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• Solid choices for (8->15 year old) small cars 7 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  very well for the large family car  - had a brilliant 2001 406 diesel that cost £500 and lasted me for two years, and an even better '98 reg honda accord that cost £350 and lasted three years. But the concept has failed me on smaller cars (that my wife uses), head gaskets going
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  Have insurance write-off categories changed? 7 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Have insurance write-off categories changed?
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  Can a damaged and undriveable vehicle be left on the road? 2 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My neighbour's relative has been in an accident which has damaged the front of his van and left it undriveable. The AA has dropped it off outside my neighbour's...
• New car for the Mrs 5 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  So I said to my wife early next year I’ll her a new car. We’ve had her Toyota Yaris from new (14 plate) and she wants something with 5 seats and maybe a little bigger. Either that or buy another reliable Yaris. Here’s the line up: - Fiat 500x - Honda Civic - Mazda 2 - Mini 5dr - Nissan Juke We
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  Can you name a convertible with a reasonable sized boot big enough to take an electric golf cart? 14 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Can you name a convertible with a reasonable sized boot big enough to take an electric golf cart?
• Vectra 3.2 auto estate - want a cheap fast estate 12 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  , Mercs, BMWs overpriced?  I've never bought them. I had a Volvo once and I find them a bit cramped, should I give them another go?  Who have I missed out... Skoda? Oh yeah then there's Honda, Toyota and that crowd. Another Saab... friend of mine has an auto Saab and it's
• Skoda Roomster - Alternatives to Roomster? 11 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  and for dog, + folded really easily. Wondering about the petrol given our usage now, possibly 1.2 tsi (105). I like the look of the Honda FRV - but probably don't need anything that big. Budget <6K Suggestions and comments are welcomed. Thanks Martin      
• BMW 114 - Crankshaft issues? 3 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  I am looking at cars next week with my son. He is now looking for a 2012 onwards mid size petrol car in tha £8-9k price bracket. Snce my earler V40 thread I have suggested all the usual suspects but decent Mazdas, Hondas, Kia etc are very rare at present. Even 1.6 Focus are few and far between. We
• Golf plus - Small family car 10 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  ,was thinking petrol,and a budget of around 7k. The cars I have looked at are a golf plus, like the raised height and the adjustable back seat. Honda Civic mk 8, liked the magic seats (really don't like the styling of the mk9) Skoda rapid space back, big boot but a bit basic inside. Kia venga, decent room
• BMW X3 M Sport X Drive Auto - Parrot Kit affecting Rear Reverse Camera 19 May 2017 (Forum)
  Hi there Any advice would be much appreciated on this. I bought a 2012 X3 M Sport Xdrive Auto a few months ago. It was advertised as having Bluetooth...
• Any - Best & Worst Engineered Cars 8 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  an Outback for 9 months I have to say that £ for £ it is the best engneerd car I have owned (even better than BMW & MB) and it is cear to me why you see websites conatining stories of people doing 400K to 500K miles in them without too much bother. After that it has got to be Honda
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  Need to replace Polo with something quicker 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We bought our 20 year old daughter a 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 (five-door) in 2015. Whilst it is economical and good to drive, it is slow on motorways,...
• BMW 3 Series Touring (99-05) - Car for High Mileage Commuting 9 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  there do appear to be some which are pretty good value. I'm looking to spend approx £4k so whatever I get will already have done a fair mileage. other cars on my radar are - Honda Accord, Skoda Octavia, Volvo V40   I would really appreciate any comments and advice
• Vauxhall Vectra C - MOST RELIABLE TAXI PRIVATE HIRE MINICAB 12 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  it was mainly vauxhall as cheap to buy and cheap replacement parts, but as new ones are coming they are the octavia's/superbs. There is the few avensis 2.0 d4d, the odd honda accord 2.2 cdti. is skoda really reliable I know the pd engine returns 50+ mpg. has anyone got a avensis d4d with high
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  Extended warranty - is it worth the money? 4 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering a 2007 Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC ES from a private seller. Do you think it would be prudent to get a warranty and who are considered the...
• Toyota Avensis Tourer - Feeble horn - help! 8 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  I've had my new company car for a month now and it is superb in every respect EXCEPT that the horn is a pathetic Japanese-style bleep, more at home in a clown's car than a fairly upmarket estate. (It's a British-built car, so what's going on? My dad's Swindon-built Honda also goes BWEEPT!) What
• Car recommendation 10 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Hello Everyone First time I've posted here, so here goes: I'm looking at changing my car, currently drive a Honda Civic 2.2 CDTi SE We're looking to change our car as living in Glasgow, the roads are an absolute disgrace. And with winter coming, the roads are only going
• Tyre Seals and Knocking Noises 13 May 2010 (Forum)
  , yet doesn't drop any further. I can only assume that the beading or value is leaking, but don't know a way of telling which. I was informed by a friend of mine that one manufacturer (maybe Honda or Toyota?) is now selling new cars without spare wheels, and instead treating the wheels with tyre sealant
• Volkswagen Golf VI (2009 - ) - 'Like a Golf' advert 16 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  of the car, though not revealing much, are of a BMW 1-Series, but I'm pretty sure the interior shots are of the latest Honda Civic. I can't really make out the other cars in the ad. Do other manufacturers get bothered about having their cars featured as second-rate in other firm's ads? Most other makers
• Question about insuring new car before seeing it 27 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  to insure it prior to even seeing it or is this normal nowadays? Btw, the Honda sales blurb says they cover you with 7 days insurance when you buy a new car so I am doubly confused about the need to insure it beforehand? Also, can anyone point me to a good resource - is there one here on HJ - about how