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• 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.
• Would ye stop doin' that, would ye? 11 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Screwing up a piece of miscellaneous litter or even chewing gum and ramming it into the ashtray or door pocket 6. Yanking on the door storage bin instead of the grab handle 7. Shutting the door like some kind of badly-trained zoo animal: Hefty slam / timid push / nervous dab at the door frame with (smeary) fingertips /totally ignoring door handle and shoving the window glass 8.
• Sultan of Brunei?s modified Mercedes for sale 22 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  The bright red interior is all leather with matching red carpet. The VIP cabin has four electric seats, LCD screens, electric table and storage compartment and a sound system worthy of a Kiss concert. And the amazing air-conditioning system, more suited to the climate of Dubai than Dorking, is powered by an on-board diesel generator. The Sultan is one of the world?
• Aircon maintenance - R12 and options 21 May 2007 (Forum)
  I have three pre-1993 cars with aircon systems which use - as originally installed - R12 (Freon) refrigerant. One car has been in storage for some years and the a/c has not been regularly run. I fear therefore that it will at least need a check and top-up. And eventually, so will the other two. BUT... R12 is apparently no longer available, even to maintain existing systems.
• best cheap to run & resell Van? 15 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Or maybe a real cheapy on it's last legs? Dunno. Or maybe I don't really need something colossal-suppose I could stuff sofa's into storage (next door neighbours have a huge Luton thing-get all the sofas etc in there & I know they'd help out) & perhaps one of those people carriers that all the seats come out of? Advice & thoughts all greatfully received. -- http://www.bayingbasset.com
• what is happening to UK armed forces? 16 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  In Petersfield there is a Vehicle repair garage where the Army seem to take their lorries and LandRovers to be repaired and serviced, as the REME repair shops are now depots for car storage, this to is a private garage not army. Yesterday there was a large white transporter dropping off a Land Rover and i asked the driver ,who was RAF, "where are your own lorries" ie Scammels/Oshcosh'es?
• Cheap LPG? 16 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  My question to anyone who can answer it is, as LPG is surely just simple 'Calor' Propane (many filling stations have a big fillable cylinder same as people in the country do for storage!), is it possible just to either get some contraption to fill your car gas tank from (very cheap) "heating" gas bottles you can get from anywhere, or even perhaps run the car directly from a (securely mounted) cylinder in the boot?
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  Driving back into UK with camper van on SORN 6 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have been in france for the past five years, stuck here with camper van and drunk violent partner. Unable to drive van as too big for me to drive. Partner...
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  I need a spacious SUV or pick-up. Would my low mileage rule out a diesel vehicle? 27 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a reliable 4x4 that has lots of storage. I mainly do quite low mileage so a DPF is a concern unless you can advise how I may manage this....
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  Why is the ride on our Seat Leon FR so hard? 18 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We took delivery of a 2015 plate Leon Hatchback 150 TSI FR yesterday. Before buying it, we had test drives in the ST and hatchback in an identical spec...
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  Winter tyres for my Octavia 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Octavia 1.6FSI Ambiente estate manual. How effective are winter tyres over summer/all-season tyres in snow (if possible, in terms of percentage...
• An enjoyable morning 1 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  You’ll think I’m mad but I spent an enjoyable morning cleaning the mil,s car, it’s a thirteen year old Citroen c4 Picasso, it’s got a few dings and stone chips so I know I would be ok using a waterless wash without fear of causing any further damage, it’s only when you get close up and personal that you notice things, sure the alloys are starting to bubble in places, and , as mentioned the odd stone chip, but it’s in remarkable condition for its age, I was quite impressed with all the features, plenty of storage cubbies, fold out tables for the rear passengers, and plenty of room, not sure of the mileage, but I guess it’s not much, it’s done the odd airport trip when they used to go abroad, but up until her hubby passed at the end of last year, it’s not been anywhere save for the odd local trip, it passed its mot recently, and she was asked if it were for sale, I don’t think much has gone wrong with it either, a new cam belt last year, but her son looks after any mechanical issues, so just the wear and tear/ servicing stuff needed, It surprised me how taken I was with it, if er indoors could drive one, I’d seriously consider getting one, newer of course…anyway I’ve finished my rambling…and no, I don’t work for Citroen…
• Seat adjustment. So little choice. 6 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  The best feature by far on any car is the memory function for the drivers seat. Allowing minute multi adjustment electrically and storage of that position and the side mirrors in a memory is invaluable. SWMBO being 5'3" and me at 6'2" meant a real problem if she left the seat in her position after using my car. However when opened with my master key the seat and mirrors automatically returned to my settings.
• Grom Audio - 3.5mm and Android connectivity 14 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  They say " GROM Car Kits integrate Android® devices, portable music players, iPod®, iPhone®, USB mass storage, Bluetooth® to factory car audio systems. Designed to install with ease, made for self-installation." I rang them up and they said they have a DAB module in development, which should be out soon, once they have tested it.
• KIA Venga 2 - Almost a month (nearly a 1000 miles) 27 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Nothing special to write home about, but driving position and hence comfort much superior to the Kia rio 2 1.2 it replaced after I got stuck in the car (difficulty getting out after a journey to Leeds and a friendly garage attendant offered over the tannoy to come out and fill it up for me) Fuel economy not as good as the rio, but 1.4 instead of 1.2 and more sit up and beg and a bit heavier too. (Between 35-40MPG overall, not complaining) Nice underfloor boot storage, even with a full size steel spare wheel. Boot big enough, and Importantly swmbo approves. Like the reversing sensors, Good big door mirrors too!  good rear seats, (had 2 old friends in them up to Aldeburgh and Norwich on separate day trips.
• MINI One - What are essential options and extra for new MINI 14 Aug 2015 (Forum)
    MINI One 3 door Hatch 1.2 automatic Options: (1) Media Pack XL --Navigation System Professional --Enhanced Bluetooth with USB audio -- MINI Connected XL (2) Pepper Pack -- Sport Steering Wheel --15” Heli Spoke alloy wheels in silver --Floor mats, velour --Pass, seat height adjustment --Storage compartment pack --MINI Excitement Pack --Rain sensor with auto, headlight activation --Automatic Air Conditioning --Basic interior lights Pack (Orange)   Extra: (3) Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors (4) Heated front windscreen (5) Rear view camera (6) Interiro Trim Piano Black (7) MINI Driving Modes (8) Park Distance Control (PDC), rear (9) Space – saver spare wheel (10) MINI TLC (11) Gard X   thank you very much