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• Volkswagen Golf TDI 115 PD - Juddering 2 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  . The symptoms are that the car (which is only 19 months old and a full UK spec import) judders when you put your foot down on the accelerator. I drove all the way down to London from Manchester and could not reach a speed of over 65 mph. The power died, although it did pick up if I changed down a gear
• Undersealing 4 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  I know that there have been quite forceful opinions on the wisdom of running an imported Japanese MPV (Toyota Masterace). However, with due consideration to it's low purchase price and it's full complement of "extras" compared to the traditional types of MPV, and acceptance that these vehicles
• Sick Alfa 156 2.0 TS Man 9 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Hi All I am new to the disc group and could do with some advice about a sick Alfa 156 which has had the following faults. I'll try to be brief but here goes with a brief history: 1. Purchased Alfa 156 2.0 TS with Leather Sport Pack from AutoAalbers and imported it into the UK Jan 2000. 2. 19
• Kia Ceed - Main dealer and full service history 9 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  My husband purchased an 18 month old Kia from franchised main dealer. An ex-lease car looking at V5. Told FSH and remaining 7 year warranty. He expressed to salesman how important FSH and warranty were. Upon handover passed 2 pieces of paper with details of 2 services and service booklet
• Piaggio Porter 1.3 Multijet petrol engine 7 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  I have long felt that a (small) dropside pick up would be the ideal work vehicle for my needs, ideally something like a Daihatsu Hijet, Piaggio Porter or Suzuki Carry. These are very hard to come by these days though (apart from JDM import Kei trucks, which will only carry 350kg
• Why MPVs gone out of fashion? 22 May 2021 (Forum)
  in UK) VW Sharan no longer sold Vauxhall Zafira no longer sold Seat Alhambra no longer sold Toyota Sienna/Estima not available in UK (unless you import 10 year old JDM cars) Honda Stepwagon not available in UK After Mazda 5, Mazda never introduced
• Luton Airport access, drop off, parking 25 May 2019 (Forum)
  at security and passport control). This road access building work has been going on for 15 years-when on earth is it going to end?when is a proper access railway going to be available? and even more important, when is every area of the terminal itself going to stop feeling like the inside of a prison
• Your advice 14 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  that Honda are about as reliable as they come. I am so bored of the Clio, its painfully slow and uncomforatble. I can't make my mind up between the Honda Accord 2.2 (180bhp) or the Honda Civic either in the 2.2 / newer 1.6 engine. Economy and enough power are important, but only covering 20k miles per
• Skoda Roomster - Alternatives to Roomster? 11 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  - economy - reliability and longevity - performance not important to us Following job change, we are now only doing 8Kpa, mostly city work with (say) 8 tiprs>200 miles pa. Looked at Roomster, Meriva and CMax yesterday.  The Roomster had most room for rear seats
• 2015 Audi A3 vs 2015 Hyundai i30 - Please offer some advice 16 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  manufacturer but from what I understand the cost of maintenance, servicing and parts are quite high which is an important factor for me. On the other hand I am also inclined towards buying the i30 because, with all the info I could find so far, it seems to be a decent, reliable car which should
• Wolseleys from the 30s to the 60s. - My accidental interest in old cars 14 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  original condition. I realise that others have a different perspective on classic car ownership and all views are important to the survival of our hobby.   
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  Car suitable for electric buggy 21 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a vehicle that is suitable for my mother's needs i.e a high seating position for easy access and a low load height and preferably...
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  Buying a small car - what would you recommend? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you recommend a small used automatic (petrol) car. The size should be similar to our existing Peugeot 106. I have £7000 to spend and need the...
• Any - Caliper life, shortened by needless 'servicing' ? 19 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  .  I believe it is important that pads and discs are allowed to wear right down to the minimum before they are changed to ensure the piston travels as far as possible along its cylinder.  But I have often heard of people advised to change them 'cos they won't last till the next service, squire
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  Can you recommend a small and economical used car? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need a small used car with good fuel economy and easy access for three elderly passengers. I also want a decent sized boot for holiday luggage and simple...
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  Has the tax exemption for historic vehicles been amended? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Has there been any movement to amend the current cut-off for the tax exemption for historic vehicles?
• Ford Fiesta - 53' Fiesta zetec problems!!! 18 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  of information here, I don't want to leave any, potentially important info go.   Thanks again,   Adam 
• Toyota High Ace campervan - Fuse Panel for Cigar/SatFuse Panel 21 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  I have a Jap Imported Toyota Hitop Campervan/Camping Car. Its a 4 berth convertion with two double rear seats that form a large double bed Or with a rear shelf and the back seat we can also have a double bed with loads of space at the front. I have a problem that I can not get sorted
• VW Passat 2008 - Key matching question on B6 3C2 16 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Hey guys, I have a 2008 PASSAT B6 1.9TDI (3C2) that I imported to Ireland from the UK recently. It only came with one key/fob so I'm thinking it would be much easier to get a spare now while I have the original key. I have VCDS(vagcom). Im guessing that this car has immobiliser IV
• Audi A3 Sportback - New Car for Motorway Driving 7 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  once a week) -Mainly for use on the motorway, so picking up speed between 50 and 80 is very important to me Those are my main concerns.  Fuel economy is a bonus, but not essentail as I am fortunate enough to have a Fuel card. At the moment, I am thinking about a Audi A3 2.0