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• Toyota Avensis (2003 - 2008) - 2.2d4d fuel consumption. 1 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  tell me these faults are not common as I have had a 2ltr turbo diesel carina from new and it is now 11 years old and I am wondering if I have done the right thing buying this car. PS I have got it booked in on Monday at the dealers. also the windscreen has what the wife describes as what look like
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  Can you suggest a reliable family car replacement for our 15 year old Honda Jazz? 30 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking to replace a 15 year old Honda Jazz - which we bought on your recommendation and it has been perfect for us. But, sadly, it will need a lot...
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  Should BMW pay for timing chain tensioner failure? 11 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 09 plate 74,000 mile BMW 118i has just been diagnosed as needing a new engine by BMW Maidenhead as a result of the timing chain tensioner failing and...
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  Why does the passenger side footwell of my car keep getting damp? 27 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have damp on the floor of the passenger side of my ten year old Volkwagen Passat. Where is this likely to be coming from?
• Peugeot 3008 1.6 Hdi sport - Airbag or Seat belt pretensioner faulty 12 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  Hi I have a Peugeot 3008 2011 1.6 HDI SPORT I have had a problem with the air bag light coming on and off sometimes could drive for 30 minutes and it comes on or it could be when the heaters are on full. I have changed my car battery has the old one was very low on voltage and thought
• Golf TDI Blue Motion 2 litre - Golf TDI MK7 2016 - Good car or steer clear? 3 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  I'm looking to buy a car for around £12,000. My old man is getting rid of a Golf MK7 (12,000 miles) 2016 Blue motion 1.9 TDI. The question is - do I buy it know it's been well looked-after and for a bagain price etc or go for something else? Mainly use it for my work
• Merc vs BMW vs VAG reliability 19 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  is the tioming chain issue. I want to purchase a car which will be 3 years old.  I want to keep it for 5-6 years if possible so need the most reliable diesel engine.  I am aware of VAG's PD engines but the rest of the car will be too old so it's a no go area really. Another car I would
• BMW 3 Series Coupe - Used car for 3000-3500 for doing 450mi+ a week in 31 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  I am turning into a grown-up and need a reliable car to replace my beaten old Fiesta. I need to know the following: 1) Petrol or diesel 2)Very well sorted E36 or slightly higher mileage E46 3)E36 318 IS or E46 318 CI (maybe 16v in budget) or a 318/320/325D 4)Forget
• Licence entitlement after a re-test 3 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  I was ordered to re-take my driving test after after a ban, as an extended test My licence was an old paper one and clean for 30 years.  No points, just ban. I have (had) full car and bike entitlements, both passed around 1978. I know I have to do the theory
• Hyundai i30 (2007 - ) - I30 1.6CRDi Hatch Premium spec- buying 4 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Swmbo came home to say i must buy her an I30. It's 18 months old. It's got 10k miles on the clock and in black with black leather. the dealer wants 12500 for it but looking at hyundai used cars from their website the premium specs come in between £10.5k upto £14k for the same spec and roughly
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - Replacing Ye Olde Polo 15 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all. I'm looking to replace our 1997 1.4CL Polo. The Polo has done is 52,000 miles - mainly used for lots of short journeys around town. The Polo is our 2nd car and only does c. 3,000 miles a year. We're looking for a youngish car that is ok for these journeys but can cope with the odd
• Nissan Micra (2003 - 2010) - Prices on 1.2 SE - two to four years old ? 13 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  A little web searching has brought me here. I'm no way a car expert, but when it's buying time I usually do a lot of searching for best deals. I'm currently looking for a Micra 1.2 SE (or similar), 04, 05, 06 with low miles and want to buy at auction. I've found a few outlets that have a regular
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - AWD -Chance to buy a neighbour's car 28 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Neighbour is buying a new Mazda CX7 and has for sale his 4 yr old Mazda 6 Sport4 - AWD 2.3 automatic estate car with 20K mls. They are almost as rare as hen's teeth - does any BR have one / had experience of in the past. If you have the TS2 model this must be similar apart from the 4WD - what
• Legroom for lanky people?? 14 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I'm looking for advice on which smallish cars (1.2 to 1.4 litre) for under a grand, around 10 years old or more years old offer a good bit of legroom for someone who is 6ft 5 and very long in the legs. The only car I know for sure which I drove years ago was a Vauxhall Corsa although it might have
• Selling an unroadworthy vehicle 22 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  it to them on a trailer/transporter.' I love the idea of little old lady who is selling her old car prohibiting the Arfur Daley character from driving it off, after he has given her the cash & collected the keys. What world do these people live in?
• Polo 1.0 with the DSG box 20 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  it, not forgetting the reliability concerns after a couple of years. Reading the forums, it seems to be a common gripe. Overall, it seems a fine car, and made our 10 year old Civic and 12 year old Focus distinctly old hat! 
• Skoda Fabia 6 months on 6 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Seems hard to believe its 6 months since we bought it. To recap it was 18 months old, low miles and the top spec 1.0 TSI 110 SEL with some options. Paid £9000 plus the 11 and a bit year old Focus. What is there to say, very little really. Had the included service just over 2 weeks
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  Where can my friend sell his classic MGB GT? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  An old friend has an Anniversary Edition MGB GT in his garage which he would like to sell. Can you advise me where and how we could obtain the best value...
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  Should I have my Ford Fiesta's cam belt changed at its next service? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Ford Fiesta 1.25 and have driven just under 55,000 miles. The car's booked in for the 60,000 mile service at the end of this month, but I was hoping...
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  How should three children be safely seated in an MPV? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Our daughter is bringing her five-year-old, three-year-old and nine-month-old children over from Australia for a month. Do we need an MPV for the three...