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• Not again - one for my personal team 22 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  that the brake shoe has somehow locked inside the drum and, if so, how do I get it off again? I have a trolley jack, axle stands, infinite patience and an enviable reputation to preserve. Your comments and advice would be welcomed and acknowledged. Thank Colin S P.S. For other oldies, what happened
• Brittania Rules the Brainwaves 8 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  of intelligence, America?s average score has risen by just 24 points since 1918. Much of the British advantage comes from speaking English, the standard tool of communication in commerce and culture. The British also benefit from IQ-boosters such as lower truancy and better nutrition than in America
• Red light cameras 4 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  there is no traffic approaching the junction on the other roads. He say?s this has happened since the installation of an inductive loop about 200 yds from the junction. Curiouser and curiouser
• Car Hire of diferent autos 13 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Honst John and the rest of the motoring section in the ET each week and it brings back the years I spent driving in the UK while I was in the service in the 60's I had a 1961 Austin Healy 3000 that I loved and drove over 100,000 miles in 3 years...
• Getting the gear 9 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  you shout 'NOW, NOW'' Any advice would be welcome and received with gratitute. Thanks Colin S
• Please give me a bus pass - not! 6 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  getting up to get off or the bus stopping light was lit after someone had rung the bell. So you could not even get an observation link there. Grizzle grizzle grizzle, there that?s better.
• Peugot 306 Air Conditioning 3 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  sir, thank you." Thinking that it might be wise to renew the short pipe at the same time, as it might not be far behind, they did not have one in stock, " Sell a lot of those mate, got 13 on back order, like rocking horse s..t, don't know when they will be in." I would have expected the pipes to have
• vw passat model variant 19 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  Hi Guys first time on HJ so please be gentle on me, just acquired a brand new VW Passat 1.9 td pd (red d and red i letters on badge) from a car supermarket (S Ireland import). I am trying to acsertain exactly what engine spec I have 100hp or 130hp. I bought it as a 100 but information supplied
• Cuba Fly Drive 29 May 2008 (Forum)
  We wanted to see the faded grandeur of Cuba before Fidel Castro pops his clogs and there?s soon a MacDonalds on every corner. So, after doing fair amount of research (thanks HJ forum) SWMBO and I booked a flydrive holiday to Cuba. If you haven?t got time to read further I?ll summarise my feelings
• 2 weeks in the US - observations motoring & other 13 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  , but with a great satellite radio (Sirius I think)- kids kept wanting radio 1 but 70's and 80's channels won the day! Could not really find traffic announcements but I think that was again similiar to the UK with most cars and say if you are on AM you can't receive FM traffic announcements. Used BIL's Tom Tom 710
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  What used small SUV for rural roads would you recommend? 12 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We require a replacement vehicle after our Ford Fiesta Active was written off. We live in rural North Wales on a small holding and travel 8k miles a year...
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  How do I navigate the minefield of buying cars? 25 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I only have the one car now we’re both in our 70s and retired but fortunately fit and active. I do between three and four thousand miles per...
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  What grant can I get for an electric car home charger? 9 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Rav4 PHEV and I want to make a decision about an external 32amp charge unit. I am able to plug in to my domestic ring main but I have...
• What used family car? Too much choice is a curse.. 29 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  in now, in another 4-5yrs?    Current cars I'm considering (all 2-3 yrs old); ·         USED Skoda Superb TSI 1.5 or 2.0 (S E L Executive or Sport line) – o    Pro
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  Buying a used MPV - Which model is best? 3 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are interested in buying a used seven-seat MPVv and have seen a 2015 Fiat 500L MPW 1.6 Popstar diesel on offer for 10.5K with around 5500 miles on the...
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  Importing an American car into the UK - can I make a profit? 7 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a Brit who's lived in the US for the last seven years. We are relocating next year to the UK and can bring two cars tax free - one for me and one for...
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  Should I get a new Mondeo diesel? 16 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2.0 litre Mondeo diesel Powershift which is only doing around 6000 miles per year.I have never had a problem with the DPF over 33,000 miles of...
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  Buying a new car - what would you recommend? 27 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a new car. The car I need has to have quite specific requirements (not least because I have significant back problems). I intend buying...
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  Broken piston in Mini R56 - wear and tear or manufacturing fault? 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Mini Cooper S which has done around 62,000 miles. Last week, it began running very roughly and was noticeably lacking in power. I took it...
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  A car with room for three child seats 10 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We currently own a Renault Scenic Grand, 2.0l petrol Automatic 55 plate We would like to buy and younger, more economical car but are limited by need...