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  • What should I replace my ageing SEAT Leon FR with? 5 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Seat Leon FR thats 10 years old. What would be a good, reliable replacement? I specifically do not want my ventilation controls on the touchscreen.
  • Diesel to Hybrid SUV Choices 2 Sep 2021 (Forum)
    things and I have looked at: RAV4 Excel Hybrid CR-V EX Hybrid Both cars are under a year old so have taken most of the initial depreciation hit and are similar specs.  I'd be comfortable owning both of them given their reliability records but having never owned a hybrid before
  • What's the best battery charger? 9 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
    What is the best battery charger for a Honda Civic Tourer 1.8 petrol about four years old? My max budget is up to £100, however would prefer to source...
  • What new car should I replace my Peugeot 206 CC with? 23 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 15-year-old Peugeot 206 CC and want to replace it with a modern alternative, what should I look at?
  • Which small petrol hatchbacks have a sunroof and navigation? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I would like to buy a smallish petrol hatchback that has a sunroof and navigation, between 1 and 3 years old. What would you suggest?
  • Insight, Prius or Civic Hybrid? 4 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I can buy a Honda Civic hybrid for less money than an Insight and it appears to be better finished but you seem to say the Insight drives better. I can...
  • Volkswagen Golf V - Golf MkV - How long can I expect it to last? 17 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    Hi, Need a used car at around £5000 and although I was never looking at a Golf my local dealer has offered me a choice of 2. It's the right size for what we need but I had thought about getting a 3-4 year old Citroen C3 Picasso, instead of an 8 year old Golf. The two both have around 80k miles
  • Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 07 1.6 Windscreen washer sediment 21 Mar 2013 (Forum)
    also made it tricky to clean the stuff out. I've been playing with cars for over 40 years, and never had this problem before. I admit that over the years I have rarely added any washer additive, but why should I suddenly get this problem with a 2 year old car? In future I will try to remember to use
  • Honda Civic UK (2001 - 2005) - 2002 1.6 Gearbox Noise - Input shaft bearing? 18 Mar 2013 (Forum)
    , 45000 miles, has FSH and is just over 6 years old Do I need to get this sorted pronto or can I push it on a bit? (really skint at moment) Really gets my goat as I think a gearbox should realisitcally last the life of the car My 27 year old VW camper has done 105000 miles and is still on original 'box!!
  • Steering fault on my Mazda2? 8 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter has a 3 yr old Mazda2. For some time it has suffered a knocking in the steering at or near full lock. Mazda dealer has regreased steering column...
  • What economy from an old Mondeo auto? 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    How many miles per gallon would you expect an R reg Ford Mondeo Automatic to do? The car has been regularly serviced and looked after.
  • Need a small car for £6,000. What would you recommend? 6 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    What would you recommend in the small/mini class with good reliability/build quality to be used round town. Must have four doors. Budget about £6,000....
  • Replacing a Bongo 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    What would be a good replacement for my wife's Ford Freda (Bongo variant) with sliding doors, at least 7 full-size seats, but an improved ability to get...
  • Height adjustable passenger seats? 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Looking for a normal medium size car two to four years old with height adjustable passenger seat and enough roof height after adjusting, probably to the...
  • Buying a used 4x4 - is this a viable option? 31 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm after a car for pulling my touring caravan and have narrowed it down to either the Santa Fe or Vauxhall Frontera, both around 2003/4. What engine would...
  • I bought a Nissan Cube after reading your review, and am really pleased with it. 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I heeded you and, having read your review, bought a year-old Nissan Cube 1.6 Kaizen at £7,801. It is hugely practical, loaded with extras, comfortable...
  • Is it true that you can exceed the speed limit by 10 per cent plus 3mph? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Somebody told me yesterday that if you are caught speeding you are allowed 10 per cent over the limit plus 3mph because a car's speedo is not calibrated....
  • Transferring numberplate from an old vehicle 13 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I wish to sell a registration number from a motorcycle that has not been on the road for many years. How do I go about this?
  • Comfort zone 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My wife loves her Panda 1.1 Active. It is 5 years old and has been completely reliable, but the ride has become more jolty as the Dorset roads have deteriorated...
  • Best old diesel auto 4 Oct 2007 (Forum)
    Im getting closer to buying myself a car that is for my own enjoyment, about a month to go before I have the money I need. What I want is diesel ( suit my stedate driving style best plus no fiddling with additives ) and I want an auto. My budget is around £8-900 roughly. Id prefer a saloon
 

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