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• Any - Learner's first car 31 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  M-M junior is now 19 and wanting to learn to drive. He'll soon be applying for his provisional licence, has been looking at cars, insurance quotes etc. and is seeking for some sound advice on what sort of car would best suit his needs and his pocket. His budget
• volvo s60 ( old model ) - looking at a new car 2 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  in the south east ( with the twice yearly drive to scotland ,(  home )  i test drove the new volvo s60 d3 , loved the car an everything about it , but the boot is small !  it got me thinking of the old s60 2.4, an the d5 . would that be a good buy ( boot larger ,not much
• any - Car Tax 23 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  If we p/x our car for a newer one at a dealership can we remove the tax from our old car and reclaim it,we would have to buy tax for the new one and we have only just renewed it.
• Largest High Mileage Car? 2 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Is there a record for a car with the highest mileage on? Also what is the highest mileage car you have ever seen for sale? I once saw a Skoda Octavia TDI with 420k on the clock for sale. Probably an old taxi.
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  Could I buy a new car with a scrappage discount, then sell it on for a profit? 8 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to get rid of my 18 year old Renault Clio. If I hadn’t coincidentally just been offered a much younger version for free, I would have looked...
• second hand car problem 9 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Hi Guys I bought a second hand Rav4 from a small independent garage in Essex on the 10th of February. I paid 8k for the car, and gave him my old Rav4 for 2k in part ex. Two days after buying the car the engine management light came on, so I called the RAC, who said it was a problem
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  Can you recommend a good small car with a high driving position? 10 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I will be selling my Vauxhall Zafira and would like to buy a smaller car. I'm looking for a reliable petrol car that's automatic and one that would have...
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  How do we arrange transfer of ownership of a car which my nephew will learn to drive in? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My mother-in-law is gifting her 12-year-old Yaris 1.0 to my 23-year-old nephew with no driving experience. She has also recently moved house so need to...
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  Good valeo 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Following your warning to get the type of radiator checked on older models (mine is a 270CDi estate, March 04) my dealer gave me the dreaded news that...
• Vauxhall Corsa - Opinion please 21 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  A friend told me this car is for chavs, not a 61 year old woman. What do you think? Thinking of buying this car and don't want to be ridiculed. Tia
• Friends Reunited for cars ??? 12 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  could be a good idea for some body? i would really like to know what happened to my old MGB GT and if its still nipping around the streets of England
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  used car warranty 8 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an almost three-year-old used car from a main dealer. By law, what is the minimum warranty they must give? The car is three months off being...
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  Buying a Lexus GS - hybrid or non-hybrid? 6 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at changing my 10 year old Lexus IS and am considering the GS range at 3-4 years old. Choice being GS450H, GS250 or GS300H. Question is, do...
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - A question for Screwloose & other 'old-time' mechs 15 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Hi there, long time lurker etc etc. I've been flipping back, reading through some old posts, in both the General Discussion and Technical rooms, and I've got a question for Screwloose and any other mechanics who predate the era of pervasive engine management systems. My own car-owning history
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  Tyred out 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2003 Ford Mondeo Ghia Estate 2.0 TDCi (130). The car has run very well since I acquired it when 12 months old. Last year I hit a pothole that resulted...
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  Do garages try to sell unnecessary extras when you go for a service? 27 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I recently took my 2015 Ford Fiesta auto (12,000 miles) for its three-year service at our local Ford dealer. We had agreed a price for the service and...
• Learners buying brand new cars - why? 15 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  think I am very lucky to have a car which don't tend my finances, yes insurance is £50 a month and I spend around £50 a month on repairs but a new car would cost me at least £200 a month. My dad just keeps going on about how I am spoilt with my 10 year old car because his first car only ran on 3
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  Buying an economical runabout for £5000 30 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I inquired almost five years ago about what car (second hand so someone else had taken the depreciation hit) to buy for an £8,000 budget I was interested...
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  I was sold a new battery when the fault was actually a failed alternator - can I get a refund for the battery? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The 2-year-old battery in my Vauxhall Astra 2.2 Coupe failed to start the car during the recent spate of cold weather. After recharging it, it again failed...
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  What's the cheapest car to insure for for my son and his wife returning to the UK from abroad? 26 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son (48) and his German wife (56) are returning to the UK from Canada. I understand most insurance costs do not recognise NCB obtained from abroad....