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VAN SPEED LIMITS: What are the speed limits for vans and pick-ups? (FAQs)
Unrestricted if kerb weight is less than 2,040kg. All unaffected if first registered before 2012. Unaffected, regardless of age: Mitsubishi L200, Nissan Navara, FIAT Fullback, Izuzu D-Max and SsangYong Musso. Pick-Ups restricted to 50mph on two -
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: What are the different types?  (FAQs)
conical pulleys and steel belts to 'continuously' change ratios, now generally optimised at 7, which can be selected and held by the driver to a point if he or she wishes. Alternatively it may work as an epicyclic CVT, as fitted to Toyota hybrids such as the Prius. Audi, Nissan, Honda -
YOUNG DRIVERS INSURANCE: Where can I find cheap insurance for younger drivers? (FAQs)
Citroen C1, FIAT Panda 1.1 Active, Nissan Pixo, Peugeot 107, Suzuki Alto, Toyota Aygo. From £2,500 used. From £6,000 new via drivethedea l and via some dealers. Group 1 insurance. 4 star NCAP crash safety rating. Under 120g/km -
INSURANCE WRITE OFFS: What do different insurance write off categories mean? (FAQs)
these figures. GroupsRate (£s)Sample Vehicles excl VAT StandardCars S128.02Vauxhall Agila (1.0) / Citroen C1 (1.0) / Peugeot 107 (1.0) / Nissan Micra (1.0) / Toyota Yaris (1.0), Fiat Sceicento (889cc), Microcar Virgo 1.0, S231.77VW Polo (1.2) / Renault Clio -
LPG: Where can I get my car converted to run on LPG? (FAQs)
). PjcarsAutogas of Kings Langley, Herts does conversions for 4-cylinder cars for £1,050. Nissan Note 1.6 auto is a successful one, as tank fits in spare wheel well and spacsaver fits over the top, still leaving a flat luggage deck. More -
CHAIN CAM ENGINES: Which engines have timing chains instead of timing belts? (FAQs)
2011, but not 2007-2010 1.6 diesel. Also all new MINI 1.5 3-cylinder and 2.0 4-cylinder engines from 2014, but not 1.2 3-cylinder. Mitsubishi: All Colts, petrol and diesel, Shogun and L200 2.8 and 3.2 diesels, ASX 1.8VVT diesel, 2.2 litre diesel manual in Mk II Overland. Nissan: all -
HIRING A CAR: Where can I hire a car in the UK and abroad? (FAQs)
) 10. Nissan GTR (from £425 per day) 11. Maserati Gran Tourismo (from £425 per day) 12. Porsche 911 GT3 (from £555 per day -
AIR-CONDITIONING: How do I know if my air conditioning needs servicing? (FAQs)
that claims that the new gas is more flammable. Some manufacturers such as Peugeot in the 308 and Nissan in the Note, replaced R134a with this new gas, generally called R1234YF. Unfortunately, as well as being flammable, it appears to be more prone to leaking from systems and when it does the high cost -
VEHICLE EXCISE DUTY: How much is the tax on my car? (FAQs)
for petrol and £130 for diesel. Up to 185g/km the rates are £130 for gas, £140 for petrol and £150 for diesel. Over 185g/km (anything from a Nissan Primera III 1.6 at 186g/km to an Aston Martin V8 Vantage at 511g/km) the rates are £150 for gas, £155 for petrol