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• Import of a used car from EU to UK 12 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  is intended to be imported here permanently, do I in fact have to inform the DVLA that it's here, within 2 weeks? 5)  I have read that technically it is illegal for a UK RESIDENT to drive a car on UK roads that is still currently registered in another EU country.  But there seems to be some
• Dishwasher 1 Mar 2022 (Forum)
  today, made in POLAND.   Nothing against the country but doesn't the UK make anything these days?  If the UK is so concerned about climate change why are we importing almost everything we need?
• Honda CR-V hybrid - New car Road Tax confusion 24 Jul 2021 (Forum)
    I understand that for a NEW car with a list price of more than £40,000, the Road Tax for years 2,3,4,and 5 is £475. So, the list price of £40k, does it include extra for paint or is it the base listed cost? Important as the paint would take the car over
• Weight distribution - - not just front /back but side to side? 14 May 2021 (Forum)
  of the car?  Are they designed so that there is slightly more weight over the passenger side wheels?  The lighter the car, the more important this should be.
• Holden closing down 20 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  GM has just announced that it is closing down its Australian, New Zealand and Thailand operations.  It closed its Australian factories a couple of years ago and relied on imports which have not sold well.  Holden was always a well loved Australian brand and had a fierce rivalry
• Car advice Auto 4 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  Hi guys im trying to narrowdown on a car, i was going up to a budget of 6k(4-5k is ideal) max 70k mileage  I travel about 17k a year and economy is important with about 70% motrway/a roads.   my shortlist is jazz auto cvt yaris petrol multidrive
• Rascal 329LE - Mobility Scooter help please. 16 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  ? Manufacturer fails to respond, importer and local dealers all clueless
• Waiting with a TC automatic gearbox 3 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  you get to a set of lights which are on red, you can leave the gearbox in Drive and wait there with your foot on the brake, rather than engage Neutral and put the handbrake on. What's happening in the gearbox when you do that and are there any important long-term consequences
• Breakdown Recovery 19 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Assure your base hit along the route by bringing out a breakdown recovery service for UK and Europe. Towing service & Japan car import, offers 24 hour car breakdown recovery, 7days a week and 365 days a year, recover you and your vehicle to wherever you wish within the United Kingdom
• Mitsubishi ASX - The ASX unsung SUV 29 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  HJ did a really positive write up of this great all round SUV Unfortunately all the major mags just don't bother to compare it with the bigger punching manufacturers such as Mazda Nissan and Honda. It has many great features but the most important for many must be that it is narrower and a proper
• mercedes avantgarde - issues? 9 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  hello all, I'm an expat living in Oman, looking at merc avantgarde 57K (verified) clicks one owner import from japan, nice red looks lovely, think it is a 4.2 litre engine, know nothing about these cars but love it, don't wanto be sucked in though so any advice? many thanks
• VW Sharan 1.9 TD 115 - Timing belt 30 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  looking for information on tolls etc required to change the groved belt. last done 5 yrs ago at 57,000 now got 99,980, i think it's due at 40K and 4 yrs but read somewhere on Passat with same engine it's 60 K, is the mileageor years more important, could it be realistic to do this at 120K or all
• Nissan Almera Tino (2000 - 2006) - 04 1.8 Sat Nav. 21 May 2009 (Forum)
  Hi all, (good forum) I have an 04 Almera Tino without sat nav.Is it possible to get a "Sat nav.(Nissan)" cd and put it in ? . Its got the standard centre console with "map"button, toggle key etc. It is not marked as "SE" or "SE+" I dont know if its an import
• Any recommendations for a £6k diesel estate? 8 May 2009 (Forum)
  taxi hack!) or a Focus estate. Reliability and longetivity are more important to us than looks or performance. Cheers!
• Car for five adults ? 13 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  of the passengers fairly elderly so comfort is very important. Otherwise not very interested in cars. What would you suggest?
• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - Petrol the best bet? 15 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Fancy a Grand Scenic, after reading Car-by-car, I've been put off the diesel with EGR valve, and associated modern diesel engine problems. Is the petrol a better buy, would be for low mileage per annum (school run + annual hols) so MPG not too important. My neighbours had 4 with little problems
• Wheel alignment mystery 20 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  up outside, but what is really happening? Do we need to pay for this? I'd feel happier if I could be assured that something REALLY IMPORTANT is going on!
• Alfa Romeo - Mad? 16 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I've put my Pug in the classifieds as I'm toying with the idea of getting something else, namely an Alfa Romeo - either a 156 2.5 V6 or a 166 3.0 V6. I know the reputation but they are just soooooo pretty. My budget would cater for a 2000 model and I would make sure the all important belt change
• Focus - Cloth to Leather seat conversion 13 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have been offered a full set of leather seats for my car ('99 Ford Focus MK1 2.0l Zetec Ghia), I assume fittings will be exactly the same, but the more important question is: would the heated part of the seats be a plug in affair? i.e. would there already be wiring in place
• Different perspective 25 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  manufacturers supply are the way forward. I think Ford should be ditching their current range in favour of importing (or locally manufacturing) versions of their Euro lineup. Fewer 20mpg machines and more 40 mpg ones.