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  How do I change the classification of my converted van to a campervan? 18 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently had my Renault Trafic van converted into a campervan by a company specialising in such conversions. My questions relate to maximum speeds,...
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  How to choose a good used camper van? 28 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am selling my house and thinking of buying a larger camper van to live in while looking for a new place as my current camper is too tiny to do this....
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  How environmentally-friendly are electric vehicles? 18 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  The more I read the less convinced I am about the supposed environmental benefits of electric cars. Volvo has said that the energy used to create them...
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  Should I keep my modern classic covered if it is parked outside? 29 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have an immaculate 2004 Toyota Celica TS which will have to live outside as further classic cars have used my garage space. This car is for keeps and...
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  Do I have to have insurance even if my car is locked away and not being used for months at a time? 8 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Now I’m retired I spend four to five months each year in Europe, where I drive my Dutch partners car, leaving my own car safely locked in my garage at...
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  Payment of DVLA release fee after impoundment 1 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased my father's old car, a Peugeot 206, in April. The new V5 document came through after 8 weeks waiting and several chase calls. It did...
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  Turbo failure whilst towing a caravan - who should pay for the repairs? 6 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a used 2006 Kia Sorento 2006 a few months ago. The car cost £10,995 from a Kia dealer and had 70,000 miles on the clock. We took out a HP agreement...
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  The lack of console in the Honda CR-V makes exiting the car in a tight space much easier. 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Honda CR-V automatic petrol version and we are very happy indeed, generally. The car is not perfect (fuel consumption and high tax rate)...
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  Why aren't winter tyres encouraged in Britain? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  West Dorset is a rural and hilly area with three ways out of our village: two steeply upwards and one steeply down. During the recent snowy weather cars...
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  Is there a training programme that will teach me to drive my new Mazda 6 confidently in snow and ice? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You advised me of problems with Saab diesel engines and also potential problems with the DPF on a 1-year-old ex-demonstrator Subaru Legacy. After more...
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  Why don't you emphasise the importance of the braking system of a caravan for safe towing? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In response to an email you recently strongly supported the use of stabilisers when towing a caravan, and pointed out the importance of correct loading...
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  Should we sell our SEAT Ibiza or Peugeot 206, and which family car should we replace it with? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My fiancee and I currently have a car each: a 2006 SEAT Ibiza 1.9TDi FR with 72,000 miles, and a 2003 Peugeot 206 1.1 with 48,000 miles. We are looking...
• VW camper - Does this seem legit or does it ring alarm bells? 16 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  (at that address obviously) When she asked the first question the reply was that she would see the vehicle at a local caravan storage facility where he stores his actual caravan as well as the camper. Okay, fair enough..... The answer to the 'is it your name on the V5?' question was however a new one on me: It's apparently registered in the sellers cousin's name and is insured via the cousin's trade insurance with the seller as a named driver on that insurance.
• Toyota celica 2.0GT Convertible (import) - Autobox pulling away in 2nd gear 14 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  I haveva 1995 GT Convertible which only gets used in the summer months. Just got  it out of storage and it's trying to pull away in 2nd gear if in D or 2. If I select L on the selector I get 1st gear then it will pull away in 1st and change up to 2nd ?when I go to 2 or D. Crawls away with not much acceleration unless I manually go down to L then changes down and then it accelerates fine.
• VW Polo 9N3 - Towing with a Polo 20 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  We also own a caravan which we haven't been able to use since my tow-car died a couple of years ago - it's just stood in storage, costing us money.  The caravan is quite light in weight - about 675Kg. It's a Silhouette Swift Diamond which has an aluminium chassis and was easily towed by my Peugeot 306 2.0 Hdi. I don't believe the Peugeot was much heavier than the Polo, which itself weighs nearly 1100Kg, but the Polo's engine only develops 70 BHP versus the 90 BHP of the Peugeot.
• Ford Transit 2.5 Diesel - Has my transit lost its memory 19 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  My 1996 2.5 diesel transit won’t start after removing the battery 6 months ago and putting the van in storage, I have checked all the obvious things battery fuses etc, but the problem persists, I suspect it is something to do with the ford pats immobilizer as I get nothing other than a click from the ignition relay when I turn the key, and the warning light comes on the dashboard, there are no other noises, and I can’t hear the fuel pump whirring like it usually does, is it possible for the immobilizer to lose the code from its memory due to the battery being removed for a long time I have tried starting it with the red master key but it’s still the same.
• Family car up to £6k...please help! 28 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Our Requirements would be:   Maximum budget £6,000 Reliable and economical to run and maintain   Spacious interior with high rear seats if possible Needs space to accommodate one of the larger extended rear facing car seats and must have no storage compartments under floor in rear 5 seats (or more?) - ideally able to accommodate an adult in the middle back seat if possible We will do average to low annual mileage, mostly urban driving We were thinking of around a 1.6 engine as it's what we are used to?
• alternative tech - KERS for the road 5 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  And instead of huge Lithium Ion cells under the seats weighing things down, the limited amount of electricity stored could be taken care of with smaller battery / flywheel / capacitors. Are the amounts of electricity and storage technology not quite there yet  to make this practical, or are there other reasons?
• Problems with Sursell? 17 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Well this is day 5 - I rang up and was told that rather having to pay on the day as I'd been led to believe, as the buyer was an account customer he had 8 DAYS TO PAY and today is day 8 he has to pay or incur storage fees. I've already bought my new car and need that money - pronto. My point of view is if BCA choose to give some buyers leeway it's up to them to 'take the slack' and not leave me hanging.
• Audi A4 B8 - ipods 7 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  A trip to Currys has only served to confuse me even more. The Dealer will supply the appropriate cable once I tell him what storage device I've purchased. But which is best? Ipods seem very expensive and the manual says you can use memory sticks or MP3 players as well as Ipods. The assistant in Currys seems to think that only the ipod would bring up the menu of stored items and so I would welcome advice from anyone who is successfully using this system Thanks in advance for any advice.