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• 4X4/SUV - Spare wheel mounting 17 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  the rear, but imported ones have them on the tailgate. What's the (manufacturers) reasoning behind this? Chad. PS. Yes, before all you Landies start shouting - I do know that you have the choice of mounting the spare in various places on a proper Land Rover. PPS. I really don't want this thread
• What denotes Date of Registration? 11 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  DVLA have allocated a 52 registration to my new V70, despite the fact that it was never 'permanently' registered in the Netherlands (export plates only), that my invoice is dated 1st March 2003, that I collected the car on 1st March 2003, that I imported it to the UK on 2nd March 2003
• Delay on V5s 14 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Well I have finally got to the bottom of the delay in my V5 being issued. For those who don't know, I picked up my Irish-import Alfa in December. After several weeks of calls to the DVLA I have now been told that there was a hold on issuing the V5 as the dealer paid too much for the tax disc
• Airbags, Seat Belts & Steering Wheels 12 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  by the person pictured, on the table. forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8965 I\'ll leave this here because I think its important. However, I have changed the link so that it won\'t work automatically, you will have to cut and paste it to your browser and I would emphasise the warning
• 95M Fiesta si 1.4 60k any good? 27 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  to this offer Any specifics to be wary of What is mpg like - pretty important as he and family live in the sticks and it's to do about 200 a week to and from work does that little 'i' in the title mean nasty things like high insurance, big expensive tyres, exhausts etc. Any sort of comment about it would
• mercedes e320 coupe tyres 13 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  is an unusual size to get in ZR - although one tyre place did quote me for Pirelli P6000. My questions are 1. Is there a tyre that suits the car better; I do not drive it like a maniac so comfort, low noise and tyre life are more important than grip 2. Do I need ZR rated or is the most common recommended V
• French Heater Matrices 12 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  of these cars and the cost of replacement it has to be a major consideration. OK so service history, condition and so forth are highest on a list but these seemingly little things I believe are also important. Coupled with those dash lights which seem to fail so often. But then that's just annoying!! One
• Buying a VW Vento 9 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Can anyone give me some advice on buying a VW Vento 1.8 CL AUTOMATIC. Its a replacement for my nan's 1987 Nissan Sunny Auto that has been so reliable. She has a £1500 limit and Insurance cost is important. The cars that match her size and insurance requirements are Vento, Rover 416 & Astra Saloon
• Carbon dioxide and melting planet lies 29 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Fund licence fees for driving bigger, safer cars etc., all in the name of saving the planet from melting, it is very important to note. It is also noted that, as far as I know , this has not been reported in the UK Press. Some have known for a long time that the global warming myth was politically
• suspiciously cheap seicento 9 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  to the price guide was not introduced in the UK until december 2000, a year after this car was registered. The car looks like a bargain but I am concerned that it might be a foreign import which may be difficult to sell on in the future. Can anyone suggest why this car has a 1.1 litre engine, or tell me
• Daewoo prices 12 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  effect on used values of 1-2 year old Daewoos... Can the Joe Public Esq. buy these cars direct from the importers at these ridiculously low prices?
• Spacious, reliable, low cost estate? 5 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  to uni so reliability and economy are important too!
• Max Headroom? 2 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  about 12k miles a year mostly motorways. Other considerations such as handling, ride, economy, performance and reliability are important but secondary to space. Age/mileage not a problem more interested in condition. I intend to keep the car for 3 years and am not really concerned with resale value
• LHD in the UK 19 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  etc at >14500 in Germany,Mondeos base at 9800 upto 15500ukp (including German VAT at 16%!) it made me wonder why not just import a LHD car as the savings seem phenomenal. Has anybody in the UK/Ireland done this? Did you get a good deal. I guess that you'd be hammered on resale unless you sold
• Daewoo 3 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  can supply all Chevrolet (corvettes,camaros,blazers tahoes etc. models at far below anything you would pay in the Uk incuding so called importers regards Andy Bairsto
• Cheapo Italians? 19 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  Someone else was asking about Pirellis being weaker than other tyres, but could the same question be asked of Italian cars too, not to mention their other industrial goods? I used to have the import rights for various ranges of Italian manufactured goods, mostly furniture. In every single case I
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  Are cheap tyres a false economy? 9 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  In light of the recent shift to brands like Cheng Shan over premium options, how much of a risk are drivers really taking when opting for cheaper tyres?...
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  What's the best van that I can also sleep in? 20 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a passenger van which has at least 4 seats. I also want to be able to fold down the seats so that I can sleep in it. My problem is...
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  Do electric cars require a specialist fire extinguisher? 8 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We have just changed from an ICE to an electric car. Is it reasonable to transfer our car powder extinguisher across, or should we get a different type?...
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  Can I bring my car that now has French plates back to the UK? 21 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I brought my UK car over to France five years ago and now want to bring it back to UK to sell as I’m moving to Australia. I can’t find accurate information...