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• The cheapest way to own and run a family car 24 May 2017 (Forum)
    An analytical friend disclosed to me ( you know--the way they do!) that the cheapest car ownership is to buy a three/four year old car car, keep it for 8 or so years then sell it for peanuts., He says he stops servicing it after 5 years of his ownerwship,  years ,( apart from
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  Buying an old car with low mileage - what should I look out for? 23 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Mercedes-Benz SL280 as future classic. There are some low mileage ones around, but can low mileage be an issue?
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  Buying a used, low mileage car - any pitfalls? 3 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering changing my 2010 Lexus for a 2012 IS250. Price is £17,975 and mileage is 2881. Is this a good deal?
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  What used small car? 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My fiance is looking to buy a smallish used car for a maximum of £4K. It must be able to accommodate a push chair as she is currently expecting. She insists...
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  What car £3000 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend me a car for around £3000 please? I want something that is cheap to insure and tax, and is decent on fuel but won’t cost a lot to maintain....
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  First car for a taller person - any thoughts? 31 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Buying a first car for a 17 year old who is 6 foot 7 inches. Any ideas for head/leg room and low insurance?
• any - ANPR checks 27 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  , and apparently there were some 3-4 year old cars in the mix, not exactly old bangers!
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  Which family car for camping trips for under £10,000? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a decent car for a family with a three-year-old who like camping? Not too expensive to run and under £10,000.
• Vauxhall Vectra B - faulty new parts 4 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Hi purchased wheel bearings from a car part seller,lasted 4 months,wheel seized up M25 lucky on inside lane,fortune to put car right,&towing fees,bearings new put on 4 other cars all needed renewing after 8 months.told supplier about my exsperiance said bring old ones in i will replace them
• Honda Legend (2006 - ) - Suggestions for a car to spoil myself with 30 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  I've been looking at replacing my sensible family car with a 2 year old (or thereabouts) luxury car - its my version of a 40year old sports car but I'm too sensible for my own good - I've looked at all of the obvious things and am starting to scratch my head - I've got £20k to spend but can push
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  Which executive car has the lowest motorway road noise? 29 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me which executive car is the quietest to be in when cruising on the motorway?
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  Buying a used family SUV/estate - what would you recommend? 1 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a workhorse estate/suv that can handle 18,00 miles a year for five years, for around £16,000. At this budget I think I'm probably looking...
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  Fabia or other? 16 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My elderly Honda Accord has just passed its MOT, and I think now is the time to get rid, hoping that the 12 month MOT will help resale value! I am currently...
• Cars for tall families 24 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  30mpg was getting expensive to run, but I dearly loved the car. The Accord seemed a decent enough compromise, more room and more frugal without losing out too much on the driveability sense. 9 months on, with a 5 month old baby in tow I'm beginning to wonder if the Accord - particularly in saloon form
• Mercedes saga 3 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  battery useless as would not hold charge as well as faulty fuel relay. Dealer advised replacement of battery but would provide free fuel relay (Funny ???) Agreed despite misgivings on diagnosis and asked for old battery. Advised car would be ready 4.00pm. Unable to pick up so agreed would pick up 8.30 am
• Annual European Breakdown Cover 29 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I have just renewed my annual European Breakdown cover with WorldWide Travel Insurance Services Ltd. , but it's a Green Flag Policy - yes, good old Green Flag and I couldn't find anything wrong with it at £69 - bargain.. £69 is the cost for a whole year (max 45 days any one trip) for a car less
• Oxford to Oxford in a Morris Oxford. 26 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  On the 5th May 2004, Tim Nicholson and Joanne Bowlt, set off from Oxford, England, to drive to Oxford, New Zealand, in a fifty year old Morris Oxford. Our local news channel (Central News) reported that the round trip has now been completed and the car never once broke down. Not bad for a 50 yr
• Van hire... 6 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, does anyone know of anywhere in the Southampton area that will hire a Transit type van to a 21yr old? I know its cheeky, but im at work and cant surf the net all day searching - though a quick look and most places only hire to over 23 yr olds (easy car/Budget etc) I only need it for a day
• Modern styling ? 21 May 2003 (Forum)
  cars now and usually find I prefer the styling of the older models. Is it just me getting old and boring or do others share my views ?
• Buying at auction 29 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  I am thinking about buying an Ex Daily Rental Ford Focus 1.6/1.8 Zetec at auction next week. I visited a similar auction in September and these cars were selling for between £7750 - £8300 (between 6 months to a year old). Anybody got any idea of what sort of price should I be looking to pay