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• Euro Car of the Year 19 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  How meaingless is this? According to the London Evening Standard, Fiat have won this more times than anyone else. Says it all really...... I don't know much about the new Panda (or the old one), but last year's (?) award to the 307 was pretty daft. It's an OK car, but not the best in its class
• Recycled cars 20 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  I saw this on the letters page of today's Guardian and thought what a good subject for discussion. "If the government stopped issuing new private vehicle registrations two things would happen. One, the number of cars on the road would effectively be frozen. Two, today's worthless wrecks would
• Nissan Sentra - Most characterless car... 1 May 2018 (Forum)
  Just back from holiday. Booked a mid-range hire car and ended up with a 2-month-old Nissan Sentra. Worked perfectly and comfortable too; drove nearly 2000 USA miles in two weeks, absolutely no complaints. But the car had no character or style whatsoever. Nothing to make it interesting
• any - Top 10 family cars built in Britain 18 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Interesting selection of cars still built here (as listed on the home page feature). No place for Jazz (runout model), Avensis, CRV, Juke, Note, Leaf.etc. However room for 2 Jags and in at number ten is that good old family car stalwart the Rolls Royce Ghost. £200k family car anyone? I assume
• Who killed the British car industry? 25 May 2009 (Forum)
  An old topic, perhaps, but it would be interesting to hear backroomers theories on why this country has no home grown car industry to speak of, despite such having such an illustrious history in car manufacturing. Surely Britain could have had a car industry as strong as those in Germany and Japan
• 40 year old first time driver! 26 Nov 2024 (Forum)
  Hi, and help please!  Just a short 23 years after my first lesson, I passed my driving test last week :-)  And now I'm completely overwhelmed at choosing a car to suit me and my family, with me and my husband knowing next to nothing about cars. Main points I think
• old ford fiesta - fixed penalty notice now being sent to court 17 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  are coming from.... I sent the log book off etc when i sold it... I think i got something through the post and sent it back to the dvla, but cant remember what... Has you do i chucked out old papers etc.... relating to old cars.. Are you suppose to send things Recorded Delivery.  I sent it via normal
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  Electronic handbrake problem 22 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am getting a grinding/squealing noise coming from the electronic handbrake unit location on my Scenic 2004. The noise only occurs when I am stopping...
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  Why couldn't Halfords help with the battery on my 1959 Austin Healey? 25 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As the cranking speed of my 1959 Austin Healey's starter was getting very low, I drove round to Halfords and asked them to test the battery. Their meter...
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  Which estate car do you recommend for winter driving, long journeys and good comfort? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Over many years I have averaged 50,000 miles per year and in later years in Mercedes E350 estates, both diesel and petrol. I currently have a 12-year-old...
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  Problematic semi-auto gearbox 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Corolla semi-auto for eight months. It suddenly lost power and failed to select gears. First repaired at a gearbox specialist workshop, having...
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  Which £7500 car is capable of covering large mileages in comfort? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently driving about 650-700 miles per week (rarely on motorways) in my Laguna 2.0 auto petrol, and really need to change to a more economical...
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  Buying a second-hand LHD car in France 11 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 VW Passat TDi Sportline estate, which until now has been relatively trouble-free, but it is currently in the garage with an oil pressure...
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  Should we buy a Focus or a Fiesta, and with which engine? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife I are now in our 80s and we have a 9-year-old Focus and a 5-year-old Fiesta. I am no longer allowed to drive due to poor eyesight so we propose...
• Jap imports 8 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  Hi all,     Not sure if this is the right sub forum for this so apologies if it is not.     I buy and sell cars and have done for years but have found some good deals for cars in Japan I want to import, mostly these will be German
• FIAT Punto - Buying a 12 year old car 27 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  Have found a 2004 Fiat Punto 3dr Active for my son who has passed his test.  The car appears to be a one-owner car with only 10,500 miles.  MoT till November.  Buying it for £500.  Actually heard the car run last night and had a proper look (it is a bona
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  Buying a car with outstanding finance - should I be worried? 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a five year old BMW (private seller), but the advert states that 'finance will be settled on purchase'. Should I be concerned about...
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  Buying used car with cracked tyres 24 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in the process of buying a six year old MINI Cooper. The car has its original tyres, which are badly cracked on the sidewalls, although there is plenty...
• Looking for a reliable 2nd hand car 19 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  I am after a bit of advice from you knowledgable chaps. I am currently driving a 11 year old mazda 6 which hab been reliable enough during the last 4 years I have had it.  It's getting to the point now where it needs a bit of work (suspension, new tyres) and old cars will generally
• Travelling to buy a (used approved) car? 22 May 2014 (Forum)
  drive, (and if all is ok) leave your old car with them and drive the new one home? Or is it a case of negotiate over phone, drive down, test drive, agree to buy, drive home, wait a week, repeat to pick up the car? Not knowing much about what makes a good car, and what makes a lemon