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  • Best used family car for £5k? 21 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My friend has about £5000 to spend on a used family car. She currently drives a new generation VW Beetle which she loves so she would prefer something...
  • What would you consider is a 'high mileage' car? 29 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    What would you consider as high mileage in a car? Are some marques likely to be capable of higher mileages than others?
  • Need a replacement for Rover 75 15 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have to replace my Rover 75. Ideally, I'd like a car with a similar level of comfort to my Rover (leather seats, air con) with similar handling and economy....
  • Should I repair my car before selling it? 9 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have just ordered a new Kia Cee'd diesel and propose to sell my 2007 Peugeot 207 SE HDi 90 privately. The car was bought from new, has full service history...
  • Can I recommend vinegar for removing smells from cars? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I note the email on Saturday 20 July regarding the smell of stale smoke in cars. An old and tested way to rid a vehicle of smells is to place a saucer...
  • Central locking problems with an old Leon 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have an X-Reg SEAT Leon. When I lock the car with the key fob it locks all of the doors OK but when I walk away the car then unlocks its self and sends...
  • Is a Mercedes-Benz good long term car? 28 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive 20,000 miles a year on a 120 mile round trip commute which is mainly motorway and have a 6 year old Mazda 6 diesel with 120k on the clock....
  • Renault Scenic - recommend me a replacement car please 11 Nov 2012 (Forum)
        I currently have a renault scenic (2003) bought several years ago, when it was two years old. I'm looking to replace early next year. My main requirement is to have something higher than a normal car due to a back injury sustained in the past. I do
  • Which small car offers better fuel economy than the 1.6-litre Golf? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My mother recently had her reliable old Ford Fiesta written off after a car hit her. She has replaced it with an S-reg 1.6 Volkswagen Golf, but is only...
  • Which small car is suitable for one passenger and three dogs? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    A 78 year old lady who currently drives a Hyundai wishes to buy a small new car having room for one passenger and three small dogs. She would really appreciate...
  • A car for towing, dirt roads and regular driving 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm starting up an adventure sport business and looking to to buy a car for dirt tracks, towing, and normal driving. Looking to spend £5000-7000 2nd...
  • Buying a new small car 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to replace an 8 year old Toyota Yaris 1.0 3 door, which I've generally been happy with. Am happy with the size and level of comfort,...
  • Auto carp 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My cousin has recently bought a 3-year old auto Colt and has complained to the garage that the gearchange is jerky changing both up and down, and that...
  • Buying a small car – what would you recommend? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking of replacing my thirsty Vectra with a small car. Mostly town use but occasional motorway work so thought 1.1/1.2 engine best and must be 5...
  • Laggy Venga 10 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 1 year old Kia 1.4 Ecodynamics Venga 2. It has been subject to throttle or turbo lag almost since new. The dealer has done what he can to find...
  • Should my son transfer the personalised number plate on his written-off BMW to another car? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My son’s old, special edition BMW has been written off after being ploughed into at speed on the M25 by an idiot who didn’t notice the stagnant queue of...
  • Which child seats do I need to fit three children across the back seat of a BMW 5 Series Touring? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Which car seats would I need to fit three children (four years old, two years old, newborn) across the back of a new BMW 5 Series Touring?
  • What's a suitable car for a learner driver aged 17? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Can you recommend a good car for a learner male driver aged 17? I need one that's cheap to buy and insure, safe, not fast or flashy, but one that doesn't...
  • Looking for a big family car 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a big car for my three kids and wife. Which car is big and cheap? I only really need a 5-seater and only have about £3,500 to spend? What...
  • True CO2 output 16 Jun 2008 (Forum)
    an 'Italian Tune' roughly once a month it has got me thinking though would a well maintained so called 'gas guzzler' beat a poorly maintained smaller car on emissions?... or would a well built quality car beat a cheap one that tended to go out of tune more quickly? etc, etc the figures for my 9 year old
 

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