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  • Pressure Washers 28 Jan 2003 (Forum)
    I have been checking past threads on pressure washers with a view to buying one, but they are over a year old now, and was wondering if there is anything currently on the market that B.R`s could recommend that may be superior to the Karcher 520M. Any advice would be much appreciated.
  • LR Discovery AKA Honda Crossroad ??? 18 Aug 2002 (Forum)
    Never knew that the Disco was sold as a Honda in other markets - or is this a typo? http://www.lifestylevehicles.co.nz/details.asp?vehicle_id=16027 PS. Don't ask why I'm looking for 4X4's in New Zealand - it's a long story! Chad.R
  • VECTRA 1.8 OR 2.2 - THANKS 8 Jan 2002 (Forum)
    Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond to my question (both good and bad). I think the 2.2 comes out on top, just have to sell my Fiesta Zetec S first. Thanks again, Darren
  • Overdrive 19 Nov 2001 (Forum)
    Could anybody explain the principle behind the switchable 'overdrive' fitted to the Triumphs and others in the 60's? Was it an extra gear? If so why don't more manufacturers fit it - surely an effective way of lowering engine speed and thus improving MPG when cruising on motorways,etc.? P.
  • Do the brake lights show under regenerative braking? 11 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
    My wife's car has s strong regenerative braking mode. When slowing down at a junction or whatever do the brake lights get illuminated?
  • VOLKSWAGEN Golf Ready2Go 1.0 TSI 85kW 115CV - Should I buy a car with a visible crack? 27 Jul 2024 (Forum)
    of the car (approx 1 inch) - only visible when you open the boot. Aesthetically it´s not a problem but I´m wondering if it could be a sign of structural damage. The car salesman assures me that it´s not but he does admit that it shows that the car must have had a knock in that part
  • It's a General ? (2005 Honda Accord 2.4 L Type-S) - Data on Lifetime of Enhanced Flooded Batteries 10 Apr 2024 (Forum)
    Subject which wouldn't fit: Any actual data on lifetime of Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFBs) in Standard (not Stop-Start) Cars? Pardon the intrusion...
  • Tesla - S Korea fines Tesla $2.2 M for exaggerating range. 3 Jan 2023 (Forum)
    SEOUL, Jan 3 (Reuters) – South Korea’s antitrust regulator said it would impose a 2.85 billion won ($2.2 million) fine on Tesla Inc (TSLA.O)...
  • Which is the best hybrid SUV with a panoramic roof? 19 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I’d like to replace my Nissan Qashqai with a hybrid lookalike. My priorities are high seating, warnings on wing mirrors, glass roof, automatic and recommended...
  • Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 ecoFLEX 12V S Euro 5 - Intermittent starting issues 15 Sep 2022 (Forum)
    Good Morning I'm Hoping someone may be able to help with this ..... A few weeks ago after driving to the shop my car wouldn't start, after an hour it...
  • Suzuki SX4 S-Cross - Unicorn parts - where can I source A/C coil ? 8 May 2022 (Forum)
    Hi, the magnetic coil has failed but our mechanic says that the rest of the A/C compressor is good and does not think it is necessary to replace the whole...
  • Any - Driving in EU after lockdown, great news today! 26 Feb 2021 (Forum)
    in France later in the summer! Will still need the Green Card, and no indication whether in duplicate for Switzerland as used to be the case before we joined the EEC See links below  https://twitter.com/grantshapps/status/1355823094657675265?s=20 After Covid lockdown, Brits
  • Waxoyl or equivalent? 16 Sep 2018 (Forum)
    This has almost certainly been asked before, but I can't find a recent response, so thought I would ask afresh! My mx5's wheels are off to be refurbished next week, so while they are off I want to apply some kind of rust protection at least in the wheelarches (where there is no plastic liner
  • I do very low mileage and short journeys, should I get a hybrid? 17 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
    In the main, I only drive twice a day for 1.3 miles each way. Should I keep the Lexus IS 2.5 V6 petrol or swap to a small petrol car, or even a hybrid...
  • What car is in the new lynx advert? 23 Apr 2017 (Forum)
    is a coupe and looks to be mid 60's to mid 70's, pillarless, and has quarterlights. Oh, and doesnt look big enough to be a yank. 1st thought was opel manta A, but i couldnt find any pics of one with quarterlights, plus, the rear window looks much deeper than the car in the advert. Next thought
  • Salvage Value of (Cat C?) Car 24 Jan 2017 (Forum)
    A friend’s car is over ten years old. His car has been written off as it needs two new n/s doors after someone drove out of a side road without stopping. The other
  • Why has the Mercedes-Benz emblem been removed from bonnets? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Why don't Mercedes have the badge on the bonnet any more (except the S Class)? I find they all look much the same from a distance. I will no longer buy...
  • Audi A4 3.0Tdi v6 s-tronic auto quattro jul-2012 - Audi A4 auto idling at only 590rpm 9 Sep 2016 (Forum)
    Once my car is warmed it, it idles at only 590rpm and feels pretty rough when I'm sitting in traffic or even manoevring to get into a parking space. When...
  • Buying a uses estate - Skoda Octavia or Toyota Avensis? 28 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm a private hire taxi driver and I need to buy a uses estate. Which would you recommend from the: - 2012 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI vRS estate - 2012...
  • On the hunt... 10 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    Hi Guys, I'm on the hunt for a new car and i've been trawling the internet and i've short listed below 4 cars that I like and just wanted other peoples opinions and knowledge: Toyota Avensis 1.8 V-Matic TR M-Drive S 4dr NEW SHAPE ++ FACELIFT MODEL 2010 Saloon
 

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