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• ZAFIRA 1.6 OR 1.8 17 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  considering buying one of these from an import supermarket - HJ highlights a fairly low rating on customer survey for reliability. Any good or bad experiences out there ? has the 1.6 got enough poke for day to day running around or will my wife be better with a 1.8 ?
• Which Compact Family Estate? 23 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  am inclined to buy the 2011-2012 Volvo V50 2.0 ltr Petrol (Japan imported). I like the shape of the vehicle; very sharp and classic; the interior is good, the Infotainment system is excellent,  it comes with heated leather seats and a sunroof, and it is spotless, like most Japanese import
• Will we turn into Cuba? 11 Jun 2024 (Forum)
  Cubans had a ban on importing cars and so were obliged to run their old models for years. The streets are full of old American cars, with a lower supply of ice cars over here will our motorists adopt a similar approach and hang on to their vehicles for a very long time?
• Toyota Estima 29 May 2023 (Forum)
  imported Previa.
• Honda. - Honda to close Swindon plant in 2022. 24 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  Honda have just announced that their Swindon plant will close in 2022. A consequence of the recent trade deal signed between Japan and the EU where Japanese imports into the EU will become tariff free perhaps? Or something else maybe?      
• Bombardier aircraft deal 17 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  It seems that the Americans want to impose a 219% import tariff on the planes that a US airline wants to buy. I seem to remember in the brexit debate that  the US was going to be a great trading partner for us and we would be first in the queue for a deal. Is this the sort of deal we were
• Winter tyes and emergency vehicles 11 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Simple question. Does anyone know whether the emergency vehicles and police cars in the UK are ever fitted with winter tyres? If not one would ask why, given that it seems important for these people above all to be able to get where they need to be in safety. Ian
• Buying a diesel car 21 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  If you were to buy a diesel car with a budget of £2500 to £3000 which one would you pick from these 3 and why? Mazda 626, VW Bora and Seat Toledo. Reliability and running costs are the most important factors. Looks and badge don't matter at all. Thanks!
• changing auto fluid - VW Vento 26 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Have got so fed up with VW garages I have changed my vento auto fluid by syphoning out and replacing about 3 litres of atf. I didn\'t change the filter.How important is an auto gearbox filter ?
• Mitsubishi batteries 15 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  A neighbour of mine has a Pajero import from Japan. he was telling me today that it has two 12 volt batteries under the bonnet but dosn't understand why. He has had the Shogun before but this only had the one battery. Anyone tell me why!! alvin
• South African Cars 24 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  Can the South African based back roomers tell me which of the Japanese brands build in South Africa?Im thinking of the pick-up trucks which look pretty good value with the current Rand/Pound exchange and am tempted to import one to the UK.
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  Importing an American car into the UK - can I make a profit? 7 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a Brit who's lived in the US for the last seven years. We are relocating next year to the UK and can bring two cars tax free - one for me and one for...
• VAG 1.4 petrol - How important is oil viscosity? 1 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  I am having my Golf serviced at my indie after three years of main dealer servicing. It’s on fixed mileage servicing but he proposed using 0w20...
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  Can you recommend a spacious car? 3 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at changing car, I do around 6,000 miles a year and I'm not a small bloke so I need something with a bit of room. I am looking for something...
• Help! Small car for city + motorway miles for £6K? 3 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  on what’s most important to look for (is age more important than mileage?).
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  Is a ten year old pick-up truck worth buying? 27 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Is a secondhand 2010 Mitsubishi L200 worth buying?
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  What's the best family estate or SUV for £7000? 4 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Can you help with advice on a family car - preferably an estate or SUV for around £7k? Safety and reliability are more important than gadgets.
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  Need a small hatchback with high ground clearance 15 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a small hatchback with high ground clearance and room for the dog in the boot. Long-term reliability is very important and it must be...
• n/a - Importance and value of diagnosis and experience 19 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Just successfully completed a fix to my central-heating Combi boiler.  After many years reliable running, I noticed very high readings on the pressure...
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  Why does my car have two registration dates? 12 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a used Ford Mondeo (2006) and on the logbook the first registration is 07/03/2006, while the the first UK registration is 24/11/2006....