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• Which Mondeo ? 29 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Hi all, long time, no see. Think I'm about to swap trusty 90K Carina 2.0l petrol for a new /nearly new Mondeo. Requirements : more accelerating poke than a Carina, a bit of fun, reasonable MPG, ability to tow a camping trailer and growing family round Europe and something that won't cost me
• Oh for trailer MOTs 24 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  M25 Yesterday Sat behind a beat up old minibus, loaded to the gunwales with holiday appareil and people, towing a RIB on a two wheeled trailer. Speed, thankfully, zero to walking pace. What happens next? A trailer wheel falls off and rolls gently up the road, with the trailer now resting
• trailers, braked or unbraked ? 5 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I'm about to buy my first trailer, for occasional moving of rubbish and bits of furniture. I just got a tow bar fitted, 110 quid for my Ford Focus with single electrics. I'm looking in the local adtrader, some trailers are braked and some not. What kind of brakes are we talking about ? How do
• Best Off Road for £6000 4 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  I need a (relatively) cheap & reliable off roader (most urban but light occasional off road use), no towing required. To save on running cost I am thinking of getting a diesel (2.0 to 3.0 engine). I have been put off Ford Maverick (too thirsty) & Freelander (running costs). Can anyone suggest
• Rover 100 - Electrical problem 23 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  , so every time it's in the garage, having been towed back again, it behaves perfectly. Anyone else had this problem please?
• Motorcycle Trailers ? 30 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Having just got back from a European holiday (yes, I had a lovely time...:-) and having seen many bikes towing trailers. It reminded me of a discussion I had with a friend a while ago. He said they were illegal in the UK and I thought they were not actually covered by any legalisation in the UK
• Twin or single axel caravans 10 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  I know that his is a car page but, next year I am hoping to buy a caravan to be towed with my Volvo 940 estate. I am looking at 17? to 18? vans {500, 520, 550s}. Which are the best ? twin or single axel vans. These lengths are available in both forms. Any one any suggestion as to the best 5
• Re: Tuningbox 30 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  Does anyone have experience of the Tuningbox on Audi A4 Tdi 90bhp? I am considering purchase of similar vehicle but would appreciate the claimed extra bhp/torque for towing. I've checked the web-site and it would appear that the turbo boost/wastegate is not affected. Are there any reliability
• Highmileage better than low? 17 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  I am considering swapping my M reg Mondeo 1.8 TD estate 116,000 miles for my father's identical car but N reg and 76,000 miles. Most of my miles were done on the motorway in the first 2-3 years of its life. All my father's miles were done locally except for holidays in France towing a caravan
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  Is it legal to sell a car with MoT advisories without telling a potential buyer? 27 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Can a trader sell a car with an MoT with advisories without telling the buyer?
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  Can I keep my damaged Honda CR-V instead of having it written off? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Last Sunday a car ran into the back of my 2001 Honda CR-V while I was stopped. The lady’s car is a write-off. The lady has admitted liability. The insurance...
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  Insurance company cancelled insurance without notifying me and will not repair accident damage - can anything be done? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I took our car insurance with Sheila's wheels on my car, a Toyota Celica. I paid the instalment by direct debit. (Comprehensive, NCD protected). I had...
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  Clutch and Big Ends Failed at same time. What's the cause? 7 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Nissan X-Trail Arctix expedition sports adventure, 2008 173bhp 33,000 miles, 7 months out of warranty. Clutch burned out, big ends gone, new engine...
• EV, PHEV or Petrol???? - What to buy next???? 11 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  and the SUV when needed...towing 2 ton, using the cargo space, longer trips, maybe 2k a year. The requirement for the SUV has gone. No more towing needed BUT we still like the SUV usability. The ride/height its big and comfy..... So thats what we want to replace. Its worth around £9k
• Volkswagen Golf - 2016 golf engine issues 26 Sep 2023 (Forum)
  and engine light came on and a warning that oil pressure is low. Had it towed to two different places that said that engine was out of oil for probably days or weeks and when they topped it up, the white smoke from exhaust was too much. Initially they just said that's it's a non runner sc
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  What are the best tyres for my Mercedes-Benz ML-Class? 10 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm hoping you can offer some advice. My car needs new tyres to pass its MoT. I'm currently using Pirelli P Zeros. I do a lot of towing (up to max allowed...
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  Any suggestions on a new pick-up truck? 21 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  The lease on my daughter’s Peugeot Partner van ends in two months time. She is thinking of changing to a pick-up, probably with 4-wheel-drive and able...
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  Is the Mitsubishi L200 pick-up any good? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is the Mitsubishi L200 pick-up any good?
• New car dilemma 10 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  are Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake and the Audi A7/S7 and I might consider the BMW 5 Series Touring. I want something that is good looking, luxurious and has a reasonable degree of practicality about it, hence these cars are at the top of my list. I also need to be able to tow a trailier sometimes. The issue
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  My Volkswagen Caddy lost power after the emissions update - how do I proceed with Volkswagen? 11 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Last night my Volkswagen Caddy lost power on the M5 (with 3 children in the back) and I had to be towed off. It had the emissions update a week ago and...