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Carbon quotas - road and air travel 6 Sep 2006 (Forum)
How about a family trip to the US, two parents and three kids would cover a combined total of around 40,000 miles, would they have to buy a carbon quota to cover this? One assumes so, perhaps not a bad thing beacuse it drives home the cost and effect of energy use. Is paying for a carbon quota fairer than fuel tax, variable RFL and BiK etc? -
Looking for an executive car for £6500 - any recommendations? 12 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have up to £6500 to buy a car. I am in my mid-50s and cover 15,000 miles a year. I'd like a car with a good drive, lots of everyday comfort and decent... -
hire car damages 3 Aug 2010 (Forum)
Anyway, the car went off hire and she collected her new car. 4 weeks after this she decided to leave. Her employer deducted over £500 from her final salary to pay for 'damage and valeting' of the hire car. The damage was unspecified. -
What car should we replace an ageing Citroen Picasso with? 1 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
We bought my daughter a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso as a bargain from a friend a few years ago. It is starting to cost her and her partner serious money... -
Switching from EV to hybrid or diesel - what should I buy? 5 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have been a Nissan Leaf owner for five years and it's absolutely fantastic for local driving but as soon as I go further afield I can't be sure I will... -
I have a 1995 Volkswagen Golf that needs £1000 of repair work - should I keep or scrap it? 20 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1995 Golf GTI 16V, which I've owned from new. It has failed its MoT due to under body corrosion. The estimated repair is likely to be around £1000,... -
Dual mass flywheel failure on Ford Focus 24 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
The clutch on my Ford Focus was changed 12 months ago. The car has the 1.6 TDCI diesel engine. Last week there was a loud rattle and vibration from the... -
Why doesn't a service plan cover brake fluid? 10 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
My partner has just taken her Ford Fiesta (2013 model) in for its second year service. Ford have subsequently rung us to say that the brake fluid has been... -
Why is my AA renewal price so high? 30 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our Gold AA Membership cards arrived last week, but there was no renewal price included. I phoned the company and was told the renewal price was £302.... -
Carrying an oversized load with the boot open? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an E46 coupe, which I can easily fit 1200 x 1800mm sheets of plasterboard in. I need to carry 2 doors of 1980mm- so there is an overhang (approx... -
Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - rust around the rear wiper blade 7 Feb 2009 (Forum)
Can anyone recommend what I should do now? Is there a good filler material on the market which can make a good job of covering the rust hole and preventing further damage? Is it worth me giving it a go myself? I was thinking that a larger diameter rubber sheath may be an option, to cover the affected area. Cheating, I know, but atleast I wouldn't have to be reminded of the rust problem every time I walk up to the car. -
Can a trader sell a car as 'spares or repairs' to avoid liability if something goes wrong? 16 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in a car I have seen advertised in a classified ad on eBay by a trader. They advise that the vehicle is a "Part exchange to clear and, like... -
Is it better when buying a used car to go for an older vehicle with a lower mileage or a younger vehicle with a higher mileage? 23 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am about to buy a Honda Jazz 1.4 VTEC with 88000 miles for £3500. I am slightly concerned about the high mileage for a relatively young car and from... -
Our Audi A3 caught fire in the middle of the night - who can we claim from for possession damage and a hire car? 30 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
My partner's three-year-old Audi A3 caught fire on our drive at 4am (it was stationary and switched off at the time) and has been written off. The car... -
What happens if someone passes away? (insurance) 3 Feb 2022 (Forum)
The other option is to drive the car off road somewhere else, but can the Son drive it to do this? If insurance is not renewed. Then it will need to SORN and it is a pain for test driving a car.... As have to insure and re-tax. Son undecided to keep the car, may be as a spare run about. -
What to do with a deceased's (worthless) car? 27 Aug 2015 (Forum)
Also, the head gasket is on its way out, so safe to say the car is probably only worth a trivial amount. I don't know if I can be bothered with jumping through hoops organising temporary insurance cover and change of ownership to myself, especially as the plan is to take the car to Webuyanycar and see what nominal amount they can give us for it as nobody now wants the car! -
Can I change my insurance company every year to obtain the best quote? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Are there any drawbacks in changing your car insurer every year to get the cheapest quote? -
Re: Used car that's been sitting around 2 Dec 2003 (Forum)
While I realise there are possible problems with a car that's been sitting around, realistically is this going to be an issue on a relatively new car (bearing in mind that slow-selling models of cars often sit around on airfields for months before being distributed to a dealers)? -
Vauxhall Cavalier Mk2 1800i petrol Cabrio 1986 - Replace centre exhaust section 23 May 2024 (Forum)
Just wondering if anyone can suggest a supplier for the centre exhaust section for my car, which will need a replacement to pass it's next MoT? I've done well up till now with National tyres, but they and all the usual suspects (even online) no longer stock the parts. Have also tried owners forums but no joy to date. -
Ford Fiesta/Peugeot 308 - Ford Fiesta/Peugeot 308 Engine query 30 Mar 2022 (Forum)
They both seemed to have part of the engine covered in a knobbled casing which didn't look quite right. I have included photos of the individual engines and a close up of the section I am referring to in the links below, so hopefully they work!
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