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  • Lexus CT 200h - Auto Gearbox Best Practice 10 Dec 2018 (Forum)
    Hi all, My first ever car with an auto gearbox is a 2015 Lexus CT200h. I’m after some best practice advice on the following subjects: ***Should I drop it into ‘N’ at the traffic lights or should I hold it in ‘D’ and keep the brakes on until the lights change to green? ***I’ve not been bothering
  • Renault Captur - free 4+service 27 Nov 2018 (Forum)
    The car was first registered March 2014 I bought the car December 2014 with a free 4+ servicing, the first  service was undertaken October 2015 then subsequent years Oct 2016 Oct 2017. This year Oct 2018 would be the last service. Renault have decided that the free servicing
  • Toyota Yaris - Toyota Yaris 33k for sale at @@@ Motoring World 1 Oct 2018 (Forum)
    I was nearly seduced to buying a 2015 plate Toyota Yaris, advertised with service history, and with a Toyota 5 year warrant sticker on the rear screen.  On closer inspection though the service history was logged onto the web site, it was not full service history.  The service history
  • Once a car has been declared a write off, how long does it take for valuation and insurance payout? 25 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
    Once a car has been declared a write off, how long does it take for valuation and insurance payout?
  • Can you suggest a steering lock? 17 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
    Which is the best crook lock?
  • Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV - HPI Check - High Mileage Issue 2 May 2018 (Forum)
    2014). Not sure if that's even possible! The mileage sequence then follows as:  - September 2015: 14,905 - September 2016: 29,512 - March 2017: 37,993 - September 2017: 45,877 - Current mileage (April 2018): 50,776 Any ideas? I'd like to have some
  • Any - The Crash Detectives: a sobering tale 2 May 2018 (Forum)
    Day 2015 overtook a Mini on a virtually deserted M4.  In response to being overtaken, the Mini's driver accelerated aggressively and started hounding the motorcyclist for several minutes before clipping the bike, causing it to crash and killing the rider at the scene. The driver at first
  • Skoda Octavia 1600 DSG - DSG clutch judder 2 May 2017 (Forum)
    My 2015 model which has done 30k suffers from rough idling when in Park and neutral. It's not all of the time but it happens often, say 8 to 10 times a day (car is a taxi).  What I have noticed is that when this happens and I pull away in 1st or reverse there is clutch judder and it's
  • Land Rover Freelander 2 - Freelander Alternator Diagnosis and Replace Cost 14 Feb 2017 (Forum)
    2007 3.2 i6 HSE 5d Auto Gas Conversion The battery was replaced in November 2015. Today the battery warning light has started to illuminate. Diagnosis I put a volt meter on the battery when engine off and it read 12.1
  • VOLVO V60 - 2012 Volvo V60 R-Design or 2014/15 Hyundai I40 26 Aug 2016 (Forum)
    afford either a 12 Volvo V60 R-Design (Has to be R-Design as I prefer the look)  Or else a 2014 \ 2015 Hyundai I40. I know volvo would probably been seen as a better brand but the Hyundai would be 2 years newer and is also a bit bigger inside. Would love to know your thoughts
  • Hyundai Santa Fe - What discount to expect from a pre-reg/ex demo car 22 Nov 2015 (Forum)
    price for a 2016 model is around £36k.  This is a 2015 model and they have listed at £30k.  Is it normal/reasonable for dealerships to refuse to negotiate on ex-demo cars? Thanks!  (First time I have purchased a car that isn't second hand so any advice greatly appreciated.)
  • Faster and faster HGV's 5 Dec 2014 (Forum)
    The Motor Vehicles (Variation of Speed Limits) (England and Wales) Regulations 2014 come into force on whichever is the later of— (a)the 21st day after the day on which they are approved by resolution of the second House of Parliament to approve them; and (b)6th April 2015
  • Faster lorries? 4 Dec 2014 (Forum)
    The Motor Vehicles (Variation of Speed Limits) (England and Wales) Regulations 2014 come into force on whichever is the later of— (a)the 21st day after the day on which they are approved by resolution of the second House of Parliament to approve them; and (b)6th April 2015
  • What cars use cam-chains instead of cambelts? 9 Sep 2019 (Forum)
    Does anybody know which cars use cam-chains instead of cambelts?  I know the Nissan Micra does.
  • Peugeot 205 - Peugeot 205 D brake fluid capacity 7 Nov 2015 (Forum)
    What is the total brake fluid capacity (including reservoir, pipes, and cylinders) of a Peugeot 205 D?
  • Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 2.2 HDi Antipollution Warning 28 Jan 2011 (Forum)
    Does anyone know of a cheap alternative to fix the problem as citroen want £500 for new filter and oil s
  • Vauxhall Corsa D (2006 - ) - Creepy Corsa Ads 19 Feb 2009 (Forum)
    Does anyone else think those puppets in the Corsa ads are creepy? In the latest one they entice a young girl into their car.
  • Rover 45 (1999 - 2005) - spark plug choice 3 Oct 2007 (Forum)
    Could someone advise if NGK plug type BKRGE-11 is suitable for above-1 .4 engine.If not any recommendations? s
  • Freelander 2004 new shape problems 15 Jun 2007 (Forum)
    Hello i am looking at a 2004 new shape freelander 1.8 s station wagon , anything to look out for? any head gasket troubles etc
  • Driving instructor recommendations 27 Mar 2007 (Forum)
    My daughter is soon to be 17 and we are looking for a driving instructor. We live in the Woking area. She would prefer a female instructor. Can anyone suggest some name(s)? Thanks.
 

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