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What's the correct pressure for a winter tyre? 16 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I recently had four winter tyres and steel rims fitted to my B-Class by a Mercedes-Benz dealer as per their suggestion. However, I found the noise they... -
Can I clarify how biofuels are processed? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read your explanation regarding the emulisification of biofuels and think you have mixed up the two major fuel types: Bioethanol (ethanol from a biological... -
UK insurance for ex-pats. 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Friends are shortly to spend 3 years living and working abroad with only infrequent and brief trips home. I shall be looking after one of their two cars... -
Which car should we buy to leave in storage in the UK? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I live in Portugal but are in UK from time to time, when we usually rent a car. Now we're thinking of buying small runaround which we can leave... -
Mercedes Benz 300sl - The Sun's out the tops going down 3 Jun 2024 (Forum)
It had been sat undriven since the early 80s (befor I was born). After getting it recoverd to storage on my mum's property I with the help if a a friend got it looking like new and driving. I had IT MOTd and it's been sitting up waiting for some nice weather. I've decided that today is the day I'm going to take it out on the road for th first time. -
Parallel Parking Against The Traffic 9 Sep 2020 (Forum)
Did this when I broke down yesterday, since the only parking spot was on the other side of the road and I didn’t think to push the car through a U-turn, which would have been more difficult and obstructive. Apparently this is illegal in Taiwan, Fine, tow and storage fees of the order of 60 quid. Legal in the UK in daylight but illegal in darkness. Fines up to A GRAND (!!!! ). I didn't know that, and probably did it quite often. Phew! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5740463/You-parking-car-wrong-way-risking-fine-1-000-strict-rules.html I recovered the car today, taking a charged battery to it by bus. -
Winter Tyres - Now or never? 19 Jan 2012 (Forum)
Would it be wiser to invest in rims as well as tyres, or just get the tyres swapped off the current alloys every spring and autumn? We have garage space for storage. I'm thinking towards the rims and tyres option, but any advice much appreciated. SM -
Motorway slip road 18 Jun 2009 (Forum)
The gate leads into a very minor lane, not important enough to have a bridge or a tunnel across the M way. Google satellite show nothing of importance down the lane, a couple of farms and a caravan storage site. The lane leads to another, equally minor, lane. It's not a spot where emergency vehicles would want to get on. I wonder if there is anything strategic buried in the fields which the Sat can't see ! -
will my car be put on the write off database? 14 Aug 2008 (Forum)
any information would be greatly appreciated as i need to get the car moved as quickly as possible before i start getting charged storage fees. thanks. xxx -
New Baby = New Car 9 Dec 2005 (Forum)
Some friends have suggested an MPV, but I'm more inclined towards a diesel estate since we need luggage space more than seats. The main priorities are: - safe - reliable - good storage - decent legroom - economical Two possible estate options that have been suggested are the Toyota Avensis and Skoda Octavia. Neither the wife nor I is too bothered by badge status. We'd probably prefer to buy new, and then keep it for five or six years. -
For Sale sign in car window illegal... 29 Nov 2004 (Forum)
The guy got a small fine but the local authority said he couldn't have the car back until he paid the storage fees which came to several times what the car was worth so the car will likely end up crushed. Meanwhile the local drug gangs are fighting a turf war outside your window. The lunatics have taken over the asylum and the Council chamber near you. -
Rover quest- day 2 23 Nov 2001 (Forum)
Whilst this is a departure from last nights modest inclinations. I'm really missing my previous( larger) car with good room for storage etc. - The bar would also be useful in fact. What about economy/insurance particularly ? Shared experiences appreciated. CHRIS W. -
Are there any advantages to declaring my classic car SORN for the winter in terms of road tax and insurance? 20 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I've had my 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier Convertible Mk2 for a couple of years now and have enjoyed driving it in good spells of weather. Is there any advantage... -
Should I be worried about the battery in a used hybrid? 10 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have driven a number of Honda Jazz’s for years. I now want to buy a newer car as the current one is 13 yrs old but I am anxious about hybrid. However... -
Is this motorhome advert a scam? 9 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in buying a motorhome that is currently for sale online by a repossession company/transport company. The repossession company bought the... -
What will happen to old electric car batteries? 5 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
When we are all forced to go electric for new cars the batteries will not last forever, so what has been decided what happens with all the old car batteries? -
What should I buy to replace a Ford Focus? 24 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
Our Ford Focus 1.8 Edge has just passed its MoT with 160,000 miles and still goes like a rocket - everything works. The engine has never been apart and... -
What's the life span of a battery in an EV? 17 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am becoming more interested in purchasing an electric car and at the age of 72 and a low mileage driver want it to last a long time. I imagine that the... -
Why is water soaking the footwells on one side of my Volkswagen Golf? 23 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday I discovered water ingress in the front and back near side footwells of my Volkswagen Golf. Recently we have been having problems with condensation... -
What's the best, fun two-seater convertible or coupe? 21 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have up to £7000 for a fun two-seater - ideally a convertible but a coupe would be fine. It will be used for a daily seven mile commute and at weekends....
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