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• The Reality of Low Cost/Desperate Motoring 2 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  history is all important. Worst comes to worst, the cost of the car plus tyres is about £600. If the car lasts a year, that's £50 a month. The Bank of Dad can stand that. This is motoring in the real world.
• Mazda 6 - 2018 facelift diesel reliability 3 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  than providing a relaxing commute journey. Has the diesel problems been addressed by Mazda? Having only one car, the reliability is an important factor for me. However, I did see in the brochure, that the facelifted diesel engine has been increased from 175ps to 184ps and the compression
• Ford StreetKa - Ford StreetKA brake pedal goes to floor 4 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  Hi guys, I’m new on this forum and would appreciate all your help! My sisters streetka failed it’s MOT on various bits and bobs, most important being that the brake pedal creeps to the floor under pressure. I started with the obvious and used my eezibleed kit to bleed the brakes, no air came out
• Toyota Urban Cruiser - Tyre choice 3 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  water all dealt with confidently at safe speed. I suppose the meaning of this post is to illustrate the importance of those black rubber things on your car. For any driver tyre choice is vital.  I have no affiliation with any of the tyre manufacturers mentioned, I am just a tyre obsessive OAP.  
• Nissan Elgrand? - Load carrying vehicle recommendation 22 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  (recumbent bike). So subverting bigger is needed. One idea is a Nissan Elgrand personal import. I've seen 2004-2006 versions fit £5995-6995 OTR UK registered. The advantage of that is vanlike capacity and third row of seats that fold against the side instead of being removed and stored somewhere
• any - rear dashcam 8 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  not sure yet if the camera will retain date/time stamp sufficiently during its off periods, time will tell, so at the moment i have disabled said date/time stamp on the assumption no stamp is better than the wrong one, do you think the time stamp is important or would you chaps leave it off too
• SEAT Leon - 2007 Seat Leon 1.9 DTI DPF or not? 31 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  mileage Diesels and DPF but was under the impression that the 1.9 TDI in a 2007 Leon is pretty much the bullet proof engine thats in my Golf, is that correct? But the important question is how can I be sure it is DPF Free? The dealer doesnt know. Im also open to suggestions for other models
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  We need a large MPV - what are our options? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We've had a Volkswagen Transporter (nine seater) but looking for more seats now, 10-12 but no bigger. Is the only option the Ford Minibus in the UK? We...
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  Buying an exec saloon for a short commute - A6 or GS? 6 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2005 Lexus GS300 and love the reliability, standard level of equipment and comfort. I want to change up to a newer car (1-3 years old). I...
• ford focus estate tdci - plug in tuning boxes 8 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  and bogging down, which my car seems particularly prone to. The fact this device is supposed to boost BHP from 115 to @135 isn't as important to me as the fact that this box should lead to a better running more economical car. Albeit, more "go", i would view as a bonus. Im aware of the insurance impilcations
• Jaguar XJ8 - HPI shows different model (Executive / Sovereign) 6 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  , looks and feels great (the drive was perfect - smooth and solid all the way). I've just done an HPI check and it seems to check out all fine: JAGUAR PETROL AUTO - 5 GEAR 4-DOOR SALOON BLACK  NO OUTSTANDING FINANCE NO COLOUR CHANGES NO IMPORT/EXPORT
• Suggestions of a good new car 4 x 4 5 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  like a solid, 'safe' car - more important to me than price Cruise control Not slow! Other things that would be good: I prefer automatic because I often have sciatica in my left leg Prefer diesel, but not fixed in stone Xenon or led headlights I am sure there are other things I haven't remembered
• EU Tyre Labels, of value? 9 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  be 'improved' by the measurement method. c) Ignore very important aspects of tyre performance. Might we be surprised if the less scrupulous makers purposefully design tyres which give good EU label values, but which in the real world are awful? In my opinion these EU tyre labels
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  Changing a pick-up engine - which one? 16 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We are going to equip a pick up truck (Nissan Z24 - an old model) with a diesel engine. There are two to choose from - a 1.5-litre diesel engine with 200Nm...
• Daytime TV 7 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Yesterday, I was unfortunate enough to be at home during the day with very little to do. Upon carrying out the weeks most important tasks - taking advantage of a Strongbow offer at Sainsburys and making a bacon sandwich - I viewed some late morning television. I am familiar with Bargain
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  Hyundai three year servicing plan - is it worth £650? 24 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  After reading your recommendations, I am planning on getting a 2012 Hyundai i10 from an approved Hyundai dealer. As it was registered before March I am...
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  Where's the best place to get insurance for a young driver with a cancelled policy? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 18 year old stepson has had his insurance void/cancelled because he failed to notify the insurance company of modifications to his car. He is now looking...
• New Car for Under £12k 15 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  , cheap to run, 5-doors and boot space is important. It also has to handle relatively well. I'd ideally like it to be either new, or almost new, so either ex-demo/pre-reg or one previous owner less than a year old will do. I had been mainly looking at the Suzuki Swift, Hyundai i20 or the Ford
• Is there such a car? 12 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  as possible, this is quite important. Preferably over 50mpg since the fuel figures listed are always optimistic to say the least. That would give us mid 40's maybe in reality? Preferably in tax bands A-G 5 door Fast acceleration  I don't think I can get all of that in one car
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  Can you recommend a car for my commute? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am searching for a used car for £7000. I commute 40-miles every day on national speed limit moorland roads and urban 30-40mph roads. All have a broken...