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  • Selling a car with no MoT? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My current car is due it's MOT and I do not intend to put it through due to the cost this would entail and also the mileage. I know of someone who may...
  • Is tyre sealant any good? 4 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Many thanks for your great advice 8 years ago when I bought a BMW 330d Msport touring, which was to change to 17-inch alloys, remove the swirl flaps, change...
  • I need a reliable family car up to five years old. 3 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am about to buy my first car (22 years after passing my test) and need a family car which is both reliable and economical. Not particularly bothered...
  • Problems with a car bought at auction 17 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a car from BCA which had a mechanical report. This shows the car has a good battery, drives well but has a bit of smoke from the exhaust. The...
  • How should I fit deeper profile tyres to my Chevrolet Orlando? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have just purchased a Chevrolet Orlando with 235/45R18's. If I wanted deeper profile tyres do I need to change wheels? Also what would you recommend...
  • Do I need to pay these costs from an old incident? 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Can you let me know what are considered to be fair storage rates for a vehicle that has been damaged in an accident? I have received a bill for an accident...
  • Ownership of a Motorbike 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I owned a motorbike 20 years ago which a friend stored for me. I lost touch with him depite trying to locate him. Last year however I found him via facebook....
  • Winter tyre problem 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Why cant I source a supplier of All Seasons tyres, ideally run flat, for my MINI? Current tyres are 225/45R18. MINI wants nearly £1500 and goodness-knows-how-much...
  • Storing five jerry cans of diesel - is it a good idea? 30 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I wish to store diesel fuel in five jerry cans. How long may I store modern fuels before they become contaminated or of reduced efficiency? I would also...
  • Car storage tips please 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am storing my 2010 Mercedes-Benz 200CDi Blue Efficiency in my garage for six months. It's declared SORN. Should I have the engine run for 10 minutes...
  • Moving to Dubai and leaving my Porsche behind - store it or sell it? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My son has a 2011 Porsche Carrera S but is moving to Dubai for two to five years. He cannot take the car with him as it is right-hand drive, which apparently...
  • Laying up a car for extended periods - anything I've forgotten? 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My Honda CRV is kept in South Africa, and used 3-4 months of the year. Maintenance charging is not an option, so during storage I intend to: (1) Use...
  • Where can I insure my classic car for occasional summer use only? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I live overseas but return to the UK for a few months each summer. For the last few years I have investigated purchasing a classic car with the idea of...
  • Should my 1999 Mercedes-Benz be suffering from such extreme rust? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI estate with 142,000 miles which is suffering from severe penetrated rust in the rear floorpan. I was put in touch...
  • My daughter's Corsa was very easy to restart after storage. 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I was surprised that my daughter's car, having been parked up for more than four weeks, outside her home, on the street started first time. It's a three-cylinder...
  • Legal question about storing motorhomes 2 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    If I pay a storage company to park my motorhome on their land and the company goes bust, can the vehicle be sold by the administrators as an asset of the...
  • Downsizing from a Renault Scenic 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have had two Renault Scenics but now want to downsize. Must be automatic and, as I have disabled passenger, I need a higher seating position than a normal...
  • What tyres for my RAV4? 28 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Toyota RAV4 estate 2002. I wish to purchase 4 winter tyres and would like to know if there is a make you can recommend. The tyre size is 215/70R...
  • Is there a 4WD van available? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm a self-employed gardener and occasionally I need to drive up rough tracks to my work sites. I have a 2004 Peugeot Partner 2.0-litre HDi van and I would...
  • Store or sell when I move abroard? 23 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I currently own two cars - an 07 reg Ford S-Max Titanium and a 53-reg Citroen C3. Both have relatively low mileage but their book value will not reflect...
 

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