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• BMW overtakes Mercedes 8 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  important to it than its sales ranking. But Mercedes said: "We want to be the No1 premium brand on a long-term perspective. It will be completely different next year and we will have increases again." Mercedes predicts a recovery later this year as the redesigned A-Class and new Smart four-seater rekindle
• Water V Coke 25 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  This is really an eye opener.... Water or Coke? We all know that water is important but I've never seen it written down like this before. WATER: 1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. 2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger. 3. Even
• Calling all engineers and web whizzos? 14 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  imported into the country are sourced from Europe (Germany provides 75% of total, mostly BMWs and Mercs) or the USA, i.e. are catalyst equipped. However, you can only get UNLEADED fuel at a few fuel stations here in the capital, Amman. UNLEADED is simply not available at all outside the capital. So most
• Top Cop nicked at 128MPH! 17 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  people doing 150 to 170km/h. They don't seem to want to listen." Now one of his superiors has allegedly failed to listen but Douw Steyn, acting head of the Department of Community Safety, said: "We all make mistakes from time to time. The important thing is that although a senior person
• Wonderful Range Rover USA service 13 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  week about the J. D. Powers USA rankings where Jag did well and this drew some caustic comments from one reader... but It seems to me that in the US at any rate Ford is making a major effort with their 'import' lines. I had a chance to chat with several new Jag owners at the dealer and they were all
• Politically correct Crimbo 9 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  intended to exclude our Jewish employees. We recognize that Hanukkah is an important holiday that often coincides with Christmas (though unfortunately not this year). However, from now on we're calling it our "Holiday Party." The same policy applies to employees who are celebrating Kwanzaa at this time
• Positioning - Nigel Albright 23 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  , particularly for bends. On top of that they go into the subject in some detail. But it is important to understand that the basic principles of positioning do not apply just to bends; they apply at any moment in time on the road. THE BASICS Firstly let's look at positioning for stability, because in many
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  Separate featurette: 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  On July 25 2009, you answered a letter by P.M. of Kineton who had received a "penalty" for overstaying while parking to eat at McDonalds. You advised the...
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  Buying a medium-sized family car - what would you recommend for £7.5k? 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a second hand, medium-sized family car for a budget of around £7500. I plan to use an auction broker to find a good used example (2/3 years...
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  Issues paying VED monthly by direct debit 27 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  On the 10th October I purchased a used car from a dealership, while there I set up a monthly direct debit for car tax, as far as I was aware it was fine,...
• Coach - false claims of leaving the scene of an accident 26 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  asking me to complete a statement concerning the so called collision, at the bottom of the letter it says -: i do not wish to complete the attached statement concerning the above mentioned collision and underneath that i did not witness the collision, it says its important to send either the completed
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  Buying a used car - Lexus or Peugeot? 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 'next-car' conundrum that we can’t stop agonising over and we really need some independent impartial advice. We would like a raised-height...
• berlingo, vw caddy, golf or skoda yeti? 29 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  pocket, so unless it's something extraordinary, I'd prefer to stay below the 16,000 mark. Requirements: quality, reliability, and safety come first. Large boot space and folding back seats (if a car) are important. Use 1 suggests a small, car
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  Which comfortable car for chauffeuring my elderly mother? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am seeking help for my current problem. I need a car to chauffeur my elderly mother which will give her excellent comfort, which will be reliable. I...
• citroen xsara picasso 2002 - Unsure if i should still buy.. 1 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  but didn't seem important. Car started perfectly and fast first time (although whether it had been warmed up before I got there is another thing). All manuals and spare key with it, full spare wheel also. I did a quick HPi check, not stolen, amount of owners correct (1 previous owner
• Volkswagen Golf IV - Bizarre insurance dispute 19 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  I'll try and condense this as much as I can without missing out any important facts, but its the strangest series of events I've ever heard about and am seriously hoping someone can help give me some pointers The insurance problem is actually happening to a friend, but he struggles
• Buying 2nd hand - Overpriced dealers or is it me? 5 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  online/freeads/local papers Fleabay etc, and I can barely find a vehicle to go and view! On Ebay I have found several vehicles that sound reasonable, but important info is always missing - either a reference to history or mileage! Both crucial, but all too often 'missing'. After messaging you find
• How (not) to use a gearbox to slow 3 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  , such as a busy roundabout. In circumstances such as these, it is important to be flexible when applying the 'one gear change only' rule. As with other dirving 'rules' , sticking rigidly to the text book occasionally brings its own problems. A good driver must be flexible if safety is the prime objective.
• Mondeo's at auction (again) 15 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  be aiming to pay for a good condition 97/98 2.0 Ghia X hatchback? Mileage is not important to me, but condition is - I don't want something that rattles or creaks or is covered in scratches, if you know what I mean ;) Should I just give up and buy something else? I don't want to go for a GLX, Si or a Ghia
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  Faulty gearbox 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In April this year I bought a 61-plate Hyundai ix35 2.0-litre diesel Style from Milton Keynes Hyundai. The car was seven months old when I bought it, and...