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  Approved used car has no service history - what can we do? 10 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My son bought a 2007 used Mercedes-Benz C220 CDi Sport from a main dealer in Aberdeen about six months ago. We have since discovered the car has barely...
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  Which is the best convertible to go for - a Golf or Audi A3? 29 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has driven a Golf Convertible for years. The time has come to change it. I want a petrol car with a bit of poke. Which is the best to go for -...
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  Which larger estate would you recommend for carrying medieval reenactment gear? 14 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a large estate to carry quite a lot of kit for medieval reenactment gear. Ideally something not that new but reasonably reliable from say...
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  Excessive road noise on Ford C-MAX 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Ford C-MAX 1.8 TDI. It now has 62,000 miles on the clock and recently I have noticed excessive road noise from the front tyres. My local Ford...
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  Land Rover Freelander - when should I change the cam belt? 17 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2008 Land Rover Freelander is nearing 50,000 miles. Can you tell me when I should change the cam belt? A friend of mine (who works with Land Rovers)...
• KIA Ceed 2L diesel Sport 3 years old 33,000 miles - No accelerator - loss of power - engine stops 23 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  KIA CEED 2L Diesel Sport – 3 years old, 33,000 miles, majority
• Mercedes CLK - Cloudy headlamps 24 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  The headlamps of my 22 year old car have become cloudy. I’ve buffed them with toothpaste which has improved them but only marginally. Any recommendations of how to best get them clear would be much appreciated. TIA.
• Petrolhead hell 21 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I'm in La Palma in the Canary Islands and was in Gran canaria last week. I don't think I've seen one car with a straight panel.  They definitely aren't precious about their motors here, new or old. I assume the grubby parts receive a similar lack of TLC...
• Unusual Sightings - Volume 26 [Read only] 26 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  25 ***** Another thread for commenting on rare, unusual, old or just plain daft cars etc. ----------------------------------------------------------------------
• Unusual Sightings - Volume 16 [Read only] 30 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  15 ***** Another thread for commenting on rare, unusual, old or just plain daft cars etc. ----------------------------------------------------------------------
• distributorless ignition 3 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  who started the trend for distributorless ignition and when? only asking cause i still see some quite new cars with the old distributor set up ,as far as i can remember my montego had the dis-less set up that was 20 years ago
• Corsa 2002,5 speed, 1.2SXI, 30k miles 19 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  I am thinking of buying this model car from a freind as a replacement for my mothers trusty 20 year old Corolla. Can anyone give me their opinions on the running costs/reliability of this model ? thanks
• New Focus or Golf or A3? 19 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Looking for a new car. Have yet to drive any of these but really liked the old focus. The new one is nice, but so is the golf. However, for the money of a golf I could get an A3. Any thoughts? Would be looking at 1.6 - 2.0 petrols.
• Brakes squealing - Mercedes 9 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  My MB E320 CDI has developed a horrific brake squeal. Unless you are braking very softly the brakes will squeal. The car is only just over a year old and has only covered 22,000 mls. What causes this and what are the remedys?
• Battery and holiday 6 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  HI I will be away for three weeks this summer. I cannot attach a battery charger to keep the battery charged. Do the solar ones work? How much chance is there that the car will start after this time..the battery is a year old but the alarm will be activated thanks for any advice alan
• honda shuttle 27 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  Hi A friend has offered me his Honda Shuttle. It is a 1998 R 2.3ls with a full history in perfect condition. He bought it when it was a year old on 10,000 miles. It now has 35,000 on the clock. What would be a fair price for the car. Many thanks Simon
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  Buying a Lexus RX450h - what should I check? 14 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've seen a five year old Lexus RX450h with 130,000 miles for sale, priced at £14,000. Am I mad to consider such a high mileage? Is there anything to look...
• Ford Fiesta - Cooling fan issues 2010 Fiesta 1.25 Zetec 26 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  two very quiet high pitched beeps coming from somewhere in the car. So, this is the second fan unit that needs replacing - I am really surprised with this on a 4 yr old car with 35k miles on it. Anyone got any ideas or is it a design flaw and we need to looking at fan replacement every 2 years? Car
• Volkswagen Passat - How Can I tell they changed the brake fluid? 8 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  I recently purchased a three year old VW Passat     from the main VW main dealer. They carried out the three year service as part of the purchase contract. When I studied the service schedule the brake fluid change was ticked not changed
• Recent Crash, Help wanted ref Insurance Co, please 30 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  . Anyway we are fully comprehensive, have legal and protected no claims. My question is this. Because the car is over ten years old, (very low mileage, very well looked after, lots of life in the old car yet), I have this feeling the Insurance company are going to try and write it off. Has anyone come up