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  Should leave my car running on my drive to keep the battery charged? 8 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I haven't used my 2018 Ford Fiesta for three weeks now and probably won't be using it for a few weeks more. Should I start it up on my drive and leave...
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  Putting my SLK in storage for winter 31 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am laying up my 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK for the winter. What should I do to protect the doors, window seals and folding roof mechanism?
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  Replacing Citroen c3 picasso 28 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My year old Citroen c3 Picasso was written off in a accident , what would you reccomend to replace it with , as I don't want another c3 as the lack of...
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  How should I fit deeper profile tyres to my Chevrolet Orlando? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a Chevrolet Orlando with 235/45R18's. If I wanted deeper profile tyres do I need to change wheels? Also what would you recommend...
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  Store or sell when I move abroard? 23 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own two cars - an 07 reg Ford S-Max Titanium and a 53-reg Citroen C3. Both have relatively low mileage but their book value will not reflect...
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  4x4 or family car? 28 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need to change car to accommodate for bigger family now and more storage but not sure whether to go for a 4x4 or fit winter tyres to a family car. I...
• Mondeo condensation 22 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  from a dry storage area below ground to rather damper conditions above, though it wasn't raining. Just cold and 'moist'. All was well during the drive except for excessive condensation from the start on the interior of all the windows - it was so bad on the back window that I could hardly see out
• Winter storage of my convertible - Advice please! 30 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  to see what I need to do next as far as suitable storage is concerned. Someone suggested one of those electric oil filled radiators set with a thermostat would be a good idea, but I guessed that with a non-insulated garage door, no cavity wall, etc that this would not have any influence on the general
• Ford connect - Cutting out 19 Nov 2024 (Forum)
  Hi All  I've recently bought a ford connect mk1 230 in great condition engine starts on the button . It's been sat 10 months in dry storage or so I'm told anyway seller told me it went into limp mode on the way for mot wich I found to be a lie. After a few £ I've
• Flat roof :felt or fibre glass 31 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Knowing the wide range of knowledge and experience on the forum I wondered if anyone could give any pointers. I have a small outdoor storage area,  about 4mx2m, with a felt flat roof.  This now needs replacing and I am considering having glass fibre instead of felt.  I have
• BMW 3 Series E46 - trade in car requires repair, who is liable to pay 27 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Have traded in my old car for a newer model. the old car developed a problem with the engine before i left the dealers (while they were driving it to storage) but after they had signed the V5 as the new owners and after i had paid the balance on the new car. Who is liable to foot the bill
• New Police Powers. 6 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  that the driver causes annoyance, alarm or distress to others. Owner can reclaim it for a fixed fee (I think in the region of £100) and the Police can charge £15.00 a day for storage.
• 1967 Wolseley 6/110 MkII - Front hubs 14 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  After 26 years storage my Wolseley 6/110 MkII has seized front hubs, probably due to rust between the disc and the shoes.   When I was using it I used to buy rear hub bearings that were the same as that used on the London black taxi.    I was once told that the back axle
• Rear seat removal & insurance 19 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  , and is it likely to bump my insurance up?  (5 less passengers should swing it the other way in a common-sense world) We never carry passengers in this vehicle and require the extra space for gear storage on long expeditions.        
• strange foot pump 12 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have strange foot pump there is no name on it the only I.D is a red crown transfer?, possible WD Also attached to the pump is a vertical brass air storage cylinder fitted with a 50psi pressure gauge. It's been very well constructed includes a brass base. I'm unsure if it's connected
• Haven't seen one of these for a while... 2 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  From Autotrader 1982 X Reg CITROEN CX 2.5 DIESEL - 4 Doors, Manual 5 speed, Saloon, Diesel, 87,010 miles, Metallic Green, MOT-11-2007. Metallic paintwork, Power assisted steering, Cloth upholstery. THIS GENUINE CX HAS HAD ONLY ONE NON SMOKING DRIVER FROM NEW AND WAS PUT INTO DRY STORAGE EIGHTEEN
• How can I tell if tyres have flat spots? 19 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Hi - I recently bought a Eunos import that has sat in dry storage for up to 5 years. It vibrates at several speeds, and I am wondering if this could be caused by flat spots on the tyres from sitting sround without moving for so long? Or is it more likely to be wheel balancing? But once a wheel
• clampers 18 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  the MI at Mill Hill. They then demand £400 - in cash - for release plus an extra £60 per day for storage. The guards at the compound carry tyre levers and have hungry alsation dogs yapping at their heels. In spite of their threatening behaviour police when called were powerless.
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  What trickle charger would you recommend? 22 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Which trickle charger would you recommend for use on an Hyundai I30?
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  What is a good trickle charger to use during the winter? 15 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please suggest a trickle charger for winter use which can remain connected to the starter battery of my 2013 2.2 TDCi Ford Transit Custom?