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• Throwaway fun car. 27 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  I loved my old Rangie and I don't like the new shape (far too big and blingy) so I've bought a 2002 4.6 HSE – last of the P38s. Complete heart-over-head purchase. Yeah something will go wrong and it'll probably break down but I'll enjoy myself while it's going!
• Any experience buying from Carsite 18 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I saw a car being advertised on this site at which seemed a pretty good price. They seem to be selling old lease cars, but I don't seem to be able to find any information from people who've actually bought from them. Anyone in the backroom have any experience of dealing with them? Thanks
• FIAT Bravo and Brava (1995 - 2002) - thermostat 6 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I have just paid £44.00 for a thermostat for my 1.8 brava!!!!!!!!!! Obviously its needed in this weather otherwise i would not have bothered. how do they justify the price of parts for a 9 year old car? still, on the bright side, its doubled the resale value of the car (to £88)!
• Ford - spart part availability 29 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a mercrury cougar (ford) car that is less 10 years old. I have a faulty Computer. The dealership said that the spare part is not available anymore!!!! and I can't find it in the scrappers!!! Does car companies has any commitement to insure sparepart avaiilability? what can I do? Thanks
• Checking if a vehicle is taxed. 22 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  I've read on this site and elsewhere that people have found out when cars were last taxed from DVLA. I can't find out how to check this and want to find out what happened to my old car (no major reason just curiosity realy.) Can anyone post a link to where to do this please?
• Yaris Aircon - regassing warranty cover 13 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Recently bought a Toyota Yaris for wife, car will be 3 years old in October. The aircon seems to take 3 or 4 minutes before delivering cool air and is not as cold as in my car, so I suspect it needs a re-gas. Would this be covered as a warranty fix or is it 'wear and tear' like brake pads?
• Acronyms for car names 25 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  There was a thread some weeks ago about where the name for the new Fiat Croma came from. Must be an acronym, something like Crushing Residuals: Owners Mostly Angry. This kind of thing has obviously been going on for a few years at least: Like the old Daewoo Lanos, which obviously stood for Looks
• Buying a Vel Satis 31 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  We're talking 3.5 V6 Initiale for about 20 000 Euro in Germany, 2-years old. HJ's Car-by-Car Breakdown says it's: "A very different driving experience from almost anything else. Curiously un-carlike to drive, but not unpleasant." Hmmm... I'm scheduled for a test drive on Saturday. What do you
• oil changes 13 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  I have a 6 month old Honda S2000 which cost me a fortune to buy and I will keep for a lifetime. The car has only covered 1800 miles since new and at most will not exceed 5000 miles a year. The car , when used, is driven high into the rev limit. Would it be sensible to have regular 6 monthly oil
• radio code 11 May 2002 (Forum)
  Does anyone no how to reset the code on an old radio cassette stereo? I recently had problems with an alarm and had to disconnect the battery, hence prompting the radio to ask for the code, which I don't have as it is a second hand car. The stereo is not factory fitted and therefore I can't ask
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  Scrappage after accident, why not in every case? 30 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  A car crashed into the back of my rather old Toyota Hilux a few weeks ago. The other driver admitted liability and my insurer has written it off Cat D....
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  I replaced the bumper on my Mercedes SL but the fog lights don't fit, when did they change? 28 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My car a 2002 Mercedes SL500 was stolen and crashed so I bought a salvage bumper and it fitted perfectly but the old spot lights didn't fit at all do you...
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  Which petrol car has the best MPG? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a 3-4 year old car. What is the best petrol vehicle that provides 55 miles to the gallon?
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  Should I be wary of buying a high mileage car? 7 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a 2008 petrol Ford Mondeo with 151,000 on the clock. The vehicle is quite tidy but I'm worried as the mileage is high. What should...
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  What's the best van based car or van for under £3000? 25 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best van based car or van for under £3000 suitable for carrying a couple of dog cages and towing a small lightweight trailer?
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  Is buying a Japanese import a good idea? 4 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Is buying a Japanese import a good idea? I'm considering a Honda FR-V.
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  Buying a used 5 Series - should I wait for the new model? 27 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a one or two year old BMW 5 Series Touring 520i. I understand that the new 5 Series will be launched in 2017 (saloon in January...
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  Vauxhall Lifetime Warranty - why doesn't it cover broken springs? 27 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Zafira Tourer with Vauxhall's Lifetime Warranty. The car is less than four years old, with 39k miles on the clock. However, when a broken spring...
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  Is the mk1 Honda Jazz a reliable car? 20 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used Honda Jazz (mk1), with a manual or automatic gearbox. Do you recommend this car at all? If so, which engine is best for economy and...
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  Audi A6 Avant electric window problems 1 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My car is a 2012 Audi A6 Avant, which I bought from a local Audi dealer when it was six months old. Today, the driver's side window stopped working. Should...