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  • Lab test 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a small car but with a boot big enough for a couple of Labrador size dogs without putting the back seats down, and preferably not a people...
  • Lumbar jack 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Can you please help. We have a member of staff that has back problems and needs good lumbar support. She has so far rejected the Ford Focus and a VW Golf....
  • Toyota Celica (1994 - 2000) - 1994 2.0 Juddering when driving.. 26 Nov 2008 (Forum)
    Hello... I've got a '94 Celica 2ltr GT (import) and its currently bouncing like a kangaroo with parkinsons. I had it booked into the garage on Friday but as its an import their reader 'didn't fit'. To book it in to another garage i'd need to take another day off work but its very busy and i'm
  • American import 22 May 2008 (Forum)
    well, I've gone and done it . pressed the button and ' won ' an E Bay auction for a 2008 US Pick up truck, based in the Mid West, in the States This...
  • MX5 Auto advice required!!!! 31 Oct 2006 (Forum)
    that I'd ever miss the manual. The problem really is this The dealer tells me that it's a UK car, but I can find nothing about UK MX5s autos anywhere they all seem to be imports. If anyone has knowledge of these cars, I'd appreciate their opinions (good/bad points over manual) and an idea
  • Car advice please - economy AND pace! 11 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    My much loved Impreza WRX import has to go - a change of circumstances meaning 20,000 miles a year and a recent engine rebuild (ouch!) has forced the issue... I'm thinking that one of these modern turbo diesels which handles well may be the way to go? Budget is £9k max, preferably less because
  • Downsizing from company Mondeo 22 Dec 2005 (Forum)
    -2years old, than it would be to continue with a new company Mondeo. The replacement car would likely be Focus-sized, with decent bootspace still important, but cabinspace not so much. It must be diesel (for driving preference) and have not dissimilar performance to his current 130bhp diesel. He's
  • honda prelude 2.2vtech (import) 13 Nov 2003 (Forum)
    afternoon all, this is my first post so please excuse any small lapses in protocol; i have a 2.2vtech prelude auto, which has 86000kms on the clock, i...
  • Imports a tale of caution 31 Dec 2002 (Forum)
    Hi, I ordered a Merc E class from Motorpoint of Derby. I have bought a few cars from them in the past and they are a good company to deal with but...
  • Proposed F1 changes. 1 Nov 2002 (Forum)
    important area to address is the difficulty of overtaking.Ridiculous short braking areas combined with aerodynamic disturbance when following a car closely means overtaking is rare.-Remove carbon brakes/massively reduce aerodynamic effiency. This has not been suggested but should be considered: A maximum
  • Dealer Franchises 9 Sep 2001 (Forum)
    through with a technican who actually knows your car because he always works on it, be encouraged to engage in bangernomics, or helped to chose a new car. All is not well however: The importers consider it a bad garage because it does not sell enough cars, the lifetime experience
  • Any - Fuel prices 30 Aug 2023 (Forum)
    Anyone else noticed petrol and diesel prices creeping up recently? It’s being blamed in distribution issues caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, despite the fact that we haven’t imported any from Russia this year. And supermarkets holding onto a greater margin on fuel sales. But we have
  • Toyota Emina 30 Mar 2018 (Forum)
    Hi, I have no experience of Japanese imports. Does this look like a potentially good deal? Anything you would like to warn me about? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201803264945537?advertising-location=at_cars&transmission=Automatic&postcode=pr99ap&model=EMINA&page=1&make=TOYOTA
  • Used car advice needed please 10 Sep 2017 (Forum)
    Im looking to a get a used car my commute has gone up so looking to cover around 16-18k a year.  Im reluctant to get diesel with all the pollution stories etc.  Economy is the most important factor hopefully with a bit of power 100bhp is ideal.   A hatchback, 5dr
  • MOT advisory that means nothing 7 Nov 2016 (Forum)
    that important for the tester to look underneath why wern't the covers removed( and hence replaced after inspection). 
  • Daimler Double Six - Export specifications 14 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    I'm in the market for a late model Daimler Double Six ( series 3 ( 6.0L ), and have seen a couple of re-imports of Japanese cars, ( which have the advantage of being RHD ).  There's  a Haynes owners manual that covers the American export model, but I can't seem to find any
  • NEED YOUR HELP 13 Dec 2015 (Forum)
    !!! IMPORTANT !!! hi guys! My name is Michael, I’m a student at Middlesex University London and I’m currently doing a study to find out the influence of car commercials in the UK on the perception of car brands. I would highly appreciate
  • proton - Why have Proton failed to get established? 7 May 2013 (Forum)
    A Query, why have Proton failed to establish themselves in the UK? Are they established in mainland Europe? What is the set up with Proton UK? Do they import themselves or do they have an agent acting on their behalf? I presume their cars are generally reliable
  • What to Buy - 4x4 £4000 29 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    Hi all, I've got £4000 to spend and looking for a family soft offroader 4x4. Ideal for family needs and with covering 10k miles a year petrol or diesel is not important. Looking at RAV4, X-Trail, Freelander, Grand Vitara and can pick up some 50k milers on 03/53 reg's on each
  • Volvo XC90 - Rear Shocker ! 4 Nov 2011 (Forum)
    Just found out we need new rear shock absorbers for our 2007 XC 90 (75,000 miles). Volvo are asking £884.40 for the parts and £110 labour. Given this is an important job, is this a fair price to pay? And, having just had a 4 x wheel alignment last month, due new tyres
 

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