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• 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.
• car stood for 6 months in garage!! 8 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  I am contemplating buying a ka that has been in a garage for 6 months. it was not prepared for storage. I am taking it to a garage to get it on the ramp but will he be able see problems due to this and will these problems be expensive(I am gettin a good deal so can afford to spend 500-700 quid)
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  What's the best type of insurance for my 30+ year old Volvo? 23 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best type of insurance for my Volvo. I do less than 1k miles per year and it has less than 40k miles on the clock and only use it for visiting...
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  Need a cheap tow car - any recommendations? 8 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for the cheapest and most fuel efficient vehicle that could cope with towing a campert trailer, with bikes on the top or rear and a strove...
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  How should I store my Volvo automatic for four weeks? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having read your advice on three months' storage, could you say which of the points are really necessary for an 11-year-old Volvo auto that will be garaged...
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  Selling a car with no MoT? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My current car is due it's MOT and I do not intend to put it through due to the cost this would entail and also the mileage. I know of someone who may...
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  Can you recommend a family car for a family of six for under £8000? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a BMW Z4 2.5l with 60,000 miles on the clock on a finance deal. We have three young children and are planning one more. I need to get...
• Review: Garmin Drive 51 LMT-S 4 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  What a load of rubbish!! - It says it uploads via wifi - when you try it says that the storage space isn't large enough(!!) so do it through your computer using Garmin express. - and that is a pain in the *** What's the point of being able to update it 'easily' via wifi if the gadget you buy cant't take it?????
• Any - My own Diesel Supply 11 Sep 2011 (Forum)
    As I have plenty of room around my property, do people think it is worth buying my own 'white' diesel in bulk, say 1200L at a time. Would there be much of a saving or would I never re-coup the cost of the storage tank ?
• Wheelchairs and small hatchbacks 4 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  I want a "self propelling one" (large rear wheels) if possible. I know they all claim to knock down for easy storage, but has anyone found a really good design that they would personally recommend? Many thanks
• Top Box Hire 7 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  I am reluctant to buy one as apar from the expense I do not want to leave it on the car all year and if I take it off storage is a problem. Does anyone know of an organisation which hires these things out?
• Deleting email folders 19 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  I am using Outlook 2007 (with Windows 7)  and have created some extra folders for long-term storage.  I now have too many and want to get rid of them but can't find any way to do so.  The Help facility, as nearly always, is no help!  Can anyone suggest a method please (apart from the obvious "delete" commands)?
• MOT - taking it earlier 12 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  This is because I will be in the USA for 6mths from October 2006. I cannot ask somebody to take the car in for MOT in November and will be keeping it in storage/lockup when in the US. Thanks in advance for replies.
• Suggestions on what car? 1 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  I will be travelling around 500+ miles a week (65-70% motorway). The back seat must fold down flat, the same level as the boot as it will be used for storage. i will spend anything between 2-5k. Now heres the bigger problem, I want a car that is reletavilty trendy and fashionable to have, so estates are pretty much out of the question. Any ideas?
• Cortina Mark IV - Free 11 May 2004 (Forum)
  I have 1977 Cortina GL 1600cc which I have owned since new.It has been off the road-dry storage- for the past ten years and I now need my garage back and know that even in retirement I will not have the time to restore to classic condition.Free to anyone who will give it a good home and can trailer it away.
• Diesel and Water contamination 21 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  I?ve being storing some diesel in an outdoor storage tank. Unfortunately the fuel has become contaminated with water. Would it be sufficient to carefully syphon off the diesel from the top of the tank after the water has settled on the bottom. Would any water residue, however small, remain in this recovered diesel?
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  How can I trace a classic car? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am an officer of a classic car club. I have received an email from someone who wants to “trace” a car that belonged to her late father, and was stored...
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  Does my new Audi A3 have the Bluetooth extras I asked for? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I took delivery of a new Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDi 170 S Line on 1 September. This is my third A3 and in all I have been very happy with the model. When...
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  Carnapped 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a second vehicle stolen in Derbyshire and whilst I was in the process of sending an email to the police requesting them not to use their contract...