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  How can I protect my Mercedes-Benz C-Class' paint from bird droppings? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 18-month-old Mercedes-Benz C-Class estate and have to park under trees. There is a constant problem with bird droppings (pigeons)...
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  Pharmasuitable 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change my Land Rover Freelander diesel company car for a more tax-friendly 4x4. Budget around £12,000, with a requirement for a generous...
• I thought insurance dropped at 25! 8 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  ! By the time I've opted to protect my NCB it puts over £100 extra on the premium pushing it up to about £750ish (I only remember car insurance to the nearest £50). So, now that I've discovered this I'm left asking the question, just what on earth is good about being a quarter century old? I now interview
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  DR hell 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Is it just me or are the new discharge daylight headlights on new cars extremely harsh / bright on the eyes? The 'old' tungsten headlights don't dazzle,...
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - Service Intervals ? 26 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  last service, or wait until car is 24 months old (or 24000 miles if I reach that first) ? It has apparently had a 120-point check and fluids topped up by the dealer selling it, but not sure if it would invalidate the Manufacturers Warranty if not serviced now. Also, it's an ex-fleet car from
• Modern, original fitment exhaust systems 5 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Here's a bit of a positive note for a change. I've been buying new cars on and off since about 1984. Lately, I've been pleasantly surprised by the longevity of the original exhaust sytem. The system on our 5 year old Jazz is still looking as good as new and the system on my 3 year old Panda
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - Low Oil indicator always lights when Service due 13 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  (and about 200 miles since the Service warning stopped telling me in how many miles). Is this model just leaky or is my particular car bad at retaining oil? Is a Dealer likely to find a problem (and hopefully fix it) or do I need to buy a proper car (not at all impressed vs my old Mk4)? Also, PAS 'might
• Fully Chromed Up PUG SW 7 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I used to see this old guy in the local high street driving a Lada which was covered in red "go faster stripes" and huge fog lamps on the front. When I say old, I mean he must be in his 70's, trilby hat, tartan blanket on the parcel shelf etc. He has now upgraded his car to a Pug 407SW
• Which Replacement Radiator Brand ? 20 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  to give a few years service ?? There are other co's advertising that theirs are OE quality, but of course don't say which brand, so one can't verify this. The car is 13yrs old so I'm not sure if it is worth putting on too expensive things. Have done that on old cars b4 and either something big goes
• Causing death by dangerous driving 26 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Hi Every-one. An 18 year old, who used to work for me delivering pizzas is in court tommmorow, at the crown court, for this offence. I beleive that he his pleading guilty. Apparently, he was racing some-one up an hill at 47 mph in a 30 mph speed zone. A 60 year old stepped out in front of his car
• Oh what to do: What do I buy next? 1 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  . less than 5years old - company car scheme d. Okay for taking onto building sites - not necessarily 4x4, but not a lowered hot hatch! Budget - hmmm - £10 - £15K Any ideas? ------------------------------------------------ Drive Your Way - If anything can, TerraCan -----
• RX8 - worth the trouble? 13 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Hi All, I am looking to buy a second hand car for around £12-13k. I currently own a old 328i coupe so would like something with a bit (lot!) of go. Miles per gallon is not an issue as I only do around 8k per annum, but I do move my dog around a fair bit, so back seats are a necessity. My
• 95 1.8 Diesel Fiesta bad starting 18 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  , no noisier than it should be and still returns correct MPG. The new glowplugs have'nt really made any difference. The old old ones did'nt look that bad at all. For reference so far this year the car has had oil and filter change, new air and fuel filter and has 87000 miles on the clock. I have checked all
• Polo 1.4 2002- Emission light reset 20 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  80-odd year old chap who lives near me called me today. His 2003 Polo 1.4 was running terrible (missing, no power). 'EPC' and 'Emissions' fault lights were on. The car is only a year old and had just been serviced by the VW dealer (25 miles away). I checked the engine over and found
• Bitter Disappointment... 10 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  sevens when putting a price display on it. I walked away of course as the car was now only a few grand off the price of a new car, despite being 18 months old. Has this happened to anyone else, and did I do the right thing?
• Corolla - timing chain or cam belt? 2 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  have been through the CBC and How to Buy and Sell cars here). The dealers actually interested in my old E reg corolla! I didn't mention the lack of working alternator as I might not like the S reg when I drive it anyway! Since a scrap yard want £38 for a replacement alternator for my car and get my
• Invalidated Warranty and Servicing 14 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I have just found out that we have invalidated the warranty on my wife's Punto by overlooking a service. We bought the car when it was about 8 months old with 2000 miles on the clock. It is now 24 months old with 11500 miles. We assumed it would need a service at 12,000 miles so I booked
• US Survey: 4-5 year old used cars 7 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  Came across the following American survey report which is interesting. I wonder, is there any similar report done for UK/Euro vehicles? Source: J.D. Power...
• Any - Some light reading from the guardian archives 24 Feb 2022 (Forum)
  https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/series/from-the-archive+technology/motoring   I quite enjoy some of the old articles. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/nov/17/surveillance-on-the-roads-cars-1938
• Chevrolet Tacuma - Any experience? 21 May 2010 (Forum)
      Has anybody got any experience/observations on the Chevrolet Tacuma. A dealer near me has a couple at quite a low price. Whilst not my ideal car a three/four year old falls within my limited budget.