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  What type of van should I get driving farming equipment around? 18 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm starting a courier business for farming equipment. What is your advice regarding the size of van I should get? I'm unsure of which would be more viable...
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  Will my Volkswagen Golf Plus pass its MoT without having had the emissions fix done? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Given the recent complaints of cars breaking down or going into limp mode following the emissions fix, I'm considering not proceeding with my own recall...
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 2.0 Door mirror glass replacement 18 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Door mirror glass replacement Usual problem- passing vehicle touched the unit and cracked the glass. This was a heated version. Replacement drivers side glass 1050588 was £17.61 plus vat. Spares department fitted the replacement in seconds. ( Haynes has a complex proceedure that I did
• An Update - PT Cruiser.. Not so mad? 16 May 2018 (Forum)
  To follow on to the last thread. Took the PT cruiser for an MOT this morning. Passed no advisories. All is well. £200 bargain car obviously plus £40 for the MOT... Did not want to see it go to a scrappy.... Yes, to some, it is different... to some ugly, but a tip
• Mobile phones in-car use 24 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Just been announced that from February 27th the fine for using a handheld mobile phone whilst driving will double to £60, plus three licence penalty points. If this proves as effective as current ineffectiveness on stopping this practice I'm not holding my breath
• Hole in front valance. Will it pass MOT? 24 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Hi All, I'm about to take my car for it's mot and am worried about a hole in the front valence. It's an area where it rusted through - i've so far rubbed it down and painted with rust inhibitor plus a coat of primer but have yet to actually fill the hole with the mesh and filler I have. The hole
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  Lambda sensor needs to be replaced with the exhaust? 1 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  At my last MoT, there was a hole in the exhaust so the lambda sensor could not read emissions. I had hole welded and passed. This time exhaust needs replacing,...
• Four legged rather than 4 wheel drives - Horses plus accidents 10 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  Re Horses article: as I live in "horsey" area I often slow for horses and their riders; usually giving them a wide berth or stop until they have passed, especially if I do not recognise the more local riders. However I do not approve of riderless horses or ponies being led on a rein
• Car failed it's test to become a taxi 2 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Oh dear, took my galaxy in yesterday for it's suitability test for taxi. Thought it would be a quick glance over job and home.................. But no.................tester informed me that as car had no spare wheel he could not pass it.......... So that mean i have to get a galaxy spare
• VW Golf - Notice of intended prosecution - speeding 18 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  I was recently sent a NIP for a speeding offence. I asked for a copy of the photographic evidence and within the picture there is one car in the inside lane slightly ahead of me plus there is another in the second picture which is just passing the camera. Would my detected speed be effected
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  How do I get cheaper insurance without any No Claims Discount? 7 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to purchase a car for £2500. The comprehensive insurance is quoted at £1200 per year because I don't have and No Claims Discount. Is there any...
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  Poor starting and idling after MoT 31 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Ford Fiesta Zetec. Since yesterday my car won't start unless I apply my foot to the accelerator and my petrol gauge also flickers up and...
• Irish road toll (M50, Dublin) demands 29 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  In July this year I visited Ireland in my u k reg audi. Today I have received a demand for an unpaid toll fee x2 totalling £5.16 plus STR penalties of £5.00. Total £10.16. From a company called EPC plc. I passed through no toll booths without paying. Is this a scam?
• Bristol - Bristol Cars in administration 9 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Very sad to note that Bristol Cars has gone into administration this week. Another great name passes, but with new car construction down to less than 2 a month it was hardly a great surprise.  A real pity in my opinion, they at least dared to be different and the fact that most folks
• Nissan X-Trail - MOT & service issues 16 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  passed the MOT perfectly OK.  Price quoted for two replacement shocks plus fitting was in the order of £650 which I though was quite steep.  Inspected the shocks, no oil leaking and passes the Q&D bounce test correctly.   I'm thinking that business may be slow
• Learner Driver 26 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Following hot on the heels of recent thread about 17 year old car owners....apart from Pass Plus in due course....have Backroomers any suggestions to make as to *who* to approach for lessons? Would you be recommending national schools such as BSM or AA...or would 'one-man-band' be preferable
• Disputed MOT 16 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  consumption. I tested it on an incline and it freewheeled as normal. I had it tested at another garage today and it passed with flying colours (plus it only cost £35 against the Ford dealer's £40.75 - isn't it a standard fee??). I feel compelled to tell the Ford dealer he's either incompetent or maybe
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  Young driver looking for insurance advice and new car advice 25 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My uncle who is a car salesman recommended this site for someone who knows very little about how to acquire the cheapest insurance and car for my age (17). I'm...
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  Thanks for recommending I take an IAM driving test. 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I changed my car last year from a Zafira to a Peugeot Partner. The Partner is wider than the Zafira and as such I had a couple of incidents. To this effect...
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  Will Volkswagen repair a Teves ESP fault on my 2005 Golf Plus? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would like some assistance with how to approach Volkswagen as my 5-year-old Golf Plus (2005 with 44,000 miles) has now become the latest in a long line...