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  • Any - The importance of correct oil changes 26 Aug 2011 (Forum)
    Been reading a discussion on the chevrolet captiva forum (where the diesel has  the same engine as in my epica), and a bit surprised to...
  • Is this Volkswagen Golf GTi Edition 30 an import? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I went to look at a 2008 57-plate Golf GTi Edition 30 yesterday. It looked like a good car, and as it was end of the month I got a good deal, as I paid...
  • What's the best way to negotiate on the price of a used car? 21 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
    What’s the best way to negotiate the price on a 2nd hand car?
  • Is the FenSens parking sensor available in the UK? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
    Is the FenSens or similar available from a UK distributor please? The postage and tax for importing from the USA are prohibitive.
  • I got my PCN from a supermarket cancelled after speaking to the store manager. 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I received a PCN charge from Parking Eye for overstay at Morrisons, which gives two hours free but no return within three hours. I had to re-visit the...
  • Is it wise to import a car from Japan? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking of importing my own Japanese vehicle and have come across Trade Car View. Do you have any view on how risky it is to go down this route, and...
  • Importing Irish car into UK 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I've moved from Ireland to the UK and now need to think about re-registering my 2008 BMW 320d E92. It looks quite straightforward apart from the fact that...
  • UK car prices v import prices. The facts. 21 Apr 2002 (Forum)
    to have 'haggled' maybe £700 or £800 off the screen price? You bet! UK car prices are also showing signs of going up again with popular small to medium hatchbacks rising 6.4% in the year to Feb 2002. Import your next car from www.cars4importing.net ! The manufacturers will NEVER make UK prices the same
  • Can I apply for an age related registration for my classic jeep? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I own an ex-Dutch army 1961 NEKAF m38-a1 Willys jeep, which I use for events and for family trips. I've owned the army jeep for 18 months, but I have a...
  • Stitched up by Audi main dealer? 6 Jan 2003 (Forum)
    , cost £21995, just about the going rate at the time for a UK S3 bought from a main dealer. I need to get shot of the car quick, so I've taken it to a local independent Audi dealer purely with a view to settling the finance. The first thing they said when they saw the service book was "this is an import
  • Are manufacturer scrappage schemes likely to continue next year? 3 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
    Are the manufacturers likely to carry over their scrappage schemes to 2018?
  • Irish registered van - can I MoT it in the UK? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I live in England and own a van on southern Irish plates. Can I MoT and insure it here, but leave it on southern irish plates?
  • Crossing my fingers 4 Jun 2012 (Forum)
    OK, folks...I've driven only American cars my whole life (with the exception of one really horrible European import that put me off imports for years).  However, I just took a leap of faith and bought something utterly unfamiliar: a Mercedes Benz from West Germany.  What do you folks
  • Boys toy/Sunday runner 22 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    Coming up to retire so have some folding money extra for a treat. Looking for something for fun motoring, speed not important. Would love an Austin Champ but prices now crazy. Looking for recommendations, friend picked up a cheap Merc SL with 5 Litre engine. Hoot. MPG not important, easy spares
  • Toyota Yaris (1999 - 2005) - Whether to buy now or after March 2010 20 Aug 2009 (Forum)
    are printing money like it's going out of fashion. Some time or other sterling will slide and imported car prices rise...(and all small cars are basically imported)
  • Mercedes Benz - Mercedes imports from India 24 Jan 2008 (Forum)
    Some while ago (2002/3?) there was a thread about some new Mercs on sale in one of the big Car Supermarkets(Trade Sales at Slough?) They were assembled...
  • Quick estate & m.p.g 3 Oct 2007 (Forum)
    such as: Bmw 528/530 Merc c240/250 e230/320 Volvo t5 Subaru legacy Mitsubishi vr4 the 2 jap options seem good value for money(imports) and i import garage will hopefully be more intrested in the bongo, but the main thing is the estates m.p.g?
  • Audi Valuations - Opinions please 21 Nov 2005 (Forum)
    Can anyone improve on what I found on the Auto Trader site? I coudn't find much to compare it with. Apparently this is an import, hence the 2.8 petrol, as opposed to the 2.4. Audi A6 SE 2.8 Saloon 30 500 miles Registration X November 2000 Manual gearbox (5 gears) CD radio (temperamental) 6 CD
  • 5 year service: dealer or garage ? 5 Jul 2003 (Forum)
    I have a 25 000 mile 5 year-old Daewoo that has been trouble-free (engine-wise) for 2 years. It's now out of warranty and I am unsure whether to get it serviced at the dealer's or elsewhere. According to the service book, nothing important needs doing for the 5-year service (apart from engine oil
  • Where is everyone? 21 Oct 2002 (Forum)
    I have a import business which has been doing reasonably well. In August 2001 we were understandably quiet, and sales picked up in September until Bin Ladens pilot's had their day. Three weeks later, it was business back as usual. This year, the phone went quiet in August and has been like
 

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