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  • silly parking 24 Jul 2007 (Forum)
    wonder if this driver was over the edge http://tinyurl.com/2go32b if the bbc site is up and running again? maybe the valves have water in them?
  • Mercedes Benz Finance Deals? 14 Apr 2007 (Forum)
    In the panel on the right, HJ is running an MB Finance Deals ad. What is the difference between PCP and an Operating Lease?
  • LPG 15 Jun 2005 (Forum)
    With fuel prices as they are, why are there so few cars that can run on LPG? I know conversions are available on many but there are very few new cars that are bi-fuel.
  • Most bizzare motoring accidents. 2 Jun 2015 (Forum)
    My few have been run of the mill, but I guess members must have some more interesting one.
  • any - towing 26 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    I need to move a car that runs and the breaks  and lights work but it isn't taxed or insured. Are there any legal issues with this?  The tow car will be taxed insured and MOT'd.
  • Enviromental impact of a car 30 Jun 2006 (Forum)
    How many years do you have to run a car before the pollution created by making a car, is taken over by the pollution it generates?
  • Why did our Ford C-Max automatic accelerate on its own? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Yesterday, my wife she was driving her aunt’s Motabilty car, a Ford C-Max diesel automatic. When she returned to the car with her aunt, she had great...
  • I found smoking oil on the back of my Renault Clio's engine. What could have caused this? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I was driving my 2002 1.5 Renault Clio diesel (78,000 miles) the other day when the engine started to make a gurgling noise. I pulled over straightaway,...
  • Electric shock 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    There is a lot of talk and action regarding the future of electric/hybrid cars as if this technology is going to save the world. To my mind, pure electric...
  • Carbon lies? 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 1996 SAAB 900SE 2.3 turbo convertible with only 56,000 miles from new and serviced once every year by a SAAB dealer or SAAB specialist. A report...
  • Can I use an extension lead with my EV charging cable? 20 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I have just bought a second-hand low milage 2022 Vauxhall Mokka E and I live in an apartment on the ground floor at the back of the apartment block. I...
  • What should I replace my Jaguar XF with? 25 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I currently run a 14 year old Jaguar XF3.0D with 150,000 miles. It still runs well and is great on long journeys with heated leather seats etc. Over the...
  • How can I reduce tyre noise? 23 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I would like a car that cruises quietly without the tyre roar that a lot of cars seem to suffer from on run flats e.g. my current BMW 840d coupe and Mercedes...
  • Fiat Doblo Cargo - Smoking when cold 10 Apr 2023 (Forum)
    Hi guys, hoping someone can help a man tearing his hair out. A year ago I bought a Fiat Doblo for work. The van starts every time and runs very well, but when at cold and idle it produces a lot of white smoke (and a strong smell) and ‘hunts’ a bit at idle- smoke starts about 30-45 seconds after
  • What's the best family car to buy on a budget? 10 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking at buying a medium-sized family car. I have been looking at the Honda Jazz, Fords and Vauxhalls. My budget is around £2000 but I'm looking...
  • 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...
  • Breakeven point for petrol versus diesel? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking at the SEAT Ateca - either the 1.5 TSI DSG Or 1.6 TDI DSG. I have been doing up to 15,000 miles a year of mixed motoring. What would be the...
  • Should I fit all-season tyres? 4 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
    My Toyota C-HR is fitted with Michelin Primacy 3 tyres which are suitable for air temperatures above 8 degrees centigrade. Is this the correct tyre for...
  • Battery failure on a recently purchased used car - who is responsible? 11 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a Meriva from a Vauxhall main dealer less than three months ago, but the battery has now failed. Are they responsible for replacing it?
 

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