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• 4x4 advice needed 28 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  My mother wants to sell two motors 1. 95' Golf 1.9 diesel (not turbo) 2. 96' Daihatsu Fourtrak 2.8tdi swb commercial and buy one motor to do both jobs ie carry 5 or 6 people tow 3.5 tonne farm trailer occasionally Reliability and Running Costs are the most important factors My initial thoughts
• Filter and Oil Changes 4 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  I know this sounds similar to another topic still on this page, there amongst other views, Andy in Germany was opining that changing the filter was more important than the oil. Conversely, the previous time this topic was aired a couple of Backroomers suggested it might be good enough to change
• General views on Honda HR-V 27 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  potholes); (3) has boot space like an estate car, but offers higher driving position (4) has reasonable running costs - insurance, service, mpg etc. Performance not too important (other car gives the thrills); won't be used off-road, nor for towing. Any advice, please?
• Warning Beeps from Gold Mk4 dash 25 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Hi all, I've took delivery of an imported Golf GT TDi about a month ago through Oneswoop but unfortunately the owners manual has yet to arrive (in the right language). Everything else with the car is OK except that the car intermitently makes three beeping noises from the instrument panel. I
• VW Golf MK IV Audio Equipment 24 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  I am contemplating importing a VW golf from Holland.The only problem with achieving a full UK spec is that cars from Holland due not have the UK std VW Gamma radio/cassette/cd player fitted to UK sourced cars. The equipt is very expensive to buy seperately from a VW dealer, does anyone Know
• Diesel estates 3 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  . The Mondeo with similiar spec is not yet available. Any advice on what to go for? Is the Audi A4 really better than the bigger Passat. The Current Mondeo Diesel is rather cheap as an import. I currently run a 96 Xantia and I have become very fond of it but the C5 looks rather plain to me. I really didn't
• US Camper vans 18 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  My bother in law is seriously thinking about buying a ten year old Dodge Day van imported from the states. It has 5.7litre engine, electric bed etc - but are they a good long term buy? They will use it to drive around London and for holidays with their two kids. I have warned them about the fuel
• Cheap New Cars - advice needed 25 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  with warranties etc etc. I cannot understand how the dealer can sell the car so cheaply. I guess it is some sort of import. Would I have trouble selling it? How can I tell if it is to UK spec? I have no part-ex so should I try to haggle the price even lower? Any advice much appreciated.
• Vauxhall Prices 2 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  a dealer here for a no-nonsense no trade-in price for a Zafira diesel Elegance (list £17240) he could quote me £14700 (good through end Sept). Since I have enough GM card points this makes him competitive versus an import. Whether I should reward GM after suffering a Vectra for 5 years (serial cambelt
• Service Intervals 21 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  (I know BMW drivers get a bit of stick on these pages but...) I bought a '92 518, 65k in January, had just been serviced with five green lights on the service indicator. Now 5 months and 6k later I've got two lights left and no sign of an oil change indicator light on. Recognising the importance
• How to sell scooters 23 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  of the industry standard induction course for many scooter importers, dealers and salespeople. The following document, leaked to us by a recent scooter convert, is strictly confidential? Customers These fall into two categories: young enthusiasts, and rich middle aged people who want to reclaim the glory days
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  Should I take up the option of a courtesy car following an accident? 24 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Should I take up the option of a courtesy car following an accident? The extent of damage to my Honda Civic has not been estimated as yet but, bearing...
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  Shifting circumstances 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are in dispute about the relative merits of automatics and manuals. My view, from my advanced years, a lifetime in the industry (with Ford)...
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  Can I remove my car's daytime running lights? 10 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  The LED daytime running light (DRL) on the offside of my i10 is broken. Can I switch them off or remove them? My local Hyundai dealer said the part is...
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  Do tyres have to match? 4 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My front driver's side tyre on my Toyota RAV4 has a slow puncture and I'm wondering how important is it to brand match, tread match etc. tyres when you...
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  What has happened to streamlined car designs? 17 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What has happened to streamlined designs for cars? Traditionally, an aerodynamic shape seemed to be the key to better performance and fuel consumption....
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  Cam belt confusion - when should the timing belt be replaced? 4 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm finding it difficult to definitive answers on cam belt changes on both of my cars. Some sources are saying 10 years/100,000 miles for my 2013 Jaguar...
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  My car has barely moved since the last service. Do you think it really needs a full service? 16 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My 2015 Honda Jazz automatic has only done 41 miles since its last full service. It is due next month along with the MOT. Do you think it needs another...
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  Which crossover offers a completely flat boot floor? 10 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  With a view to purchasing, I'm comparing the Skoda Kamiq, Suzuki Vitara, Vauxhall Crossland and Volkswagen T-Cross. It's important to me to know on which...
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  Is it legal to increase the price of a repair after most of the work is done? 8 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  If I'm given a price for a repair and then given a higher price four hours later when most of the work has been done, is that legal?