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  • Stone chip repair (The ultimate way?) 7 Dec 2003 (Forum)
    Found this via matt35's reply to my posting on meguires polish. It has to be the most comprehensive guide on the subject!. Here's hoping I have copied the link correctly. (I've previous history at getting it wrong so fingers crossed here goes). http://www.carcareonline.com/viewarticle.aspx?art=8
  • Describe a car - 1 word 24 Jul 2003 (Forum)
    Do you ever see a car and just know you could sum it up in one word?. Some examples: New Saab 93 Cab - dumpy. Mercedes S Class - smooth McLaren F1 - hmmm. Citroen Saxo - fragile. Nova - Nipper SLK - girlie. Anyone like to add some!
  • Suzuki Wagon R rear light unit / 18 Jul 2003 (Forum)
    Can anyone please confirm if the outer lens of the O/S/R light unit for the above, is available separately or does one have to purchase a complete cluster ? Local Suzuki dealer ( part of a multiple franchise ) seems unable to confirm. Thank you, petel@clara.co.uk
  • Seat Ibeza cupra sport 8 Jun 2003 (Forum)
    I was wondering if anybody can help me, I am thinking about purchasing a 16 valve Ibeza Cupra sport, on a t or s plate, tho I dont have any information on them such as performance build quality and reliability, is there anybody who can help me? Thanks in advance Jonsey
  • Tyre Price 24 Apr 2003 (Forum)
    Unfortunatly had a puncture in my n/s/r tyre over Easter.I used my local independant supplier whom I have been using for years, for business as well as private. Anyone know if £130 was too much to spend on Michelin Pilot Primacy size: 225/45 r 17 91y. This price was all-in.
  • Merc Vito advice 27 Feb 2003 (Forum)
    I am considering buying a Mercedes Vito 113, 2 litre petrol, camper van (professional conversion), air-con, leather seats, S plate, 47k miles for £17000. I have read some horror stopries about the Vito. It looks fantastic. Anyone know if this is a good a price? And is it thirsty? Thank you.
  • Does my car need an oil flush when it is serviced? 8 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
    My 2018 Suzuki S-Cross is due for an MoT and service. I have been quoted an additional £50 for an oil flush. At 35,000 miles is this essential or worth...
  • Suzuki S-Cross - streaks on paintwork after respray - advice needed 19 Oct 2022 (Forum)
    Hello, I've recently had my car repaired for a dent on the tailgate (insurance repair) and another dent on the back door (which I paid for myself)....
  • Should I leave my EV charging while I'm on holiday? 23 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
    My Kia EV6 GT Line S will be four weeks old when I go on holiday for two months. Can you please advise whether or not I should leave it plugged into my...
  • Are Michelin Cross Climate tyres acceptable as winter tyres in France? 11 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I read with interest your article regarding winter tyres in France and wondered whether my Michelin Cross Climate tyres would be acceptable under French...
  • Should I get a plug-in hybrid? 10 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I don’t do many long journeys and I'm in late 70’s - which would be most suitable for me, a hybrid or plug-in hybrid?
  • What's the best SUV under £20,000? 5 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for an SUV for under £20,000. I expect to have it for up to 10 years. Much of my driving is now short drives so it needs to be petrol. What's...
  • Do I need headlight deflectors to drive in France? 1 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I'm taking my 2013 Audi A6 S-line Estate to France next week. Will I need headlight beam deflectors or do Audi lights dip downwards?
  • Jaguar X-Type 2.0d SE, 2004, 170 k miles - Bangernomics 17 Jul 2017 (Forum)
    Dacia for me) Took the car in yesterday morning having heard an unusual noise which I thought might be a broken/missing exhaust bracket.  Good news, the bracket was fine. Bad news, needed new f+r o/s wheel bearings, plus rear pads and discs. Done in the day, total cost inc. VAT
  • Toot Toot !! 16 Jul 2017 (Forum)
    .   Do the BRs think that the young man was a victim of the s/s salesmen ?   There used to be one of those irritating notices in the back widscreen of old cars, "I know it's old, but it's paid for".
  • Can the DVLA take me to court if I never received the parking fine? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
    My sister has received a parking fine letter at her address even though I've not lived there for a number of years. She's sent it back unopened, can they...
  • Which £20k SUV provides the best ride comfort? 7 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Having been a Honda Jazz owner for 12 years, I recently travelled in an eight year old SUV and realised that I have been missing out on comfort. I hope...
  • Jaguar XFR 2011 - Jag XFR Needs New Fuel Injector(s) Post Re-Fuel 11 Oct 2016 (Forum)
    We bought a 2011 Jaguar XFR 5 months ago in May 2011 from a main dealer in Cambridgeshire. On Sunday, 2 minutes after re-fuelling (yes, with petrol!)...
  • BMW 116d EfficiencyDynamics - BMW 116d EfficiencyDynamics fuel consumption? 4 Oct 2016 (Forum)
    brim to brim fuel consumption figures, for instance my last car was a Peugeot 307SW 1.6 HDi and I was regularly getting a corrected 60+ mpg. Having read the claimed fuel consumption figures for the BMW I was expecting to get well into the mid 70's mpg. so you can only imagin my dissapointment
  • Need a mid-size SUV with a petrol engine - any recommendations? 24 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to purchase a new compact mid-size SUV-petrol automatic car. My budget up to £25k. The new Suzuki SX4 S-cross looks good value but can you...
 

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