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  • VW Touareg - when are the options worthwhile? 3 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am seriously considering the purchase of a new VW Touareg 3.0-litre diesel with 245bhp. There seems divided opinion about the optional air suspension...
  • Seat Alhambra - Parking sensors, rear view camera 9 Oct 2019 (Forum)
    Good morning I have as Seat Alhambra I-tec which has been repaired due to a minor accident, despite a decent looking job the parking sensors and rear view camera no longer appear to work. They are supposed to activate automatically when reversing but no longer do so, my guess being
  • Honda civic - Lower Mileage vs higher spec 23 Sep 2022 (Forum)
    Ok so looking to buy a 1.8 honda civic mk8.    OPTION 1:  has 91k miles but no reversing camera, no panoramic sunroof, no leather heated seats.   OPTION 2: has 119k miles but is top spec with all the options the other car doesnt have
  • Why aren't dashcams fitted as standard to new cars? 9 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
    Dashcams have been available for several years now in the accessories marketplace. With the increase in car tech levels, including reversing and 360 degree...
  • Honda CRV 2014 - Honda CRV - tilting door mirrors 13 Jul 2020 (Forum)
    We are about to lease a Honda CRV on Motability. I’ll swear that on one of the demonstrators I drove both wing mirrors tilted downwards as a reversing aid when reverse was selected and I found the mirrors easier to use than the reversing camera. On the last ‘SR’ I drove I could
  • Can you recommend a replacement for a Nissan Juke? 20 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I’m looking to replace a petrol Nissan 2015 Juke in Tekna trim. My wife now needs an electric handbrake. I’d like good all round visibility and a raised...
  • What is the best front and rear parking assist system with a screen? 12 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
    What is the best front and rear parking assist system with a screen?
  • Family car with small turning circle? 7 Jan 2022 (Forum)
    I’m looking for a family car, preferably a small/mid suv, that’s easy to park/manoeuvre in and out of tight spaces. I’d also like it to have front and rear sensors and a reversing camera. Can anyone recommend any?
  • Do insurers offer savings for drivers that use dash cameras? 6 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
    Many new cars come with standard equipment like reversing cameras, lane departure systems, radar cruise control, eyesight driver assist braking etc - so...
  • Am in danger of invalidating my vehicle's warranty? 13 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have been told that I have to fit a particular model of reversing camera to my new motor home (as the motor home is already wired for this) and that...
  • SsangYong Korando - Decision made 8 Nov 2021 (Forum)
    So, took the boss down to the Dealer this morning and showed her the cars. Was offered a pre-reg (pre reg late sept 2021)  Ventura Manual in white, 6 speed, has front and rear parking sensors and reversing camera plus all the bells and whistles. The ELX base model that i
  • Kia Picanto - Camera for Cross Traffic Alert 8 Oct 2024 (Forum)
    across at that very moment). I would have loved a non wired solution to the issue, cones or such like, but I think I've run out of options.  Most cameras I see are for reversing, can anyone recommend any for pulling out (or even both, when I'm edging the car back in!?) Thank you so
  • Red light cameras 24 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    quickly realised my mistake and stopped. The rear of my car was about 3 feet over the line but I hadn't driven far enough out for it to be dangerous. There was noone behind me so I reversed back over the line and waited for the filter light. The only problem with this (apart from the fact that I'm
  • Leasing a not quite new car and pcp 20 May 2016 (Forum)
    I think I've found a 2 year old prestige car to lease with all the reversing cameras etc I want. It seems a good deal. £500 deposit Does anyone have any recommendations for the above ( ie companies or any tips)
  • Isuzu D-Max - "Check System" message, keyfob failure 5 Dec 2023 (Forum)
    day: 1) no reversing light when reverse gear selected.  2) no central display switching to rear camera when reverse selected (can switch to camera manually).  3) no GSI (gear shift indicator) number showing at all in any gear.  Dealer says 1) & 2) are related to loose parking sensor
  • Nissan X-Trail (2001 - 2007) - 04 2.5 Sat Nav 10 Sep 2008 (Forum)
    I drive an X trail T Spec with the ' Birdview ' Sat Nav Is it possible to fit / add on : a ) Reversing camera b) traffic info to the system ? hoping that somebody out there really knows this system thanks motorprop
  • I want to buy a petrol hybrid, what would you recommend? 31 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I’ve had the old shape Nissan X-Trail for 9 years which has served me well until now. I’ve had problems with the water pump etc recently and it’s costing...
  • Hyundai ix35 2010 - Hyundai ix35 2010 sat nav system issues 27 Jul 2017 (Forum)
      Hi all, Hoping someone can help as I'm loosing my mind with this issue now lol I have a 2010 hyundai ix35. Recently had issues with the sat nav system. The reverse cameras stopped working and then every 10 minutes a warning pops up on screen stating "system
  • 2010 hyandai ix35 diesel - hyandai ix35 problems 4 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    Hi Hope you can help. I have a 2010 ix35, a few weeks ago the speedometer started being erratic going up and down when driving and stationary. Then about a week later my reverse camera stopped working, no camera or beeping sound. Then two days ago the sat nav started playing up, the location of my
  • More parking charges/cameras... 4 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    £3.5 and than come back at 6 to pay £2 more, or what?? So, I pondered this, and went in search of an attendant. No-one to be found. This took perhaps 10 minutes. Still no idea of what to pay. *Then* I noticed the CCTV camera recording number plates, and the "Off-site monitoring" notice.... I decided
 

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