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  • Summer car convertible 12 May 2020 (Forum)
    Hi all Reached that stage in life where I want a weekend/summer car for a blast around the countryside (when we can). Small budget 3-4k upto 14 yrs old around 100k mileage looking at Z4 or TT. Any advice I understand reliability and problems at this budget and age but it’s purely a weekend car
  • Fiat Panda - Parking with the front wheels straight - or not? 3 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    Hi all I tend to park the Panda and the other car, an old Honda Shuttle, by reversing into a car park space and by the time the car is straight, the wheels tend to be at an angle. I wonder, does leaving a car like this all day/night put any strain on driveshafts, rubber boots, grommets
  • Bullit - Best ever film car chase 2 Feb 2012 (Forum)
    Hi ,I've just watched the car chase from The film bullit on YouTube ,between the green mustang and the black dodge charger , The Styling on the dodge is amazing. It must be thirty years old but it comes across as fresh as ever ,the soundtrack is amazing ,has their ever been a better car chase
  • Charity run car Nolfolk to Gibraltar - £250 budget 8 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    Hi everyone im looking for a car to take part in a charity race from Norfolk to Gibraltar.The budget is 250.So far seen a diesel cavalier on ebay with 110k on but got a feeling it will go for more as its in good condition.Is it the obvious, jap cars ? Or maybe an old audi or volvo ? Thanks
  • A car for me mum... 4 Nov 2003 (Forum)
    Mum wants to change her car. Spending £6-7k. Wants a reliable, mid-size 5 door hatch. I've said Focus (of which i have heard great things), but Astras seem to be much, much cheaper - basically for the same money you get a 1 year old car instead of 2 years - worth it? Anything else to look
  • Am I entitled compensation after shoddy customer service? 18 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    A few months ago I took my eight year old Skoda Fabia to my local dealer for repairs. We were told that it needed £2333 spending on it to fix the fault....
  • Can you recommend a suitable car for a young family with three children? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Sometime during 2012 our family will have an addition and we will then have three children under the age of two years old. The current car will need to...
  • Toyota Carina E - How to keep a 15yr old car running 21 Dec 2011 (Forum)
    I have just been given a 1996 Toyota Carina E 1.8 CD 77,000 from my grandfather for free. He owned it from a couple of years old and has been serviced every year / 3000 miles (not by dealer, just basic mobile service) This is my 2nd car, i also have a Ford KA (for day to day
  • Where is the best place to get short term cover while our car is being sold? 21 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
    Where is the best place to get short term cover while our car is being sold?
  • What small, newer cars would you recommend for a new driver? 12 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I have a budget of up to £7000 to purchase a used car for my 26 year old daughter who has just passed her driving test. I'm looking for a small car, no...
  • What's the best £5k car for a learner driver? 30 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My partner is looking into buying a car for her 17 year son to help pass his test and to keep through university. They have £5000 to spend, but don't know...
  • Does new consumer rights act 2015 apply to my car? 21 Nov 2015 (Forum)
    First post - apologies if this is not the right place. I purchased a new car (Vauxhall Astra).  The car was registered on 30 Sept, but I didn't pick it up from the dealer (& part exchange my old car) until October 2nd.  It now has a major intermittent fault which started
  • Buying a used executive car - what's best? 20 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am a weekend commuter and cover around 700 miles a week. I have a number of old back injuries and comfort is a priority for me. I don't have a huge budget,...
  • I'm considering an ex-management car - is a fluid change necessary on a car with only 400 miles on it? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I'm considering buying a delivery mileage (400 miles) car that is now 13 months old. I'm told it's an ex-management car, and so has been parked up. I asked...
  • Honda Accord CTDi - buying used family car 10 Apr 2010 (Forum)
    i wanted to change my car last year when we were expecting our first baby, but things didn't go the way we would had like so i just stuck to my good old Mazda 323. Now we're expecting baby once again and i want to change my car. its getting really old now and SwMbo is on my case to change
  • What new car make/model suffers least depreciation 12 Oct 2009 (Forum)
    HI guys, I have a 15 year old Clio which qualifies for scrappage and I'm looking for another car. While I wasn't planning to buy a brand new car - I now see this as the only opportunity to squeeze maximum value out of my existing car as on the secondhand market everyone wants it for free. Which I
  • Older cars at auction? 15 Apr 2003 (Forum)
    Dear Backroomers, I'm after a new car and I'm tempted to pick one up at auction, so I'm hoping to pick the collective brains of auction going backroomers. I'm aware that alot of cars at auction are 'direct' end of lease company cars and these are normally upto 3 years old. I read a book
  • Can I get GAP insurance for an 18-year-old car? 24 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
    Can I get GAP Insurance for my 18-year-old BMW 5 Series? The market value is about £2500. But I paid £9000 for a completely refurbished example. I bought...
  • Is it worth spending money on a 20-year-old Volvo or is it just good for spares? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
    My sister has a 1998 Volvo 740 GL SR Sedan with 190,000 miles on the clock. The MoT and tax are due to run out next month. It runs well but the engine...
  • Storing a car - Should I disconnect the battery? 12 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I understand that you should use a float charger to prevent over-charging of the battery. My question is, if I don't use my 1995 Honda Civic for three...
 

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