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• Toyota Auris Touring Sports - Rear mounted cycle carrier 28 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  I'd like to fit a rear mounted cycle carrier on my Toyota Auris touring sport hybrid- Toyota quote £840 , £840 for a 2 cycle rear mount. Is there another solution ? I'm assuming that because my car isn't designed to tow, there maybe no towbar bracket etc
• Two flat tyres due to pothole - what to do? 1 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Edge of carriageway was damaged, and the car suffered two flat tyres (both passenger-side tyres) They are brand new ~£110 tyres (fitted last week). Car was towed home. Not sure if the tyres would be a write-off? How do I tell? Is it worth getting the car checked out
• Motoring under the Tories - will it be better? 14 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Will life for the motorist improve if the tories get elected and stay in power for a good decade like labour? Will there be a return to lower fuel taxes, more road building, fairer VED and less gatsos? Or are they just going to tow the 'green' line like all the other misguided, gullible
• Nissan Tino 2.2 Diesel - Good? 12 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hello all, I' m considering a Nissan Tino 2.2 diesel as a relaible, no nonsense, no fuss, get in and go, carry the baby gear, carry the mountain bikes, tow the trailer, a2b mobile. Fancied the Toyota Verso, but at pushing 3k more for the same plate I backed off. Any comments on the Tino? Cheers
• getting rid of a SORN car 8 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I did a sorn earlier this year on my car and I have now decided its time for it to go. Obviously its not taxed or insured and the mot ran out last month. I know someone who wants to take it but I don't know what to do. Does it haved to be towed and how do I go on about the paperwork? Thanks
• Legacy Sport Tourer 2.0/2.5 7 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  need to tow or anything. Cheers.
• Wrong fuel! 31 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  My beloved just put some diesel in her Mazda, and while waiting for the tow truck, we got to wondering if topping up the tank with petrol (which would dilute it more than 2:1) would be survivable. One garage man says it would, and the other says definitely not! I think it would be OK, but I'd get
• Paul Ripley is right 7 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Yesterday, in an unfamiliar area, I got stuck in a bus lane. I saw a space to my right and eased gently over to it. The guy behind was so determined not to let me in that he accelerated and hit the car in front of him. Fortunately (!) this was fitted with a tow bar. What fun. No serious damage
• Corsa 1.2 16v DOHC 17 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Nice car, but it doesn't seem to like long journeys. After 25 50 miles it runs really rough and the engine management light comes on. Attempt to restart produces high revving. Once towed home the car starts and runs perfectly. Vaux tried a new EGR valve, but hasn't worked. Anyone got any ideas
• VW Polo - known problem? 21 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone know about this please? Three year old Polo, 16k miles. Clutch pedal collapsed to the floor with bits of white plastic in the footwell. Had to be towed off Motorway to VW dealer. Arrived in dark so couldn't work out what happened. VW dealer looking at it next week. Last week the stop light
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  Used and abused 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2003 Renault Laguna 2.2DCI Estate from a non-franchised local car centre last June. It had a new MOT but the advisory note said it had corroded...
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  Twinkle tows 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Your feedback on the Vectra CDTi were taken into account when I acquired, for 'very right money,' an ex-fleet 2006 estate, about 12 months ago, for towing...
• Land Rover Defender (1946 - ) - Land Rover or other 4X4 for a smallholding? 27 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  research in advance, to get an idea of costs. One of the many issues I'm checking is vehicles. My current car is a 5yo Nissan Almera automatic, which is a great car for my current suburban existence but ill-suited to agricultural use -- because it's lousy at towing any sort of weight, and has little load
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  Does the B+E category on my licence change when I reach 70 years old? 11 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am 71 years of age and have renewed my driving license. I have category B+E on my license dating from 1975, which the DVLA says means I can drive a...
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  Should I tow with all-terrain or all-season tyres? 18 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Which should I buy for towing, all terrain or all season? What's best for longevity and mainly grip? Thanks.
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  Failed turbo 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  What do you know about turbocharger re-conditioners? Last week in the Daily Telegraph you replied to a letter from someone who had encountered an engine...
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  How can I prepare my Jeep Cherokee for a long drive with a caravan? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I used to use my 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD Limited to travel backwards and forwards from Exeter to Manchester. More recently we use hire cars, so the...
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  2009 Mondeo clutch problem 21 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a 2009/59 Mondeo diesel - 140hp 2-litre, manual, Titanium X. I bought it from TC Harrison in Peterborough at 10,000 miles; they had previously...
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  What are your opinions on the motorhome lifestyle? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a motorhome. They all look great in their own ways and I'm doing research, so purchasing something suitable doesn't appear to be...
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  Pull over 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking for some pointers towards a new car. I’m about to purchase a mid-sized caravan and want to trade in the wife’s 04 Golf 2.0 TDI for a 4x4....