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So the question is, if a car suffers a fault during the MOT test, is the testing garage liable? It depends firstly on the fault and precisely how it occurred, and secondly whether there is an enforceable exclusion or limitation of liability which would alter the ordinary and natural conclusion...

The US military have used driven trailers, including as far back as Vietnam, so it is possible. The Hagglund BV203 looks as if both units ( it's articulated) have motive power, otherwise the back is just a tracked sledge. I'm also pretty sure some farm trailers are also driven, via the PTO on a...

Have you tried SHB - they hire 4x4, and their website says they do 110 station wagons - 01794 511 458 or just google SHB vehicle hire. I am not sure what their minimum hire period might be though. Condolences on your loss.

I stored some tyres in a neat pile, flat to the ground, four high, and then couldn't get a decent bead on the bottom 2 when fitted, so my advice would be flat but individually and covered/ wrapped OR try and knock up a simple rack to store them upright ( it works for tyre fitters) and covered -...

They are selling in the South East, apart from the ones that are seriously over- priced. The range of prices is wide and has definitely notched up since the end of production, but some of the prices down here are bonkers, and even basket cases get described as investment opportunities. A quick...

If you can get to SW Herts ( where Herts, Bucks and Middx meet) there's Harris Mayes in Rickmansworth ( 01923 711800) or as an off the wall thought, Phil Honour in Little Chalfont Bucks. Phil has his own HGV/ lorry garage and restores traction engines as a hobby ( so nothing fazes him) and is a...

Kwikfit were very honest when they tried to regas my LSE, they could have done it but it wouldn't have been completely effective ( didn't have the right adapter to get a perfect seal) so suggested I get it done by an ac specialist, I was impressed that they didn't just go for the sale

Thirty seconds is about average for the fuel pump on my 02 TD5, so I wouldn't be alarmed at that. Do you have access to any diagnostics, it might be worthwhile plugging in and seeing if anything shows

This might not be what you want to hear but I'd be tempted to sell the winch bumper and revert to standard rather than waste any money on a winch you will hardly use ( I'm interpreting "hardly ever" as " probably never but I can't completely discount it as a possibility", which is where I am!)

I've done London to the South of France several times in a Nissan Patrol and it was fine, especially on the toll roads, but now I'm a bit older and the kids are grown up a bit I'd fly every time. I'd still enjoy the drive, probably not as much, but my passengers would now much prefer to get...

The last time I popped out for a quick suck/ blow test ended very badly indeed...... I think my case comes up next month

A couple of off the wall thoughts, based mostly on being near-ish to Retford and reputable engineers Drew Bowler Motorsport in Belper, Derbyshire, they do a fast road Defender conversion themselves and are true craftsmen Alan Smith Garages in Derby - indie LR specialists, when I lived in...

I would try a few main dealers, it's surprising what they have at the back of the cupboard. I got mine for a 1984 3.5 litre classic from Chipperfield LR in 1996 and the guy had loads of similar stuff at that point( it's now Lookers so I expect it all went in a skip). The other alternative would...

The Terrano is a great car in 2.7 or 3 litre diesel but there are others . How much weight do you need to tow? The Fourtrak is excellent at towing, though you will have to shop around. You will get an early double cab pick up for 2k but it will likely have had a hard life ( as will the Fourtrak)...

Definitely leave it original, I had a 12 volt GS which I put on disco wheels and gave it a truck cab and an Ifor back, and regretted it almost immediately so reinstated it - after a couple of years of frowning- and treated it to a new tilt, it just felt better.

Not sure, I got the impression they just wanted rid of the stuff fairly quickly so the least hassle the better. If there is anything you particularly want, give them a ring and if they have it you can buy it over the phone then get a courier to collect it for you or if you are stuck I can...

Might still be worth giving them a ring just in case - there's new wheels in boxes and headlights in boxes but a massive pile of other stuff just loose in the middle of the unit - seats, door cards , trim, all sorts - it's like an explosion at an auto jumble. I think they would keep the unit if...

I have a 1991 Saab 900 classic convertible for the two days a year when I can enjoy roof down motoring and I had it MOT'd this morning - the garage who did it have a considerable quantity of new and secondhand Saab spares for sale, some of which are becoming very hard to get hold of (headlight...

I read this morning that Land Rover Heritage are completely rebuilding 25 Series 1's - expected to retail from £80,000 each when available, so there are still plenty of high prices around

You could try Peter Harris Mayes in Rickmansworth for the air lines, so pretty close to you - 01923 711800 - but won't be open again till Monday. its a repair and servicing garage that specialises in LR models but he sells parts as well and is usually very helpful, been trading for years.