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• Winter driving and tyre pressures 20 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  The logic behind this is from 4X4 drivers who reduce tyre pressure when driving in sandy/muddy/snowy conditions to increase the tyre?s contact area and therefore grip. They reduce tyre pressures by up to 75%, this is obviously a bit drastic and also extremely dangerous on normal roads and speeds. Is my logic off the mark here and is it that it's completely unintuitive and that increased tyre pressures are actually better ?
• Pre-War Special. 17 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  I saw a 1936/37 Riley Kestrel with a sexy Yellow fishtail sports body on Sunday. Engine Chasis and running gear were original. Body was a home made aluminium affair from the 1990's. THe body was not at all original. I'm assuming that, despite it's looks, this car will be cheap 'cos no collector would want a car with a recent body. So here's my point. I have a 5k budget allocated to buying a Caterham/Westfield at some point.
• Free Scrap 18 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  My apologies for posting this, but I have a 'T' plate BMW 728. Last of the straight 6's without fuel injection. It has been standing for 18 months, but still starts, drives and stops. I need to get rid of it before Friday night. If someone wants to give me money for it that would be nice, but if it can go to a good home where its bits would help someone else, thats O.K.
• New Tyres 15 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Hi I am having two new tyres fitted this afternoon (R reg. Mondeo) front and rear passenger side. I don't know why these have worn more than the driver?s side, but they are only just legal. As I am driving to Sunny Wales on Saturday, I wanted to get them done. Could it be the tracking which is causing uneven wear and should I get the tracking checked when I get the tyres fitted?
• used mercedes 31 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  If I buy What should i do about oil changes approx 8000 per year but not journeys under 5 miles (use shanks 's to get paper in morning etc. What should I use to keep paintwork in toop nick. I use aircon all the time so should not have no use problems Thanks in anticipation.
• Laguna II - v - Bora 13 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  I am ready to order a new company car and have narrowed down my choce to (for various family, cost and tax reasons) either the Laguna II 1.9 dCi (Privilege) or the Bora S 1.9 Tdi (90bhp) The former has the room and the "features" (apart from giving a sunroof and full airconditioning) I am still at a loss why both are fitted - sunroofs lower the ceiling height and for anyone over 6'2" can brush your hair, which is annoying, though with the seat fully lowered this is not a problem.
• Peugeot remote keys 16 May 2001 (Forum)
  I have an S-reg Peugeuot 306 and have had regular problems with the remote keys. Sometimes the batteries last a few months, sometimes a few days. The problem appears to be that after the buttons on the key fob are pressed and then released, the contact with the battery is not properly broken and the battery then drains.
• old cheap + fast... 19 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  I am looking to get rid of my '87 Golf and get something early 90's and cheap. Really looking for something big and fast with lots of toys. At the moment I am considering a '92/'93 Vauxhall Senator 24V as they seem to go for around £1500 in loot. This seems incredibly cheap to me, anyone got any nightmare stories about them?
• LJK Obits and more 21 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  s its true spiritual successor today? LJKS?s words are more valuable today than ever ? a true legacy and compendium that should be revisited and reconsidered. The Times, Obituaries: October 8, 2005 Jock Gardner writes: One of the greatest books by L.
• [C]5 go on a trip........ 21 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  The whole time it will think you are on the M4 because just before Pangbourne you went over an M4 bridge which happens to have one of the little stations on it. Still, that isn?t Citroen´s fault, and as I say, it was quite useful on the motorways. What is Citroen?s fault is to put it miles from you in front of the windscreen right in the field of vision and then put a bloody great LED which lights in red or green depending on whether or not it has good news for you.
• Defending BL/Rover 2 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  Under BL they created the Montego which may make some laugh that I’d suggest it was a good car but it was. I sold plenty of these in the 90’s and not a problem was had and if you look up period road tests from the 80’s you’ll find the Montego in the top tier of all of them. It was a good car spoiled by early quality issue but once sorted in 88 it became a comfortable, quick and efficient family car.
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  What's the best entry-level sat nav? 16 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best entry-level sat nav?
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  Car purchase advice - help 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Unfortunately last year I purchased the Ford Fiesta as I needed a car quite urgently. I will try to keep this brief as it is a long winded sorry....
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  Is it worth me upgrading my Mercedes-Benz S-Class? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am in a quandary: I own a very nice 1999 Mercedes-Benz S500. It's well maintained, has only done 70,000 miles and I got it cheap (previous owner was...
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  Why don't you set up a database of real fuel economy figures supplied by your readers? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested to read Andrew English bemoaning the fuel consumption of the Ford S-Max 2.0 diesel automatic compared to the quoted figures. He struggled...
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  Should I use a diesel or petrol car as a driving school vehicle? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am a driving instructor and I do about 700 to 800 miles per week. My question is, would a diesel car be better for me? At first glance at my weekly mileage...
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  Why won't Mercedes-Benz repair the rusted doors on my 2002 S-Class? 21 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class that has suffered premature rusting of some body panels. In March 2009 Mercedes-Benz UK agreed to repair the rust on...
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  4 letters – 3 across 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you help with my dilemma? I'm a bit of a car snob and like my premium brands, I drive a BMW E90 330i M Sport, which I love and my wife drives...
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  Government wealth warning 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best way to sell a 2,200 mile 2008/08 ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH 5,900 cc S V12 2+2, and what sort of price should I be looking for? The spec reads:...
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  Do I need a Porsche dealer to fix my air suspension? 28 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Porsche Cayenne S which has a problem with the air suspension which is not working and Porsche said it will cost £4300 to put right. Porsche...