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  • Mercedes Benz 300sl - The Sun's out the tops going down 3 Jun 2024 (Forum)
    Some back roomers might remember last year my mum inherented her late uncle's cherished 1962 Mercedes 300sl roadster. It had been sat  undriven since the early 80s  (befor I was born). After getting it recoverd to storage on my mum's property I with the help if a a friend got
  • Parallel Parking Against The Traffic 9 Sep 2020 (Forum)
    Did this when I broke down yesterday, since the only parking spot was on the other side of the road and I didn’t think to push the car through a U-turn, which would have been more difficult and obstructive. Apparently this is illegal in Taiwan, Fine, tow and storage fees
  • Winter Tyres - Now or never? 19 Jan 2012 (Forum)
    ). Would it be wiser to invest in rims as well as tyres, or just get the tyres swapped off the current alloys every spring and autumn? We have garage space for storage. I'm thinking towards the rims and tyres option, but any advice much appreciated.    SM  
  • Motorway slip road 18 Jun 2009 (Forum)
    of trips up and down this stretch, I've never seen this gate open or in use. The gate leads into a very minor lane, not important enough to have a bridge or a tunnel across the M way. Google satellite show nothing of importance down the lane, a couple of farms and a caravan storage site. The lane leads
  • will my car be put on the write off database? 14 Aug 2008 (Forum)
    if t is true? any information would be greatly appreciated as i need to get the car moved as quickly as possible before i start getting charged storage fees. thanks. xxx
  • New Baby = New Car 9 Dec 2005 (Forum)
    , and reliable. Some friends have suggested an MPV, but I'm more inclined towards a diesel estate since we need luggage space more than seats. The main priorities are: - safe - reliable - good storage - decent legroom - economical Two possible estate options that have been suggested are the Toyota Avensis
  • For Sale sign in car window illegal... 29 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    the car back until he paid the storage fees which came to several times what the car was worth so the car will likely end up crushed. Meanwhile the local drug gangs are fighting a turf war outside your window. The lunatics have taken over the asylum and the Council chamber near you.
  • Rover quest- day 2 23 Nov 2001 (Forum)
    nights modest inclinations. I'm really missing my previous( larger) car with good room for storage etc. - The bar would also be useful in fact. What about economy/insurance particularly ? Shared experiences appreciated. CHRIS W.
  • Are there any advantages to declaring my classic car SORN for the winter in terms of road tax and insurance? 20 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I've had my 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier Convertible Mk2 for a couple of years now and have enjoyed driving it in good spells of weather. Is there any advantage...
  • Is this motorhome advert a scam? 9 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I am interested in buying a motorhome that is currently for sale online by a repossession company/transport company. The repossession company bought the...
  • What will happen to old electric car batteries? 5 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
    When we are all forced to go electric for new cars the batteries will not last forever, so what has been decided what happens with all the old car batteries?
  • What should I buy to replace a Ford Focus? 24 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
    Our Ford Focus 1.8 Edge has just passed its MoT with 160,000 miles and still goes like a rocket - everything works. The engine has never been apart and...
  • Which hybrid SUV would you recommend purchasing new or nearly new? 6 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I'm an engineer and if I were designing an electric vehicle, it would have an electric variable speed motor in each hub, some onboard electrical charge...
  • What's the life span of a battery in an EV? 17 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I am becoming more interested in purchasing an electric car and at the age of 72 and a low mileage driver want it to last a long time. I imagine that the...
  • Why is water soaking the footwells on one side of my Volkswagen Golf? 23 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
    Yesterday I discovered water ingress in the front and back near side footwells of my Volkswagen Golf. Recently we have been having problems with condensation...
  • What's the best, fun two-seater convertible or coupe? 21 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I have up to £7000 for a fun two-seater - ideally a convertible but a coupe would be fine. It will be used for a daily seven mile commute and at weekends....
  • What's the best method for running-in a new EcoBoost? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm due to collect my new Ford with the EcoBoost petrol engine. Do new cars still have a running-in period? Is there anything to be careful of with this...
  • What should I exchange for my BMW 3 Series? 17 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2011 BMW 3 Series convertible, manual, diesel, 30,000 on the clock. After, breaking my ankle (left), hip problems and being made redundant, I...
  • Is there a 4WD van available? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm a self-employed gardener and occasionally I need to drive up rough tracks to my work sites. I have a 2004 Peugeot Partner 2.0-litre HDi van and I would...
  • Which car offers a flat boot for easy loading of a walking frame? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My mother who is 80 currently drives a Toyota Yaris. She has great difficulty walking for more than twenty yards, therefore she uses a wheeled walker frame...
 

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