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  What's a good car for a new driver? 1 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has just passed her test but has only driven the instructor's Peugeot 308 and likes this a lot. We have a budget of up to £5000 - what car...
• Most - Let the sun shine on in! 20 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  price - and that’s also important to me too.   I know a few naysayers will make comments about leakage, or structural integrity, or airbags not working, or reduced headroom   … I’ve researched all these and none are a problem. Anyway, the factory sunroofs
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  Why are some manufacturers not producing petrol automatics? 6 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Why are some manufacturers not producing petrol automatics? The motoring press have raved about the SEAT Ateca and Mazda CX-5, neither of which are available...
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  Buying a seven-seater - what would you recommend? 2 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has four children, a dog and a husband. What do you suggest she buys to replace her Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life? Priority is reliability, low...
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  Best practical car for under £5k? 10 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a three-door Mitsubishi Colt, but need a larger car for transporting at least four people (plus myself) in comfort with room for five...
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  Replacement for Toyota Yaris automatic 11 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Toyota Yaris Automatic (1999 model) 10 years ago. Since then the car has covered 120,000 miles, with no problems. I would like to change the...
• Honda Civic 1.5 Automatic VTEC hatchback, year 200 - Poor fuel economy 7 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Hi there, I have a Honda Civic 1.5 Automatic VTEC hatchback, year 2000 (Japan Domestic Market import), 163,000kms. The engine is a D153B. LA-EU1. Type G. The fuel consumption has progressively got worse and I am getting between 23 and 25 mpg. Most driving is around town
• Looking for no nonsense load swallower 18 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  With kids getting bigger by the day, plus dog to accommodate (with more toys and kit than the kids), I am looking for a reasonably priced, reliable to run, vehicle that can swallow a large load.  Looks aren't important.  Whilst thos may sound like a dodgy personal ad
• Any. - Reasonably priced reliable commuter vehicle. 9 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  due to parking arrangements in loading bays so looks not too important. It needs to be more comfortable than the Auris (can't be hard) and return 45 mpg at least. I have a budget of between £7-8k. Can be manual or auto. I was thinking civic 1.8. Do you have any other suggestions? Thank you
• Mitsubishi Deliva SpaceGear 2.8 Turbo - No backup from specialist dealer 2 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  the dealer for a contribution to new tyres, he has refused but I have chenaged the tyres for my own piece of mind.  He has also refused to take any responsibility for the driveshaft or steering boots. I am planning on getting a report from another local import specialist as I beleive
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  Buying an old diesel estate - which is best? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy old diesel estate, that’s around eight to ten years old. I know all will have some issues, but I'm on a tight budget. I have whittled...
• Toyota Yaris - Full/Intermediate Service? 31 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  offered but I think that safety is more important than just a stamp. As there is quite a big difference
• Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer - Vauxhall Insignia ST vs BMW 318D ES 19 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  (no options) The most important aspect is the fuel economy of the vehicle since I will be doing about 23k miles per year. I have reviewed both vehicles and checked many review websites to try and get definitive figures of MPG and I cannot determine a clear winner on the MPG issue. Both
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  Change of Scenery 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a '55 plate Renault Scenic 1.9 diesel 130bhp that has proved extremely reliable but most importantly able to tow a caravan at approximately 1,300kg....
• Any - Left Hand Drive Cheapo MPV wanted for Portugal 26 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  weeks a year (often costs in excess of £500 per week including insurance).   The problem is that to buy a car in Portugal has a major headache - they have an extortionate tax system which means that cars from new have 100% tax applied.  Imported cars from other countries have
• Advice needed on low cost (mostly) motorway drivin 12 May 2011 (Forum)
  Advice needed on low cost (mostly) motorway driving   Hi   I need some advice on what car (probably second hand) to buy. My priorities are:   MOST IMPORTANT: 1. Low *overall* cost motoring 2. QUIET & comfortable with good
• Worst Budget Tyre? 17 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Over the last couple of years, whenever I have invested in a new pair of tyres I have allways done a bit of research before buying - reviews, asking friends, forums etc. The company car drivers say: "your tyres are the most important part of the vehicle as they are the only contact between your car
• Mercedes CLS - Car not level side to side 2 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  have asked the dealer this question, but I suspect they are motivated to minimise the importance of this question given they've just sold me the car. Any help much appreciated as I am worried that I've bought a car that has been in an accident that has bent things that affect the suspension.
• KIA Pride (1991 - 2000) - 94 1.3 Another tyre marking question 1 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  I put this over on discussion yesterday, but now it's moved about three screens down without a single reply, I thought I'd try over here. I got my cheap tyres the other day, I'll only be using them off-road. Made by Event. Apparently a Dutch company but likely imports from China. One's got a red
• Nissan Qashqai (2007 - ) - good choice-opinions/alternives please 19 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  person I've met who things the Honda FR-v is quite attractive, and I also like the look of the Nissan Qashqui. Ultimately though looks are not as important as practicality. I'm looking to buy second hand and keep for a long time. I live very rurally (I think it was probably the pot holes that have done