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  Why don't more people use all-weather tyres for year-round performance? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I must be one of many, I'm sure, who's now preaching the benefits of winter tyres on a small hatchback after cruising up snowy roads that were the equivalent...
• Leasing or Renting a car in the UK 25 Jul 2024 (Forum)
  As posted elsewhere, our old Subaru has reached the end of its working life after 20 years and needs to be replaced soon. We decided to buy a new car and looked at hybrid options but as we have to place the car in storage and are out of the country for up to 6 months of the year, hybrids posed a question mark. Now someone has suggested leasing or renting a car during the 6 or more months of the year that we remain in the UK and return it just before we left.
• Iveco Daily Luton van - how much to pay? - How much does an old Luton Van cost? 20 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  Hi all, I'm interested in buying an old Luton van for storage for a few months and a small number of trips in connection with a house move. I'm looking at models in the 12-15 year old range with lowish (for that age of van) mileage of 150-180k. I can't get any helpful pricing, does anyone know where to look?
• Kia Niro v Skoda Octavia - Help choosing 15 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  Hi - need a new family car (baby due early next year). Car will mainly be used for urban driving with the occasional excursion further afield. Storage wise, just need something to chuck a chid buggy and associated paraphernalia in. Test drove a few cars and my wife really likes the Kia Niro Hybrid (Version 3 - 16 inch wheels). I thought the Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI would be better though.
• 13 pin caravan plugs. 5 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  The original 13 pin plug on my caravan has failed. Corrosion mainly due to being exposed during winter storage. I have a new one from Sealey. Different assembly but have worked out the alignment it is now just the wiring. Not all the colours are the same as the wiring diagram, but I have the old plug and the wires that connect it from where I cut it off.
• MGBGT - Possible scam. 18 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  I notified the DVLA of the sale and have the usual letter acknowledging that I no longer own the vehicle. Now some 9 months on I've had an email from the buyer telling me that he's had the car in storage and that in order to get the vehicle registered in France he needs a copy of my passport. I've emailed back saying he's not getting copy for security reasons and I've had another email saying that without my help he cant get it registered.
• mg zs180 - Licence revoked in 2008,only found out today 5 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  We are not aware of any reason that her licence should be revoked and we're both worried as they seized the car and knowing dvla and how slow they are,it could take weeks to sort out,meanwhile the storage rate will soar at £25 a day and we'll lose the car altogether. Any advice will be gratefully received.steve
• Mazda 6; Mondeo; Avensis; Octavia - Hatchback versus Estate: advice sought. 27 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  With the arrival of a daughter, our Golf TDi is no longer bigger enough to haul our camping gear (and now pushchair etc.) around the country, even with a roofbox. Given our storage needs I'd thought that a (used; <£8k) diesel estate might suit: an Octavia, say, or a Mazda 6, Mondeo or Avensis. When looking up the luggage capacity of these vehicles, however, they seem to carry little more than the respective hatchback, with presumably some disbenefit respecting fuel efficiency.
• Cars with proper rear seats 4 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I'd like to replace the Premacy with something (3 or 4 years old) that offers a similar seating arrangement (and preferably similar storage facilities) and I've looked at a VW Touran, but I don't know what else is out there (I would have considered a Mazda 5, especially since it has sliding rear doors, but they've made the middle rear seat narrower that the other two, so I've ruled it out).
• Am I mad to do this? Mk5 Astra to Mk7 Civic Type R 13 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  The u turn on the tax for at least a year (more than likely happening) Want a car I can enjoy but still fairly sensible storage reasonable MPG? So guys any pros and cons for my idea? Your knowledge and advice would be greatly appreciated by someone who has sod all technical knowledge with cars just like them to be fast and fun.
• what happens to your car if you're nicked? 24 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  4) what if you pass the breathtest at the station and it transpires the roadside tester was defective (you had had no alcohol at all) - are they obliged to take you back to your car or if it was lifted waive storage charges? I'm sure there are other issues but this'll do for starters.
• Fuel prices protest 16 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  This date was decided by members as the best possible to enable those who would normally be working during the week to attend. This action will be initiated at a refinery or storage depot somewhere near you. Anyone wishing to support action is requested to make your way there at the alotted time. Transaction again wish to emphasise the importance of legal protesting." From transaction-2007.com
• car in garage yard, require access to it 23 May 2007 (Forum)
  colleague had a crash with another car, his (my colleagues) fault & car insured TPO although no-one injured, police got involved & 'kindly' arranged for car to be towed away now it is in some garages' yard, £150-odd fee for removal plus £12/day storage need to get shot of the car ASAP as don't want to incur any extra charges than the frankly horrendous charges so far. Need to get access to the car to retrieve personal effects, e.g. umbrella & suchlike once done, the car can then be scrapped.
• Renault Scenic Feedback 23 May 2006 (Forum)
  Good Points: Great 120bhp diesel engine, pulls well - seems to be even better with a full load! Loads of storage compartments, 11 in total! Interior very adaptable, nice driving position. Nice spread of ratios on 6 speed box. Well laid out dash. Bad points: Both rear sunblinds have snapped. Rubberised coating rubbed off interior door grabs.
• Oooh! Oooh! I found it! I found it! 2 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Fun - it\'s a 4x4 that seats four and lets me sling my canoe/mountain bike/beer in the back or just go \"naked\" (no, not as in the BR Poll) for a bit of greenlaning. Mrs ND\'s approval - She\'s going to use it for work Storage - It\'s going to replace her car, therefore we have a space on the drive to fill :o) Wooohoooo!!!! Off to test drive one this afternoon, then on to the lease company it is. Cheers HJ!
• Sharing my garage - insurance question 25 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Next door neighbour has a collection of classic sports cars - some kept on the driveway, others in a storage place 45 min drive away. They are planning to double the size of their double garage. Being neighbourly (and good friends with them) I was going to suggest that during the building work, they keep a couple of the cars in our garage.
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  Tyre wear - is this normal? 3 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes-Benz E220 Bluetec 2016 model, with 5,000-plus miles on the clock. I have been advised by Mercedes during the last service to replace...
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  What's the best car to replace my ageing Renault Clio? 10 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am replacing my 12-year-old Renault Clio. I want something similar, possibly more estate like, with five doors and a petrol engine. A large boot with...
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  How should I store my classic in the winter? 19 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  How should I store my car in the winter? I can't drive on roads because of salt and I'm not sure if it's a good idea to start the car every two months...
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  Best racking system for Fiat Talento? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently bought a Fiat Talento and would like to buy some van racking or storage for it. I would like something that lasts a long time and is not...