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• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1996 1.3 Best method of changing air filter? 2 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  This might sound like a daft question but I changed the air filter on my dad's car a few weeks back (same engine 1.3). i found it quite hard as the top of the cover did not lift off, I had to slide the old out and slide a new one in, it took me a good 15 minutes (compared to about 30 seconds
• Rover 827 pulling to the left 21 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I've recently got hold of a big old 827 as a run about (Big and cheap). I've driven it about 1000 miles so far and it handles pretty well. It stops and pulls away in a straight line etc etc. However on a couple of occasions when braking, it's felt as if the steering wheel is being pulled over
• Handling 5 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  to stop it wandering across the road. I previously thought Cadillacs only did that because the owners are all 90 years old." Whilst I may well be wrong that is not my definition of handling. The most potent car I have driven for any distance was some years ago in a newish Porsche 911 on some old
• Remote Central Locking 18 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Mr H and I both have Honda CRV's with remote central locking, mine's 6 years old next month, and his is just gone two years old. My remote boot release has never been used because in isolation it sets off the alarm. I just carry the other, smaller remote (which is also linked to the immobiliser
• When is the right time? 28 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  replacement? I am worried major expenses now will offset further savings for a newer car. I am looking at honda accords from the ggreat trade centre . A 1 year old with 25000 miles for under £7k seems the way to go. I do not live locally, are these cars still under warrenty and dealer serviced generally
• Good lowish insurance group car for large young driver 11 Aug 2018 (Forum)
    The time has come for my 22yr old son to run his own car due to starting a post degree new job. For the moment he will take on my owned from new 17 year old 126k miles Skoda Octavia that has been well maintained and is MOt'd until March but I'm not sure it will make it through
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  Gearbox failed after 32k miles - what should I do? 9 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8 Exclusiv (petrol) from new and have always had it serviced and MoT'd at my local dealership from where I bought...
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  My 1999 Mercedez-Benz S-Class has developed a serious rust problem - can you offer any advice? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am the owner of a 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It has full Mercedes-Benz service history and it is badly rusting. It has the 30-year Mobilo guarantee....
• My wife is car hunting alone! 15 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  my wife has now found two more ? both 12 months old, 5 door Sport with aircon. Car One 12 months old 23,000 miles £6791 ? 30 miles away Car Two 12 months old 5,500 miles £6,995 ? 200 miles away She called the dealer of car 1 and the fun started. ?The price on screen is £6,999 ? £6791 is a web
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  What are the best offers on new cars, including free insurance? 13 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking to insure a 17 year old driver. We are unsure which strategy to pursue, buy new - including free insurance - or buy a used car for £1000...
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  Who is at fault for the light failure on my Mondeo? 5 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I had the AA out to fix my rear lights - they then realised that the parking lights weren't working and the bonnet catch wouldn't close, they fixed this...
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  Fiat 500 stop start failure 13 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Fiat 500 twin air on the 18 June. With 327 miles on the clock, the car broke down, was recovered after a 2 hour wait & the stop/start sensor...
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  Fraught Fiesta 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Last October I bought a nearly new 2008 Ford Fiesta ST150. The car at the time seemed a good deal, had an extended years warranty and was classed as a...
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  Would it be cheaper to get insurance on a Group 1, new car or an older car? 8 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm preparing to return to the road after a DDI ban - first (and last) offence, incurred accidentally. Obviously insurance is going to be an issue, but...
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  I need help narrowing down my options for a car purchase? 14 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a 4WD car to tow two large horses, so towing capacity must not be less than 2.5 tonnes. I travel some 12,500 miles per year, most of it...
• Car versus Dog - Insurance premiums 14 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  is £175  + 20%.7yr old mixed breed not known for medical problems. Last year was £300 with same excesses. Have decided to selfinsure for the dog, but have not got several millions to self insure the car.
• ANY-car parked on driveway. - A cure for footballs belted into my car 3 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  So, till last year, we had occasional "Football" impressions on the car, when it was parked in the driveway.. Friendly polite requests met with mild aggression. Problem solved.. neighbour concerned has a new SUV to replace his old banger and which just happens to be parked on the street
• Suv Family car 5 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Hi guys im after a car for my partner, I need a car which is high to make it easy with kids.  1st type of car was a SUV, my budget is 6/7k ultimate max8-9k. upto 6/7 years old decent economy max mileage 60k. my options in mind were ix35, and sportage which would get to the max budget
• Mercedes A class 2003 - loan car 21 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  I've been loaned the above for the day and for a 15 year old car it's a good advert. All works except an auto adjusting mirror, it was never a car you'd have bought for performance but it makes progress reasonably, the driving position is high which i like. No rust anywhere and it must have had
• Car scrapping question 20 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  Er...I want to scrap my old car. I picked a company from the list of ELV scrap dealers from the DoE website and spoke to them. They said they'd come and take the car away and I should give them the V5 document (I don't have a VC5) without filling it in and they'll send me a CoD later