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  Kiddies car 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Our 17-year-old son is learning to drive. Can you recommend a good second hand manual car with a budget of about £4k? He wants something with credibility,...
• What % of your income would you spend on a car? 29 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Clearing away some very old papers, I found the receipt for the first car I ever bought. What it was, how much it cost and when I bought it don't really matter. What does matter is that it cost just over 10% of my then annual income. I've tried to recall subsequent purchases and income and reckon
• Any - Torque Conveter Autos 20 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  I'm helping a relative look for a newer car and one of their main requirements is to have a torque converter automatic. Taking the following into account what cars should be considered.:- Budget: £8,000 Age: Up to 3 years old Size: Nissan Note/Ford Focus Size Engine Size 1.6 Thanks
• Automotive Pairs 23 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  While walking around my local area I have noticed a few two-car families where the two cars are virtually identical. One has two black Honda CRVs. Another has two Renault Scenics of similar vintage. Have they found the perfect car for their needs or do they just lack imagination?
• What's so special about Ipod compatibility in cars 7 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Well, call me old fashioned, but I fail to see why so many magazines list ipod compatibility along with ABS/airbags/AC etc. How does non-ipod compatible car becomes less attractive than a compatible one?
• Anyone else notice ? 23 May 2003 (Forum)
  Really sad I know but has anyone else noticed that the car featured on the Peugeot advert set in India showing an old car being 'bashed' into a shape resembling a new Peugeot ?0? also changed from being an RHD to LHD in the process ? Anyone else spotted any major continuity problems with car
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  Need a reliable used family car - any suggestions? 27 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2012 Ford Focus estate that my wife wants to get rid of and replace with something with a higher seating position. We have shortlisted two cars: 2013...
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  My BMW 3 Series suffered a wrecked engine at 45,000 miles - do I have any redress against BMW or the supplying garage? 24 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My nearly seven year old BMW 3 Series has suffered oil pump failure and a wrecked engine at 45,000 miles. Do I have any redress against BMW UK or the supplying...
• what sports car for 5-10k 17 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Im looking to spend 5k may be more for a sports car, ive driven new WRX'S, Civic type R's and like both anyone know of a similar car to these for the price range. I was thinking an old WRX or Accord type R. The car needs to be reliable and "bullet proof" (hard wearing) Suggestions welcome
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  What SUV models are rear-wheel drive? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am an old school driver and want a car with the engine, gearbox, prop shaft and differential driving the rear wheels Are there any SUVs that match that...
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  Should I change my brake fluid and coolant? 28 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 207 is less than four years old has done 13,000 miles. It is due for service and the garage says it needs brake fluid and coolant change. Are...
• Mitsubishi Colt - Clutch Judder 8 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  its bad,especially in damp conditions. The cars now done 48k and is 4 years old and I've still got the problem. The only thing that changed perhaps from supplied spec at the first service was the engine oil to 10w40. Any guesses with whats wrong with it? Thanks Carl
• Ageing airbags. How safe are they? 3 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  I have always been an advocate of the "bangernomics" school of thought, having previously owned a string of old crates that have (more or less) got me from A to B) My latest car, a 1995 306 1.9 xrdt has proven itself to be a little gem. It has never missed a beat in the three years I have had
• Volkswagen Sharan (1995 - 2009) - What to replace it with? 10 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  for a car that's about 3 years old. Does anyone have thoughts on what the newer Sharan's are like, or suggestions on other MPV's to consider would be very welcome. We need to buy asap. Getting to a dealer out of London is ok. Many thanks!
• Skoda Fabia 2 (2007 - ) - Hard ride 19 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Loved my 24000miles in old model 1.9 Fabia Ambiente- hate the hard ride of the new one. Anyone else think the ride is uncomfortable? Factory tell me 15" wheels and 50 section tyres (old one had 14" and 60 section- much more compliant), due to bigger front discs -- stiffer suspension because car
• Entering radio code - how? Rover 25 4 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  i have recently bought an x reg rover 25,i admit im i girl and am just about capable of putting in the petrol!the car has just come from garage having had some minor things done to it,and now i dont know the code to turn my stereo back on!ive a 10 week old baby,music volume a neccesity when
• LHD 968 Porsche from Japan 5 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  for what are now 10 to 15 year old cars. This one seems a reasonable deal. I will budget for a full service/fluid change and cambelt say £1000, anything else I should think about . Any experience or pitfalls welcomed
• BMW service and repair estimate 14 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  recommending a change of the crankcase vetilation valve and hose to cure a slight vibrating idle speed. They also recommending complete change of fan belt and a/c belt, they look fine to me but is it really required. I live in the UAE, very hot and humid climate, car 5 years old 52,000 km's
• Tram Lines on The M25/M20 M26 23 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  day the tram lines were so bad (M25 slow lane)I nearly veered into another car. Its no wonder no body wants to drive in the slow lane any more, it aint safe!!! \" Keep doing the same old thing, youll get the same old thing, try something different today!\"
• Rover 414si over reving after cylinder 8 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I have recently changed my sister in laws cylinder head (for a used one) as her cam belt snapped not a good thing on a rover engine especailly a k16 DOHC.I followed the instructions from my haines manual to the letter. When I started the car up the engine is now idling at 1500 rpm I have changed