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  • Campervan 31 Oct 2003 (Forum)
    Can anybody recommend a smallish campervan. Or any engines etc to avoid ! Must be a 2 litre-plus diesel. 2-berth.Self-contained with shower & loo; mains hookup. Am thinking of undertaking a mini-continental tour next spring. Security important. Budget 6 to 12k.
  • Corolla T3 simple question 28 Jul 2003 (Forum)
    I own a personal import T3 Corolla and noticed that on the V5 Registration Document if states Toyota Corolla but with no mention of T3. If you own one would someone be so good as to have a look on their V5. thanks, Ian
  • Mazda 4 door pick up 4 Mar 2002 (Forum)
    I have been offered an import Mazda double cab Y reg sept 01 for 11K. Can anybody please advise if this is a reasonable price and should it have any of the 3 year warranty left?
  • Citroen Berlingo HDI 90 22 Feb 2002 (Forum)
    Lots of people have been waiting for RHD imports of this. I can tell you it's finally here. See news on this website, which also has an item on the cheaper FIAT Doblo JTD 100. HJ
  • Finally the solution to the SMG 30 Nov 2001 (Forum)
    To all who have contributed with me moaning on about the hydraulics unit, my BMW dealer has offered to match the import quote out of a good will gesture so at least it will save me in the region of £111.00. Thanks for all the info provided.
  • What small yet comfortable car would you recommend? 22 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I have driven a Mercedes S-Class for years, but now that I am in my late 80s I want a smaller car, but with comfort as near the S as possible. Of course...
  • Can you recommend a sporty car for a 10 mile commute? 6 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I need to buy a car for a 10 mile commute. Fuel economy isn’t important. I have always wanted a Mazda RX-8, and second hand prices are great value. However,...
  • Legacy Turbos - Buying/Running 19 Mar 2007 (Forum)
    Have noticed that there are quite a lot of "fresh import" Legacy Turbos on autotrader and Ebay especially. Prices seem quite reasonable for quite low mileage cars - 40-50,000 miles seems the Norm, and £3-4K. Can anyone tell me what "the deal is" with these vehicles ? :- (A) How does one know
  • Should I disconnect the DPF? 25 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
    What is your advice on disconnecting a DPF from a diesel car and running it without one?
  • What to make of this MOT history 6 Sep 2020 (Forum)
    I saw a car on sale at a garage. It was an import. Full dealer history. I did a quick check on the MOT history and my heart sank.  Registered May 2009 MOT History 1 May  2014    FAIL  26,579Km         <--- Km
  • Best SUV for driving in the snow? 3 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
    What is the best smallish car, SUV or crossover to buy for frequent drives between London and the Isle of Skye in all weather conditions?. Comfort and...
  • V.W. Golf - Pound vs Euro Buying a new Golf in Europe 6 Oct 2014 (Forum)
    O.K. I am hoping to find somebody with experience in purchasing a right hand drive vehicle in Europe , paying in Euros , and importing such purchased car to the U.K. Then registering , paying any due import taxes, getting such vehicle past any imposed safety checks , and bla de da de dah
  • Ex-pat car insurance needed - any ideas? 16 Jun 2014 (Forum)
    Before anyone asks, yes I have googled without any real success. Just to quickly recap on the problem, I can't insure my car in Austria because it has yet to be imported and given an Austrian registration, and I can't continue with my current insurer because I'm not a UK resident (they are going
  • Is there a bigger Ford pickup than the Ranger? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Can you tell me if there are two Ford pickup trucks on the market? I was travelling on the A25 when an enormous Ford pickup truck passed me, I thought...
  • A false accusation by police was thrown out in court after I contested the officer's testimony. 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I successfully challenged a penalty notice, similar to CK's son. At Bournemouth magistrates court I defended myself. The court was even-handed. They dismissed...
  • Buying a car with high seats 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We currently have an A-Class Mercedes-Benz with cruise control and automatic transmission. The seat height is important - my wife is slightly disabled....
  • Which comfortable, petrol-engined manual car to replace our Rover 75? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We are about to dispose of our treasured Rover 75 and downsize. We're thinking of replacing it with a Vauxhall Astra or similar. As we are in our 70s comfort...
  • What happens to ex-Motability cars after they're given back? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    What happens to all the ex-Motabilty cars after the time comes when they have to be handed back? I am looking to replace our currant car and need a medium...
  • Converting a car from German to British spec 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I live in Germany and intend to import an Audi A2 for use in the North West of the UK as it has an aluminium body, so it should prevent salt spray corrosion....
  • Small family car with good performance 5 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a small medium size family car must seat 3 kids in back, economy not an issue due to limited mileage. Performance and style important,...
 

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