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  Why don't we see more LPG vehicles? 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I had a 3.2 Touareg converted to LPG about six months ago. Cardiff Autogas did a great job of lifting the rear floor so that the tank was covered and installing...
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  Giving a fig for dates 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been advised to write to you for some advice, my wife and I decided to purchase a Smart car during 2009 and wished to take advantage of the scrappage...
• Old Merc? 12 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  The itch to replace my Logan (now just coming up to three years old) with an older semi-classic estate is presenting itself again! I have spotted a 1988 Merc W124 at a local specialist, who I know through using them when I had my CLK. They know the car having serviced it, and it looks
• Old age Air-con lifespan 24 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I am fairly certain the air-con in my seven year old Mondeo has never been repaired/regassed at all since new, yet it still seems to working fairly effectively if not 100%. I rarely use it winter except to speed up screen de-misting, so it is not as if I have it running regularly outside
• Trading in car(s) questions 22 May 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All Need some advice. Father in law is getting a newish car from a dealer and my missus looks like getting his one - 4 year old C3 for x amount of money. Anyway - I was wondering - do dealers allow taking in cars part exchange that are not owned by the person buying the car from them
• How much cheaper can cars get ? 5 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Over the last few weeks at auction it struck me just how cheap good cars are these days (e.g 18 months old, low mileage Vectra's £6000-6500). With the never ending reductions on new car prices (check out HJ's news section) and low interest rates it would seem the knock on effect will be even
• Rust on Mid 1990 cars - which manufacturer is wors 29 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  the strength of the car? Crash tests are all well and good on new cars, but the average age of cars in Britain must be around five years ? most of us therefor drive cars 5 year olds and over? - So what of the crash worthiness of five year old cars?
• Rst on Mid 1990 cars - which manufacturer is worst 29 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  the strength of the car? Crash tests are all well and good on new cars, but the average age of cars in Britain must be around five years ? most of us therefor drive cars 5 year olds and over? - So what of the crash worthiness of five year old cars?
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  Why do you say that modern cars have a 7-year lifespan? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  You state that a car is designed to last a maximum of seven years. If this is the case how do you explain the huge number of cars on the road that are...
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  Which old car? 5 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to keep a car at my parents, it will be used once a month and kept off road but not garaged. I have a Golf mk2 1988 1.6 cl 32k miles which is...
• Any - Old jack as bead breaker 6 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  Long time since I last did this, and when I did IIRC driving onto the tyre or using the heel of a bottle jack under the car worked OK.  Not any more. Just slip off. I might have lost the knack.  I suspect my old (Girling) tyre levers were better than my current ones too
• Peugoet 306 TD 1.9 - Bottom Hose 6 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  as the new but i no longer have the old hose. Could anyone help please as i am quickly loosing patience with this car!! 
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  Should I buy a five year old car that has had five previous keepers? 20 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I know that five keepers in five years is quite a lot and certainly more than average. But should this put me off buying a used BMW 535d?
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  Which cars have a low boot lip and enough space for a big old dog? 25 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a big dog (a 10-stone Leonberger) and we're expecting it to have rear leg problems in later life. I'm looking for a reliable car with a low boot...
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  Rover 25 SRS light 2 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 86 years old mum has a 2005 Rover 25 1.4 Impression with 22500 miles and in great condition. However, the SRS light stays on all the time and the handbook...
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  £15k company car - what do you suggest? 6 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've got £15k to spend on a company car which must be a diesel, not older than 2 years old and no bigger than 2.0-litre litre. Will cover around 25,000...
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  Need a small car but dislike the new Fiesta - any recommendations? 1 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I have had several Ford Fiestas over the years and are now ready to change our present one which is nine years old. However, we don’t like...
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  Honds CR-V failed head gasket 27 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a three-month old ex-demonstrator Honda CR-V in 2004 from a main dealer. Since then, I have had it serviced every year at the main dealer and...
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  Buying a nearly new car - which would you recommend? 15 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a one year old (or newer) car. I have up to £15,000 to spend and want a decent specification for my money. I have short listed the Mazda...
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  What 3 or 4 year old car for high mileages? 12 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my 04 plate Fiesta as my job now involves a commute of 500 miles a week. I need a reliable, economical and comfortable hatchback, as...