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• cloned car.or is it? 18 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  a cloned car...to my way of thinking, is a car carrying markings (vin plate reg plate etc) replicating another car.   but how about this........that a car is imported, and an application for registration is presented to a local dvla with a false Certificate of Conformity (CoC
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  Buying a cheap small car – what would you recommend? 31 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a used small car. Local daily use with occasional longer trips and to transport a four year old. Budget up to £3,000. Reliability more...
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  Small car recommendation please 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a second-hand car for 25 mile commute (busy roads) & longish runs. £4500 budget or thereabouts. High reliability is a must; high fuel economy...
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  Is my economy good? And when should I change my oil? 18 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive daily to work six miles and six return, as well as to shops at the weekend. My Polo 1.4 TDI consistently returns 42/44 mpg. Is this good, bad...
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  What is a pollen filter? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please oblige by explaining the importance of pollen filters? My garage has charged me £94 for replacing one installed in 2010. The car is a 2004...
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  Selling a car I inherited 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have inherited a Peugeot 206CC (2.0 petrol full immaculate leather) with a cherished plate and wish to sell it. The roof doesn't work, Peugeot says...
• any - used car market jordan 20 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  in the Jordan Times today is the New Car dealers/Agents protesting that the imported used car sales are taking 75% of the market due to 150% import duties and taxes on new cars.
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  First car? 5 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Of the cheap small cars around which is the most reliable? This will be for a 24 y/o with no no claims but some three years experience. We've been looking...
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  What's the UK market value of a 2008 Dodge Nitro? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am doctor who lives in Sri Lanka. I would like to know the value of a Dodge Nitro which was made in 2008 before I import it from UK. Can you kindly help...
• BMW Z3 2.8 Nikasil recognition 29 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  A friend has asked me to inspect and give an opinion on a BMW Z3 which he is interested in buying privately, and we are going to see it tonight. BMW's mechanicals are outside of my area of expertise, but we know it to be a personal import, and I note HJ's comments in car by car breakdown: "2.8s
• Celica cabriolet 4wheel steer - Spares ? 6 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Have been thinking about buying a celica cabriolet. I have noticed that all the earlier shape cars (91-94) seem to be Japan imports and all I've seen advertised have 4wheel steer. Is this steering mechanism reliable, and can be spares be sought easily ? Or are they more rouble than
• Dealer satisfaction list? 7 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, I need a replacement car as my 406 is dying. As I have had a life of poor reliability and even worse customer service, I am going to choose my next car VERY carefully. The 2 most important aspects of my new car will be reliability and customer service, whith customer service being the most
• how to?: importing classic car from USA 28 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Hiya I've been looking at various classic cars to buy for a long while and finally decided on a 1967 porsche. Afterlooking around in the UK, I decided...
• South African imports - strike looms! 27 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  BMW, Merc and VW are affected. Thousands of motor industry workers are protesting wage offers during a one-day strike on Monday. The strike coincides...
• Buying a left hand drive car over here to drive ov 28 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  We are about to move to France and I will be looking to buy a couple of local cars to replace our UK ones. However, it occured to me that it might be worthwhile to buy a used left-hand drive car in the UK as I understand they tend to be much cheaper. We could then import them into France. I have
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• 2014 Ford Focus zetec nav. auto, dual clutch - oil 28 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Is it important to use fully synthetic oil for oil top ups and what oil is recommended?
• subaru impreza clutch change??? 18 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  i need help or advice on removing the drives from the gearbox on my subaru 97, its a japeneese import(excuse the spellin) thanx btw it has to be done asap
• mk3 astra wishbones 14 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  would 2.litre model ,be the same as 1.6 16v auto.any idea as to price to pay? how important is it to use new bolts. any tips on this job would be kindly appreciated.
• Boat trailers: where to buy? 9 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Can anyone recommend a boat trailer supplier, preferably in the North of England or South of Scotland? Cost and immediate availability are most important considerations, many thanks for any replies