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• Any - Supermini/Small Car facelift? 8 May 2024 (Forum)
  Looking at supermini/small car that's  used and max 4 years old BUT a traditional ICE and sharing same facelift  as sister hybrid/EV models?. A lot of the manufacturers hiked prices as they only seemed to introduce hybrid even 4 years back. Thoughts?
• What was the price of car-when new 10 May 2023 (Forum)
  I’m thinking of buying a three year old car priced at around £25,000. How can I find out what was the original sale price when it first came on the market-new- in 2020. Is there an app/website guide that will tell me this ? Thanks
• A system which no one wanted - Keyless car systems 26 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  With thefts of cars gaining momentum from those with keyless systems I wonder what drove this new system which has , as far as I can see no advantages over old fashioned key systems and many disadvantages
• Leasing a not quite new car and pcp 20 May 2016 (Forum)
  I think I've found a 2 year old prestige car to lease with all the reversing cameras etc I want. It seems a good deal. £500 deposit Does anyone have any recommendations for the above ( ie companies or any tips)
• Rover 25 (1999 - 2005) - Oldest school of motoring car 20 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  What's the oldest school of motoring car you have seen lately? Don't mean Dad's old banger either! I saw a T-regd Rover 25 today in Dumfries
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1997 GLX Auto red - any good?? 7 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Thinking of buying one to replace my old car I have looked on the car by car section but couldnt see any info on automatics?? Ta noclue.com no need to shout
• car names 3 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Something i've just picked up from the Corrolla thread... anyone know the daftest name for a car........ or unlikely spin off when translated into another language for example, the old war story about the Pajero/Shogun............with Pajero apparently meaning a very rude word in Spanish
• Honda Servicing 29 May 2003 (Forum)
  In HJ's book and car-by-car breakdown, HJ says all Hondas should be serviced by the franchised dealers etc. For 3/4 year old Honda cars is this really necessary? Is the VTEC engine really that technical? I have a good local garage with experienced reliable mechanics who charge £45 an hour.
• Electric Cars 14 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Kind of a follow on from the pervious note (lpg). Two questions really; 1) What's the state of progress and usability of electric cars these days ? 2) Are they really better than other fuels when you include generating the electricity, making the battery, disposing of old batteries etc. etc
• Down the pub.................what car do you drive 3 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  I drive a Great Wall Voleex. That's going to be rather confusing. It looks to me like an old Yaris, with a facelift malfunction. http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/260203/  
• Tyre Width. 29 May 2005 (Forum)
  I run an old car which i've had a few years. It came with later alloy wheels. I'm considering returning the car to original wheels and tyres these are thinner (165 against 185) I expect to have less grip, anything else? Alfaboy.
• car insurance for your drivers 3 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  I am about to buy a 1994 Ford Fiesta for my an 18 year old daughter and am looking for an insurance company that can provide reasonably priced insurance cover for her. Please can you help?
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  Will old tyres invalidate my insurance? 5 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had tyres renewed by a mobile tyre fitter who told me that my front tyres (in road legal condition) would invalidate any future insurance claim...
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  At what age should tyres be replaced? 24 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I know that tyres are date stamped on the tyre wall but who is out there monitoring those age stampings other than ourselves? Is there a recommended age...
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  What's the best small automatic to replace my Fiat Panda? 17 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm reluctantly looking for a small automatic to replace my 11 year old Fiat Panda, I see Kia Picanto made your top 10 but not Fiesta or Corsa which I'm...
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  What family car is suitable for a dog and a new baby? 14 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter and son-in-law require a nearly new vehicle to accommodate a medium-size dog and a baby. They are badge conscious and have about £20,000 -...
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  Which economical petrol-engined hatchback do you recommend? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My sister aged 40 has just passed her driving test and needs a car to carry herself, her five-year-old daughter and her growing dog, so an estate or largish...
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  New Freelander or used Discovery? 3 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Not a terrible position to be in but I have the option of a new Freelander 2 XS as a company car (£270-80 per month tax at 40%) or a 5-6yr old Discovery...
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  EC tests and fuel economy 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm intrigued about real world economy and the rise of the so called eco models which do not seem to come close to their claimed figures. My five year...
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  Imports 7 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am replacing a 2003 Mondeo Ghia diesel estate with over eleven months MoT and 175,000 miles on the clock which has been an excellent car, owned by myself...