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• hyundai accent acceleration 7 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  get me wrong it accelerates, but its not as easy at the getz or rover 400 i drive. the pedel seems to make a weird noise and its a little heavier to press down and seems as if its grinding slightly. could this be rust, as the car has begun to rust at an alarming rate for only 3 years old
• Incorrect fuel - remedy the old fashioned way 7 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Neither SWMBO nor I have fuelled wrongly yet, despite having a diesel and a petrol car between us, tho that is largely because she always drives the diesel.  I drive both cars so have to be a bit careful.
• Old codger's car 6 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Can anyone recommend one please?  It should have easy access, good headroom and be easy to operate.  It is for local morotring and can be manual...
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  Which second hand small car - first car for 20 year old son - with £3000 price limit? 28 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 20 year old son is looking for his first car - he has a budget of £3000. It needs to be small, frugal and affordable for insurance, but also safe and...
• BMW 3 Series Compact E46 - Old Car Electrics 7 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  ! I get a feeling that HJ is right about old electrics but this seems a case of pay up as it is quite a decent car, nowhere near scrap. Does anyone have a view about BMW electrics both in this case and generally? I know cars don't last forever but my bicycle is a more reliable and cost
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  A classic car for a 17-year old 5 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 17-year-old grandson is contemplating buying a Triumph Herald. what would you advise? Wwhat are the pitfalls? What should he expect to pay for a good...
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  The young wons 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I hope you don't mind me asking, but you mentioned an insurance company that insures young drivers, 18 years old. I am trying to get insurance for an...
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  Which 4-6 year old estate should I get for reliability and driving pleasure? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  A while back you recommended a Honda Civic for my daily commute. I'm mightily happy with it but now I need a petrol Estate. Up to say 6 years old, capable...
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  Where can a 17-year-old find affordable car insurance? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 17-year-old grandson is taking his driving test soon. He will be driving a 2004 Fiat Punto 1.2-litre model. The problem is insurance. Even being added...
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  Is this one-year-old Meriva a good buy? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Am I wise to go for an 2011 Meriva 1.4T 140 for £7795 from Motorpoint, including trade in for my old Tacuma? It seems to tick all the family's boxes but...
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  Buying a used automatic 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a problem with the automatic gearbox of the Ford Fusion? Ford are not making any new Fusion automatics at present. I have a Fusion diesel at present...
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  Does my year-old Skoda Octavia need any lubricants changing other than engine oil? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Elegance which is now one year old and due for it's first service. I would like to know if I should get any other lubricants...
• 4yr old refuses seatbelt/attempt entertainment qz 31 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Here is a four year old refusing his seat belt (in one of our travel pics) 1) Why? 2) where? 3) View out of window? 3)name the car 4) Body language? 5) What happened next? (temporary pic) All the best! oilrag http://www.oilrag.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/aug31.jpg
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  How much should it cost to regass my i10's air con? 27 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Is it fair that I have to pay £292 for air conditioning regassing on a 2-year old Hyundai i10? Apparently this model uses the new (and very expensive)...
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  Would you recommend a warranty for my 3-year-old Honda Jazz Sport? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda Jazz auto Sport is just three years old. It has of course been serviced by new by the main dealer in Norwich. I have no idea what may go wrong...
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  Buying an old, cheap car for commuting 6 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I already have an 09 Range Rover Sport but I only do a 60 mile round trip to work every day so I'm looking for a very cheap car I can buy that would be...
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  Need a car for the school run - what do you suggest? 7 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like a recommendation for a car to be used predominantly for the school run (1.3 miles each way) for three child passengers. Also, this car will be...
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  Replacing an Audi Avant? 24 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Have an old Audi Avant. I'm looking for a newer (12 months old perhaps) medium sized saloon/hatch. I want to avoid DSG gearboxes and electronic/ pedal...
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  Buying a 1.6-litre first car 22 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has changed jobs and needs a car for her commute. Her allowance allows for a 1600cc engine and she has a budget of £4-5000. She is 27 years...
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  Quick cars for younger drivers 17 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am hoping to invest in a used car when Im 19 as I have a big drop in insurance. I was wondering what the fastest car I can get hold of for my age with...