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  Chain link 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a replacement for a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16V that has a chain cam. Having had two expensive failures of cam belts both with Rover /Honda...
• Peugeot 2008 - Need another car 20 Aug 2024 (Forum)
  Having just written off my husbands 2013 plate Mondeo, I am now looking for a replacement car.   I have a 13 plate Honda Civic which is returning a milage of around 54mpg driving into and out of a city 5 days on a 26 mile round trip. We currently have just over £8k
• Any - Recommend me an automatic family car 17 May 2024 (Forum)
  previously had manuals but my wife will only drive automatic and whilst this will be my car, I'd like something she can drive when needed. My previous cars have been Honda CR-V and Mazda 6 both of which I loved but don't necessarily need something as large. I do around 12,000 miles a year
• First car for a growing family 17 Mar 2024 (Forum)
  first one. But I'm on the other I want my family to be comfortable on longer trips. My wife would like something woth higher seating position.  Currently I'm leaning towards Mazda CX-5 or Honda CR-V with the budget for up to £13k.  Car would be used for short trips on weekdays
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  is it possible to convert a Dacia Sandero to LPG? 3 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if it's possible to convert a petrol Dacia Sandero to LPG?
• The Search Begins - budget £8500 12 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  Quashqai - Felt too big inside, rear quarter vision not good. Honda Civic, Spoiler across back window spoils rear view. Peugeot 2008- Light and airy, good boot size. Toyota Auris Estate - Not sure about this one  Ford Focus - Comfortable, with easy controls, good views
• Ford Focus 1.6 auto. - Resale value 8 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  It has been a long time since I bought a car, 17 years actually. My last 4 vehicles were bought at auction but the general public are no longer allowed into BCA and Manheim. I do realise car prices have increased since C19. I have been looking at Honda Jazz on Autotrader and other
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  Snails in engine bay - what do I do? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I found snails in the engine bay. A few had broken shells so I assume some had been eaten. How do I deter them?
• Focus MK2 sized car wanted - automatic 7 Dec 2021 (Forum)
  , MK1 Facelift C-Max. Are these autos reliable? Also thought of Toyota Auris, Honda Jazz, Mazda 3,and Kia Venga. Are there any others we should be thinking of? Thanks.
• New car dealers - numbered days 18 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  Not unexpected, but BMW are sounding the end of days for the 'traditional' new car dealer. Honda are moving in this direction too.  https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/bmw-looking-take-control-sales-process-dealers Cars are fast becoming appliances, as technology
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  Can I buy a product to protect rubber components on my car? 11 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a product to spray on rubber/plastic components on the underside of cars to protect things like strut boots, sleeves, bushes etc to slow down...
• Electric Motor help 25 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  i am currently working on seeing if a piece of equipment that is currently powered by a gas motor can be run off an electric motor being powered by a honda Eu2000i generator using an ac to dc convertor that goes to 2 12V batteries connected in series (motor runs of 24V) that pick up load
• this is where i need the help - new car help needed 7 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  , what car can I get with a reliable largish engine for £1500-£2000, whats best to avoid and whats best to look for. i have a Honda Civic 2.2 in mind but i keep reading about bad clutch and it costs a lot to fix.  thanks for the read and sorry about the size, i need to get out
• £6000 to spend - model or Mileage/condition? 15 May 2019 (Forum)
  Hi all, So after the issues I’ve had with my Focus it’s time to replace it. I did ask HJ what he would suggest at my £6,000ish budget and he suggested a Honda Civic. Looking locally I can only find mainly 1.6 and 2.2 I-DTECs with 70-90k on them. There’s the odd 1.8, which is my preference
• Which boringly Cheap and Older Q car can one get? 18 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  and with the last fault as a result had to get rid of it. Don’t mind large engines and in fact prefer large petrol engines and insurance costs are not a problem however a reasonable reliability would be an advantage (this tends to leave out Audi and BMW) So it looks like there are only a few Hondas
• Maybe a CR-V - £5k Diesel Dilemma 28 May 2018 (Forum)
  correlation. It probably does, but for a thickky like me it would be good to have it spelled out. My frustration is that my wife & I like high sitting positions of SUVs & MPVs, and in our searches found that we quite like the Honda CRV. Budget is £5k absolute max not a penny more
• 5 door hatchback under 10k 17 May 2018 (Forum)
  . Can you recommend anything else? Thanks in advance.  I do about 7000 miles a year, however I do plan on keeping the car so it will be finaced myself.  *Edit - Honest John recomend the following.  Maybe a Suzuki Baleno, or a Honda Jazz. The Jazz is by far the most spacious
• FAO skidpan 28 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  A combination of irritation of the constant putting down of the honda jazz in particular, not to mention any car with a CVT transmission byt yourself prompted me to make a short video clip to both defend the jazz's honour and prove myself to be speaking the truth (as you clearly don't believe
• B Max/ Jazz - Goodbye Powershift. 27 Jan 2018 (Forum)
    Well, I said goodbye to Powershift today. Its been a rollercoaster ride that I never should have paid for, but big lesson learned and seven months down the road from the beginning of that adventure, we'll now be coming home in a 13 plate Honda Jazz. Drives nicely
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  What's the quietest SUV? 8 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying an SUV. Which one would you consider to be the quietest? The BMW X1 looks good but I have read reviews that say the car suffers...