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• BMW 760 - Big Beemer - is it OK? 18 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  for circa £30K.  Market value for such a car is circa £18K even with the very low mileage of 14K. Research also told my friend that it wasn't an '06 model, but was in fact built in Sept. '03 and shipped to Jordan in early '04. It has been imported to the UK since then (maybe in '06
• Land Rover Discovery 4 - Speeding offence NIP 19 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  review of the photo evidence it is NOT clear who the driver is. However we BOTH have clean licences but I am a professional Driver and obviously my licence is more important than my wife's. My question is that if I provided my wife as the driver (as i know no better) and subsequently they determine
• 1995 toyota celica convertible 2.0GT Auto - Celica Charge and Catalyst lights suddenly on 12 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Hi All, My 1995 Celica convertible (grey Import so jap spec) has been in storage all winter. just took it to be MOT'd - drove perfectly, no warning lights. Went to collect it they said two warning lights had come on when they started it up to drive it into the MOT centre from the car-park
• The screw is turning on private parking. 4 May 2012 (Forum)
  And so it has come to pass. The Protection of Freedom Act 2012 has received Royal Assent and has been published. As you know two important aspects is that it outlaws private clamping and also gives owners of land power to chase up Registered Keepers in England and Wales for charges
• Up for suggestions - Need used diesel suggestion for 600 miles / week 3 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  All, I am looking to purchase a used diesel for my daily commute.  Commute is 95% on the M25, 120 miles / day / 600 / week.  Looks not important, neither is size as will be used only for my commute.  Would like some recommendations for models / decent milage
• A5 Sportback opinions please (and new shape A6) 28 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  and A6. I have a young family, 2 girls under 5, and a wife who can't pack light. But I do have a roofbox..... I do circa 30,000 miles pa so comfort is important. Any views on the sports suspension that comes on S-Line Audis is most welcome. A previous (2004) Audi was returned as it was just too
• HiQ Criticise MOT Change Proposals 16 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  the vehicle gets tested.' He added: 'We always call for improvements to the benefits of our business, but in this case, it is important to clarify that we are campaigning on behalf of the consumer, for money saving and safety.’ HiQ is calling for car owners whose cars have failed
• Windscreen + Glass - Enhanced Driving Visibility 29 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Some wag once wrote in HJ section of Telegraph suggesting toothpaste to clean windscreens and I was dumb enough to try it (not with a toothbrush though). HJ's slot has over the years repeated tips for car body wash+wax and favoured (best?) brand, but little or on the most important bit
• Mile-munching estate 1 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  the car.  I'll want a mid-high range diesel for drivability - nothing underpowered as the mpg is rarely worse for the bigger diesel engines in any case. Reliability is important... that that rules out anything French.  The Hyundai i30cw scores well due to the 5 year unlimited mileage
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  Crossed over 25 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a question about my selection of car. These are Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI DSG, Peugeot 3008 petrol, Nissan Qashqai petrol. I think that all these cars...
• Vauxhall Omega 2.6 V6 (51) - Vauxhall Omega 2.6 V6 suddenly running rough 3 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  over 60 quid on leads and plugs? In case this is important, when the engine management light goes it flashes 14 times with a final quick fifteenth flash before being continuously lit. Cheers, Chris
• Ford Fiesta - Small used auto for 5k - Fiesta a bad choice? 23 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  in and out of a Micra every time I fancy a drive. Budget is 5k max. Im not too bothered by style, reliability is the most important criteria, followed by economy and driving enjoyment. So far a 2006 / 07 used Fiesta 1.6 (this is the conventional auto version as opposed to the 1.4 semi) seems
• Vauxhall Astra H Estate - A recent Astra recall? 6 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  On returning to my 3-year old Astra Estate at the local supermaket car park, I found a photocopied A4 leaflet stuffed under the wiper headed 'Vauxhall Customer Notice - Important Recall Notice'.  It went on ' We have checked with the Vauxhall database and believe that your vehicle is due
• Peugeot 306 - Stick or Twist 20 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  are important. Would a switch to petrol see me better off? I'd get more petrol car for my money than a diesel car.. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated
• Honda Accord CTDi - buying used family car 10 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  my car. i've got around 7 - 8k to spend and i've shortlisted 2/3 cars. want your opinion about them. Reliability and running costs are really important to me. i've shortlisted honda accord 2.2 ctDi Sport (facelift model) and Passat 1.9/2.0 diesel. i've been looking at Qashqai but its out of my
• Isuzu Trooper (1992 to 1998) - 96 3059 ABS G Sensor 27 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  on other imports (yes, I have Googled). Does any listmember have a suggestion as to what I can do? Driving backwards rapidly, then braking sharply seems to clear the fault, which points to something inside the switch, rather than the cabling, as does the fact that the ABS fail light will come typically
• Segregated parts - tin sheds - glass palaces 24 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  off - to the detriment of continuity. I was thinking of the importance of first contact image - then maintaining relationships. Perhaps though, there are not many customers like me - who just buy parts after the first year from new - and as such, have seemingly been written off as `trade`at the parts
• Anyone who has done any "Driving Experiences"? 3 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Hi everyone, first post on the forums despite using the site so I hope no one has me down as a spammer despite my first post being a "request" Just as a start, I do love my cars and drive an imported Honda Integra DC5 (going to do a search in a minute to see if there is any posts
• Toyota Celica (1994 - 2000) - 95 2.0 Auto - holding too high a gear 16 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  I have a 1995 grey-import Celica GT convertible (Gen6) it has 3SGE engine with 4speed automatic box. The gearbox is holding too high a gear in "normal" mode - reluctant to downshift on hills/underload or when I kick it down, making he car is feeling very sluggish When I switch it into "PWR
• Mazda MX5 (1989 - 1998) - 1989 1.6 How to remove the alarm/immobiliser? 14 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, some words of advice from the experts please. We have a 1989 Mazda MX5 Japanese import which has a Texalarm ATX16 alarm/immobiliser fitted. It is an aftermarket item rather than an original fitment judging by the wiring This device seems to have failed leading to us not being able to start