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• removing bumper scuffs 10 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Anybody out there help, a little old lady scraped my back bumper yesterday, 2003 Honda CRV, its the black bumper not the painted one, doesn't seem to have broke the surface just a few lighter (in colour) marks. I have no wish to sting the old dear for a new bumper but would like to get the marks
• Reliability: 528i vs S-Type 15 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Hi all, a friend is current looking at 5 year-old (1999 S/T/V) RWD automatic with 100k on the clock, large saloon at £5-6,000 to replace his 10 year-old Scorpio. He has narrowed down to BMW 528iASE or Jaguar S-Type 3.0SE auto. Would anyone kindly comment on the 1) which is more reliable? i.e
• MOT- new rules, or just applying the old 14 May 2004 (Forum)
  For years now I have grown accustomed to treating the MOT as a kind of free check-up. If the car fails the first attempt, I go and fix it and then get the retest free. The examiner glances at the offending item, now replaced or whatever, and then writes out the pass certificate. Suddenly last week
• Corolla 1.6 SR 6-Speed 9 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Thinking of trading in my rather well-used (but reliable, apart from the gearbox whine ?bearing?) Corolla old-shape 1.4 (no air-con or other goodies) for a 1.6 old-shape at much lower mileage - mainly because I know the Corolla now, so know what to look for, and the SR sorts out all the things
• Insurance renewal 1 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  the internet as if I'm a new customer again or pay the renewal at £68 more?! Mmmm (I'm also considering (as I always am) changing the car it's now 3 yrs old - and there's nowt wrong wi'it but I just get the urge. I think I've narrowed it to 1 yera old Leon Cupra or Volvo s60 2.0SE - a curios pair but both
• Omega rust and final drive whine 16 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  not begun to blister wher it can be seen. This looks like a serious and expensive problem to rectify, and very disappointing to find on 3 to 4 year old cars. A 94k mile example which I drove had a whine from the rear, even at low speed. I have been surprised not to see these mentioned on this forum
• Mixing tyre brands 20 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  Hi All, I'd like a bit of advice on tyre safety. My wife's company car has just had a front tyre replaced. As a result it now has a pair of 2 year old Dunlops on the back and 1 band new Dunlop on the front alongside a 7 year old Goodyear. All are 185/60R14. I was astounded that the lease company
• Battery replacement - the sequel ... 3 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Some feedback on the extremely complex battery changing manoeuvre. The thought of trying to support the car's electronics using an old battery and some crocodile clips made me nervous so I made my own "memory saver" out of a redundant mains mobile phone charger (11.75 smooth volts, kind
• BMW 3 Series Touring - My 11 year old diesel 3 series touring 26 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  I have a 2Litre (320D) E91, 2008 reg. It's an SE with extra bits (Business edition, 17inch alloys, leather and better audio). It has just reached 100K miles, but still goes well. I have had it since new, so know all that has happened to it -not much actually.  It was my company car
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  Audi A3 value 5 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Her indoors wants to change our 2003 A3 TDI Quattro for either an Audi A4 Avant, Volkswagen Tiguan or a Golf Estate. Please can you let us know how much...
• Classic cars,bikes older Outboards Chainsaws ETC - Ethanol in Fuel ( by EU Directive ) 11 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  If you own any type of 4 stroke or 2 stroke engine that is 20 years old maybe affected read this Apart from shortcomings ethanol has as a fuel, the problem
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  What are my rights as a private seller? 22 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I sold a 17 year old car, not aware of any issues on car and did not describe as perfect. Money and details were exchanged. As the buyer left he literally...
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  Is diesel or petrol better for a used car? 11 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What are the advantages/disadvantages of diesel over petrol for a ten year old car?
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  Best used car for bikes and children? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What car would you recommend for a short commute and to carry a toddler and a bike? It would be a second car but will need to be able to drop my three-year-old...
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  'Clunking' noise from clutch pedal on my VW Up! What is it? 5 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Then clutch pedal on my 18 month old VW Up has started to make a 'clucking / clicking' noise when it is depressed and released. The dealership has said...
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  First car-joint ownership and insurance 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My sons are aged 19 and 17, have now both passed their driving tests and are in the market for their first car. This will be a small used car, probably...
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  Buying my first car- what would you recommend? 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am an 18 year old girl and I'm looking to buy my first car. I work full time and will mainly be using the car to get to and from work. I have a budget...
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  Buying a small used car? 30 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa Club. I would like to change my car for something smaller, that handles well and has a comfortable driving position....
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  Buying a classic car 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of £20k and would like to buy a car that may appreciate or at least hold its value. A classic car from the 60's or 70's as a second...
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  Decreased value after an accident 18 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I had an accident, £6K of damage to my 1 year old car. Repairs done well and no visible difference to the car. The other driver's insurance have agreed...