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  Which winter wheels should I get for my BMW 1 Series? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am taking delivery of a new BMW 1 Series later this month. The new car will have 17-inch wheels. I have been enquiring about winter tyres, as you will...
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  Car in storage - How can we prevent the battery going flat? 22 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Honda CR-Z is often left standing in the garage for long periods. What would you suggest we buy for keeping the battery fully charged?
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  Leaving a car in storage 1 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have no garage and will be forced to leave my Mercedes-Benz on my drive for two months whilst I'm out of the country. I will not be able to leave the...
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  How can I disable the alarm on my Subaru Forester while in storage? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Subaru Forester with a factory-fitted Category 1 alarm/immobiliser. We will be leaving the car for six weeks in a secure garage but I am worried...
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  Kombi nation 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I was trying to buy a new Mercedes Vito Dualiner, but the dealership has sadly gone under. I have since heard that there have been a lot of problems with...
• Tyre storage tips please! 29 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  This is a follow-on to the thread regarding the tyres for my 911. To recap, one rear tyre was original and getting a bit worn. The other tyre was half...
• Engine lifting hoist. 31 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Can anyone please recommend, from personal experience, an A frame type engine lifting hoist, suitable for the home DIYer and collapsible for storage? Can be hand crank or 12 volt, for lifting Fiesta/Metro size lump and box. Any input much appreciated.
• Vauxhall Zafira - Driving in Snow 14 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  I'm off up in the hills over Christmas with bog standard road tyres. Getting a set of winter tyres is out of the question (price, storage etc) so I am considering chains or snow socks.....anyone any views ? Places to buy, prices ?
• Being towed away on a 'No stopping' road 4 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  If your car breaks down on a 'No stopping' road and the police get a contractor to tow it away then does the contractor have any legal right to charge you for this (and storage). After all, their contract is actually with the local police force and not the car owner.
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  Water leak - can you help? 23 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  When it rains heavily, the passenger foot well carpet becomes saturated and I am unable to locate where it is getting in, the under seat storage compartment...
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  Car storage tips please 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am storing my 2010 Mercedes-Benz 200CDi Blue Efficiency in my garage for six months. It's declared SORN. Should I have the engine run for 10 minutes...
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  Laying up a car for extended periods - anything I've forgotten? 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda CRV is kept in South Africa, and used 3-4 months of the year. Maintenance charging is not an option, so during storage I intend to: (1) Use...
• police car crushing 14 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  News with trev states actual figure 3000 as 7000 reclaimed via insurance scam B4 crushing. Looks like only way to win is to charge £600 per day storage until scroats get insurances
• Storing a car 22 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  Can anyone give me advice on what I should do to protect my car (Alfa Spyder 1998) when it is in storage for a long period of time.I've inflated the tyres and dis-connected the battery and the car is covered over in a garage. What should I do when putting it back on the road? Regards Jabera
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  I plan on storing my car for six months of the year - what can I do to avoid any problems? 3 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am intending to keep my 2005 Toyota Celica in storage. Occasionally using it every summer which means six months+ without use from time to time. What...
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  What are the rules and regulations for storing my caravan on the street? 15 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What are the rules and regulations for storing my caravan on the street?
• Parking Across Driveways 25 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  I thought it could be classed as an obstruction and hence the police could arrange for the vehicle to be towed away. Which would incur storage and tow away costs.
• Mystery boxes 16 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Driving along the A14 from Ipswich to Huntingdon, I noticed that there are large steel storage boxes at every major junction. They look like shipping containers (only shorter), are painted blue, and positioned behind large road signs. What do they contain? I'm sure they have only appeared recently.
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  What's the best all-season tyre for towing a caravan? 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to improve my winter caravan towing performance by fitting all season tyres to my car. I know that they would not be as good as winter specific...
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  I have 90 litres of 10-year-old unleaded. Can I use it in my car? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have approximately 80-90 litres of unleaded petrol which is 10 to 12 years old. It is clean and stored in approved marine petrol tanks. Can I use it...