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  • Second hand CRX 26 Nov 2001 (Forum)
    I've got a friend who's looking to spend ~£5k on a second hand car. She wants something sporty, but doesn't fancy taking a chance with a shabbered (import) MX-5. She's saying she quite likes the Honda CRX (new version) and there's a good few to be found at £4-5k. Does anyone else have any
  • New car warrantys 1 Apr 2001 (Forum)
    Should I take a chance and not take my new honda civic to the dealers to have it serviced?. They quoted me over £600 for a 3 year 27k mile service plan to be paid monthly!.That is a lot of money taking into account that the first 2 of 3 services are very little more than oil changes plus
  • Whistling Accord 26 Mar 2001 (Forum)
    My 2000 Honda Accord 2.0 Auto makes a whining whisling noise as it accelerates thro' the gears (sounds like a jet engine). When it reaches top gear a low whistling can be heard above the engine note. My local dealer has readjusted the cam belt tension to no avail. The dealer offers vague possible
  • Bought a car - and its not a new Focus 19 Jan 2020 (Forum)
    thus a strong contender. Honda Civic 1.5T. As for the Focus its fine, in truth its got more space/boot than all the above and its cheaper. Only issue is no spare but I have found that a kit can be ordered for about £220 that includes all the parts required
  • What do you recommend we replace our Honda Civic with? 3 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 2013 Honda Civic 1.8 EX and like the car, including the heated seats. We would like a car with a higher seating position but the width of the...
  • Can you recommend an automatic 4wd vehicle with decent load space? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2010 Mercedes-Benz B180, bought 18 months ago when an automatic gearbox was dictated for health reasons. I need to change to a small 4WD as I...
  • Do air conditioning repairs, such as the one carried out on my CR-V, need to be so expensive? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Before retiring I was the technical director of a company supplying OE parts to Honda UK, hence I know just how demanding their standards are and what...
  • Can I claim for pothole damage to my Honda Jazz? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I bought my wife a new Honda Jazz in September 2012. On Wednesday, she was driving along an unlit road when she hit a pothole with her nearside front wheel....
  • The white one 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Having driven Vauxhalls for years and currently driving a 1.6 Meriva Design except being snowbound for the last 2 weeks, I now would like to buy a car...
  • Insighting a conflict 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I live in Portugal and have a 1997 Mercedes C180 Classic estate, petrol 1,800cc. It's done around 350,000km and the Mercedes dealership had fitted a new...
  • The Fact Controller 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Intelligent Speed Adaptation. Let me tell you my experience a with cruise control which was switched off. Went into a parking place when the engine suddenly...
  • How can I restore my headlights? 26 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 55 reg Honda S2000, the headlight glass has over the years become very dull. I’ve tried a couple of products to restore the brightness but none...
  • What should I replace my Ford Fiesta with? 3 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2013 Ford Fiesta automatic with cruise control heated front seats and front and rear sensors. My wife drives this as well and we both like the...
  • What car do you recommend for someone who suffers from arthritis in the hands? 14 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a 4x4 car about 10 years old that is easy for someone who suffers from arthritis in the hands, an automatic with an easy to move gear stick....
  • Not worth the cost. 5 Sep 2023 (Forum)
    Had a call from my darling mother yesterday to say that her 42,000 mile 2009 59 plate Honda Jazz which she’s had from new has failed its Mot due to structural rust underneath. This is a car that’s never seen a motorway, it doesn’t go out at night and almost never leaves the town, especially in icy
  • What Size car do I need: Subcompact or compact 28 Sep 2022 (Forum)
    Hi all I want to replace my 2012 Honda Jazz, great car but too small and needs more pep in the engine. Something I have talked here before but COVID, rising costs, the global economic crisis delayed my plans. I mainly drive around suburbia/commute to work with occasional long distance
  • Should I buy a Volvo C30? 15 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking of buying a Volvo C30 as a second car (60,000 miles, 2009 - 2012), would you recommend this model and which diesel or petrol?
  • Can you recommend a replacement for a Kia Ceed? 18 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
    Our Kia Ceed has died after 13 years. We need a second hand replacement. We camp, roof box, bikes on back so need a bigger car. We cannot afford a lot.
  • Can you recommend a good size family car for up to £6,000? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I am a mother of two and would love a nice size family car that can fit two car seats in the back and also a large pushchair in the boot. I have a budget...
  • Can you recommend a car like my Yaris, but with a higher seating position? 28 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 3-year-old Toyota Yaris Design Hybrid with 10,000 miles. In general terms, the car is perfect; economical, reliable, and comfortable to drive....
 

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