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• please choose me a bike carrying vehicle 9 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Any ideas for the following requirements: Used for storage
• Vauxhall Omega (1994 - 2003) - no drive on new automatic gearbox box 20 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I have had a small garage fit a new GM 4L30E (recon) automatic gearbox to my Omega, but there is now no drive. I got the gearbox from a working low mileage late model, and then replaced lots of seals in it, some I did myself, and some an automatic specialist did. It has then been in dry storage
• A Fifth of drivers uninsured 24 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  not insured. Vehicles without cover were immediately seized by police, who gave drivers 14 days to get insurance or have their cars crushed. Of those 174 were recovered and put in storage and 42 were crushed immediately. The fifth figure is a bit iffy though, as it later says
• Price of diesel v petrol [Ireland] 23 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  . [2] Petrol and Diesel is dispensed from the usual filling stations. But importantly diesel not petrol can be purchased also at lorry depots, coal and home heating distribution yards. [allowable due to less stringent safety rules i.e. ?overground? diesel storage tanks] As a result diesel is sold
• Lexus LS, Lexus RX450h - I tried LS500h and RX450h, here's what happened 30 May 2023 (Forum)
  intuitive and helpful in parallel parking. The storage isn't as much as SUVs of similar size, but again plenty for us and I'd say for most families. Overall a very satisfactory vehicle that is extremely comfortable, very quiet inside even at speed and good storage around the seats for things. Bonus
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  With many classic cars going off the road for winter, can you offer any storage advice? 1 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  With many classic cars going off the road for winter, apart from connecting the battery to a trickle charge and over inflating the tyres to prevent flat...
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  Can you recommend an estate car that can fit three child seats? 16 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a Skoda Octavia Combi but looking for something more useful for a growing family into many outdoor sports that need boot space and roof...
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  What is the best used seven-seater under £15,000? 19 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I need a larger car. I have two young children and will soon have newborn twins. Please can you recommend a suitable seven-seater? I would prefer an SUV,...
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  Can you recommend a petrol, family car? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of £11,000 for a petrol family car (6000 - 8000 miles per year). It needs enough room for four adults and I’ve been looking at a minimum...
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  My van was converted to a camper - do I need to change its status on the V5C? 22 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a secondhand Volkswagen T5, which was professionally converted to a pop-top camper. It is still registered with the DVLA as a transporter...
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  Can a car dealer store cars on our residential road before he sells them? 8 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  A car dealer is a resident in our cul-de-sac and regularly stores vehicles in the street. Currently, a taxed car has been parked on the street for more...
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  I'm after a seven-seater for £1000 - is there anything you'd suggest? 12 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a second hand car for £1000 or less. I will need an estate as have two small children, so buggies, bikes, camping equipment need to...
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  Are electric vehicles really 'pollution free'? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Please could you explain to me why the electric car is deemed to be ‘pollution-free’? Charging a re-chargeable battery is a very inefficient process and...
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  What do you think about BMW's winter tyre and wheel offer? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having just bought a BMW 320d xDrive Touring I am starting to think about winter tyres. BMW recommend I have 16-inch wheels against 17-inch fitted as standard....
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  Why don't more people use all-weather tyres for year-round performance? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I must be one of many, I'm sure, who's now preaching the benefits of winter tyres on a small hatchback after cruising up snowy roads that were the equivalent...
• Leasing or Renting a car in the UK 25 Jul 2024 (Forum)
  As posted elsewhere, our old Subaru has reached the end of its working life after 20 years and needs to be replaced soon. We decided to buy a new car and looked at hybrid options but as we have to place the car in storage and are out of the country for up to 6 months of the year, hybrids posed
• Iveco Daily Luton van - how much to pay? - How much does an old Luton Van cost? 20 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  Hi all, I'm interested in buying an old Luton van for storage for a few months and a small number of trips in connection with a house move. I'm looking at models in the 12-15 year old range with lowish (for that age of van) mileage of 150-180k. I can't get any helpful pricing, does anyone
• Kia Niro v Skoda Octavia - Help choosing 15 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  Hi - need a new family car (baby due early next year). Car will mainly be used for urban driving with the occasional excursion further afield. Storage wise, just need something to chuck a chid buggy and associated paraphernalia in. Test drove a few cars and my wife really likes
• 13 pin caravan plugs. 5 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  The original 13 pin plug on my caravan has failed. Corrosion mainly due to being exposed during winter storage. I have a new one from Sealey. Different assembly but have worked out the alignment it is now just the wiring. Not all the colours are the same as the wiring diagram, but I have the old
• MGBGT - Possible scam. 18 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  own the vehicle. Now some 9 months on I've had an email from the buyer telling me that he's had the car in storage and that in order to get the vehicle registered in France he needs a copy of my passport. I've emailed back saying he's not getting copy for security reasons and I've had another email