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• Kia Ceed 3 - Dual Clutch Transmission review 22 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  . Overall the car shifts gears as expected from an auto. Can't comment on long term reliability but I have the 7-yr warranty if things go wrong. Although I bought a year old car, being approved used, Kia bundled full 7-yr warranty from the date collected. There is a button for ECO mode which
• Mazda Mazda 5 7-str (2005 - 2010) - Mini-test of facelift Mazda 5 4 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  , performance, refinement and economy. The facelift Mazda has minor revisions to the dashboard and bumpers. The main difference is the additional of a five speed autobox instead of a four speed. (In the UK, the old model had no automatic and I think held up sales). The car we had over the Christmas break
• Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 - Premium Unleaded Fuel 2 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Dont Overlook Possible Savings on Fuel!!!! Purchased a Used Corsa 1.2 from a Dealer 7 months ago, 5 Yrs old, 25k on the clock.  In the first 6 months of having the car the most i got out of a Tank was 260 miles, all around Town Driving. I thought this was pretty rubbish for a small
• Kiev car life 18 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Thought I would finally write something with a 'local flavour' Just enjoying a post lunchtime cigarette, on the office balcony and lo and behold 5 tow away trucks pulled up across the road - ensueing flurry of car owners saw all but one remonstrate succesfully (exchange of folding noticed) and one
• Car crime 16 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  We had our personal first episode of car crime in High Peak today.  When I went out to the car I found that I'd carelessly omitted to lock it last night.  When I opened it I saw that the collection of old petrol receipts that I keep in the cupholder
• Cars still made in the UK 19 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Somebody said in another forum and there are no cars made in the UK anymore. To show how wrong they are I have complied this list from the top of my head. Nissan - Sunderland- One of the largest factories in the europe and ofren described as the most efficient car factory in thr world. Could
• Nissan Almera it is. Internet purchase? 19 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Hello again all, Have been out in the cars for a spot of test driving following my earlier thread: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?f=2&t=25310. Basically, the Nissan Almera has won hands down. Sure, it\'s an old-man car which a 25 and 22 year old really shouldn\'t be considering
• Renault Clio 1.5 dci - Clio alternator 23 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  I have my Clio booked in to have the alternator changed next week. I'm trying to find a recon unit. The garage told me I need the part number from the old one as there are several possibilities, however Autodoc online found me an alternator after asking for the car's VIN. Should I trust Autodoc
• Child safety - Hanging out the window... 11 May 2022 (Forum)
  Sunday, driving to the Gym, and at the first roundabout saw what looked like a 6 year old standing on the back seat with head and shoulders out of the car. behind daddy who was driving. At the next roundabout, pulled alongside and politely informed driver that his child was in danger.. 40
• Loveley day out - RAF Museum Hendon 15 Dec 2021 (Forum)
  Had a great day out at Hendon yesterday visiting the RAF museum. Walking around the Lancaster, and the Avro Vulcan was a joy, and seeing in the flesh the various smaller planes that feature in some of the books i have been reading over the years was intersesting too. a few old cars
• Toyota Verso - Toyota Service 12 Dec 2021 (Forum)
  Er indoors Toyota Verso 1.6 diesel is due a minor service. I normally have it done at a Toyota specialist, however I am aware the main dealer now gives a rolling warranty if serviced by them. Cost with the dealer is £190 versus around £115 with the Indy. So is it worth the extra? The car has 66k
• Ford Fiesta 2012 - Retro-fit Parking sensors advice please 4 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  Following a good friends' unfortunate incident involving a car park bollard, I'd be obliged if any members of the Forum could either: Recommend a good Auto Electrician in or near Bingley, West Yorkshire, who will supply and fit Parking Sensors to a 9 year old Fiesta 1.0 Zetec
• Toyota Yaris Mk 1 - Best cheap small hatchback 25 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  Just off to pick up DIL s Yaris auto after an mot and service. Its 22 years old and a Mk 1 built in Japan and it passed ok apart from a replacement wiper blade. These early examples are really amazing and must set the standard for a cheap sub £1000 first car. Even HJ
• Any - PAS fluid - change? 20 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  I can't find any suggestion that routine maintenance should include changing PAS fluid.  My Pug 306 is now 25 years old, and I'm sure auto-transmission fluid (the same stuff) would have been replaced during that time.  I doubt that will have happened to this car, though it has been
• Honestjohn’s Motoring Agony Column 08-02-2020 Part 2 15 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  “Scrubbers” The cure for crabbing C43’s is switch to 18” wheels. MB paid for mine when I complained about the behaviour of the car on 19s. They provided the alternate fitment MB wheels and tyres FOC. I still have them as the new owner of my 3yr old C43 preferred the look of the original fit 19’s
• KIA Venga 2 1.4 petrol manual - 9 months on 6000 miles 30 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  This might be the most boring and nicest update at the same time. Car absolutely faultless.  Bags of room, comfortable and excellent driving position. Fuel economy acceptable. doing house renovation has carried 8 foot fence posts, lots of bags of post mix. taking the old flooring
• Fiat Croma - Child seat 10 May 2016 (Forum)
  My wife wants to take her 28 months old great-niece somewhere, and is going to borrow a proper child seat with which to carry her. I said that although the proper car seat is a good idea, she could probably use the pull down section in the centre of the rear seat, which has its own seat belt. Good
• Seats for five tall adults 9 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  I need an economical car for a 40 mile daily commute that will on occasion accommodate my wife and three tall teenagers - Possibly even for European holidays? Currently we use a Fiat Panda, mainly for my commute, and a Honda Shuttle (old but good) for the family. I am thinking of a Honda Civic
• Vauxhall Astra - exhaust emission / engine warning light 3 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  I just got in my car to drive and it seemed to shudder whilst driving then I noticedthe warning light on. I had only driven for a minute so just went back home. Any idea what it could be? it's nearly 8 years old but is regularly serviced. the last service was 3 months ago. it's done about 55k
• Audi A3 2 lt S line - Audi A3 servicing 28 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  Hi looking at buying the above car with 50k miles on it 4 yrs old - 2011 model noticed it's only had 2 services to date ( one Audi dealer the other an independant ) Wondered what's the service schedule/intervals?? I'd have expected more services in the book. Thought I'd ask gauge opinion before