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  Is there any way of keeping warm in a classic car with no heater? 21 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son bought his dream car, a Morris Traveller. He has no garage but can have it winter stored. His thoughts about this are the poor heater in the Moggy....
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  Are there any sound generators to mimic engine sounds on hybrids? 28 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any sound generators to mimic engine sounds on hybrids? I thought they were due to become compulsory this summer and I am frightened by how many...
• VW Polo 1.2 - 2016 VW Polo 1.2 TSI fails first MOT on CO2 emissi 3 May 2019 (Forum)
  Thanks in advance for any wisdom here! Dave   https://www.dropbox.com/s/lr6t93o527qezzt/polo_emissions.png?dl=0
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  What £60k car should I suggest for my mum? 26 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My mum has a Nissan Qashqai and would like to replace it. A high driving position is a must for her, as is an automatic gearbox, she would like a high...
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  What battery trickle charger do you recommend? 18 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We have a BMW Z4 which hasn't been used over the winter. A new battery was fitted late last year, but this morning it is as flat as a pancake. The AA has...
• Time for sensible winter tyre laws? 7 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  I think taking to a wintry road on tyres you know are likely to leave you stranded, causing hassle for hundreds if not thousands of other people is anti-social. Take the decision away from the style over substance idiots and make M&S tyre mandatory in the winter.
• "Rogue" roundabout - left lane to turn right !! 14 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Which is great for local drivers, and madness for everyone else. I can't help wondering how a collision would pan out in a situation like that. The council(s) seem to have abrogated all responsibility, figuring that drivers will just work it out amongst themselves.
• Average miles per annum car - Why so much attention paid to fuel consumption? 7 Oct 2018 (Forum)
   So clearly, for most people the rate of depreciation per annum is far more important than studiously comparing fuel economy figures to the nearest decimal point.   As for EVs with 'free' energy,  there are a couple of two year old Tesla S cars (much the same size as a Ford Mondeo) for sale at around £47,000 having done (slightly above average) 20,000 miles.   Assuming cost price of  £72,000 that's 125p per mile!
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  Do 'no smoke' treatments actually work? 1 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Can you advise me on Wynns Stop Smoke oil treatment or similar products. Do they actually work? I have a diesel and have been told it needs either a new...
• Private Hire Taxi Emissions Regulations 2020? 25 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  Hence Im asking all these questions and hopefully get help here so I know which car to get to own that wont affect me when it comes to 2020 regulations and beyond. When a person invests £1000's its sensible to ask first to make sure its right which is understandeable. Ok if I buy a private hire car now, which cars will pass the Euro 6 or Ultra-Low emission vehicles checklist? Which regulation the car must meet?
• Petrol, AWD, auto - which SUV? 7 Feb 2018 (Forum)
    So far I figured out following models only     Suzuki Vitara (quite small) SX4 S-cross (slightly bigger but still small) Toyota RAV4 (pricey and bit larger than my need) Mitsubhish Ellipse Cross (not yet in market but boot seems small) Nissan Qashqai     I currently drive Kia Ceed.
• Peugeot 106 1.1 1997 - Toasty Buns 9 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  from the cold wife, to the heating on chilling morns threads the £6 remnote control arrived today and by luck the local  Aldi had heated car seat s for £10 with 3 year guarantee !! This is just to show that it works, and that it has a range of at least 30 foot it has 2 relays , so maxed out, It can control two  10a 12v outlets  As it arrives £6 all in , from my man in the East ;) https://ibb.co/fi7B1m and as an added bonus, the remote looks like a Minion in his big underpants :) https://ibb.co/fn3Jgm This is how I've wired it, as my cig lighter is constant 12v  but you could just tap into a heavy duty 12v source https://ibb.co/dvALu6   first steps...very low standy amps . 11milli amps, if not less  https://youtu.be/ALoixRtiY4A    messing about, to test if it would run a 240v inverter disco bulb , incase you were wondering :) and yes, I did take the video with a potato :) https://youtu.be/A7-cCBro4sY I am trying a spare battery..as the heated seats take 2.5-3 amps  and can charge it on the fly https://ibb.co/bsZKnR https://ibb.co/jzSGZ6  Anywho, just to show that it lends itself to other applications.
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  I'm 70 years old - how do I renew my licence? 7 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm renewing my driving licence at 70 and I want to maintain it for riding a small motorcycle - a lambretta up to 150cc. Can I do it online or must I fill...
• Material insurance exclusion - check your policy!! 22 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Is it me, or is this widely known amongst us, the UK consumer? I have a fully comprehensive policy with Admiral.   If you do, did you know that...
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  What petrol SUV/crossover would you suggest for the best mpg? 22 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking for a petrol automatic SUV/crossover with good mpg and fully spec'd for short daily use, with occasional long journeys. We are looking at...
• Lots of cool retro cars on tv these days 14 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  In it, our 2 main characters drive a W123 class Mercedes estate and a Porsche 944. Also, though it was a film rather than a tv series, an early-mid 80's Opel Rekord was being driven by Jude Law in 'Black Sea'!. Very obscure, especially as it was in the UK. I also remember, from a few years ago, a lovely Alfa Romeo (a Giulia i think) being used in an advert for (bizarrely) maltesers!
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  Would you recommend buying a high mileage 2002 Subaru Impreza II WRX 2.0? 11 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've found a 2002 Subaru Impreza II WRX 2.0, 110,000 miles, fitted with the Prodrive Performance Pack (ECU reprogramming, downpipe, exhaust). Will this...
• All models - Are Volkswagens as good as they used to be. 10 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  I have tried to find other makes but apart from 4 years with an early MX5 have always ended up with another VW. The attraction has been the build quality compared to others, I liked the Ford S Max but the chunks of foam sticking out at the seat hinges when the seat was folded put me off. Honda FR-V fitted the bill at the time but the ugly spot welds in the door shuts and tailgate, and paint so thin the primer showed through on all the surfaces not visible from outside with the doors closed.
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  Should I lease a car now or wait until March? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently in a two year lease contract on a BMW 525d that runs out on June 1st. Have been looking for a new deal on an Audi A4 S line quattro 2.0 TDI...
• MPV required - Car hire in USA/Canada - OMG what a dismal choice 10 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  Next we looked at hiring 2 x mid sized cars, something like a Golf, preferably an Estate... with 2 of them we could seat 6 between 2 cars easily with plenty of luggage space.  NOT IN THE USA (or Canada) forget it, they only do "sedans"  which have s*** about of boot space.  Its not as if Vauxhall and Ford aren't USA owned !   This has the potential to ruin a holiday 3 years in the planning, right now I am in despair, don't know what to do.