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Can my insurer write my car off if I don't make a claim? 14 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a bit of an odd scenario. My car was parked on a slight incline and the handbrake must not have applied enough as 20 minutes later it had rolled... -
How do we go about restarting a car that's being stood for several years? 15 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
In 2012 our older brother bought a tatty 2003 Porsche Carrera 996. He had the engine completely rebuilt and was well into the restoration when he got ill.... -
A bodyshop lost an irreplaceable part of my Ford Capri - what do you advise I do? 25 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've owned a Ford Capri Injection for 23 years. In October 2015, I delivered my car to a local restoration bodyshop in order to have a bare metal respray... -
Should my Suzuki SX4 have been sold with newer tyres? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
The original tyres have perished on my April 2012 Suzuki SX4. A report prepared by Kwikfit states that the tyres were manufactured in week 33 of 2010.... -
Hyundai i30 (2007 - ) - Review 20 Apr 2008 (Forum)
The seats are comfortable for four but, although there are belts for 3 in the back, the centre seat is more like a soft-padded triple-width armrest or picnic table. 6 airbags are supplied. There are storage nets in the backs of the front seats. The steering wheel is adjustable both ways but with not quite enough reach for me. The ignition key is on the column and may rub against the right knee. There are 6 speakers but these do not, of course, prevent the frequent drop-outs on the two FM bands but the sound is good on CD, although there is no special disc storage. -
What's the best premium estate car for £25,000? 18 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have around £25,000 to spend on a used estate car. I want to replace my old 2010 Volvo XC70 which is dependable but boring. I can't decide between the... -
Toyota Corolla (1997 to 2002) - 1997 1332cc 4E-FE corolla 20 Apr 2016 (Forum)
I've noticed a slight bubbling of paintwork there, but some work with an emery board and more clear laquer and it seems to be ok. under the car, there is a rubber plug at the bottom of the spare wheel storage well. noticed slight surface rust around there, but easy to deal with. The rubber headlight surrounds seem to have perished, and flap about a bit- seen it on others so I guess it's common. Bit of glue does the trick. -
BMW E39 535i - glitches 24 Feb 2016 (Forum)
Not sure of the value of such a car with 9 months MOT left. Radio doesn't work since she was put into storage (previously working perfectly) and now windscreen washer motor has stopped working. Had an independent car electrics guy have a look and he says the radio needs to be replaced (dunno why!) and I need a new washer motor. -
VW Polo 2004 1.4L - 54 Plate VW Polo randomly cutting out 26 Oct 2019 (Forum)
I have a 54 plate 1.4 VW Polo bought 2nd hand from a business seller 119k miles (yes I know it's a lot) It has randomly started just cutting out when driving - my apologies if any of the below sounds obvious or stupid but I am not great with cars and would appreciate any help possible. About 2 weeks ago I was pulling into a storage facility and the engine just cut out although the electrics etc. were all still OK. I managed to restart it after a couple of attempts including revving the engine. It's been absolutely fine until now so I thought maybe I had just stalled it. -
My classic car has been stored for 20 years - what oil should I flush the engine with? 2 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1958 MG ZB Magnette, which I'm putting back on the road after 20 years of storage. I've removed and cleaned out the sump and was considering running... -
Are ‘sporty’ vans worth the extra money? 30 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m a builder looking for a new van. However, I want something that’s going to really stand out from the crowd. I’ve noticed a number of manufacturers... -
DPF-Short trips-alternative solutions 14 Aug 2008 (Forum)
Why can`t the off car electric energy solution take the brunt of energy demands for these? Why can`t a solution as in an electric storage heater store heat from the mains and then use a simple on-board fan to distribute heat during use.? Small interior space, little weight. Surely the answer to short journey, stop start, second cars is somewhere here, rather than with DPF diesels? -
6 drops of water 130,000 miles, Filters 20 Sep 2006 (Forum)
But, as you know, modern common rail diesels have a water warning light ( and even with a brand new filter taking on a load of water from a defective tank could overwhelm a new filter) and where is the evidence that solids would reduce fuel flow enough to be significant, over, say 100,000 miles? I mean cars fueled from regular mainstream pumps and not commercial vehicle storage tanks. To conclude, just focusing on the new common rail Diesels, these seem to have a felt type filter and have a water warning device. Surely changing these on a regular basis increases the risk of getting dirt into the pump and injectors by the very process of changing it? -
FIAT Grande Punto (2006 - 2009) - Impressions of 28 Oct 2007 (Forum)
Inside the seats were comfortable and seemed better than average for a budget car. It had lots of little storage areas however they weren't a very useful size. I ended up having to put my sunglasses in the door pocket because there wasn't a suitable dash space. Same when I wanted to put a bit of small change handy for bridge tolls. -
Most Written off car. 5 Jun 2006 (Forum)
Time taken to reach final settlement is one of the thorniest issues in the industry. While a claim remains 'open' the insurer is incurring direct costs, such as vehicle storage, replacement vehicle hire and administration. Delays also tend to increase final settlement costs as the customer's expectation increases over time. Market Value Manager mitigates those problems, while enabling the fairest and most transparent possible deal for the customer. ------------------------------ T our V an M an TM < Ex RF > -
Return from Val D'Isere 2 Apr 2006 (Forum)
The first a good Samaritan witness left the details on my windscreen and I was eventually able to involve the police and recover my costs.) The parking ticket, recovery fee and storage amounted to a sobering 137 Euros. The minor shunt damage is theoretically insured although time will tell whether the collision damage waiver and excess waiver is worth anything. Comically, I wasn't able to pay the parking fine in France ! -
I'm being offered a replacement vehicle while my Honda Accord is repaired. Should I accept it? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 05 Honda Accord Estate CDTi was recently badly damaged by another driver while it was legally parked and unattended. My insurance company are almost... -
Looking for SUV suggestions 4 Sep 2024 (Forum)
Priorities are as follows - Budget £30k (400k sek - I think the market is a bit more expensive in Sweden, but fairly comparable to the UK) - Decent AWD - Reliability! - Ample storage - Fuel economy (within reason) Things I'm undecided on - Auto vs manual - Petrol vs diesel vs hyrbid vs PHEV Things I don't really care about - Interior / gadgets - Appearance (tho ideally doesn't look like a space ship) - Ride / handling etc (have a preferred indiference ofc, but my priority is getting from a to b) We own a cottage in central sweden that we are leaving, but will still own. -
What's the best hybrid for towing a caravan? 19 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a twin axle Swift caravan of about 1.7t that I need to tow. In an ideal world I'd like an at least a 2.0 litre 4x4 with a high ride and diesel/electric... -
mazda 6 Takuya - Car power loss, accelerating = stuttering. 7 Jun 2017 (Forum)
http://nema.club/2014wsm/workshop%20manual/n6w08/html/id0802b2823100.html B1193 - Crash event storage - Full andd loaded(body control module) V30003 - Battery voltage circuit voltage below threshold. So I got a new battery installed as the meter gave a bad reading, the mechanic said it's probably not causing the problem, and I managed to nurse it home with it only happening again once in my home town.
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