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  • mg zs180 - Licence revoked in 2008,only found out today 5 Sep 2011 (Forum)
    should be here tomorrow at the latest ,so showing the insurance tomorrow should be no problem. We are not aware of any reason that her licence should be revoked and we're both worried as they seized the car and knowing dvla and how slow they are,it could take weeks to sort out,meanwhile the storage rate
  • Mazda 6; Mondeo; Avensis; Octavia - Hatchback versus Estate: advice sought. 27 Jan 2011 (Forum)
    I wonder if anyone could possibly advise me on a car purchase. With the arrival of a daughter, our Golf TDi is no longer bigger enough to haul our camping gear (and now pushchair etc.) around the country, even with a roofbox. Given our storage needs I'd thought that a (used; <£8k) diesel estate
  • Cars with proper rear seats 4 Dec 2008 (Forum)
    of luggage. I'd like to replace the Premacy with something (3 or 4 years old) that offers a similar seating arrangement (and preferably similar storage facilities) and I've looked at a VW Touran, but I don't know what else is out there (I would have considered a Mazda 5, especially since it has sliding rear
  • Am I mad to do this? Mk5 Astra to Mk7 Civic Type R 13 Nov 2008 (Forum)
    for at least a year (more than likely happening) Want a car I can enjoy but still fairly sensible storage reasonable MPG? So guys any pros and cons for my idea? Your knowledge and advice would be greatly appreciated by someone who has sod all technical knowledge with cars just like them to be fast and fun.
  • what happens to your car if you're nicked? 24 Jan 2008 (Forum)
    no alcohol at all) - are they obliged to take you back to your car or if it was lifted waive storage charges? I'm sure there are other issues but this'll do for starters.
  • Fuel prices protest 16 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    who would normally be working during the week to attend. This action will be initiated at a refinery or storage depot somewhere near you. Anyone wishing to support action is requested to make your way there at the alotted time. Transaction again wish to emphasise the importance of legal protesting
  • car in garage yard, require access to it 23 May 2007 (Forum)
    it is in some garages' yard, £150-odd fee for removal plus £12/day storage need to get shot of the car ASAP as don't want to incur any extra charges than the frankly horrendous charges so far. Need to get access to the car to retrieve personal effects, e.g. umbrella & suchlike once done, the car can
  • Renault Scenic Feedback 23 May 2006 (Forum)
    Having now had our 54 reg Scenic 1.9 DCi Priv for over a year now, I thought I would feedback on it. Good Points: Great 120bhp diesel engine, pulls well - seems to be even better with a full load! Loads of storage compartments, 11 in total! Interior very adaptable, nice driving position. Nice
  • Oooh! Oooh! I found it! I found it! 2 Aug 2004 (Forum)
    that seats four and lets me sling my canoe/mountain bike/beer in the back or just go \"naked\" (no, not as in the BR Poll) for a bit of greenlaning. Mrs ND\'s approval - She\'s going to use it for work Storage - It\'s going to replace her car, therefore we have a space on the drive to fill :o) Wooohoooo
  • Sharing my garage - insurance question 25 Oct 2002 (Forum)
    Quickish question - We hardly ever park in our (double) garage. Next door neighbour has a collection of classic sports cars - some kept on the driveway, others in a storage place 45 min drive away. They are planning to double the size of their double garage. Being neighbourly (and good friends
  • Tyre wear - is this normal? 3 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Mercedes-Benz E220 Bluetec 2016 model, with 5,000-plus miles on the clock. I have been advised by Mercedes during the last service to replace...
  • What's the best car to replace my ageing Renault Clio? 10 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I am replacing my 12-year-old Renault Clio. I want something similar, possibly more estate like, with five doors and a petrol engine. A large boot with...
  • How should I store my classic in the winter? 19 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
    How should I store my car in the winter? I can't drive on roads because of salt and I'm not sure if it's a good idea to start the car every two months...
  • Best racking system for Fiat Talento? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I've recently bought a Fiat Talento and would like to buy some van racking or storage for it. I would like something that lasts a long time and is not...
  • Trying to get my classic van returned? 25 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am trying to get my stolen classic van back. The Police say it's a civil matter. I left it at a chaps land and he let scrap man take it. It looks like...
  • Nowhere to store a spacesaver in new C-Class? 12 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    The new Mercedes C-Class I have on order comes with a can of puncture repair sealant instead of a spare wheel. Not happy with this I was going to buy a...
  • What's the correct pressure for a winter tyre? 16 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I recently had four winter tyres and steel rims fitted to my B-Class by a Mercedes-Benz dealer as per their suggestion. However, I found the noise they...
  • Can I clarify how biofuels are processed? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I read your explanation regarding the emulisification of biofuels and think you have mixed up the two major fuel types: Bioethanol (ethanol from a biological...
  • UK insurance for ex-pats. 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Friends are shortly to spend 3 years living and working abroad with only infrequent and brief trips home. I shall be looking after one of their two cars...
  • Which car should we buy to leave in storage in the UK? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I live in Portugal but are in UK from time to time, when we usually rent a car. Now we're thinking of buying small runaround which we can leave...
 

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