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• Peugeot 806 28 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Just been past a garage with a 806 2.0 lx , 02 reg for £5995 Is this a good price? seems quite cheap but it is a automatic and 2 litre petrol but on the other hand i proberly only do 15,000 a year if that , most of the week is short 3-5 mile journeys with a long motorway journey at the weekends.
• Focus 1.8 cambelt change 1 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Just been looking in the handbook for my Focus 18 Zetec 2000 X, and it specifies 2 different replacement intervals depending on whether the car has automatic chain tensioners or not... How can I tell which one applies to my vehicle ?..... Thanks in advance...
• Oh dear.............. 20 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Still looking for a different car , but unfortuantly not a new one now as i hoped . Whats the best out of these please , ive narrowed it down to 2001 Mondeo 1.8lx 2001 Vectra (old style)1.8 club 2001 Omega elite 2.5td automatic The omega is truely beautifull , but need your advice please ??
• Off roader tyres to fit a Terrano 8 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  I have a Terrano 2 diesel automatic. Now, original fit Pirellis do not last long but grip well. I tried a pair of General Grabber AP\'s which last forever but don\'t grip. Any suggestions for a compromise tyre?
• Escort Auto Stalling 4 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  My 98 Escort 1.6 Automatic starts normally but stalls as soon as I change gear to Reverse or Drive,mostly first thing in the morning or more so in cold weather. One of the mechanics said it is to do with EMU and the other with its Auto box. What is your opinion Thanks
• Ford Focus Air Con noise 16 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Is it normal for the electric radiator cooling fan to be running all the time when the Climate Control is on? The car is 2002 Focus 2 litre Ghia Automatic. This fan is extremely noisy and the car can be heard coming from quite a distance. Cheers for any info.
• Fancy a convertible..... 30 May 2003 (Forum)
  Choices: Daihatsu Copen (but keep the 5 door hatchback for heavy duty uses); or Peugeot 307cc, trading in my other car. Requirements: Basically a hard top, retracting automatically. Under £20k. I know both cars are yet to be issued in UK. Anyone have any knowledge of these cars? clariman
• Vauxhall Omega Diesel 2 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone know what causes my Omega 2.5 TD bmw engine not to rev smoothly. If i try to hold it at a steady speed in nuetral it rev up and down. Also the tickover will suddenly jump to 1500 rpm instead of running smoothly at 500rpm, a real problem with an automatic thanks
• Nissan QX 22 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I am loking for a three year old Nissan QX 2.0 V6 automatic. Unfortunately they almost all have high mileages. Is it realistic to expect a car of this sort that already has 90,000 miles on the clock to cover a further 120,000 over the next eight years without major mechanical problems? John
• Scorpio Ultima Mirror 12 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  The automatic dipping rear view mirror [interior] in my Scorpio estate seems to be losing a sort of film over the lens. The cost of a new one from Ford is about £115 plus VAT. Any knowledge of a good second hand one would be greatfully appreciated. Thanks
• Toyota Yaris Verso 8 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  My wife wants a Automatic Verso. Motorpoint in Derby have them with Aircon ABS, Alloys & metallic paint for £2+K cheaper than list. I have read HJ report and agree they are ugly - but so am I. Anyone any experience of Verso and/or Motorpoint?
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  Do USB chargers drain your battery? 18 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a USB adaptor that plugs into the cigarette lighter position. The adaptor has a digital display to show charging status. With the...
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  What's the best ULEZ compliant car? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, we have 2 boys to do school runs 11 miles each way. What car and the best way to purchase one? It needs to be ULEZ compliant.
• BMW 320D vs F48 X1 24 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  for £14k with similar mileage. Both are automatic as I only have automatic license I understand 3 series is a much better car for driving enjoyment. But my main preference is comfort and a family car . So I am leaning more toward X1 as I believe it will hold its value better and might be more
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  How long should rear brake pads last? 9 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I recently discovered my rear brake pads on my Volvo XC40 had worn down to the rivets at 37,000 miles, why is this? My fronts were only half worn.
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  Have you heard of Boom car insurance? 14 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve just received a car insurance quote via a comparison site for Boom car insurance, which has a 5*Defaqto rating but is completely unknown to me. Have...
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  Can you recommend a Skoda Yeti replacement? 26 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What should I buy (new) to replace our wonderful Skoda Yeti? We want a similar, small SUV (4WD not necessary), a high seat (like the Yeti), comfortable...
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  My MOT expires on 30 March - does it qualify for the extension? 27 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard that there will be an extension of 6 months for MOTs expiring from 30 March. My MOT expires on 30 March. Will that qualify for the extension...
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  What's a good reliable estate on a £1500 budget? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a cheap estate car to transport my two dogs. I have a budget of £1500 max ideally and will only do about 3000 miles a year. What do you recommend...
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  Which model Fiesta comes with a torque converter automatic? 11 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a nearly new Ford Fiesta similar to my Ecoboost Powershift. I understand that the later model year cars have a torque converter and are more...