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  • Slow Starting Honda Civic - Spark Plugs? 28 Feb 2006 (Forum)
    Hi I've got a 6yr old 35K Mile 1.4 Civic and I've noticed that it takes 5 turns of the engine before she starts up, at all times. Now normally I wouldn?t care but as my neighbour has the same model car which is a year newer and it starts on the 2nd turn of the engine...?? I put a new Honda
  • Clutch issues on old Nissan Sunny 15 Jul 2002 (Forum)
    Hi, I have an old (H-plate) Sunny which has been going great for around 10000 miles since I bought it for a few hundred quid last year but recently I've become a bit concerned about the clutch. * It only bites with about an inch or two travel left on the pedal * It seems to be pretty much
  • How much is my Renault Sport Clio worth? 22 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I have the above car which is in fairly good nick, it's 23 years old and ULEZ friendly, how much would I expect to get for it if sold privately?
  • The mpg on my car's dash differs from my own fuel consumption calculations - is this unusual? 5 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Jaguar XE, nearly two years old, which averages around 39mpg on the computer set for long periods. 2000 miles ago I decided to check real mpg...
  • renault megane, gear linkage play 13 May 2017 (Forum)
    Hello,  I have recently had nearly a thousand pounds of work done on my old renault megane. Seems crazy on such an old car, but i tested many new cars and could not get to grips with them. Apparently people hate driving the older meganes due to heavy clutches etc, but i guess i must
  • How do I know if my 2015 BMW Touring is towbar prepared? 28 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    How do I know if my 2015 BMW Touring is towbar prepared?
  • Ford Focus - Buying first car under £1000 26 Nov 2015 (Forum)
    a couple 100 more if current ebay sales go well. Feel ive done a reasonable  amount of research online and dont have anyone close to me who is particually knowledgeable with cars, so maybe you can help. Currently looking at; more than10years old 1.3 endura engined Fiesta's
  • Bought a car for £1000 and the gearbox has died - what are my rights? 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a a Fiat Stilo from a dealer about a month ago for a £1000. However, the gearbox has now packed up. Can you please tell me what my rights are...
  • How can I replace the rear window on my Audi Cabriolet 18 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Can the rear window of a 20 year old Audi Cabriolet E be replaced without a whole new hood being bought?
  • All That JAZZ - nice to know 4 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    Songs of praise My wife bought her Honda Jazz CVT-7 six years ago, when it was 12 months old. It has been an excellent car
  • Suggested replacement for my automatic Paugot 307 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I need to replace a nine-year old automatic Peugeot 307 estate with a smaller automatic car that takes a dog crate. It must have good vision and an upright...
  • What small car for long economical runs? 23 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    What small/ medium 3 year old car/ mpv will achieve 30 mph per 1000 rpm in top gear? Anything from Ford Ka to Focus in size.
  • When do I service my car? 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a VRS 2011 coming upto 12 mnths old. I was told it's two years before first service - manual says 12mnths or 12000 miles -I've only done 2500. What's...
  • Which small automatic car for a 91-year-old driver? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am 91 years of age and drive approximately 8000 miles per year. I run a Volvo V50 Automatic but am considering downsizing to a small, quality car that...
  • Tyre noise on Alfa Giulietta 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have just swapped an Alfa Giullietta MultAir on 18 inch wheels (Pirelli P Zero 225/40) for a 140 jtdm on 17-inch wheels (Bridgestone Turanza ER300 225/45)...
  • Can you recommend a safe, economical automatic car with high seats and easy access? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I are looking to change our Subaru Forester for a smaller car. We are both in our 70's so our criteria are: Safety and economy; comfortable...
  • Automatic with a chain cam engine 16 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a car with a chain-driven camshaft engine and auto gear box (preferably with torque converter). Recently when driving longer distances...
  • Buying a modern classic 8 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I've come into some money and want to buy a great used car, but I hate depreciation. What cars would you recommend that are less than 10 years old,...
  • Tyre roar 2 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My Skoda with 40,000 miles went for a service. They rotated the tyres, moved the front to the back and vice versa. Since then the car drones, it reminds...
  • Honda Civic - Input Bearing 17 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    Yes my car also has a failing input bearing car is just over five years old (late 2004 executive model) with 75k miles. Honda says it’s not a common problem, car out of warranty, high mileage and refuse to comment on this forum
 

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