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  • What’s the most feature-packed dashcam on the market? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
    My son passed his driving test earlier in the year and we want to get him a dashcam for Christmas. What’s the best dashcam on the market? We want to get...
  • Which pressure washer do you recommend for between £100-£150? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
    We’ve been suffering from flooding in recent weeks and, as a result, the roads around us are absolutely filthy. We don’t have a pressure washer, but I...
  • I want a fairly cheap but sturdy roofbox - what do you recommend? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I need a fairly cheap, but sturdy, roof box for a bit of extra space over the holiday period. What’s out there? I don’t really want to spend any more than...
  • How much should I pay for a 1997 Mercedes-Benz W202? 9 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I have been offered a 1992 Mercedes-Benz W202 estate with 60,000 miles on the clock. It has one owner from new and it's in good condition - what do you...
  • Audi Q5 - Audi Q5 owner Review 23 May 2019 (Forum)
    However my dealer phoned me to say they had a old test drive car up for sale if i was interested. Its a S line Q5 , 1 year old, 5,000miles on the clock , in daytona grey , petrol auto. Anyway i went down and test drove it and asked a bunch of questions and in the end i brought it after doing further thinking.
  • How can a Euro5 diesel van be ULEZ compliant? 21 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I'm considering buying a 2016 Renault Trafic S127 Energy dCi panel van (66 Plate) and have checked online with Transport for London's ULEZ Checker and...
  • Any - Suzuki SX4 SCross vs Honda Civic vs Toyota Avensis 23 Feb 2019 (Forum)
    So now we are in the market for a replacement. I  have narrowed the choices to the below 3 options 1) Suzuki SX4 - S-cross - 1.6 petrol manual model:- 2015 mileage:- 45000 Cost £7000 Pros:- Newer car I like the raised seating position and better all round visibility. Good fuel economy figures Cons:- 1.6 engine.
  • Which cheap car will be best for my 80-mile commute? 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I need a car for my daily commute of 80 miles. The journey is packed with traffic and usually involves a lengthy motorway crawl. I'm thinking I need an...
  • What is the definition of business use and does it vary between insurance companies? 29 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
    What is the definition of business use and does it vary between insurance companies? My daughter, an experienced driver aged 50, is a named driver on my...
  • What items do I need to carry in my car to be legally allowed to drive in Europe? 27 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
    Early next month I will be driving through Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and France. I will be in a 2017 BMW X3. I have seen a lot of confusing and sometimes...
  • Is converting my classic from an automatic gearbox to manual one wise? 2 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 1989 Jaguar XJS automatic. I'm considering converting it to a five-speed manual using a kit purchased from a reputable company. My car is still...
  • My son became a taxi driver but hasn't told his insurer - will he face issues because of this? 5 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
    My son became a taxi driver in April last year. He has failed to advise his insurer and still has "mature student" as his occupation with them. He has...
  • Can an insurer refuse to pay out following an accident because of an MoT advisory on brakes? 5 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
    The insurance company of a friend refuses to pay out. She went into the back of another car on the motorway because she was not paying attention and admits...
  • What can I do if I don't agree with my insurer's write-off valuation? 24 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
    What can I do if I don't agree with my insurer's write-off valuation?
  • A claim company have offered me a hire car after a lorry hit my car - should I ignore this? 22 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I've had an unfortunate collision with a lorry. I have a dash cam and it clearly shows the lorry hitting all along from back to front of my Toyota RAV4....
  • Golf GTI Mk4 - Resurrect a Mk4 GTI or Not ? 20 Jun 2017 (Forum)
    I dont think the prices are by any means incorrect...so the question is for a 1984 8v Gti ( first of the mk2's ) special edition ( has decor seats ), 186k miles...is the car going to be worth say £1500+ after I spend the £800...BUT bear in mind the bodywork also needs tidying up ( at least one door, boot catch, window seals etc ) This is the list Totals including labour Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) £ 110.00   Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated £ 17.00   Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated £ 17.00   Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) £ 75.00   earside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded £ 20.00   Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded £ 15.00   Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) £ 3.00   Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) £ 3.00   Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively £ 2.50   Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively £ 2.50   Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) £ 10.00   Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) £ 1.00   Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge £ 30.00   Offside Front Tyre has a lump, £ 30.00   Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) £ 30.00   Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) £ 10.00   Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) £ 25.00   Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) £ 85.00   Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) £ 85.00   discs and pads all round needed, the front with parts and labour £ 75.00   coolant change and new thermostat , with labour £ 40.00   new rocker cover gasket, with labour £ 12.00   timing belt and tensioner, new drive belt + labour £ 115.00 I know its an enthusiasts car and I am not shying away from that but my budget will be tight so I need to know that I would at least get my money back if the worst cam to the worst and I had to sell it cheers
  • Brownie points not cash... - New used car for friends 14 May 2017 (Forum)
    Walking the dog, I have met new friends and 2 of them are in there 70's  a good gust of wind could blow them over,  and not up to speed with buying a car in this day and age and were telling me of the Skoda they went to see in their price range in Bury st Edmunds...
  • Need a reliable used family car - any suggestions? 27 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 2012 Ford Focus estate that my wife wants to get rid of and replace with something with a higher seating position. We have shortlisted two cars: 2013...
  • Changing from an SUV to hot hatch 20 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I currently have a Renault Kadjar 1.6 dCi. I like the car, but the engine feels sluggish compared to the same engine I had in my previous Nissan Qashqai. I...
  • Peugeot Partner - HELP !...I've bought a vehicle that was on finance 8 Aug 2016 (Forum)
    I rang strata but the telephone number had been disconnected. I ran a check on google and found out that the firm which was part of S P HOLDINGS LTD had gone into administration. I rang their number and a guy answered from an administration company explaining what had happened. Since then I have rang peugeot financial services who have confirmed that there is still finance outstanding and that they have a legal interest in the vehicle.
 

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