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• Storing fuel injectors 7 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  My question is, what is the best way to store the injectors to avoid any problems when they are refitted (if ever)? The storage period could potentailly be a year or so. (Before anyone asks, yes I have told my insurers!)
• Peugeot 206 parts - URGENT 1 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Does anyone know where a friend of mine can source some passenger seat runners for a 99T Pug 206 LX 1.9D (motor factors/breakers/dismantlers etc.) especially in the Yorkshire area. These seats are the ones with the storage bin underneath them. Peugeot main dealer will only sell her both sets of runners and crossmember for £107. Only one of the runners has failed - metal stop has disintegrated (slightly worrying on a 2 year old car methinks).
• No fault accident claim 10 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  I got around to scouring through the rest of the documents and made myself aware of the removal charges plus the daily storage fees.as well as the conditional fee agreement.  Obviously I'm aware of the implications if I exert my right to cancel within the 14 days, I imagine I will be liable for recovery and storage costs, plus some made up solicitors fees.
• Mixing All Saeason and Summer Tyres 27 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  I'm attracted to the idea of All Season Tyres with winter straight ahead, and the level of road clearance and gritting locally frankly getting more tardy year on year. As the rears are fine, and pennies being a bit tight ( as is storage space) I'm wandering if All season tyres could go on the front drive wheels and not on the back until they need replacing..?   I know its a no no supposedly with winter tyres, but wandered if it was any different to having different brands on the front and back really if done with all seasons ?
• Renault Dacia - Renault - end of discounting? 6 Mar 2013 (Forum)
    Vauxhall have recently tried to address the same issue by only producing certain models to order, although a friend did say they have a growing number of vehicles in storage and already are being tempted to discount heavily to fleet to get them shifted.   Whats the big problem with making the list price more realistic?      
• Honda Civic cdti - aluminium engine corrosion 23 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  i have ,5 days ago purchased the above and noticed the engine is covered in a white powder deposit this is obviously some form of aluminium corrosion ,  bearing in mind this vehicle had only done 5 miles and is brand new does this indicate the car has been languishing in a storage field for last 2 years? is it detrimental? should it be there? should the engine be laquered in order to stop this happening?it doesnt look very good from hondas point of view does it?i  would be very interested in your comments!
• Audi 80 Cabrio (1992 - 2002) - 1997 2.6 Electric Hood malfunction 2 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Can anyone help with a cabriolet hood which opens only part way then sticks with the rear window section having moved up and the rear hood storage lid lifts about 2 inches. You can hear the hydraulic pump working and the hydraulic reservoir is up to level. There is no sign of any broken wires in the boot. The windows drop down slightly as they should.
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  Is there a limit to how long you can leave a trickle charger connected? 9 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I see you have recommend the CTEK MXS in the past. Would it be suitable for my 2022 Vauxhall Crossland which, due to my unexpected poor health, is now...
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  I'm about to go into 12 weeks isolation because of coronavirus- what should I do about tax and insurance? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am 78 years old and for the next 12 weeks will be in isolation. My car will be garaged and not driven in those weeks. Where do I stand with regards to...
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  Why is my new Honda Jazz so uncomfortable in the back? 20 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Why is my new Honda Jazz EX CVT not remotely like the car you reviewed on your website? The ride in the back is atrocious.
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  Wet footwell in TT after heavy rain? 7 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  After the recent heavy rain the nearside foot-well became very wet. I can't find any leak around the hood and window seal or around the door seal. Can...
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  Need a used car with lots of storage 5 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I need a used car with a larger boot to cope with our four children and dog. We go on regular camping trips and always carry lots of equipment. The new...
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  Is tyre sealant any good? 4 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Many thanks for your great advice 8 years ago when I bought a BMW 330d Msport touring, which was to change to 17-inch alloys, remove the swirl flaps, change...
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  Which winter tyres should we fit to our Toyota Auris hybrid? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have recently changed from a 4x4 to a Toyota Auris Hybrid and, given your advocacy of winter tyres, are looking to have them fitted. The dealer has...
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  Was this winter tyre and spare wheel deal from Listers BMW, for my 116i M Sport, a good deal? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  For readers considering winter tyres, I purchased a set of 16-inch alloys with Goodyear runflat winter tyres fitted from Listers BMW, Boston, Lincs, and...
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  Jazz tidy…. 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I finally ordered my Jazz today after a quick 20 minute test drive. I am reassured by your forums when people say you do get used to it but am still worried...
• All makes - Contaminated Fuel 15 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  The problem seems to be have been made worse following the introduction of bio in the fuel which causes a by product of water when it mixes with fuel. The water collects in the base of the storage tank and is mixed with fuel when a delivery takes or the tank runs low. So maybe avoid any station where there is a tanker in attendance . Has anyone had problems like this which can destroy an engine and turbo ?
• Porsche Boxster 2008 - Service due warning 1 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  The garage had serviced the car and told me that it would not need doing for two years. The car was in storage since last October and was run occaisionly. Unfortunately when I went to start it this morning the battery was very low and needed a jump start to get the engine running. The car is great except that every time I put the ignition on it warns me that it needs a service now.
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  Storing a BMW - what should I do? 3 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 BMW M3 I want to put into storage for three months. What are the best tips for leaving my car for long periods of time?
• Biodiesel content to go from 5% to 7%? 24 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  (Some truck operators find that oil and filter changes are needed more often and some have had issues with sludge and algae in fuel since using biodiesel, though this is blamed on storage, as it is presumed OK as it leaves the refinery).