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  How much is my Mazda 626 worth? 6 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1993 Mazda 626GT 2.5. It's completely original and has been in dry storage for a few years now. Do you think it is a future classic that's worth...
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  Winter tyre problem 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Why cant I source a supplier of All Seasons tyres, ideally run flat, for my MINI? Current tyres are 225/45R18. MINI wants nearly £1500 and goodness-knows-how-much...
• 1995 toyota celica convertible 2.0GT Auto - Celica Charge and Catalyst lights suddenly on 12 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Hi All, My 1995 Celica convertible (grey Import so jap spec) has been in storage all winter. just took it to be MOT'd - drove perfectly, no warning lights. Went to collect it they said two warning lights had come on when they started it up to drive it into the MOT centre from the car-park.
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  Is my Renault Scenic letting in water because the heater matrix has failed? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a couple of problems with water coming into my Renault Scenic and sitting in the driver's footwell, and in the storage holes in the back. Is there...
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  Are petrol companies adding 10 per cent methanol to their fuels? 18 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Arriving in the small village of Wheaton Aston by narrowboat, I was shocked to find that the garage there had stopped selling petrol at the turn of the...
• Extortionate recovery charges 1 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  The following day a kindly neighbour took her to collect the vehicle and tow it away. She was informed that if she paid cash, the charge for recovery and overnight storage would 'only' be £260. Considerably more if paid by cheque/card, plus additional daily 'storage' fees! The good samaritan neighbour paid cash and has been reimbursed by the Bank of Mum. Daughter says that the police told her the recovery fee would only be £120...she was in shock and did not confirm this with the recovery driver.
• Volvo V60/S60 - Huge arm rest Volvo V60/S60 8 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  I test drove a V60 the other day, nice car but had one anoying issue. The centre arm rest/ storage compartment is very high and forces your arm in to an unatural position for shifting gear.  Wondered if anyone else had a problem with this and indeed if you get used to it?  
• Central Heating System 3 May 2010 (Forum)
    A question for any heating engineers or plumbers on this site. Gas central heating system with boiler and storage tank supplying heating and hot water. Have the heating off at the timer control. Hot water still on. Mid position actuation valve. Even though heating is off, the radiators heated up, and quite hot to touch.
• Petrol / Diesel capacity. 21 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  A long established supermarket nearby occaisionlly runs out of diesel, the new one down the road doesnt, even when super market 1 runs out and it has increased demand. Does anyone know if new refueling stations have a more even Petrol / Diesel storage split to reflect current use. I assume that they both have similar reordering and delivery systems.
• Vauxhall Carlton - Rustproofing paint chassis underseal coating 3 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  I am currently restoring my late uncles Vauxhall Carlton that's been in storage for many years. The car is in good condition - but i'm looking to protect the chassis. Is this the best paint for bare metal?  https://www.frost.co.uk/por15-chassis-coat-black-paint-us-pint-473ml/  I've fully stripped and cleaned the chassis underbody last weekend.
• Water contamination of fuel 7 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  How much water arrives at service stations in the tanker, how much gets in during delivery, and how much while customers fill up (in the rain) ? I guess it must build up at the bottom of the storage tanks - what is done to remove this, and how often?  Is it a frequent problem for drivers? I ask these questions after reading the thread about changing fuel filters, and whether water is ever found there.
• vw beetle - 1978 beetle done 41 miles !!! 26 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  as an auctioneer i see many low mileage cars but on thursday 24th i am auctioning a 1978 beetle which has covered only 41 miles from new !!! the chap that bought it new did not even register the car but put it in dry storage as an investment, he paid £2500 for it, i reckon he will make an excellent return !!!
• Diesel Tank At Home 23 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  I have often considered installing a diesel storage tank at home considering the possibilty of less, (or no fuel) available, the more the middle east countries keep beating each other up, which of course will never end. Two points come to mind. 1.
• Spring is here and out come those Reliants and car 5 May 2002 (Forum)
  However the caravans either end up in small front gardens or get in huge numbers in Caravan sites storage areas nose to tail. There is a plague of them near the A12 at Colchester. Why is there is no MOT or tax on them yet?
• Reusing an old tyre 28 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Opinions gentlemen, Continental ECO contact 3 tyre supplied as OE on a Fabia (rear) in May 2004. At 2.5 years/15000 miles, removed from alloy rim and put into storage in garage - stood upright. Approx 5.5mm in good condition. Now its 10.5 years old and been put back on its alloy rim - condition looks good, no cracking visible. Is it still safe to use (as a rear wheel on the same Fabia)?
• Toyota Land Cruiser LC (2003 - 2009 ) - 08 2.8 Parking Sensors 15 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, rear parking sensors are not working (mind the wall!). Switch on dash turns front ones on/off, switch in nearside storage bin in load compartment turns rear ones on/off. Neither switch changed, absolutely NO information in handbook. Any ideas? Is there a fuse? Which one and where? or any other help appreciated. Thanks.
• Using spare for 1st time in ages (years) 26 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Its been in the back for a few years without use. The pressure is fine but I worry about using it after it being in storage for so long. I'm driving on motorways and can't get the tyre (slow puncture) checked out 1st thing. Cheers Rich
• storing a diesel Vectra for 1 year 5 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  I have a T-reg vectra 2.0di estate,air-con,70k miles and well maintained.I am going abroad for up to a year and the car will be kept in a secure,dry,lock-up. Any advice on what to do in the way of preparation before storage so that the car will be pretty well ready to drive out in a years time ??? Many thanks for any hints,suggestions and advice offered. gatso.
• Ashtray/Cd tray Mk5 Fiesta 28 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I have a Mk5 fiesta and it came as standard with a ashtray fitted. I have seen several other Mk5's that are fitted with a Cd storage tray/coin holder fitted as a optional fit item instead of the ashtray. Does anyone know if this is available as a spare part conversion, i've tried my ford dealer and they are saying that its a production line fitted item only.
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  Do you follow the same storage advice for a hybrid car as you would for a petrol car? 26 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have read your various articles on storing a car during self-isolation (12 weeks in the case of my wife and me), and I note your recommendation about...