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  Pull the other one 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I totally agree with the comments of N.A., Darlington that caravans should be subject to road tax. Although it is not a mechanically propelled vehicle,...
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  If I am buy a new trailer do I need to display my number plate when collecting? 26 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  If I buy a trailer for a car anywhere in the UK, can I collect it from the seller without having the correct number plate on the trailer?
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  Should I go for petrol or diesel with my next car? 23 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of replacing my 2012 diesel Volvo V50 with a 3 or 4 year old Porsche Macan. Should I go for the 2.0 petrol rather than the diesel variant?...
• Honest John’s Motoring Agony Column 21-01-2018 Part 2 23 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  roads. Obviously if you tow a caravan regularly, then that's a different matter and you have to adjust accordingly, but if you only use it a couple of times a year, then surely it would be better to buy a much smaller, cheaper car suited to day-to-day needs and pay for an appropriate diesel hire car
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  What's the likelihood of my old diesel campervan being banned in Europe soon? 8 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a campervan with a Euro 4, 3.0-litre diesel engine. I'm becoming concerned that, because of anti-diesel legislation in the UK and Europe, it will...
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  Is tax on diesel cars really going to go up? 31 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Am I wrong to completely rule out buying a diesel car? Is tax on diesel really going to go up enormously?
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  Is it normal for Continental tyres to wear down so quickly? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a large Volkswagen 4x4 to tow a horse box. She had Continental tyres fitted and they have only lasted 4600 miles. Is this unusual?
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  SUV buying advice 4 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have between £5k-7k to spend on an SUV. I'm torn between a Honda CR-V and Mitsubishi Shogun elegance. Any thoughts?
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  New car for retirement - please recommend 7 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am retiring in 6 weeks. I want a vehicle to transport wife, grandchildren, dogs and lots of luggage on holiday. I may also want to tow a small...
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  Volkswagen Touareg replacement - what should I buy? 14 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5d SE manual with 140,000 miles, which I have owned from new. I am now looking for a replacement that will be capable...
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  What fuel economy will I get from a Mondeo 2.3? 25 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am going to look at a Mondeo 2.3 Auto Ghia 2009 26thousand miles on the clock. (Petrol). Thinking of towing a caravan and need for room. Is this a good...
• dexron 111 with castrol z - oil compatabilaty 5 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  I have a hilux surf and auto box runs using dexron 111 oil.Now because its my everyday car for work and towing trailers and a large caravan around europe,.I would like to know weather replacing the dexron 111 gearbox oil with the synthetic castrol z oil is possible.Would i have to have the box
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  Hot turbos and stop/start 21 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  This car has Stop/Start technology. It can be switched off if one remembers in time. You recommend allowing an engine to run at idle or thereabouts...
• renault megane scenic 05 - dashboard failure 17 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  to get the car towed to us and we will still honour the agreement. i called the AA out. he told me that if the dashboard fails the alternator wont charge the battery and you will get lots of warning messages appearing on your dashboard. he towed the car to the dealer and the dealer refused
• ford c-MAX 2.0 tdci iv ghia - soot and oil on caravan 24 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  When we tow a caravan with the car I have always noticed that after a long jouney 4 hours small flecks of a sooty oily substance all over the front of the caravan.  The issue as gradualy got worse until now the flecks are noticable after 30 mintues and after 4 hours the caravan is covered
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  Which medium diesel 4x4 will give 40mpg or more? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We own a 1997 Subaru Legacy which is in need of replacement. We'd have another for its all-round ability, but the fuel consumption of the petrol models...
• Honda CR-V II (2002 - 2006) - Premature wear of brake discs 28 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  for the labour. The full story can be seen at {8< snip - although you're not naming/shaming here, you're doing so via the website link you posted; hence the removal} Although there was a lot about this vehicle that I liked, the number of problems I had made me dispose of it. I did tow a caravan
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  Unperturboed 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a March 2003 BMW 320d. I saw in your car by car breakdown entry on BMW 3-series E46, that 320d prior to October 2003 are prone to...
• VW Passat TDI 130 Jerky Acceleration 24 May 2007 (Forum)
  . No apparent problem with power because I tow a caravan and it seems to be OK when towing I would like to sell the car soon as I am buying another one but would like to sort the problem out first I would be grateful if anyone has had this problem and had it cured or can suggest where to look my mechanic
• Home thoughts from abroad; or vice-versa 3 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Yes, I've had a lovely holiday, thanks. Did about 1400 miles, half of them towing the caravan, and the G/Cherokee turned in an average 20 mpg. Diesel at between 74 and 90 Eurocents (50p-60p)a litre supermarket/motorway prices. Weather in the Loire valley scorching, wine and cheese as wonderful