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  • I need a car with a high seating position and large boot. What should I consider? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a two or three year old lowish mileage car with boot space equivalent to or greater than my Focus estate. I'm considering a Mondeo estate...
  • How can I sell a number plate that's on an old car that has been stored for 20 years? 7 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I have an old car in the shed that has not run for 20 years and would like to sell the number plate which has some value. How can I do this?
  • The DSG in my low mileage 2011 Skoda Fabia has failed - should Skoda cover the cost? 26 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a 2011 Skoda Fabia TSI with 19,119 miles on in May 2014. Today - with 31,800 miles on the clock - the DSG has died. The car is only driven...
  • Volkswagen Golf needs a new engine after cam chain failure - what can I do? 20 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My VW Golf mk 6 1.2tsi could not start last week The AA took it to my nearest VW dealer, Arnold Clark, Kilmarnock Rd Glasgow. They car is less than 4...
  • What should I replace my old Auris with? 6 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to replace my Toyota Auris diesel. I'm not sure I want another diesel as I only average 44mpg on my 40 mile each way motorway return. My wife...
  • Can you recommend a sporty car similar to the Subaru WRX hatchback? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My friend and neighbour is now on the lookout for a sporty replacement for his Nissan X-Trail. He was ready to buy a 2010 Subaru WRX hatchback but is now...
  • Can I recommend Timpsons for supplying replacement car keys? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    This may by now be old news but just in case. In May 2007 I was down to one remaining key for my year 2000 Yaris Verso. You ran various articles about...
  • Replacing a Civic Type-R 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have had my Civic Type R (57 plate) from new. I love him (he is even called Roger as he's a red Type R) but my 6 month old is too heavy to lift in and...
  • Insurance - old named driver accident penalising me 8 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    A few months ago, my sister-in-law hit a cylist on a zebra crossing. It was night, dark and he did not dismount or have any lights so she did not see him. She...
  • Broken brake 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Had a warning light come up on my BMW 1-Series, relating to Suspension Stability Control. The diagnostic states "brake hydraulic malfunction" DTC at a...
  • Diesel v petrol - nearly-new comparison 11 Mar 2008 (Forum)
    I know we've done a lot lately on the relative merits and economics of petrol and diesel engines, but I've done some calculations lately that made me sit up. Here's the background: we're now looking seriously at buying a Toyota Verso as a family and weekend car. It will get moderate leisure-time
  • MG MG ZT (2001 - 2005) - help - mid-life crisis? 1 Oct 2007 (Forum)
    I have just reached 40 and am wondering if I am having a mid-life crisis. As some of you may know from my previous posts, I had decided to buy a year old Honda Accord diesel for my next car, but I now realise I have a problem. I have become obsessed about buying an MG ZT, the old shape with twin
  • Audi A1 - Air con service cost 13 Mar 2021 (Forum)
    £149 for a four year old car which seems extortionate to me. Where do people here get this done and do I need to bother if it’s working fine? Thanks guys.
  • Audi S3 Sportback - Reversing sensors 21 May 2017 (Forum)
    This car, under two years old is not fitted with reversing sensors. Google comes up with several suppliers with fitters nationwide, (franchised presumably), such as AVR and AVS. Has anyone used a supplier that they can recommend. Thanks
  • Renaul Clio - Timing Belt 9 Jul 2014 (Forum)
    I have had my timing belt changed at 38,000 with water pump 5 years ago and only done a total of 78,000 now but the car is 10 years old, do I need to do it again?
  • Hyundai i20 - Paintwork inspection 23 Mar 2013 (Forum)
    Please could anyone tell me what a paintwork inspection (rust keeps coming through my car from 6 months old) and can anyone inspect the paintwork , or are certain qualifications held by the person inspsecting? Mossymoo
  • BMW 3 Series Touring - Cleaning leather seats 26 Sep 2011 (Forum)
    My tan coloured leather seats are starting to look a bit grubby as the Car is 7 years old, can anyone recommend any products for cleaning them? Thanks in advance.
  • Unusual Sightings Vol 14 20 Nov 2007 (Forum)
    13 ***** Another thread for commenting on rare, unusual, old or just plain daft cars etc. 629669 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- PU.
  • changing spark plugs - 3 cylinder Corsa 16 Nov 2006 (Forum)
    use to change spark plugs years ago but notice they look different now a days any special technique to change plugs on modern cars 4 yr old 3 cyl corsa
  • Free subaru legacy 11 Apr 2006 (Forum)
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PlymouthFreecycleUK/message/22 OK, so it's an old one. But it's got to be worth it for mucking about in some fields surely! I suspect the car isn't a million miles away from Plymouth. H
 

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