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Punto Van 1.3 Multijet ( temp return ex oilrag) - End of the Punto Van era ( 10yrs on (ex oilrag) 6 Dec 2020 (Forum)
I remember meeting a man who, seeing my obvious dedication to the ‘vehicle of the time’ told me “ the car is here to serve you. and not you the car” Of course, being the car enthusiast I was, I laughed at that, and continued serving the car as though, perhaps it was on an alter in some mysterious realm where touching it up with a Halfords paint tin, actually came before dinner... I’d sort of ‘automatically’ moved on from that in the last days of the van, as though it were some intrinsic survival mechanism- perhaps generated by these somewhat oldish bones being subjected to cold flagstones. I set a cut off point at 70yrs, for self car servicing, that is. -
Should I get Michelin or Continental tyres? 17 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
You recommend Michelin CrossClimate+ but they're not available in my tyre size. Are Cross Climate SUVs just as good or would Continental AllSeasonContact... -
Are used motorhomes with low mileages going to cost a lot in future bills? 17 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a very nice 2011 Peugeot Boxer diesel motorhome for sale with very few miles on the clock. It appears to be immaculate but I wonder if the... -
Why do I still have to pay the same premium if I'm barely using my car in lockdown? 17 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
Are you aware insurers doing anything to address the fact that a high percentage of the cars they have on cover are now out of use for a considerable period... -
Can I trickle charge my car? 2 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
With the enforced lay-up of my 2018 Jaguar XF, can I use a C-TEK MVS 5-C trickle charger on my car? If so, where is the best place to connect it? -
Is it true that my SEAT can't be trickle charged due to specialised battery tech? 31 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
We own a SEAT Arona FR auto and we need to self isolate as we are in a high risk group so won't be driving the car for the next 3 weeks. We wish to put... -
Is a 1995 Ford Escort Cabrio a classic car? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a ‘black grape’ (purple) 1.6 litre Ford Escort Solar Cabrio bought from new in January 1995 so it’s a one-owner car. It has done just over 50,000... -
I have £12k to replace my aging E-Class Estate - what reliable, diesel Estate do you suggest? 22 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2011 Mercedes E250 CDI Estate, which has nearly done 100,000 miles. I do around 24,000 miles a year, mainly commuting on B roads to... -
Can an insurer insist that a minor scratch is recorded as an incident? 16 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
My car was inspected by an independent motor engineer in relation to an alleged incident with a parked vehicle. The minor scratches were found by me two... -
Audi Q2 - a year and a bit 22 Jul 2019 (Forum)
Things worth having: Lumbar support; heated front seats (for SWMBO); power tailgate (well worth having, not least so that you can open it remotely and find the car in a car park); rear view camera; automatic high-beam assist; space-saver spare wheel; auto hill hold; and auto-dimming rear-view mirror (the last two shouldn't have been extras). I went for, but not sure I would again, the Tech Pack with the 'virtual cockpit': the main screen is atop the dashboard and angled towards the driver, so having the same map in front of you isn't much of a bonus. -
What's the best affordable car tracker to fit? 5 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
My insurance company require me to install a car tracker. I have been surprised at the cost from a main supplier. Over £1000 in three years of subscription.... -
What's the best aftermarket reversing camera? 25 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am considering fitting a reversing camera to my recently purchased Honda Jazz, to supplement the reversing sensors. I am looking at the Halfords EchoMaster... -
Multiple - Thoughts / opinions on the listed car ads 2 Mar 2019 (Forum)
2) https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201902114833607 Another Auto Honda Jazz. I don't particularly require an automatic. But I am open to a change, after driving manuals for the last 22 years. Also I understand that in theory a CVT gearbox can provide optimal fuel economy, that cannot be easily matched by an average driver. -
What is the best battery-operated dash cam? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
What is the best battery-operated dash cam? -
Cadillac innovations 19 Aug 2018 (Forum)
Cadillac's chief engineer was sufficiently intrigued to take him on, and after 1.5 million test miles, the 1929 Cadillac's debuted with the system. 1930, First production V16 engine. 1941, Fully automatic transmission. Though this actually debuted on an Oldsmobile the year before, it was a Cadillac employee (Earl A Thompson, again) who developed it. 1952, The 'Autronic eye'. This was a device which detected the headlights of oncoming vehicles and dipped the headlights. -
When it comes to claims - how far back do insurance companies expect you to go? 5 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
When requesting an online insurance quote I know you have to declare all claims, but how far back do insurance companies expect you to go back, or do they... -
I had 20+ years of No Claims Discount - so why have I lost all my NCD after two recent accidents? 8 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I've been driving for 21 years and never had an accident until this year. I had 21 years of no claims discount, but it wasn't protected. This year I had... -
Non-manufacturer replacement parts can invalidate warranties - so how can I ensure insurers use OEM parts? 8 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
My insurance company tell me that they ensure any replacement parts will be manufacturer parts, whereas other companies will use third party or secondhand... -
Engine problem with my car - what rights do I have? 22 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a Suzuki SX4 which I bought new in April 2016. The car today has been excellent. To date I've done just over 20K miles. In early October I phoned... -
What seven-seater could you recommend that's economical, reliable and safe? 23 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have a young and growing family. Our 2009 Audi A3 Hatchback 1.9 TDI is now creaking at the seams and we're looking for a secondhand practical...
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