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  What's the best premium estate car for £25,000? 18 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have around £25,000 to spend on a used estate car. I want to replace my old 2010 Volvo XC70 which is dependable but boring. I can't decide between the...
• Toyota Corolla (1997 to 2002) - 1997 1332cc 4E-FE corolla 20 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  . I've noticed a slight bubbling of paintwork there, but some work with an emery board and more clear laquer and it seems to be ok. under the car, there is a rubber plug at the bottom of the spare wheel storage well. noticed slight surface rust around there, but easy to deal with. The rubber headlight
• BMW E39 535i - glitches 24 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  of such a car with 9 months MOT left. Radio doesn't work since she was put into storage (previously working perfectly) and now windscreen washer motor has stopped working. Had an independent car electrics guy have a look and he says the radio needs to be replaced (dunno why!) and I need a new washer
• VW Polo 2004 1.4L - 54 Plate VW Polo randomly cutting out 26 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  possible. About 2 weeks ago I was pulling into a storage facility and the engine just cut out although the electrics etc. were all still OK. I managed to restart it after a couple of attempts including revving the engine. It's been absolutely fine until now so I thought maybe I had just stalled
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  My classic car has been stored for 20 years - what oil should I flush the engine with? 2 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1958 MG ZB Magnette, which I'm putting back on the road after 20 years of storage. I've removed and cleaned out the sump and was considering running...
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  Are ‘sporty’ vans worth the extra money? 30 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m a builder looking for a new van. However, I want something that’s going to really stand out from the crowd. I’ve noticed a number of manufacturers...
• DPF-Short trips-alternative solutions 14 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  . (as a safeguard) Heaters. Why can`t the off car electric energy solution take the brunt of energy demands for these? Why can`t a solution as in an electric storage heater store heat from the mains and then use a simple on-board fan to distribute heat during use.? Small interior space, little weight. Surely
• 6 drops of water 130,000 miles, Filters 20 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  , say 100,000 miles? I mean cars fueled from regular mainstream pumps and not commercial vehicle storage tanks. To conclude, just focusing on the new common rail Diesels, these seem to have a felt type filter and have a water warning device. Surely changing these on a regular basis increases the risk
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  I was sold a car with defective tyres and had to pay for replacements - what are my rights? 26 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a car in May. The initial drive home on smooth motorways was okay but the day after I realised the car was very bumpy and erratic on urban...
• FIAT Grande Punto (2006 - 2009) - Impressions of 28 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  to swallow two 60cm suitcases standing up with room left for a couple of smaller bags. Inside the seats were comfortable and seemed better than average for a budget car. It had lots of little storage areas however they weren't a very useful size. I ended up having to put my sunglasses in the door pocket
• Most Written off car. 5 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  ' the insurer is incurring direct costs, such as vehicle storage, replacement vehicle hire and administration. Delays also tend to increase final settlement costs as the customer's expectation increases over time. Market Value Manager mitigates those problems, while enabling the fairest and most transparent
• Return from Val D'Isere 2 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  able to involve the police and recover my costs.) The parking ticket, recovery fee and storage amounted to a sobering 137 Euros. The minor shunt damage is theoretically insured although time will tell whether the collision damage waiver and excess waiver is worth anything. Comically, I wasn't able
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  What should I replace my Nissan Note with? 19 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2010 Nissan Note has been a faithful servant but it is time to move on. I am looking for something more refined, quiet and confident feeling on Motorway...
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  I'm being offered a replacement vehicle while my Honda Accord is repaired. Should I accept it? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 05 Honda Accord Estate CDTi was recently badly damaged by another driver while it was legally parked and unattended. My insurance company are almost...
• Looking for SUV suggestions 4 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  - Budget £30k (400k sek - I think the market is a bit more expensive in Sweden, but fairly comparable to the UK) - Decent AWD - Reliability!  - Ample storage  - Fuel economy (within reason)   Things I'm undecided
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  What's the best hybrid for towing a caravan? 19 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a twin axle Swift caravan of about 1.7t that I need to tow. In an ideal world I'd like an at least a 2.0 litre 4x4 with a high ride and diesel/electric...
• mazda 6 Takuya - Car power loss, accelerating = stuttering. 7 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  the airbag warning light to pass MOT, so need a new bag) B1011 - ECU supplied power output incorrect assembly or it it "SAS control module connectors are poorly connected"?   http://nema.club/2014wsm/workshop%20manual/n6w08/html/id0802b2823100.html B1193 - Crash event storage
• Toyota Corolla - Accident Management Company 12 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  for the pickup, storage, then delivery back to me of my vehicle and for the hire car from the accident management company and another from my insurance for the repairs.   Sorry for the massive wall of text for my first post and hope it all makes sense!   Thankyou!
• Peugeot 406 Diesel Estate Disk Brakes 9 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  . Was it manufacturing, design, material, finishing, storage or what? With modern manufacturing standards and regulations surely this should be impossible? The disks replaced on the dates below were Peugeot supplied parts: 12.03.01 31.08.01 12.12.01 The disks I've got now have done just over 1000 miles since the last
• 1.2 TSI vs 1.6 CR 105 - Skoda Fabia - advice to a colleague 6 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  to the south coast each year. Her annual mileage is 11k a year and the commute to work involves driving through Liverpool, through the Mersey tunnel into The Wirral. Her best mate told me all this (another colleague) and I said - right car (she has a dog and needs storage for camping and to tow