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• Used car warranties - worthwhile? 5 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I am looking at a 3 year old car (Picasso) from a small trader - what are my 'rights' under the sale of goods act if there is a major fault? Should I buy a warranty? If so, which one? Or can I rely on consumer protection law? Thanks for your comments
• How long to charge a battery? 10 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Assuming a 'modern' car - a few years old, how long (or how many miles) does it take to charge the battery after you've started the car? Lets assume the car is in good condition, and it takes no more than 1 to 2 seconds for the engine to 'catch' after turning the key.
• Tipp Ex on car body 25 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone got any idea how to remove Tipp Ex from car bodywork? A schoolkid thought it funny to pour it down my friend's rear wing of his metallic Mondeo (M Reg). You'll be glad to know he was caught and handed over to the police (12 year old)
• first time buyer in UK-pitfalls- help 16 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Returning to UK and am buying first car in UK. I am thinking of buying a 2 year old car from a car supermarket. I need help as to what are the pitfalls to lookout for and what are the "must do's" during the process of buying from these outlets.
• Cheapest new car offer ?? 18 May 2001 (Forum)
  Hello All A pal's daughter wants a new car rather than an old banger. Can anyone tell me where the cheapest current offers are? Any make will do. MotorPoint in Derby have some Saxo & Corsa's at just under £6,ooo. Any others? Thanks Martin
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  Need a £15k car with high seating position, automatic gearbox and petrol engine 25 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We are both in our 70s with some knee and hip issues but generally quite mobile. My wife has a Suzuki Splash which she is happy with but I find it too...
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  Mazda 6 airbag recall 5 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I recently took my 2002 Mazda 6 to the local dealer in response to a safety recall notice concerning the passenger airbag - console airbag light on and...
• used cars - Spare keys and documents/handooks 23 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Went to a main dealer today to look at a low mileage demo, 2161 miles, 11 months old...and 2nd keys and documentation/service records  locked away... Is it because of people nicking the service books and handbooks.
• Calcium battery in a car that doesn't need one? 21 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I have a '99 Focus that uses a calcium battery. Would there be any issues in putting the old calcium battery from this into another older vehicle that uses a standard lead acid battery, specifically a Toyota Carina?
• When Britain was Great 26 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  This is an old ad I know, but what a thoroughly great car! http://www.motorbase.com/classifieds/viewstock.ehtml?id=131084536; I know they blow up every 5 mins & rust like the clappers etc., etc., but I know these cars and they are great - still are IMO.
• Which best - Diesel or Petrol Auto? 12 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Although I have owned Diesel cars for many years I have only driven Petrol autos. Any preferences out there? My next car may be a Kia seed or Hyundai i30 Diesel Auto.
• Citroen ZX/Pug 306 23 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Just out of interest, how are these cars related? I'm told they are pretty much the same car. I am to be given my mum's old 1.9D ZX. 122k on an M plate. I know the engines are the same 1905cc XUD lumps.
• Motoring Mags 21 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Sorry if this an old subject, but are ALL motoring writers obsessing on exotica these days? With one notable exception (Car Mechanics) most mags seem uninterested in average cars and are therefore, as far as I am concerned, a total waste of space. Or am I just getting (even) older?
• Pug 205 automatic 8 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Has anyone any experience of the automatic gearbox on these cars? My brother has an automatic only license and has driven old Micras up until now but has been offered a 1988 205. Am I right to be a bit wary of these cars? Thanks
• more miles or less miles? 1 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Is it a good idea to buy a 13,000 mile 4 year old Corolla. I've heard it's better to buy a higer mileage car (given that both cars are the same age) than a low one. Not sure of the reasoning behind this tho'.
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  What are our options for luxury petrol SUVs? 21 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I (76 years and 78 years old respectively) have bought new or nearly new demonstrators for the past 20 years, selling them when they reach...
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  Best estate car to fit fishing gear in? 20 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I need a small van or estate car to put my fishing gear in. It will not do more than 1,000 miles a year. I do not want to spend more £2,500 on it but need...
• Used car advice - Budget 5K 30 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  on an average 10000 miles a year. I had real bad experience with my previous car from a dealer which was my first car so I get worried.  So far I had seen Skoda Octavia, Mondeo, Insignia..They all have done over 70K miles and atleast 5 years old for the budget I am looking at also Audi A3 most
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  Best low insurance car for a teenager? 6 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for the best Group 1 insurance car for my 19 year old grand daughter. It must have five doors and a petrol engine with a manual gearbox. Journeys...
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  Damaged seats - can I claim against the warranty? 13 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an 18 month old SEAT Leon X-Perience with 15,000 mile son the clock. Recently the stitching in the seats has started to come apart. The warranty...