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• Ford Direct. Prices negotiable? 29 May 2004 (Forum)
  I am looking at a 12 month old Mondeo Ghia TDCi 130, and ford direct seems pretty cheap (£12164 for the hatchback). I understand negotiating for a new car, as its easy to check discounts via brokers or what car mag. The used market seems a bit less transparent in this regard. As it would be a cash
• Going like stink 24 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Currently in the process of changing car, from my zippy, handles like it's on rails, but frankly slow Fiat Punto Sporting. I'm after a marginally bigger 3 door hatch, much quicker, couldn't really give a stuff about image, 3-4 years old car for about £8000. The Civic VTI looks really good
• Milly Dowler Car Search. 15 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  It seems likely that some Backroomers might have information regarding the distorted picture the police have of a car that may be important in the search for the killer of Milly. The old thread was getting a bit large so I'm starting a new one here. More info can be found here: http
• Nokia Mobile phone car kits 4 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Can somebody point me in the right direction here? I just bought a car with all the mobile phone fittings except the 'black box'. It's for a different phone than mine (7110 I think), but I can get an old phone and switch SIMs to use it. I think I have found the connector, but I need to be sure I
• Car Importing 12 May 2002 (Forum)
  that at least should be ok. Also, can someone recommend an insurer for American Cars. I´m old, so I am not expecting it to be too big a problem.
• runabout classic??? 21 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  i hope to buy a classic car, but what kind. i have looked at the following cars... ford prefect, rover p4, rover p6, triumph 2000, ford anglia, triumph herald, and of course the good old morris minor, but i dont know what to buy, any advice would be very helpful, and any other models that i should
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  Is Waxoyl a worthwhile treatment? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My 11-year-old Focus Diesel Estate is showing signs of rust. I was advised at the last MoT to get it waxoyl. Please could you tell me what is the general...
• Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSi S - Replacing my Mondeo 1 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  So I'm finally replacing my 2002 1.8 petrol Mondeo hatchback.  I was generally happy with the car though it had a few problems other than wear items - fuel pump, two springs, other suspension parts, wheel bearings, HT leads, rear calipers.  But for an 11 year old car owned for 8 years
• Golf GTi MkV 26 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  the checked seats first appeared in the original Gti. As previously stated the plastics are not up to BMW standards and even "my" venerable old 3 series. The wheel is slightly strange, being flat (probably to accomodate middle aged stomachs) at the bottom, but the soft feel leather is nice. Strereo is good
• Oldest vehicles in commercial use 19 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  OK so lets include commercial and public use here. Lets have a few categories as well. How old is the oldest vehicle you can remember recently spotting in commercial or public use? Categories include - Standard transport (ie cars etc). Converted vehicles - such as scene of crime vehicles (luton
• Peugeot 205 Gentry - Engine Flush et al 25 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  and follow it up with a treatment of injector cleaner. Given that my PUG is an 1900cc 8v engine with a CAT - and the old adage of 'If it aint broke, don't fix it' ringing in my mind - is it: 1. Worth me treating my car to these Forté prodcuts? 2. Should I leave it and not tinker with it? 3. Is the use
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  Can you recommend a car for a 20,000 mile a year commute? 6 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am going to be commuting to work by car, which is 377 miles a week. My work will pay 45p for the first 6000 miles then down to 25p. It's all motorway...
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  The turbo has failed on my 12 year old car - is it worth replacing or should I just scrap the car? 20 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  The turbocharger of my 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI has failed and the garage want £900 to replace it. Should I go ahead? The clutch has also not been...
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  Need a small and safe city car – what would you recommend? 14 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need to upgrade from my Smart Fortwo to transport me and my three year old. The car must be small as parking is a nightmare where I live, but as safe...
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  How much should I pay for a 2003 Toyota Corolla? 6 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen an automatic 2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6 for £1995. It has a full MoT and service history. It has done 61,000 miles and for its age I believe that...
• Faults with cars just out of warranty 11 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Hi all, A friend of mine bought a nearly new car from a well known franchised dealer networks approved used scheme about 2 years ago - it was about a year old at the time. The warranty on this vehicle expired a few months ago (2-3), and recently the car developed a fault with the ECU. The dealer
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  Buying ex rental car? Questionable history 16 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am in discussions with a leading car super market about buying an ex hire car, approx 12 months old. I did an on line data check and iit claims the car...
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  My 20 year old TT requires work to pass its MoT - is it worth investing in it? 29 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  The dreaded MoT is fast approaching for my much loved twenty-year-old Audi TT Quattro. I have a nasty feeling both the catalytic converters have or are...
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  What would you suggest as a smaller petrol MPV? 7 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have owned a Ford Galaxy Ghia 1.9 TDCI auto since March 2002. This car has served us brilliantly for 15 years but, with the increasing pressure on owners...
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  Could you clarify how workshop rates are set for my mother? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Please would you clarify something for my mother, who is over 80 and thinks that the garage is trying to 'diddle' her. Her car is more than ten years old,...