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  • What should I check before buying a Ford S-MAX? 27 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I am about to purchase a 2014 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi Powershift with 85,000 miles on the clock for my son (private seller). It appears to have been well looked...
  • Suzuki - Car Signwriting 10 Jun 2021 (Forum)
    I purchased Rias Car insurance based on Truspilot Reviews as good customer care is important to me. I contacted Rias to let them know that my car which is insured for Business use as well as Private has been Sign Written with my cleaning company name, telephone number and SafeContractor Logo. I
  • I want a new car with enough space for young kids. Can you help me choose? 5 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I want a new car but there's so much choice. I need to transport grandchildren and we live in the country so potholes are an everyday problem. I'd like...
  • Toy time 28 Apr 2020 (Forum)
    nirvana and away from the wife during lockdown? Found a few interesting things on sale but all things equal I’d love an 90’s hot hatch like a late 205 GTi 1.9, XR2i, Golf MK II GTi 8v, R19 16v or possibly a more mundane but rarer and often historically more important mainstream car that no one
  • Can I do 10% plus 2mph over the speed limit and not get stopped by police? 22 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
    Some people tell me I can legally do 10 per cent plus 2mph over the speed limit. Is that true?
  • Find my daughter an automatic...? 7 Jul 2019 (Forum)
    before it got the self destruct CVT from around 2011? or something else I haven't thought of yet?? As you can see I'm trying to keep away from automated manuals / DCT and the Nissan notorious CVT but is that a good path to be following? Also as budget is £5K, age isn't as important
  • Moscow motor show stars 29 Sep 2018 (Forum)
    vehicle'. The Aurus Senat is an imposing beast indeed, but it's looks are far from original. I can see elements of at least two Rolls royce models in there, along with a hint of Maybach (maybe a Rover 75 too?!). But as well as 'conventional' examples to tempt rich Russian's away from foreign imports
  • My car has been written off as a Cat S - can I keep the same personalised plate if I get it repaired? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
    My car, which carries a special number plate, was slightly damaged recently, but the insurance company's repairers wish to write it off. It is classified...
  • Buying a used Suzuki Grand Vitara - which model would you recommend? 22 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy a mid-size 4x4 which I will mostly drive in town. I like the look of the Suzuki Grand Vitara and have a budget of £5k-£10k. I would...
  • Need a family car capable of carrying bikes 29 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently retired and will be handing back my trusty Volvo V70 company car, which has doubled as our family car for the past few years. I am now...
  • Nissan Qashqai? - Affordable new/used family car for long commute 3 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    . (My wife needs our exisiting family car - a 10 year old Prius). The most important criteria are: • A decent sized boot for my greyhound (when I'm not driving to work) • Really good fuel economy - I'm looking for at least 50mpg. • Total monthly running cost
  • Mazda 3 / Skoda Octavia / new Suzuki Vitara - New car - hatchback/new family 28 Sep 2015 (Forum)
    reviews. Basically all data you need to know when looking at a certain car. I've been looking at a number of cars, as one of the new criteria is that the car has to swallow baby seat, and both parts of the stroller in the trunk. Consumption does not get the final say, but important also. The last 3
  • Buying a used car - BMW 520d or 530? 25 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    After research, I was all set to buy a BMW 520d Touring. However, a friend suggested that I test drive a 530d, particularly as I will only be driving 5000...
  • Mazda 3 2008 - Service interval reset. DPF lamp flashing. 18 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    what you pay for, and this information is free ! I am not responsible for you wrecking you car because your not an authorised Mazda Technician ! Here's how I did it :- IMPORTANT: If the DPF light is up, but solid, it does NOT need this proceedure, it needs the DPF regenerating
  • Alleged Speeding Offence 5 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    licence, which I have had for a long time, is important to the type of work I intend to apply for.       Just one more thing: I did not see the 30 MPH limit signs as they are quite high up unlike
  • The death of the diesel engine? 19 Oct 2013 (Forum)
    Qoros (and previously head of chassis development at BMW’s M division), said he, too, thought diesel engines would markedly decline in importance by the end of the decade, citing ever more stringent pollution regulations as the cause. Some 50 per cent of new cars sold in the UK
  • Can you recommend a dog friendly car? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    A friend of mine is looking for a replacement for his Land Rover Defender. The car must be dog friendly and comfortable. He lives in Jersey, so it must...
  • Throttle Hesitation in Xsara HDi 22 Mar 2013 (Forum)
    with the Citroen dealer and my patience is rapidly running out with the national importer. Nothing has been done in the last three months other than check the diagnostics. All ideas are most welcome
  • I LEASE FROM MOTABILITY BUT I WANT TO BUY NOW 14 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    importent. I drive a renault grand scenic at the moment, and although it is smooth & economicle it is no longer really that suitable with regards to getting in & out...It was at the time the very best I could choose with my given budget and that was also suitable for my needs I am quite aware
  • Ford Ka, Fiat Bravo - Two car family - trade-offs 3 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    , happy for that to be a little hatchback (i.e,. the runaround) as it’ll be two of us plus luggage. In saying that, economy (financial as well as fuel) is more important than zip
 

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