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• Genesis 25 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  900 16v Turbo 4dr in metallic burgundy with tan interior and all of 175bhp which was a huge number for 1988. I was so impressed and it awoke the petrolhead within. It led to a series of interesting, slightly left field choices which followed, from Volvo 240 GLT, 440 Turbo, Audi 80 16v Sport and Honda
• Which Automatic gearbox is the most reliable? 12 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  I am looking to buy a 2014 plate automatic car however I want to go for a car that is known for a reliable gearbox. I don't need anything fancy and tend to drive locally mostly. I have been looking at the following cars. Ford fiesta, Focus, C Max or B Max, Honda Jazz, Nissan Note, Mazda 3, VW
• Any advice on used 3 door hatchback under £1500 ? 19 May 2021 (Forum)
    Suzuki Swift Audi A3 Ford Focus Volvo C30 Vauxhall Astra Honda Civic Renault Megane Mazda2    
• Used Full Hybrid family car advice 13 May 2021 (Forum)
  Ioniq, Kia Niro. Couple of Hondas. Are there any other full hybrid family cars I could consider at a slightly higher price point? VW, BMW, Volvo? Seems like VW and BMW are either mild hybrids or PHEV now. Apologies in advance if I'm missing important information, this is all pretty new
• Any - E10 petrol - from September 25 Apr 2021 (Forum)
    https://www.gov.uk/guidance/e10-petrol-explained Government words "During summer 2021, the standard (or ‘Premium’) petrol grade in the UK will become E10"  E10 is lower octane than E5 Unleaded.  Our household has two auto petrol Honda's
• Dealership badgering? 25 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  further, they don't seem to get the message.  Is this need for constant communication a Millennials/Gen-Z thing?  Currently trying to tell the Honda dealer in Edinburgh to gie us peace but their calls and texts keep coming.  Just going to block them from now on, and they've lost my
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  MINI Countryman - Cooper S or Cooper? 18 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a MINI Countryman. Can you tell me which model is best - Cooper S or Cooper?
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  Best car for under-£2000? 3 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What five-door car would you recommend under £2000?
• 10K Petrol Car 16 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  and cheap to run with low depreciation over the years. Comfort, performance and equipment are extras that I value but they are not essential.  I've been thinking about these cars: Honda Civic 1.8 SE Plus Seat Leon 1.4 TSI FR What do you guys recommend? I don't mind to have
• Toyota Yaris Zinc MMT 1.4 Diesel MMT - Car jumps out of gear at 50 - 60 mph 5 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  chipping or re programming and now Toyota state that it needs a new CPU and re wire at £700 +. which is extortionate. When this happens the MMT warning light comes on. Has anyone experienced these problems before and had a resolution, as im considering selling for a Honda Jazz.
• Fords and Toyotas - which type of automatic? 20 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  ! From what I know, Volvos, BMWs, Mercedes, Mazdas, JLRs, Kias, Hyundais and most other big cars have TQ autos, and newer Hondas have CVT.  Only the biggest Audis have CVT, otherwise it's DSG throughout the VW Group. Fords and Toyotas seem to vary - so which have TQ autos and which have
• Which cars have 'quickclear' windscreens? 6 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  of any mass-market car with such a feature? Did I read somewhere that it's available on the Skoda Superb? (The s/hand cars I'm considering are the aforementioned Superb, Hondas Accord and Legend, Lexus LS400, Toyotas Avensis and Camry, Mitsubishis Galant and newish Colt diesel auto, Nissan QX, Renault
• Recommendations on Estate for £3000 . 28 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  - Honda Civics - Volvo V50 , Reliabilty and MPG are more important than gizmos or speeds but heard some horror stories with newer diesels . Current  car is a ford Fusion diesel that was bought at 85k and now just reached 150k but cost me a new clutch and Flyweek
• Used Golf SV alternative for a small family? 18 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  After child #1 (and thoughts of #2) we a relooking to upgrade our unexciting but very reliable Honda Jazz for something with a bigger boot, more legroom and more power but equally nothing too long. Also a bonus if it can take bikes or a roof box on occasion. Ideally petrol as will spend
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  Is it safe for a battery to be permanently connected to a mains charger? 1 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Is it safe for a Honda Jazz battery to remain in the car and permanently connected to the mains via a smart charger through the winter?
• Q5/Q7 Audi - Am gonna bag me a knock-down cheap Q5/Q7, diesel. 24 Sep 2015 (Forum)
   Brand spanking new, or perhaps a 3 to 4 month old "rejected" model, as it seems like quite an appropriate time to drive a hard bargain. PS Honda and Toyoya salespersons were in a very bouyant upbeat mood this afternoon, per the Toyota guy, he had customers coming direct from
• 1.8 Civic 2012 - Hard to get full throttle 23 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  it feels as though there is an extra set of springs that I have to press through to get the throttle open. I've ask two Honda garages if they can adjust the throttle cable or where full throttle occurs but they will not help, just offered to look at it for £40. Is there something wrong
• Alternatives to a civic 23 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  I recently purchased an 08 plate Honda civic with the 2.2 CDTI engine but rather unfortunately some idiot decided to crash into me and therefore the car has been written off. I'm tempted to just buy another civic with the pay out but wondering if there are any viable alternatives
• Volvo S60 - volvi s60 T5 selling or keeping?? 8 May 2015 (Forum)
  Hello dear friends, right. I have bit of dilemma. I proudly own s60 t5, which is in good  shape. I was thinking of selling it for more economical car I.e. Honda civic. My budget is around 2.5k (I know, times are difficult). Volvo runs great, so comfy but thirsty for a 20mile daily commute.I
• BMW 5 Series or Audi A6 - £3-£5k budget 9 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Hi recently sold my Mercedes e220 cdi avantgarde auto and downgraded to Honda civic 1.8 es petrol manual and man do I miss the Merc and not to forget how good having an auto was.   So back to the drawing board - I have a budget £3-£5k and was considering a BMW 520d