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• Renault Megane II (2002 - 2008) - Help me make sense of the range 12 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  want more, but also realise that the mid-range performance was most important not absolute top speeds etc. 20 - 50 acceleration , or 30 - 70 being where it counts. Can't even decide diesel/petrol, but probably would prefer petrol. Diesel is attractive due to the mid range shove I know is typical
• Can't make up me mind wot car to buy 30 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  a 3-year old XJ6 3.2 - my bestest most-loved ever car. I don't want to get, say, a Mondeo cos I think they're too 'middle-of-the-road sensibly conventionalistical'. However, reliability is very important because I get very annoyed indeed if my car breaks down and I'm late for work / appointments
• When does your driving style change? 6 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  that both ?emotional state? and ?motivation to save time? are factors which can influence a driver?s behaviour in the short term. The literature also indicates that other factors are likely to have an effect; although it is not known what all the influential factors are, or their relative importance. I
• Living with the Seicento 8 May 2007 (Forum)
  Funny, but this car has become the most important car ive ever owned - mainly because I have always loathed Fiats and I have now relented after ten years and am two weeks into the ownership of one. Its actually not anywhere near as bad as I expected and I can see why people like them. Handling
• Climate change - latest report 14 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  use is essential for 3 reasons 1) to do our bit to slow down global warming – we have had our bite at the resource and need to set an example to the developing world 2) our balance of trade – we will be importing an ever increasing proportion of our energy requirements 3) energy security
• Diesel engines - dimensions & tech spec 21 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  TD, 1992-1993 VW Passat 75 bhp 1.9 TD, 1994-1997 There's a fair variety there but I'm trying to consider several possibilities. My preferred choices would still be the Merc engines. The dimensions of the engine are important in terms of fitting it in a trike frame. Is there a resource on the net
• Selling: ebay v autotrader v dealer 12 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  complicated reasons, I will be returning to the UK in a few weeks time to sell a 1 year old Volvo XC90 (2.4d SE right hand drive, exported on purchase and which I will first re-import - it has the full UK guarantees etc). I can only really spare about 4 or 5 working days in London, before needing to return
• Modern Signs Are Rubbish! 19 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  , and there's also all the information outside the car provided by road signs, traffic lights, speed limits perhaps painted on the road. "There's only so much the brain can take in at any one time and a real danger something really important like a red light could be missed." Signage worry "Very highly
• Omega rammed, lessons learned 3 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  important result: Still alive and kicking. V
• The decision (maybe) ? Small Car 10 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  at the second hand ones on offer. We want to be able to deal with our local main dealer. As I've said, we are not car savvy, and this is the best thing for our family to do. Could buy elsewhere and go there for servicing, but am nervous of an import. The dealer has 3 pre-registered cars (2003)now
• martini publicity car by viotti turin 18 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  Dear Madam, Sir I would like to seek your help from to be able to complete the restauration of a unique car. The car was ordered in 1935-1937?? By Count Rossi (of Martini Italy) from Carrosseria Viotti in Turin. When the importer of Isotta Frashini in the USA went bankrupt, the remaining
• Range Rover 1989 3.6L EFI light 11 May 2002 (Forum)
  they were a touch better... The RR Manual says that the \"fix\" is to replace the computer under the passenger seat... Now this is a bit of rather expensive kit to just bang in... and as this model of computer was only used (as far as the US market is concerned) in 1989 when they imported only 1500 or so
• VW Golf - doors freezing shut 27 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  I have a Mk. IV VW Golf Estate, bought new in April 2000. A personal import from Denmark, hence massive savings. That's the good news. The bad news is that when my wife tried to open the driver's door on a frosty afternoon recently - and when I say "frosty", I should point out that we live
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  Can I reject a car if the dealer wasn't honest about its history? 19 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I think I've purchased a second hand car from a car dealer with a hidden history. I bought it a week ago as one owner with15,000 miles, supplied by the...
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  Our car alarm goes off every night because it wasn't fixed properly after an accident - what do we do? 28 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Both doors were replaced on our 2013 Ford C Max and now the alarm keeps going off at night. We get error messages for child lock malfunction, service required,...
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  Can I contest a parking charge made against me in a hospital car park? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  On 26th November 2012 I had an appointment at Ormskirk and District Hospital. I’m a reasonably active 70 year old but I sometimes need a bit of physiotherapy...
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  Is there an inherent problem with the fitting of towbars to ESP-equipped cars like our Skoda Yeti? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Is this an accident waiting to happen? I recently took delivery of a Skoda Yeti with which I am delighted. I had opted for factory tow bar preparation...
• New year, new car 9 Dec 2021 (Forum)
  – the Pulsar and Fabia have really spoilt us in this respect) 0-60 and top speed are both meaningless IMHO, who does that day in day out. MPG is important but its going to be difficult to do less than the Pulsars 33 approx. Auto (wifes arthritis) Electric Handbrake (wifes arthritis
• Van leasing vs buying something else 2nd hand 3 Dec 2021 (Forum)
  I've had some issues with my van recently, which ultimately with this latest problem, means I will have to write off three and a half days from my monthly window cleaning round due to the Caddy being in the garage waiting for parts. Like all who use a van for work, reliability is very important
• Help me choose a used car please… 11 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  the money on the best car I can find and plan for it to last me 10+ years, or go for something cheaper and save my cash? When buying a 2nd hand car is the age of a car more important or the mileage? Would a 2013 Golf be a better option than a 2016 Astra?!? Examples of cars I have found locally… 1