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• cars & washing powder 7 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Each time a new/ revised model is launched the car buying public are told how much better than the old one it is. Just like washing powder, this makes me wonder how we all got along so well before. Apart from the obvious styling changes and any fancy new gadgets by how much is the average new car
• Trading down... 18 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  I have a Mercedes SLK, worth maybe 21k trade in or 23k-ish if sold privately. If I needed/wanted to trade down to an "old banger", what would be the best way of doing this, bearing in mind (a) money and (b) hassle? * sell the car privately? Do people buy cars this expensive privately, given
• CITROEN DS3 1.6 THP DSPORT PLUS - Buying an old low mileage car. Concerns? 13 May 2023 (Forum)
  an MOT in November 2022 but been driven since. After checking the tax status it's been untaxed since April 2022 yet hasn't been declared off road either. Thought it had to be taxed or SORN? The dealership that has the car informed me it didn't come in with a record of the service history (although
• Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta Ecoboost - 1.0 (2014) Timing belt 17 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  Hi everyone, I've seen another post about about this but it's a year or so old, so i though it would be worth checking for more recent info. I've taken my car to the garage due to acceleration issues mainly at higher gears, the car struggles to maintain pace on the motorway i'm
• i30 Diesel 1600 Automatic - My Hyundai i30 Diesel Automatic, Problems 6 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  I bought the used car, which was about a year old, from the Hyundai dealership. It's been serviced by them at the approprtiate intervals. It's done  about 57K miles. The car is nearly five years old. Faults or recalls whilst owning the car: The service book issued
• Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 vcdi Auto - A good "bargain" vs similar Astra? 5 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  auto and have a bit of punch. We went to look at the Astra and noticed a cruise, similar spec and same engine/gearbox combo as I understand but the car was £3k cheaper at the same age and mileage. (18 months old, 20000 miles) Depreciation is not too much of a concern ( not that the Astra is famed
• Taking the cash or not 7 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, I'm looking for help in saving my sanity regarding the old co car v cash battle. I'm about to start a new job with opt out option. Previously for the last 15 years i have been a company car user with varying cars through the years. Like many i now have the option of taking cash benefit
• When did you last scrap a car to rust? 10 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Just thinking that out of our three cars, two are starting to rust at an early age. My A4 has rust starting on the lip of the front wings - its a 2002 and never been in an accident - which is a little worrying. I doubt mine is the only one in the country though. The other is my MG TF 160
• Getting an old registration number back 4 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  As a rule, I'm not a fan of "personalised" number plates or anything silly like that but this idea has popped into my head and I can't get it out now, so here goes. I've looked around the web but can't find any information on this, so maybe someone here could help. I've recently bought a new car
• Head-on collision: Video clip (2) 14 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  ). The first link depicts an actual head-on collision between a limousine and a car. The limousine chauffeur and his 7-year old girl passenger were killed instantly (the 7-year old girl was decapitated). The car driver survived and has been convicted for murder (possible appeal pending). The accident
• Going Nuts? 19 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  something than trying out the airbags and pretensioners. I have looked at the C3 (too expensive) and the Saxo (too old now). The Micra looks like a toy with me in it, the Ka neither of us like. So have I lost my mind? I've spent the last four years espousing the benefit of driving an old car which
• Why do we subsidise £30m pre 1973 VED exemption! 19 May 2013 (Forum)
  an exemption from paying Council Tax if my house is of pre-1973 date! Nor an exemption from the cost of my Shot Gun Certificate despite having it for my late father's gun made in 1919. So why for cars? These aren't old beat up Ford, Nissan or Peugot cars but large "toys" for those with the money to afford
• Suzuki Swift (2005 - ) - Uneven wear on rear tyres 25 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  My wife has a 4 year old Swift that we bought from the local dealer when it was about 10 months old and it has been serviced there ever since. This year, the car failed the MOT test because one rear tyre was illegal, owing to very uneven wear. The rear tyres are scrubbing on the inside edge
• book values? of Merc E class - please 28 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  I am looking at buying a Merc E class from my employer's lease Company in the next 2 weeks. There are two that will be offered: car 1. 3 yr old, pre-facelift E200 Elegance, 4 door, manual, basic model with no extras, March 1999, T-reg, 92,000 miles. Lots of motorway driving, stone chips
• Honda CR-V Hybrid - our new motor 26 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  with instant pickup, probably due to the lag-free response of the electric motor. On rural roads, it rolls less than the old car. It's going to take some time to get to grips with all the bells and whistles though! SWMBO hadn't completely got to grips with the old one, so this will be a steep learning curve
• Any - Scrappage - French style 6 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  As part of its “Climate Plan” the French government has launched a scrappage scheme for older vehicles to encourage motorists to trade up to newer cleaner replacements. Your old car or van must have been registered  before
• Any - Scrappage - French style 5 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  As part of a “Climate Plan” the French government has launched a scrappage scheme for older vehicles to encourage motorists to trade up to newer cleaner replacements. Your old car or van must have been registered before
• SAAB 9-3 - Not any old white smoke problem! but a problem! 2 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Hi I would be extremely grateful for any input as i have a puzzling situation with my car. I have a saab 9-3 1.9 tid 2005 and 105,000 miles I purchased the car and discovered during its first MOT that the dpf innards had been probably removed (weld marks on dpf
• Mercedes - Have they solved the rust issues? 21 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  dealer but couldn't get a straight answer! Yes I know I'll be looking at getting a car that will be towards 10years old and accept the odd small rust spot, but you see many other brands that stand the test of time well rust-wise.  I don't want to buy a lemon that will blister with rust spots
• Various - Looking for a passenger seat "base" that folds up 13 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Long time lurker/old member of the HJ forums (about 4-5 years ago but lost the access details to the old account) So One for the car/mpv experts here Anyone know what car/models that have a passenger seat that folds "up" - ie the seat base part that you sit on bit which