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• camper insurance 13 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  and found that some companies look for engineers reports on the conversion before covering additionally the fact that it has been modified from factory spec may result in a 'Max Power' surcharge on the premium. Does anyone know of any companies which may specialise in cover for such vehicles. Many thanks
• coolant leak question - citroen xsara 19 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  i currently drive a 1998 xsara. Had it bout 2 years now no real problems except the last few days noticed small pool of liquid in front of front wheel after use. Regularly check my levels every week my coolant is up to the max level at the mo. drips for about 5 min then stops could this be just
• VW heater troubles 15 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Hi all! just a quick question! The cockpit blower in my VW passat only really works on max power, lev 4, when hot air billows out loudly. The general air flow is not too good from the driver and passenger dashboard blowers and i am aware that the pipes connecting the cooling and heating systems
• Honda Prelude Import 10 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  I have just acquired a 1993 Honda Prelude 2.2 VTEC Automatic which is a japanese import on L reg. The speedometer is marked up to 180 kmh max which works out as 111mph. I understand japanese cars (and motorbikes?) are restricted to this top speed. Is there a way of derestricting the Prelude
• Leasing Companies 30 May 2001 (Forum)
  Is it just me or are other people fed up with leasing companies who push tyre life to the limit. I got turned away by a tyre fitting company, with allegedly very quick fitters, because the wear bars were not quite flush. I measured the tread @ ~2mm max. Yet if it had been my own car with my own
• Living, driving and surviving in Kuwait 6 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  children perched on one?s lap behind the wheel, Britney fashion, except Britney hadn?t been driving like Mad Max. Or had she? You know, the potential in this country for a reality TV show must be enormous. Darwinian Drivers ? the show where you don?t even have to vote someone off! Losers are punished
• Audi S£ - MOT Brake Test Quattro transmission 2 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  Can someone explain why the Quattro transmission allows the brakes to be tested on a brake tester, when other 4WDs have to be tested with a declerometer,...
• Jaguar XFR-S - Calling all petrolheads....! 26 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  Hi all, Having a few problems with my new XF... https://www.facebook.com/HelpIwantMyJagBack Any help or support would be very much appreciated!...
• The bad press that 4x4's receive [Read only] 8 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Whats wrong with a brand 2 litre diesel powered 40mpg+ 4x4 with less road footprint than a Mondeo? I just dont get it
• Primera 2.0TD S reg - ABS light 2 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I own one of the above and in recent days the ABS light comes on intermittently during driving. Can anyone offer any advice on why and is there a cure? Many...
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  What DSG gearbox is fitted to the Audi TTS? 21 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is the DQ 250 S tronic gearbox fitted to the Audi TTS Mk2. If not then which one please?
• BMW 3 Series 330Ci Coupe - Buying back category S write-off 18 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  My car was involved in an accident last week and my insurance company has just informed me that it will be a category S write-off. I am considering buying it back and repairing, but it appears the insurance company are effectively charging 25% of the value for this, here is the text from
• Audi A1 1.4 TFSI S Line - How to tell what engine output VAG 1.4 TFSI. 1 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  My daughter has just taken delivery of an Audi A1 1.4 S  TFSI  S Line on the NHS lease scheme and as I went out for a little test drive, I wondered how we could tell if the engine was a 150 BHP or the lesser 125 BHP. Now, the 150 which she ordered has the cylinder on demand
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  Are automatic gearboxes reliable? 27 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I get the impression your not a particular fan of these systems. Is it due to reliability problems?
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  Which small or medium sized car? 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Trying to decide on what auto to buy. Husband no longer able to drive. I want reasonable acceleration and decent safety features. I drive mainly in busy...
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  Buying a new small or medium accessible car 12 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a new automatic (CVT) 5 dr small or medium car. It must have a low sill and must also be able to be adapted for hand controls which...
• Crazy motorway driving 24 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  there are 3 lanes I overtake Polo and then pull into N/S lane. Only doing 60mph. Polo about 55. Watched her in my mirror. Motorway is a series of long bends. On LH bends she pulls into N/S lane. On right hand bends she pulls out and occupies the third (O/S, overtaking) lane. Fascinated I slowed a little
• Are 4X4's bad designs? 29 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Its just something that Ive noticed as I clean alot of the prestige 4X4's. They seem so cramped inside and the bootspace just doesnt seem in proportion with the size of the cars, nor does the interior space. The amount of plastic trim in the boot of most of them seems to knock a third off
• Japanese imports - to be avoided? 19 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  After much deliberation I?ve decided on the car I want ? a Honda Prelude 2.2.VTEC (that?s the ?old? shape, i.e. ?92 ??96), but I?m struggling to find the car I want. I?m wondering about the cars that are Japanese imports, and whether or not they?re too good to be true. You certainly seem to get
• Pathetic! 11 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  I was parked in South West London yesterday afternoon. All perfectly legal, inside a parking bay, displaying a vistor\'s permit, etc. When I got back some moron had parked his Volvo S80 with the front number plate touching mine, and on double yellow lines, and on a speed hump, and facing the wrong