance write off / new damage 29 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  To keep it short........ My car has been returned damaged after being kept in storage during the process of damage assessment and valuation by the insurance company/local garage and storage company. The original damage to my vehicle was inspected and logged. and according to the local garage, everything was OK when the vehicle left them to go into storage.
• Rover 100 (1995 - 1998) - 95 1400 Engine storage 16 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  fill the engine to the brim with cheap 20/50 engine oil cover anything that might rust in grease things like starters wiper motors brake calipers keep...
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  Advice on long-term storage of automatic car. 10 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Owing to an unexpected medical issue, I have been told not to drive for a few months. My automatic Vauxhall Corsa (2005 model) is on my drive and won't...
• ford focus st - garage wont release car until storage charges also 29 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  She took it to court under fit for purpose as advised by solicitor. i advised garage what was happening by letter and said werent paying £700 when car wasnt fixed until we hear outcome of case. They wrote to me saying unless i paid were going to charge daily storage charges. I again wrote said wasnt my car and informed them again of ongoing court case. Eventually court asks for independant inspection of car but ford garage said could not carry one out unless £700 paid plus £3500 storage fees charged at £20 per day and ongoing.
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  Do mild hybrid batteries degrade after a period of storage? 31 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a pre reg vehicle which is a 48V mild hybrid / petrol type. There are plenty available with delivery mileage some of which are...
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  Dater storage 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  There are several BMW X5 SE diesels on the dealer network, all pre- registered 58 plate cars with only double-digit mileage. I need a six-seat car to replace...
• Storage for booster cables in vehicle. Any creativ 15 Dec 2021 (Forum)
  I bought my booster cables for my vehicles because I thought they would be useful, particularly as I live in a cold climate. So, as soon as I needed...
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  Recommend an estate 31 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Would you please recommed and estate car that is comfortable over long distances, has good boot storage, and is economical? (Petrol engine).